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Hillsborough County Market Stats For June & July

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Manatee County Market Stats For April & May

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Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:52:17 -0500

Below are the stats for properties that SOLD and closed in June & July for Hillsborough County:

June 2007
# of single family homes SOLD = 895
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $321,436
Median price for SFR = $250,000
Average Days On Market = 133

# of condos SOLD = 256
Avg SOLD price for condos = $218,754
Median price for condos = $186,095
Average Days On Market = 249

June 2008
# of single family homes SOLD = 807
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $253,631
Median price for SFR = $208,000
Average Days On Market = 149

# of condos SOLD = 129
Avg SOLD price for condos = $171,319
Median price for condos = $139,000
Average Days On Market = 224

July 2007
# of single family homes SOLD = 835
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $322,177
Median price for SFR = $245,000
Average Days On Market = 125

# of condos SOLD = 215
Avg SOLD price for condos = $211,305
Median price for condos = $170,740
Average Days On Market = 235

July 2008
# of single family homes SOLD = 785
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $260,455
Median price for SFR = $208,500
Average Days On Market = 147

# of condos SOLD = 108
Avg SOLD price for condos = $164,947
Median price for condos = $129,000
Average Days On Market = 245

As of today, there are: 9,495 SFR Active on the market and 2,355 Condos Active on the market for sale.

To check previous months stats, click here.

*Information is deemed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed.

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:32:08 -0500

Below are the stats for properties that SOLD and closed in June & July for Manatee County:

June 2007
# of single family homes SOLD = 404
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $372,744
Median price for SFR = $297,500
Average Days On Market = 120

# of condos SOLD = 38
Avg SOLD price for condos = $264,893
Median price for condos = $212,500
Average Days On Market = 200

June 2008
# of single family homes SOLD = 397
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $307,825
Median price for SFR = $249,900
Average Days On Market = 126

# of condos SOLD = 52
Avg SOLD price for condos = $275,308
Median price for condos = $160,000
Average Days On Market = 145

July 2007
# of single family homes SOLD = 302
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $372,769
Median price for SFR = $298,500
Average Days On Market = 119

# of condos SOLD = 49
Avg SOLD price for condos = $231,663
Median price for condos = $181,000
Average Days On Market = 135

July 2008
# of single family homes SOLD = 249
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $289,984
Median price for SFR = $250,000
Average Days On Market = 137

# of condos SOLD = 47
Avg SOLD price for condos = $242,140
Median price for condos = $170,000
Average Days On Market = 228

As of today, there are: 4,360 SFR Active on the market and 1,408 Condos Active on the market for sale.

To check previous months stats, click here.

*Information is deemed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed.

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:41:15 -0500

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Nothing needs to be done to this very well maintained home. Newer roof, hot water heater and garage door. Large fenced backyard overlooking water. Oversized lot. Room for a pool. No deed restrictions. Split floor plan. Very spacious bedrooms with large walk in closet in master bedroom. Built in vanity in master bathroom. Screened in lanai.

Features

Bedrooms:	2
Bathrooms:	2
Parking:	Covered
Year Built:	1986
Subdivision:	Cordova Lakes
Lot Size:	0.30 acres
Garage Size:	Single
Square Footage:	1220
Agent Name:	Becky Troutt
Broker:	Reynolds Realty of Manatee
MLS #:	M5798182

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6701 W 34th Ave Bradenton FL 34209

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Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:38:07 -0500

In the September-October issue of Where To Retire, Bradenton/Sarasota was named one of eight best places to retire.

Other cities also named were:

Ocala, FL
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
Myrtle Beach, SC
St. George, Utah
Santa Fe, NM
Brevard, NC

With so much to do here, this is a great place for people to retire. Miles and miles of gulf coast beaches, golfing, museums, boating, fishing, theaters, shopping and more! It's all located here in Bradenton!

In the March Issue of Art Calendar magazine, Bradenton was also named one of the top cities in the country for artists, because of the Village of The Arts.

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Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:45:37 -0500

Just a few miles around the corner from where I live in Riverview is what was to be known as Triple Creek. Triple Creek is located near the intersection of Big Bend Rd and Balm Riverview Rd.

Triple Creek was supposed to be a large gated community of over 2,000 homes & townhomes ranging in size from 1,500 to 4,000 sq ft. Planned community amenities included a town center and a 6,000 sq ft clubhouse.

Triple Creek is located next to Balm-Boyette Scrub Nature Preserve. The 5,000-acre preserve features 21.5 miles of hiking and biking trails.

Sounds like a great community, eh? Well....this is what it looks like today....

It appears as if they have abandoned the entire project as of now. Trees are tipped over into the road, weeds and brush are overgrown onto the sidewalks and medians. Weeds are about waist high around the concrete block homes they started, but never finished. There are a few homes that were built and look like they were completed or are nearly completed, that were probably going to be the models. Some of the windows have been broken out of the homes, so who knows what type of damage or vandalism has been done to the inside of the homes.

It's a shame this community is now a ghost town. Abandoned. Not a single construction worker, car or truck in the subdivision. Hopefully, they will be able to get moving on this project again soon!

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:23:10 -0500

The Promenade At Riverwalk is offering a great deal that some people won't be able to pass up! What is it? How about living there for three years practically free?

The Promenade At Riverwalk is offering a fantastic deal to any buyers that can secure a loan with 20% down and are able to pay for all closing costs associated with the mortgage. So what do you get in return? They will pay your mortgage payment, taxes and association fees for three years. Yes you read that correctly...they will pay your mortgage payment, taxes and association fees for three years!!!

Condos currently range from $360,000 to $700,000. There are about 47 units left for sale. They have 9 different floor plans available and units range in size from 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom and 1,414 sq ft up to 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms and 1,883 sq ft.

Amenities they offer are:

Pool & Spa
Basketball Courts
Tennis Courts
Fitness Center
Waterfront Park
Restricted Access
Private Terrace with every residence
Theater room
Club room

*Photo is from PromenadeAtRiverwalk.com

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:17:39 -0500

Riverview will soon be growing even more! A lot more shopping, office space, a theater and 2 hotels will soon be added to the landscape of Riverview!

What will be known as SouthShore Commons is due to break ground within the next few months. When fully completed, SouthShore Commons will be a "1.6-million-square-foot project that will include more than 1 million square feet of retail and dining space, 490,000 square feet of office, a 16-screen theater, and 250 hotel rooms within 2 hotels. The retail portion of the project will include department store anchors, several national big-box tenants and junior anchors, dozens of specialty retailers and a variety of dining options that include both casual and upscale restaurants." It will also have 7,000 parking spaces.

SouthShore Commons will be located at Big Bend Rd near I-75 close to Covington Park. So it will have quick and easy access to get to from the interstate.

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Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:50:00 -0500

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	Address: 2210 W 21st St Type: Residential Style: Single Story Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Suite: No Living Area: 1,227 square feet Year Built: 1972 More Details

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	Affordable concrete block home! Great starter home or retirement home. No Deed restrictions or HOA fees. Backyard is fully fenced in and room to add a pool. Den/Family room could be made into 3rd bedroom. All appliances included, including freezer and generator. Property has only ever had one owner! Sold As-Is with right to inspect. Easy to show, call today! More Description

Brokered and Advertised by Reynolds Realty of Manatee, Inc. LID 1644007

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:21:02 -0500

Moss Landing is a gated community located off the beaten path on the outskirts of Riverview. Secluded from the hustle and bustle of the busy roads, yet just a short drive to I-75 and I-4. Moss Landing is within a short drive to Brandon, Tampa, restaurants and shopping.

Moss Landing consists of 310 single family residences surrounded by old beautiful trees and preserves.

There are currently 2 builders building in Moss Landing. KB homes and Adams Homes.

Single family homes range in size from 1,277 to 3,508 sq ft.

Moss Landing is located in Riverview off Balm Riverview Rd. Take I-75 to Exit 250, head East on Gibsonton-Boyette Road. Turn right at Balm Riverview Road, Moss Landing is 1 mile on the right.

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:41:18 -0500

I took my first drive through this community a couple days ago and I was pretty impressed. It's a beautiful community. You are welcomed into the community via a long winding road lined with lush tropical trees, greenery and rock waterfalls.

Valenica Lakes is a resort syle community for adults, which means there are age restrictions. They are currently in the process of building a 27,000 sq ft club house. They will also have plenty of other amenities when completed.

complete fitness center
resort pool
resistance pool
pool area spa
cabana bath
aerobics studio
art studio and gallery
wine bar
social hall with raised stage and dance floor
gaming room
multi-purpose room
internet cafe
locker facilities with steam
saunas
evaluation rooms
6 Har-Tru tennis courts with shade pavilions
Pickle ball and bocce ball courts
Half court basketball
Grandchildren's tot lot
Horseshoes play area
Community gardens
Dog park with agility training
RV and boat parking
recreational paths
wide variety of clubs
concerts

One thing I noticed was that all of the homes have tile roofs and brick paved driveways.

You can select from villas or single family style homes.

Valencia Lakes is located in Wimauma off Hwy 301 just a couple miles north of CR 674 and just a short drive to Sun City Center, a brand new Super Wal-Mart, restaurants, hospital, doctors offices, pharmacies, grocery stores, shopping and banks.

I found a commercial on YouTube and several other short videos that walk you through the model homes. Feel free to watch them!

The prices are lower now than mentioned in this video. Their website as of today says the villas start at $159,900. Prices are subject to change at any given time though.

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:15:06 -0500

Belmont is a brand new community in Ruskin that is currently being built. Belmont sits on nearly 1,000 acres and will have over 2,000 residences when completed.

Once completed, Belmont will offer a lot of amenities:

10,000 square foot pool complex
Olympic size pool
Splash zone
Flume slide
A 7.5-acre park area
Fishing pier that will extend into one of the park's ponds
Putting green
2 playgrounds
Basketball courts
Sand volleyball
Fields to play in
A colorful main boulevard to take a stroll down
Outdoor picnic pavilion
Bocce Ball Courts

Belmont is located in Ruskin off Hwy 301 about 2 miles south of Big Bend Rd.

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:58:58 -0500

I was reading the news online this morning and of course this headline caught my attention right away.

"The report says the Florida Office of Financial Regulation issued licenses to more than 10,000 people with criminal records, including more than 4,000 that cleared background checks despite committing crimes such as fraud, racketeering and extortion."

"The office is also accused of failing to perform criminal background checks most of the time, despite a state law that mandates such checks."

"The man in charge of the Office of Financial Regulation, Commissioner Don Saxon, says he has no idea why his staff issued licenses to bank robbers and those convicted of fraud."

What the heck were they thinking? Issuing a license to someone with a criminal record? Good grief, all those people need to be fired! That's pretty pathetic to say the least! These people they gave a license to have access to all those people's financial information and they didn't think it was important enough to read through the background check, to check for crimes before issuing them a license? DUH!

So what are people supposed to do now? Run their own background check on their mortgage broker before giving up any personal or financial information?

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:40:43 -0500

Earlier this year, I wrote a blog post about the South Florida Museum and the Parker Aquarium located in Bradenton. Manatee Counties famous manatee named Snooty lives at the Parker Aquarium. He is turning 60 on Monday and they are throwing him a birthday party this weekend!

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday

Where: South Florida Museum, Parker Aquarium, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton

Special admission Saturday: The event in the courtyard is free. There also will be reduced admission prices for the aquarium, planetarium and natural history museum.

Information: 746-4131 or www.southfloridamuseum.org

*Video is from the Bradenton Herald

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:14:47 -0500

Hillsborough County
Condos
# of condos Active on the market - 2,241
# of condos sold in the last 6 months - 588
Average condo sale price - $188,787
Median condo price - $135,000
Average days on market for condos - 240

Single Family Homes (SFH)
# of SFH Active on the market - 9,612
# of SFH sold in the last 6 months - 3,985
Average SFH sale price - $262,523
Median home price - $205,000
Average days on market for SFH - 146

Hillsborough County is 1,266 square miles
In 2007, the Hillsborough County Planning Commission conducted a population estimate that put the county's population at 1,204,770.

Manatee County
Condos
# of condos Active on the market - 1,797
# of condos sold in the last 6 months - 404
Average condo sale price - $275,475
Median condo price - $175,000
Average days on market for condos - 128

Single Family Homes (SFH)
# of SFH Active on the market - 5,709
# of SFH sold in the last 6 months - 1,905
Average SFH sale price - $333,987
Median home price - $250,000
Average days on market for SFH - 108

Manatee County is 741 square miles
The U.S. Census Bureau 2007 estimate for the county is 315,108

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:44:43 -0500

State Farm has asked for an average increase of 47% on Florida Homeowner's policies.

If the rate hike is passed, south Florida residents in Miami-Dade could see rate hikes as high as 70%.

"State Farm, which has been working aggressively in recent years to reduce its catastrophe risk in Florida, said earlier this year it wouldn't write new homeowner policies in the state. State Farm hasn't written new policies in South Florida for more than a decade. It's also not renewing about 50,000 policies in coastal areas throughout the state over the next year."

"State Farm's last rate increase was approved in 2006. That rate hike left many South Florida policyholders with premiums that jumped 100 percent or more."

If this is passed, it would effective for policy renewals starting March 1, 2009. An August 12th hearing in Tallahassee is set. It will be interesting to see what happens!!

How's that commercial go again? "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there"......NOT!!

What are your thoughts on this?

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:18:51 -0500

If you live in or around the SouthShore area, then you're probably already familiar with the areas that are encompassed within SouthShore. However, if you don't then you may be asking yourself "where the heck is SouthShore"?

The term SouthShore relates to the areas located within South Hillsborough County. SouthShore includes the following cities/areas:

Apollo Beach
Balm
Gibsonton
Lithia
Riverview
Ruskin
Sun City Center
Wimauma

If you're interested in learning more about the SouthShore area, please feel free to contact me.

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:21:57 -0500

If you want to live in a gated community, on the water with a Key West style home, MiraBay might just be the community you're looking for.

MiraBay sets right alongside Tampa Bay in Apollo Beach.

There are a variety of different types of homes available in MiraBay. Townhomes, villas and single family homes. Townhomes start at 1,943 sq ft and go up to 2,627 sq ft. The villas start at 1,518 sq ft and go up to 1,966 sq ft. Single family homes start at 2,252 and go upwards of 4,200 sq ft.

MiraBay offers a lot of different amenities:

A junior Olympic lap pool
Large tropical pool with water slide
Children's pool
Fitness center
Racquet club
Tennis Courts
Admiral's Lounge
The Galley Cafe'
On-site spa and beauty treatments
A 4,000 sq ft banquet room for parties/receptions/gatherings
Kayak Tours
Sailboat classes
Deep Sea fishing excursions
The Outfitter's bait and tackle shop
1,000 acre nature preserve
10,000 sq ft clubhouse
135 acre lagoon

MiraBay is located in Apollo Beach off Hwy 41. If you are interested in MiraBay or would like more information about MiraBay, please feel free to contact me.

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:36:19 -0500

Everytime I drive past this community, I want to drive through it. I'm not sure what it is, but I just love this community. I love the style of homes and the way they designed the shops and restaurants within walking distance of this community.

The homes were designed in a Key West style with large porches and white picket fences and the nearby shops and restaurants at the Winthrop Town Center were designed to feel like an old town. With brick paved steets and sidewalks, restaurants where you can eat outside while listening to live music, movies on the lawn, a farmers market and Sunday brunch...you really do feel like you're in a little town of your own.

There are 3 different types of homes in this community.

The Cottage Series range from 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3.5 baths and 1,943 to 3,203 sq ft.

The townhomes range from 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,703 to 2,384 sq ft.

The traditional series range from 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,928 sq ft to 2,467 sq ft.

The tradional series are detached stand alone single family homes. The cottage series are attached single family homes.

Some of the nearby shops, restaurants and businesses are listed below.

Publix
MJ Barleyhoppers
M oe's Southwest Grill
Shane's Rib Shack
Mojitos Latin Cuisine
Starbucks
Bellafia chocolate shop
Happy Paws and Tails pet shop
Heaven Scent Soap and Bath Boutique
Anew Lifestyle & Wellness Solution
Downtown Divas clothing boutique
Broomstick Baby infant and toddler boutique
Asonipse Spa and Salon (Aveda)
Optics Soho
King Solomon Tailor
First Choice Hair Cutting
Regions Bank
Railroad Federal Credit Union
Allstate
H&R Block
St. Pete Times Building
Beaux Arts Gallery
Surgical Center

Winthrop is located in Riverview behind the Winthrop Town Center located at Providence Rd & Bloomingdale Rd.

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:06:08 -0500

I am making some changes to my blog and will now be posting about Hillsborough County as well as continuing to post about Manatee County.

Since we recently joined the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, I will now have easier access to thousands of more listings that I can provide to you.

The areas I will now cover will be the following:

Manatee County: Parrish, Ellenton, Palmetto, Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch.

Hillsborough County: Sun City Center, Ruskin, Wimauma, Apollo Beach, Riverview, Gibsonton, Brandon, Lithia, and Valrico.

I have worked in Manatee County for the past 4 years and am very familiar with it, yet I have also lived in Hillsborough County for the past 3 years and am also very familiar with this area as well. When our board decided to join the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, I was so excited. This meant I would be able to get easier access to more listings without having to join a second MLS, which in turn allows me to work a much larger area!

I now have access to listings from Orlando all the way down to Charlotte County! We've defiantly got you covered!

Stay tuned, as I will now be posting more and more info about Hillsborough & Manatee Counties!

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:46:53 -0500

Over the past year, the Manatee County housing inventory has slowly been declining. Excess inventory is starting to get burned off and we are moving in the direction of more "normal" numbers and a "normal" market. We still have a lot of inventory on hand, but we don't have as many new listings coming on the market each day as we once did.

In June 2007, there were 4,341 Single Family Homes on the market. Today there are 3,859. That's about an 11% decline over the past year.

In June 2007, there were 2,047 Condos on the market. Today there are 1,682. That's about a 17.5% decline over the past year.

*Information is deemed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:20:33 -0500

With the rise in gas prices and in trying to find anyway possible to save money at the pump, I just discovered a way to say 3 cents a gallon at Wal-Mart gas stations. It's not a big discount, but 3 cents per gallon is better than nothing!

If you use a Wal-Mart gift card or a Wal-Mart Credit card at any Wal-Mart gas stations, you automatically save 3 cents per gallon. Now, I surely didn't need anymore credit cards, so I didn't apply for one of those, but the gift cards don't cost you anything at all to get and they can be reloaded over and over again and save you money at the pump. These are just the regular Wal-Mart gift cards that can be used in the Wal-Mart stores.

All you have to do, is select a gift card, load the money onto it, take it to the gas station and use it just like you would your credit or debit cards. The pumps recognize that it's a Wal-Mart gift card and give you the 3 cent per gallon discount. Be sure to save that card and reload more money onto it over and over again! I have one specifically I keep in my car just for gas.

Of course if you don't live near a Wal-Mart gas station, this won't do you a bit of good. However, since it seems like there is one in every town now-a-days, this little bit of info will help lots of people out. There just happens to be one close to me and it is already usually cheaper than the regular gas stations, plus I save the 3 cents per gallon on top of it.

Hope that helps you out saving $$ at the pump!

If you have any other tips on how to save money at the pump, please feel free to share.

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:50:03 -0500

I was reading the Tampa Tribune paper online this morning and an article caught my attention. Condo Company Plans Clothing-Optional Pool. This is a ploy to help move units in a down market in Temple Terrace (near Tampa). My first thought is, it might have the opposite affect of what they are hoping for.

Even though only one of the pools with be clothing optional and will be 18 and older, I still would bet a lot of people would not want their kids in a community where some people are outside nude even if it is behind gates, shrubs or whatever.

In an online advertisement, the following statement was used: "You're going to be very comfortable with our dress code," it says. "Our residents are welcome to shed more than their inhibitions as they enter the gates of Eden. Because when our residents come home after a busy day in the working world, they want to completely unburden themselves, shed the trappings of the outside world ... and be totally free."

After some residents read that statement, they were up in arms because it made it sound as if the entire complex was going to be clothing optional. Not true they say. Only one of the private pools with me made clothing optional!

I'll be curious to see what happens if it gets passed and if it helps the sales!

Instead of "The right to bear arms" maybe it should read, "The right to bear butts"!

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:47 -0500

It's been a while since I've posted here. About 4 months really. Truth is, I had to take a break. I was stressed out, burned out and just plain tired.

Over the past couple months I have been waking up everyday in pain. Pain that right now for the most part is still bareable, but is leaving me very frustrated because parts of my body aren't doing what I want them to do. Right now the pain is only in my right hand. Occasionaly, I've had pain in my left hand, but everyday I wake up, the right hand is throbbing with pain and sometimes swollen. It's frustrating because I am also right handed and some mornings I can't do simple things like hold an ink pen, write, open doors, open a bottle of water or brush my hair.

My mom says my dad was diagnosed in his early twenties with rheumatoid arthritis as well. Well at least I had 10 years on him before it creeped up on me! The thing is, I don't have health insurance. I've been using some over the counter medication that for the most part works. However, some days it doesn't seem to do anything. The pain is always the worst in the morning, but usually gone by the afternoon.

So my question is, has anyone found any homeopathic remedies that seem to work for rheumatoid arthritis?

Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:46:02 -0500

Below are the stats for properties that SOLD and closed in April & May for Manatee County:

May 2007
# of single family homes SOLD = 248
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $368,228
Median price for SFR = $309,500
Average Days On Market = 106

# of condos SOLD = 81
Avg SOLD price for condos = $243,872
Median price for condos = $185,000
Average Days On Market = 104

May 2008
# of single family homes SOLD = 207
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $318,821
Median price for SFR = $245,000
Average Days On Market = 113

# of condos SOLD = 86
Avg SOLD price for condos = $205,662
Median price for condos = $152,000
Average Days On Market = 146

April 2007
# of single family homes SOLD = 235
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $365,430
Median price for SFR = $290,000
Average Days On Market = 98

# of condos SOLD = 88
Avg SOLD price for condos = $228,691
Median price for condos = $176,250
Average Days On Market = 113

April 2008
# of single family homes SOLD = 223
Avg SOLD price for SFR = $352,745
Median price for SFR = $255,000
Average Days On Market = 101

# of condos SOLD = 79
Avg SOLD price for condos = $212,856
Median price for condos = $165,000
Average Days On Market = 147

As of today, there are: 3,859 SFR Active on the market and 1,682 Condos Active on the market for sale.

To check previous months stats, click here.

*Information is deemed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed.

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Becky Troutt (Reynolds Realty of Manatee Inc) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:04:31 -0500

I am so irritated with agents that don't return phone calls! I had a buyer from the UK email me 2 days ago wanting room measurements for a listing I sent him from the MLS. Of course the agent didn't take the time to add them in the MLS, so I called the agent to see if I could get them.

I called yesterday and no answer. So I left a voicemail asking the agent to please call me and let me know if they had the room measurements. Yesterday passed and no phone call back. So I called again this morning first thing. Don't you know it's 9:03 pm here and still NO PHONE CALL!!!

I just emailed my buyer to let them know this and to also let them know that I will go there tomorrow MYSELF and get the measurements for them!

I challenge anyone that has a listing with an agent to have a friend or someone you know call and request some info about your home as if you were an interested person and see if they even bother to call you back. You might also want to ask your agent for a copy of the MLS printout to see if they even bothered adding in all the info about your home!

And a note to agents....if you have a cell phone....USE IT! Return people's calls for pete's sake! There is this little thingy-ma-bob on your phone known as an "icon" that shows you have voicemails you have yet to pick up! It's there for a reason!! Pick them up and then return the calls!