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More Pending Home Sales - fueled by foreign buyers

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:21:17 -0700

More Pending Home Sales - fueled by foreign buyers

Fueled by foreign buyers and distressed sales, pending home sales in Southwest Florida rose as much as 40% compared to last year.

In July, pending home sales in Miami-Dade County stood at 10,113, up 40.5 percent from July of 2009, according to figures released Tuesday by the Miami Realtors.

About 60 percent of those sales have gone to international buyers.

For local buyers the main obstacle is the lack of financing. International buyers usually do not rely on financing as much as local buyers and are used to bring cash to the closing table.

So if you are planning to sell your house make sure that your home gets the international exposure it deserves.

Weiss International Realty
Axel Weiss, Broker, Realtor
3605 Riverview Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34205
www.Bradentonbroker.com

Bradenton Real Estate, Homes for sale

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:15:27 -0700

Turnkey furnished condo in Bradenton Beach

Best value in Runaway Bay! Turnkey furnished 2 bedroom upstairs unit in tropical setting. Beautiful view of canal with partial views of the bay from the open lanai. Skylight in living room. New roof 2008. New A/C 2009. Great association with heated pool, tennis court, shuffleboard, fitness and party room. Deeded beach access located directly accross street. No age restrictions. Unit may be rented out weekly, on site management available.

1801 Gulf N Dr # 248, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 (MLS # M5816239)

(all data current as of 10/18/2010)

Price Beds Baths Home size Lot Size Days on Market

$239,000

2 full baths

1,080 sq ft

n/a

Best value in Runaway Bay! Turnkey furnished 2 bedroom upstairs unit in tropical setting. Beautiful view of canal with partial views of the bay from the open lanai. Skylight in living room. New roof 2008. New A/C 2009. Great association with heated pool, tennis court, shuffleboard, fitness and party room. Deeded beach access located directly accross street. No age restrictions. Unit may be rented out weekly, on site management available.

Property Type(s): Residential / All, Residential / Condo

Last Updated Tract Year Built Community Garage Spaces County Total Parking

9/17/2010	Runaway Bay
1978	n/a
n/a	Manatee
n/a

Additional Details

Taxes Kitchen (Approx.) Master Bedroom (Approx.) HOA Fee

3048	10x10
14x12	390.0

Features

Additional Parcel Y/N Air Conditioning Appliances Included Area (Range) CDD Y/N Community Features Exterior Construction Exterior Features Fireplace Y/N Floor Covering Foundation Garage Features Garage/Carport Heating & Fuel HOA Payment Schedule HOA/Comm Assn Homestead Y/N Interior Features Interior Layout Kitchen Features Listing Type Location LSC List Side Maintenance Includes Master Bath Features Minimum Lease MLS Area - Zip New Construction Originating Board ID Pool (Home) Y/N Property Description Property Style Property Type Realtor Info Record Delete Flag Roof Special Listing Type Special Sale Provision Square Foot Source Status SW Subdv Community Name Total Acreage Utilities Data Water Access Y/N Water Extras Y/N Water Frontage Water Frontage Y/N Water View Water View Y/N Waterfront Extras

Central

Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Holmes Beach/Bradenton Beach

Community Heated Pool, Dock, Fitness, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Shuffleboard, Tennis Courts, Waterfront Complex

Stucco

Patio/Porch Open, Sliding Doors, Storage

Carpet, Ceramic Tile

Slab

Assigned Parking

None

Central

Monthly Payment

Required

Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Skylights, Walk In Closet, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Living/Dining Room Combo, Open Plan

Breakfast Bar

Exclusive Right to Sell

Wooded View

Manatee

Building Exterior, Cable, Ground Maintenance, Insurance Building, Private Road, Public Insurance, Recreational Facilities, Roof, Trash Removal, Water/Sewer

Tub With Shower

1-7 Days

Holmes Beach/Bradenton Beach

Manatee

2nd Floor Multi-Story

Condo

Residential

Assoc approval req, Condominium Disclosure Avail, No Sign, Seller Property Disclosure

Shingle

Not Applicable

None of the Above

Public Records

Active

Runaway Bay

Zero Lot Line

Electric

Yes

Creek

Yes

Bay/Harbor - Partial, Creek

Yes

Dock - Slip Deeded On-Site

Location

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with WEISS & WEISS INTERNATIONAL

Bed & Breakfast in Bradenton, FL zu verkaufen, geeignet für E2 Visum

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:16:06 -0800

Bradenton - Träumen Sie nicht länger den Traum von einem Leben in Florida - leben Sie ihn!

Dieses Bed & Breakfast bietet die Möglichkeit mit einem Investorenvisum diesen Traum auf ein Leben unter Sonne und Palmen mit einem Kapitaleinsatz von lediglich $100,000 zu verwirklichen.

Bei dem Bed & Breakfast handelt es sich um ein charmantes Haus aus den 40er Jahren mit großzügigem Garten und Poolanlage.

Das Haus verfügt über zwei Suiten mit Küche und Bad, sowie über zwei Schlafzimmer, eines mit eigener Toilette, ansonsten mit Gemeinschaftsbad. Die beiden Schlafzimmer liegen im ersten Stock und haben Zugang zu einem äußerst großzügigen Balkon mit Blick über den Pool und Garten. Der Garten bietet genügend Platz für die Gäste und lädt zum Entspannen unter den alten Eichen oder zum Naschen an den verschieden Obstbäumen ein. Zudem verfügt das Haus über eine großzügige Veranda, auf der man den Flair des alten Florida spüren kann. Das Haus vereint den Charme vergangener Zeiten mit modernen Annehmlichkeiten.

Das Haus wird derzeit bereits als Bed & Breakfast genutzt, steht aber aus privaten Gründen zum Verkauf. Es liegt in ruhiger Wohnlage in West Bradenton, nur wenige Autominuten von Florida´s schönsten Sandstränden auf Anna Maria Island entfernt. Die Gegend ist sowohl bei amerikanischen als auch europäischen Touristen äußerst beliebt.
Als Eigenkapital werden für den Erwerb dieses Bed & Breakfast lediglich $100,000 benötigt, der Rest kann vom Eigentümer direkt finanziert werden.

Mehr Informationen zu dem Objekt finden Sie hier

Bei Fragen zu dem Objekt oder der Beantragung des E2 Visums stehen wir jederzeit gerne zur Verfügung!

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Bradenton and Manatee County heritage

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:00:02 -0800

There are so many reasons why to move to Bradenton, but here are some which exist for almost 100 years...

More (historic) Bradenton & Manatee information: http://www.bradentonbroker.com/2010/bradentown-and-manatee-county/

If you have any questions about Bradenton, Manatee County, Anna Maria Island and Sarasota, do not hesitate to contact the INTERNATIONAL Bradenton and Sarasota Real Estate Company:

Weiss International Realty
The INTERNATIONAL Bradenton and Sarasota Real Estate Company
PO Box 14222
Bradenton, FL 34205
Axel Weiss, MBA, Broker
T. (941) 866 1666

www.weissinternational.com

www.bradentonbroker.com

Email: http://www.bradentonbroker.com/contact/

Bradenton German Info: www.bradentonbroker.de

Property Search for Bradenton, Sarasota and Anna Maria Island: http://mls.bradentonbroker.com

Ferienhausurlaub weiter im Trend!

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:40:43 -0700

Viele deutsche Florida Fans fragen sich: Lohnt sich in Zeiten einer Wirtschaftskrise noch die Anschaffung eines Ferienhauses?

Eine aktuelle Umfrage zeigt: 80% der Befragten planen auch im Jahr 2009 im gewohnten Umfang Urlaub zu machen, nur wenige wollen sich im Umfang etwas einschränken. Dabei achten Urlauber immer mehr auf Qualität und ein gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

Dabei zieht es die Mehrheit der Deutschen weiterhin an traumhafte Strände, um sich vom Alltagsstress bestmöglich erholen zu können. Wo würde sich ein Ferienhaus also besser anbieten, als an Florida´s weißen Sandstränden?

Unsere Erfahrung zeigt, dass sich die Anschafftung eines Ferienhauses mit der richtigen Wahl der Immobilie und einem professionellen Management weiterhin lohnt.

Träumen Sie auch den Traum von Ihrem eigenen Traumhaus in Florida? Rufen Sie uns doch einfach an, wir beraten Sie gerne!

Axel & Bea Weiss 941.866.1666

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Sarasota Restaurant in der Fine Dining Hall of Fame

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:38:24 -0700

SARASOTA - Ein Restaurant aus Sarasota - Michael's On East - wurde von der Nation´s Restaurant News in ihre Fine Dining Hall of Fame 2009 aufgenommen!

Sarasota war ja bereits dafür bekannt, einen der schönsten Strände der USA, Siesty Key, zu beherbergen - nun ist Sarasota auch für Feinschmecker ein Begriff.

Die Auszeichnung der Nation´s Restaurant News gilt als der Oscar der Restaurant Branche.

Folgende Restaurants wurden heuer ausgezeichnet:

Barolo Grill in Denver
Blue Ginger in Boston
Bouley in New York City
Herbsaint in New Orleans
Naha in Chicago
Nana Restaurant in Dallas
Michael Mina in Las Vegas
Michael's on East in Sarasota, Fla.
New Rivers in Providence, R.I.
Slanted Door in San Francisco

Axel & Bea Weiss
941.866.1666

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Sarasota restaurant among Fine Dining Hall of Fame winners

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:37:06 -0700

SARASOTA - Nation's Restaurant News has selected the 2009 inductees for its prestigious Fine Dining Hall of Fame. Among them is a well known Sarasota restaurant: Michael's On East. Sarasota is already known for having one of the best beaches in the nation. Now the city has a nationally-ranked restaurant as well.

This award is said to be like an Oscar of the restaurant industry. The magazine has placed more than 220 restaurants in the Fine Dining Hall of Fame, which was started in 1980.

This year's restaurant honorees include:

Barolo Grill in Denver
Blue Ginger in Boston
Bouley in New York City
Herbsaint in New Orleans
Naha in Chicago
Nana Restaurant in Dallas
Michael Mina in Las Vegas
Michael's on East in Sarasota, Fla.
New Rivers in Providence, R.I.
Slanted Door in San Francisco

Axel & Bea Weiss
941.866.1666

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Siesta Key auf Platz 2 der schönsten Strände Amerikas

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:35:48 -0700

"Dr. Beach", alias Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman (Direktor der Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research und anerkannter Experte auf dem Gebiet der Küsten-Prozesse) hat diese Woche bereits zum 19. Mal eine Liste der besten Strände in den USA veröffentlicht.

Hierbei darf natürlich die Golfküste Floridas nicht fehlen! Auf den sensationellen Platz 2 seiner Top Ten hat Dr. Beach diesmal den traumhaften Strand von Siesta Key, Sarasota gewählt.

Besonders beeindruckt hat Dr. Beach der extrem feine und weiße Sand, der auf der Welt seinesgleichen sucht und jährlich Urlauber aus allen Ländern anzieht. Auch das klare warme Wasser, das zum stundenlangen Baden einlädt, sowie der breite, zu Freitzeitaktivitäten einladende Strand haben ihn fasziniert.

Insgesamt erfolgte die Entscheidung von Dr. Beach auf der Grundlage von 50 Kriterien, wie zum Beispiel der Wasserqualität, Wassertemperatur, Sauberkeit, Wetter und Sicherheit.

Axel & Bea Weiss
941.866.1666

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Siesta Key named #2 beach in the U.S.

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:33:59 -0700

Today "Dr. Beach," a.k.a. Stephen P. Leatherman, released his annual "best beaches" list.

Topping the list was Hanalei Bay. This remote, two-mile crescent-shaped beach on Kauai where the emerald mountains meet the sparkling sea was selected No. 1 on "Dr. Beach" Stephen P. Leatherman's 2009 list of top 10 beaches, which was released Friday.

But the runner-up on Leatherman's list was Siesta Beach in Sarasota, FL:

"With some of the finest, whitest sand in the world, this beach attracts sand collectors from all over. Siesta Beach has clear, warm waters that serve for ideal swimming. The beach is hundreds of yards wide in the shape of a crescent, due to anchoring of onshore rocks to the north and a unique underwater formation of coral rock and caves, providing for great snorkeling and scuba diving. This beach is great for volleyball and other types of recreational fitness."

Siesta Key was followed by Coopers Beach in Southampton, N.Y., on Long Island; Coronado Beach in San Diego; Hamoa Beach in Maui, Hawaii; Main Beach in East Hampton, N.Y., on Long Island; Cape Hatteras in Outer Banks, N.C.; Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, Fla.; Coast Guard Beach on Cape Cod, Mass.; and Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island, S.C.

Leatherman based his selections on 50 criteria, including water quality and temperature, cleanliness, weather, sand, safety and facilities. And Hanalei is his personal favorite "getaway beach" in Hawaii.

Axel & Bea Weiss
941.866.1666

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Property tax challenges just got easier

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:32:07 -0700

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - June 4, 2009 - Home and business owners who think their local tax bill is too high caught a break today when Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill that makes it easier to challenge how much a property is worth.

Flanked by business and real estate leaders, Crist put his name to HB 521. The bill lowers the burden of proof for owners who dispute property tax assessments to a preponderance of the evidence - a lower standard than the clear and convincing threshold they now must meet to overturn a property appraiser's estimate.

Local governments had successfully scuttled earlier efforts to lower the standard. In the just-signed version, property appraisers still enjoy the presumption that their estimates are correct, but the legislative analysts say the bill will cost local governments $157 million during the current fiscal year, increasing to $693 million a year by 2013.

Axel & Bea Weiss
941.866.1666

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Mit richtigem Management lohnt sich das Traumhaus

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:27:19 -0700

Traumurlaub im eigenen Traumhaus in Florida - eine reizvolle Vorstellung für immer mehr Deutsche. Jeder zweite Deutsche träumt nach einer Studie der Immobilienfondsgesellschaft Degi von einer Ferienwohnung oder einem Ferienhaus.

Für viele Deutsche ist Florida hierfür der perfekte Standort. Dies liegt wohl vor allem daran, dass Florida die für Urlauber entscheidenden Kriterien erfüllt. Deutsche reisen bevorzugt in politisch sichere Länder, die neben einer guten Infrastruktur auch über eine gute medizinische Versorgung verfügen. Auch ist es wichtig, sich im Urlaubsland gut verständigen zu können. Viele setzen auch auf Kinderfreundlichkeit und Angebote für Senioren. All dies ist in Florida vorhanden - und dies verbunden mit herrlichen Landschaften, freundlichen Menschen und traumhaftem Wetter das ganze Jahr hindurch. So verwundert es nicht, dass die Besucherzahlen aus Deutschland um unglaubliche 21 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum zugenommen haben.

Ein weiterer Aspekt, der aktuell von entscheidender Bedeutung ist, sind die stark zurückgekommenen Preise, die neben der Vermietungseinnahmen auch eine künftige Wertsteigerung der Immobilie selbst erwarten lassen.

Auffällig ist dabei, dass sich immer mehr jüngere Menschen den Traum von einer Ferienimmobilie verwirklichen. Während in der Vergangenheit eher ältere, finanziell unabhängige Investoren Ferienimmobilien erworben haben, ist der durchschnittliche Käufer heute gerade 44 Jahre alt.

Damit sich die Anschafftung zu Investionszwecken lohnt, ist vor allem ein professionelles Mangement von Bedeutung. Dieses wird durch unser Property Management Angebot gewährleistet.

Lust auf Ihr persönliches Traumhaus?

Rufen Sie uns an, wir beraten sie gerne!

Axel & Bea Weiss
941.866.1666

www.WeissInternational.com
www.BradentonBroker.com
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Aktuelle Marktanalyse

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:21:50 -0700

Wie unsere Kunden von der Immobilienkrise profitieren…

Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida – Die aktuelle Situation auf den Immobilien- und Finanzmärkten eröffnet für Florida Immobilienbesitzer (und solche die es werden wollen) völlig neue Dimensionen.

Laut den aktuellen Zahlen der hiesigen Maklervereinigungen in Bradenton und Sarasota besteht derzeit etwa Inventar für 3 Jahre. Die Statistik verschweigt dabei, dass sich einige Objekte in wenigen Wochen verkaufen, andere Objekte stehen bereits seit Jahren erfolglos zum Verkauf.

Wir vermarkten unsere Objekte aktiv lokal sowie speziell auch an internationale Klientel. Dabei profitieren wir von unserem einzigartigen Netzwerk an Anwälten, Steuerberatern (CPAs) und Makler-kollegen.

Top Lagen liegen im Trend

Nachgefragt werden derzeit insbesondere qualitativ hochwertige Objekte, sowie Objekte in guter Lage. Insbesondere Immobilien auf der Insel oder in kurzer Entfernung zum Strand sind bei internationalen Investoren nach wie vor beliebt. Dagegen sind vor allem die in den letzten Jahren aufgebauteten Neubaugebiete um Lakewood Ranch stark von sog. Short Sales betroffen.

Bei „Short Sales“ handelt es sich um Häuser, die unterhalb des Beleihungswertes am Markt angeboten werden, um die Zwangsversteigerung zu vermeiden. In diesen Fällen ist eine Genehmigung der Hypothekenbank erforderlich, da zumeist dem Verkäufer die Restschuld erlassen wird. Zudem finden sich dort überdurchschnittlich viele „Bank Owned Properties“, d.h. Objekte die nach erfolgter Zwangsversteigerung direkt durch die ehemalige Hypothekenbank angeboten werden.

Es bieten sich derzeit daher sowohl Chancen für Verkäufer, die die anhaltende internationale Nachfrage nutzen möchten, als auch für Schnäppchenjäger, die günstig eine Florida Immobilie erwerben möchten.

2009 wird das Jahr der Entscheidung

Einige Immobilienexperten gehen von einer Erholung des US Immobilienmarktes bereits im Laufe der Jahre 2009/2010 aus. Aufgrund wachsender Bevölkerungszahlen und landesweit weniger als 600.000 Neubauten in 2008 (mehr als eine Millionen weniger als in jedem einzelnen der letzten 10 Jahre) werde der Bedarf an Immobilien wieder ansteigen.

Unserer Meinung nach ist das Bild einer Erholung des US Immobilienmarktes jedoch ganz klar verfrüht.

Der Makler muss aktiv werden

Viel wichtiger als bisher ist daher ein aktives und zielgerichtetes Marketing beim Verkauf einer Florida Immobile. Um das beste Ergebnis zu erzielen, ist eine direkte Ansprache der potentiellen Käufer unerlässlich. Dabei gilt es, Investoren wie Selbstnutzer gleichermaßen zu berücksichtigen.

Besonders internationale Investoren sind mehr denn je an Florida Immobilien interessiert. Wir bekommen z.B. täglich Anfragen von internationalen Interessenten über das derzeitige Angebot an Privat- und Geschäftsimmobilien für ganz Florida. Häufig resultieren diese Anfragen aus unseren Werbeanzeigen in den jeweiligen Heimatländern und unseren Kontaken zu dortigen Maklerkollegen.

Übrigens, Grundvoraussetzung für einen erfolgreichen Verkauf ist eine ehrliche und individuelle Analyse eines kompetenten Maklers vor dem Verkauf. Dies bieten wir kostenfrei und ohne jegliche Verpflichtung.

Finanzierungen für Ausländer

Trotz der allgemeinen Wirtschaftskrise bieten wir unseren Kunden weiterhin Finanzierungsprogramme, beispielsweise für Ausländer (ohne Social Security Nummer) bis zu 75% des Verkaufspreises an. Ein Einkommensnachweis ist dabei derzeit NICHT erforderlich. Dies ist ideal für ausländische Investoren.

Quo Vadis?

Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass sich gerade in Zeiten wie diesen außergewöhnliche Chancen bieten: Schnäppchen beim Kauf von Wohnungen und Häusern, Erwerb von Bürogebäuden und Shopping Centern zu attraktiven Preisen und Renditen, Inanspruchnahme von Wirtschaftsförderungsmitteln, sowie interessante Geschäftsmöglichkeiten rund um Umweltschutz und Recycling. Wir leben ja schließlich auch in Florida immer noch im »Land der unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten«!

Bei Fragen rund um das Thema Immobilien und Finanzierungen in der Gegend um Bradenton/Sarasota wenden Sie sich bitte vertrauensvoll an uns. Wir freuen uns, Sie in allen Angelegenheiten rund um Ihre Immobilie zu unterstützen!

PS: Unsere deutsche Telefonnummer: 09251 / 604 111 (ab 15 Uhr MEZ)

Axel & Bea Weiss
941.866.1666

www.WeissInternational.com
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$67,000 WOW! Great Deal! 2/2 Condo in West Bradenton. Fully approved Short Sale, can close immediately!!!

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:14:21 -0700

Axel Weiss | Weiss & Weiss International | 941-866-1666

2610 29th Ave W #13, Bradenton, FL

Hurry! Short Sale Opportunity! Lovely 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom condominium in a park like setting.

2BR/2BA Condo

offered at $67,000

Year Built	1982
Sq Footage	1,024
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$270 per month

DESCRIPTION

Enjoy the quiet surroundings of this charming one story condo/villa in West Bradenton.

The unit offers plenty of open space. The glassed-in sunroom provides extra living space and an fenced in patio offers the perfect place for a private BBQ. Convenient covered parking.

Nice pet friendly community with pool and clubhouse. No Age restrictions.

View all our listings at www. bradentonbroker.com.

We are your partner for all real estate, financing, mortgage, refinancing and debt consolidation needs in Bradenton.

Sold AS-IS, all contracts contingent to bank approval. Proof of funds required for offer submission. Please call seller's agent before submission if not familiar with Short Sale procedure.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Walk-in closet	Tile floor
Living room	Dining room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Covered parking

Swimming pool(s)

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Fully approved for approx. $67000 if closed before 04/30/09. Original buyer could not close, approva

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Contact info:

Axel Weiss

Weiss & Weiss International

941-866-1666

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 27, 2009, 7:08am PDT

Is this your special kind of place? Updated condo in Runaway Bay, Anna Maria Island - $249,000

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:08:41 -0700

Axel Weiss | Weiss & Weiss International LLC | 941-866-1666

1801 Gulf Drive North # 203, Bradenton, FL

Lowest Priced Gulf View on Anna Maria Island.

2BR/2BA Condo

offered at $249,000

Year Built	1978
Sq Footage	1,080
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Uncovered spaces
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$400 per month

DESCRIPTION

Lowest Priced Gulf View on Anna Maria Island. The only Gulf View (partial) unit in Runaway Bay. This unit has been completely updated in 2008. New roofs in 2008. New tiles. Sold Turnkey Furnished. Closed unit in Runaway Bay to the beach. Close to pool, trolley, tennis and all the other ammenities. Property Manager on duty in clubhouse. Unit can be rented out 52x times per year. Income producing. Beach accross the street.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Walk-in closet
Tile floor	Living room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Swimming pool(s)

Tennis court(s)

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Axel Weiss

Weiss & Weiss International LLC

941-866-1666

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 17, 2009, 12:24pm PDT

A Joy to Live in! Beautiful waterfront condo in Pinebrook, West Bradenton - $118,000

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:06:05 -0700

Axel Weiss | Weiss & Weiss International LLC | 941-866-1666

4530 Pinebrook Cir # 106, Bradenton, FL

Gorgeous and bright ground floor unit in Pinebrook offers wonderful water and golf course views.

1BR/2BA Condo

offered at $118,000

Year Built	1988
Sq Footage	1,132
Bedrooms	1
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Covered spaces
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$228 per month

DESCRIPTION

Gorgeous and bright ground floor unit in Pinebrook offers wonderful water and golf course views. Lanai has been opened up to living room to add extra space. New laminate and tile floors throughout this beautiful unit. The spacious kitchen offers updated appliances and a new granite sink. Eating space in kitchen. Open layout. Unit has spacious indoor laundry room. Located close to the community pool. Homeowners Insurance currently only $250/year. Come and see what this unit has to offer!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Walk-in closet
Hardwood floor	Tile floor	Living room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Washer
Dryer	Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Covered parking	Guest parking	Swimming pool(s)
Golf course	Lake

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Axel Weiss

Weiss & Weiss International LLC

941-866-1666

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 17, 2009, 7:57am PDT

Special Touches! Charming 3 Bedroom Pool Home in West Bradenton.

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:37:15 -0800

Axel Weiss | Weiss & Weiss International LLC | 941-866-1666

611 31st St W, Bradenton, FL

Special Touches! Charming 3 Bedroom Pool Home in West Bradenton.

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $195,000

Year Built	1945
Sq Footage	1,267
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	10,149 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

The Home

Charming 3 bedroom pool home in West Bradenton. Beautifully updated for todays lifestyle and convenience.

The home offers wonderful Florida pine wood floors, an updated kitchen and updated bathrooms. Master bedroom can be shut off into Mother-in-law suite. French doors off dining room/kitchen open up to screened porch/deck.

Relax on the wooden key west style deck or enjoy yourself in the beautiful pool. Wood fence surrounds backyard and adds ample privacy.

Mature trees, orange & grapefruit. New roof 2008.

Come and enjoy this special home!

The Location

The home is located close to historic Wares Creek district in West Bradenton, close to shopping and restaurants and only a short drive to the most beautiful beaches on Anna Maria Island.

Bradenton

Bradenton is located on the West Coast of Florida, just south of Tampa Bay. The Bradenton Area is a great place to explore historical attractions, for golfing excursions, shopping and much more.

The Bradenton area is surrounded by miles of waterways. Along the Gulf of Mexico there are miles of the most beautiful Florida beaches. The numerous waterside activities available in Bradenton - such as boating, fishing, sailing, parasailing, canoeing or kayaking - make this also a great recreational area.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Walk-in closet
Hardwood floor	Tile floor	Family room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Washer
Dryer	Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard	Swimming pool

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Axel Weiss

Weiss & Weiss International LLC

941-866-1666

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 13, 2009, 9:25am PST

A Special Place to Live! Beautiful Pool Home in Northwest Bradenton.

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:28:30 -0800

Axel Weiss | Weiss & Weiss International LLC | 941-866-1666

9162 46th Ave Cir NW, Bradenton, FL

A Special Place to Live! Beautiful Pool Home in Northwest Bradenton.

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $349,000

Year Built	2001
Sq Footage	1,939
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	11,064 sqft
HOA/Maint	$25 per month

DESCRIPTION

The Home

Stunning Dream Home located in Northwest Bradenton on an oversized and beautifully landscaped corner lot.

The home offers a bright and open layout and vaulted ceilings. It is equipped with an ADT alarm system and geraral surge protector for the entire house.

The home is sold turnkey furnished.

Relax at the solar heated saltwater pool with attachd jacuzzi with fountain and rock waterfall. The white PVC fence adds extra privacy.

Move in and enjoy this special home!

The Location

The home is located in Fiddler´s Green, close to Robinsons Preserve and in walking distance to DeSoto National Park and two deep water marinas. A short drive will bring you to Floridaa´s most beautiful beaches on Anna Maria Island.

Bradenton

Bradenton is located on the West Coast of Florida, just south of Tampa Bay. The Bradenton Area is a great place to explore historical attractions, for golfing excursions, shopping and much more.

The Bradenton area is surrounded by miles of waterways. Along the Gulf of Mexico there are miles of the most beautiful Florida beaches. The numerous waterside activities available in Bradenton - such as boating, fishing, sailing, parasailing, canoeing or kayaking - make this also a great recreational area.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Family room
Living room	Dining room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard	Swimming pool
Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

turnkey furnished

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Axel Weiss

Weiss & Weiss International LLC

941-866-1666

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 13, 2009, 9:21am PST

Florida Touristeninformationen in Deutsch

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:48:54 -0800

FLORIDA - DESTINATIONSVERTRETUNGEN in DEUTSCHLAND

Kontaktinformationen für Endkunden ... (Stand: Dezember 2008)

Florida's Gulf Islands (Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and the Bradenton Area)

Leibnizstrasse 21

10625 Berlin

Tel:      +49 (0)30-31504045

Fax:      +49 (0)30-31504046

Email:   annamaria.longboatkey@t-online.de

Web:    www.floridasgulfislands.de

Florida Keys & Key West

c/o Get it Across Marketing

Neumarkt 33

50667 Köln

Tel:      +49 (0)221-2336451

Fax:      +49 (0)221-2336450

Email:   fla-keys@getitacross.de

Web:    www.fla-keys.de

Floridas Nordostküste
c/o ITI Marketing/TravelMarketing Romberg TMR GmbH
Schwarzbachstraße 32
40822 Mettmann bei Düsseldorf
Tel:      +49 (0) 2104 - 83 28 67
Fax:      +49 (0) 2104 - 91 26 73
Email:   florida@travelmarketing.de
Web:    www.floridasnortheastcoast.de

Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB

c/o Aviareps Mangum GmbH

Sonnenstrasse 9

80331 München

Tel:      +49 (0)89-23662133

Fax:      +49 (0)89-23662199

Email:   fortlauderdale@aviarepsmangum.com

Web:    www.sunny.org

The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel

c/o Vera H. Sommer Touristik Marketing

Hanauer Strasse 6

63739 Aschaffenburg

Tel:      +49 (0)6021-325303

Fax:      +49 (0)6021-325302

Email:   info@touristiksommer.de

Web:    www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com/de

Greater Miami CVB

c/o PELA Touristikservice

Postfach 1227

63798 Kleinostheim

Fax:      +49 (0)6027-5748

Email:   rp.Lang@t-online.de

Web:    www.MiamiandBeaches.com

Nur schriftliche Anfragen!

Orlando Tourism Bureau

Angelbergstrasse 7

56076 Koblenz

Tel:      +49 (0)261-9730673

Tel:      0800-1007325

(Gebührenfrei Deutschland & Österreich)

Fax:      +49 (0)261-9730674

Email:   orlando.tourism@t-online.de

Web:    www.orlandoinfo.com/de

Palm Beach County CVB

c/o CircleSolution Germany, Ltd

Seeleitn 65

82541 Münsing

Tel:      +49 (0)8177 9989 509

Fax:      +49 (0)8177 1093

Email:   palmbeach@circlesolution.com

Web:    www.palmbeachfl.de

Sarasota Tourist Information
Ansprechpartner:   Yvon Rocca
Leibnizstrasse 21
10625 Berlin
Tel.:     +49 (0)30 31504044
Fax:      +49 (0)30 31504046
E-Mail: sarasota-info@t-online.de
Web:    www.sarasotafl.org

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Postfach 1806

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Fax:      +49 (0)6172-38 80 94 81

Email:   info@floridasbeach.de

Web:    www.visitstpeteclearwater.com

Allgemeine Informationsbroschüren zum U.S. Bundesstaat Florida können auf folgendem Wege angefordert werden:

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Postfach 1227

63798 Kleinostheim

Fax:      +49 (0)6027-9796982

Email:   FloridaInfo@t-online.de

Web:    www.visitflorida.com/deutsch

Florida Hotline

Tel: +49 (0)621-56 15 442

FLORIDA - THEMEN- und ABENTEUERPARKS

Worlds of Discovery

(Busch Gardens Africa Tampa Bay, Adventure Island, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica - SeaWorld's Waterpark und Discovery Cove)

Luisenstrasse 7

63263 Neu-Isenburg

Tel:      +49 (0)6102-366636

Fax:      +49 (0)6102-366611

Email:   WorldsofDiscovery@noblekom.de

Web:    www.WorldsofDiscovery.com

Universal Orlando

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Uferstrasse 47

55116 Mainz

Tel:      +49 (0)6131-6277475

Fax:      +49 (0)6131-6277476

Email:   universal@sales-more.de

Web:    www.universalorlando.com

The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH Park and Resorts

Kronstadter Strasse 9

81677 München

Fax:      +49 (0)89 99340 688

Web:    www.disneyworld.de

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

c/o CircleSolution Germany, Ltd.

Seeleitn 65

82541 Münsing

Tel:      +49 (0)8177 9989 508

Fax:      +49 (0)8177 1093

E-Mail: kennedy@circlesolution.com

Web:    www.kennedyspacecenter.com

AUTOVERMIETUNG

Hertz Autovermietung GmbH

Ginnheimer Straße 4

65760 Eschborn

Tel:      01805-33 35 35 (€ 0,14/Min. aus dem Festnetz der deutschen Telekom)

Email:   Alpha_DE@hertz.com

Web:        www.hertz.de

Immobilien Kauf / Verkauf

Weiss & Weiss International Realty
The International Real Estate Company.
Axel Weiss
PO Box 14222
Bradenton, Florida 34205
www.BradentonBroker.com
www.BradentonBroker.de
Ph. (D) 09251 / 604111 (ab 15 Uhr MEZ)
Ph. (USA) (941) 866 1666
Wir sprechen Deutsch

Save when dining out

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:21:42 -0800

Bring your Boat and RV! Lovely 3 BR Canal front Pool Home with Boat Lift/Davit

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:50:53 -0700

Axel Weiss | Weiss & Weiss International LLC | 941-866-1666

4312 Pompano Lane, Palmetto, FL

Bring your Boat and RV! Best Price for a canalfront home with boat lift/davit & full RV hook up

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $425,000

Year Built	1957
Sq Footage	1,674
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Covered spaces
Lot Size	13,764 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Bring your boat and your RV! Desirable canal front home with boat lift, fish cleaning center plus davits. Relax at the solar heated pool or enjoy yourself in the Hot Tub. Kitchen is totally updated with cherry cabinets and solid surface conters. Vaulted ceilings in living and dining area give this home a very open and spacious feeling. Drive space offers enough room for a huge RV and full RV hookup. Short Sale.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Tile floor	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Stainless steel appliances
Washer	Dryer	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard	Swimming pool	Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Covered parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Axel Weiss

Weiss & Weiss International LLC

941-866-1666

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 12, 2008, 7:37am PDT

Short sales benefit from bailout! - How the bailout will affect homeowners

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:36:37 -0700

Bradenton / Sarasota - The bailout plan (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008) was signed into law on Oct 3 2008. Many current homeowners who are in trouble of paying their mortgage look for it as a relief to their situation. As many of them purchased at inflated 2005, 2006 prices owe more than the home is worth now, are practically "caught" in their home.

Depending on the individual situation, short sales brought substantial relief in the past, but on the contrary meant that they had to leave their home before the deal was closed.

Homeownership in the US is more than in other countries considered a basic right for many. So leaving your home makes people deperate and look for other ways to solve the situation.

Will the bailout help me as a homeowner keep my home?

You have to analyze the situation first and find the reasons how you could come into this situation. Current law already allows judges to adjust the principal of mortgages. In the past judges were tight to only adjust the rate. So theoretically a judge can lower the principal which leads to lower payments and would even allow a sale at a lower sale price without the short sale scenario. But can that really help?

The question should be: What were the reasons which led to the individual situation?

The bailout will not help those who cannot affort it!

As a general rule you can not survive when you spend more than 50% of your income on housing. Generally speaking a mortgage costs about $600 - $800 a months per $100,000 owed. So if you go by this rule, somebody making $2000 a months should not live in a $300,000 house.

The only reason somebody making $2000 could live in a $500,000 home in the past was because as prices of homes and its appraisal values increased dramatically people could refinance at a higher level. Most of time some of this money, if not most, was used to cover closing costs and monthly payments afterwards. So basically the "regular" income was not even used to cover mortgage expenses.

The evil of the "leverage effect"

With home prices increasing at double digits after 2004, people we suggested by banks and brokers to purchase homes which were obiously oversized for them. They told, "the price will go up, don't you want to participate?" So people were suggested buying a 5 bedroom house instead of a 3 bedroom. Brokers sold it as a win-win for everybody: Their commission was higher and the homeowner could use the leverage effect by lending more money for an appreciating asset. However what nobody told, the risk and burden led only by the homeowner as he was responsible for the loan with his full assets.

This worked for some time, made some pretty rich. But like any pyramid scheme, once this started failing most were left behind.

And there are further effects:

Oversized home = You pay more in taxes, more in maintenace and more in energy.

All this permanentely for ever, due to the fact that you live in an oversized home.

While a 5 bedrooms is suitable when you have 3 kids at home, it looks pretty oversized for a retired couple on a fixed $2000 income living in a $600,000 house.

Where is the help?
Congress already put a similar HUD program Hope for Homeowners into law. This program can bring relief to homeowners which satisfy all of these criterias:

- Long term affordability
- No investor bailout
- Equity sharing
- Voluntary lender participation

If you qualify, the old loan(s) would be wiped out and you can refinance at a special H4H backed loan at 90% of current appraisal value.

Consequentely these scenarios would never qualify at all:

- Investment, including most second homes
- Payment to income values over approx. 40%, i.e. if you had to spent more than 40% of your income on mortgages

In addition to that, the plan includes that all positive appreciation of the home (over the 100% appraisal value) in future would be shared with FHA at 50%.

Although there are not yet all specific rules about the new bailout out, it looks like the rules will mostly match those of Hope for homeowners program. They only difference will be that the program is offered to all borrowers instead of a voluntary participation.

If you are living in an oversized home and your income does not and will be sufficient to cover the payments of even a reduced mortgage you will not benefit in any way from this program. Moreover as prices for energy and taxes will not drop significantly you are just spending your future.

Short Sales will be the main beneficiaries of the bailout.

As banks are forced to help instead of granting something voluntarily, the position of homeowners will improve. A successful short sale will bring people much faster back on track.

If you are in trouble, there is no reason not to starting taking care of yourself now. Engage an honorable advisor to bring you back on track.

Axel Weiss, MBA Broker
Weiss & Weiss International Realty
PO 14222
Bradenton, FL 34205
www.bradentonbroker.com

Bradenton/Sarasota among the top 3 destinations of foreign home buyers

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:54:56 -0700

While the Real Estate Market is struggling nationally and in Florida specifically, one significant countervailing force has been the growing importance of foreign home buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors "Profile of International Home Buying in Florida" Survey, especially buyers from Canada and Western Europe are attracted to the area by the weak dollar.

The most interesting part of this survey for us is that the Bradenton/Sarasota area makes the third place for the most frequently reported location of a home purchase after the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and the Orlando-Kissimmee areas. If you take in consideration that our area is much smaller than the Miami or Orlando area, this news is even more significant.

The buyers who bought property in Bradenton and Sarasota were mostly from Western Europe (44 %) and Canada (44 %). This survey shows how important international buyers are for our local market. "For home sellers it is extremely important that their property gets enough exposure on the international market. International Marketing can be the difference between selling or not selling their homes", according to Weiss.

According to the survey foreign-born Realtors are more likely to work with international clients than U.S.-born Realtors. Foreign buyers often feel more confident when working with Realtors from their home country.

The reason for the increasing interest of foreign buyers in Florida properties can be seen in the falling value of the U.S. dollar relative to major world currencies during the past several years. As a result the cost of Florda property, priced in dollars, is much lower when converted to the buyer´s home country currency. From the percpective of foreign buyers Florida real estate is effectively on sale.

Bradenton recognized in ‘Where to Retire’ magazine

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:51:04 -0700

The City of Bradenton is one of eight cities featured in a national magazine's profile on cities that currently boast the best deals on homes.In the September/October issue of Where to Retire magazine, a national magazine geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions, the Bradenton-Sarasota area was named along with Ocala; Phoenix; San Diego; Myrtle Beach, SC; St. George, UT; Santa Fe, NM; and Brevard, NC.

"Bradenton is still a paradise," Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston said. "The housing market has adjusted so we are more competitive with other communities and the Baby Boomers are still retiring daily and looking for a friendly community in which to spend their new lives. We already knew Bradenton is one of the best places on earth to retire, but it is nice to be recognized."

According to Where to Retire editor, Mary Lu Abbott, many popular retirement cities currently have historically low housing prices, while other smaller towns boast a stable market with good seller incentives.

"Amid the miles of Gulf Coast beaches and the prime amenities of Sarasota-Bradenton, FL, housing prices have dropped 30-40 percent since 2005," she wrote.

The magazine was launched in 1992 with the goal of helping its readers find the ideal place to retire. Now published six times a year, the magazine covers the best retirement regions, towns, and master-planned communities, and has a national average circulation of 220,000 and an average readership of 500,000.

This isn't the first time Bradenton has been recognized by a national magazine this year for its quality of life.

Art Calendar magazine's March edition named Bradenton one of the country's Top 10 cities for working artists because of the Village of the Arts, a downtown-area neighborhood where special zoning laws allow artists and other craftspeople to live and operate small businesses, like art galleries, from their homes.

In the May/June issue of Going Places, AAA's traveler's guide that profiles popular vacation destinations around the country, Bradenton was recognized as a "sunny waterside town that boasts a unique collection of museums and marinas ... and one of the state's most vibrant artists' communities (the Village of the Arts)," along with abundant fishing, beaches and beautiful sunsets.

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Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:32:04 -0700

Bradenton Business List

Canadians buying Florida Real Estate!

Axel Weiss Sea to Sky Realty (Bradenton Realtor and Sarasota Homes for Sale) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:05:46 -0700

The number of Canadians buying homes in Florida doubled in only one year, according to a current NAR report.

With the Canadian dollar hovering around par with the U.S. dollar, buying Florida homes seems to be a nice investment for many Canadians (The Canadian dollar was worth only 80 cents three years ago).
Also Canadians benefit from a continued strong housing market and increasing home equity.

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, overall home prices grew 11 percent in 2007 to an average of $307,265, and they are expected to rise an additional 5.3 percent in 2008.

A Canadian bank has also made it easier to secure a mortgage. It set up a program that allows Canadians to buy U.S. property worth up to $2 million with a down payment of less than 25 percent!