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real estate: Country Club of Sarasota - 05/10/12 12:07 PM
 
 
Country Club of Sarasota is full of charm and elegance, and since this gated golf community doesn't require club membership, golfers and non-golfers alike are drawn here. Buying a home in Country Club of Sarasota not only gives you a serene sanctuary, but also proximity to incredible beaches, dining and entertainment - from the world-famous Siesta Key Beach to downtown Sarasota.
Real estate in Country Club of Sarasota offers a wide variety of design, architecture, floor plans, and landscapes. Homes for sale are spacious single-family residences, ranging in price from approx. $300,000 to over $1,000,000. Golf enthusiasts may join the … (10 comments)

real estate: 5 Tips to Deal with a Disappointing Home Inspection - 05/09/12 07:33 AM
As a homebuyer, one word can fill you with both excitement and foreboding... inspection.  When you receive a disappointing home inspection report, you may have to rethink your decision to buy the home.  For example, if you end up with a $10,000 pest repair bid, panic can set in...Can the sellers come up with that cash? Should you buy the home anyway and come up with the money yourself? Here are 5 tips to help you gather the information you'll need to make a reasoned and deliberate decision about buying the home.
1) First, ask your agent to request an extension of your contingency … (9 comments)

real estate: Changing Careers While Buying a Home - 04/19/12 11:33 AM
Depending on your work history and your lender, changing careers while buying a home may complicate your mortgage application process.  For this reason, most mortgage experts advise completing your real estate transactions - buying, selling or refinancing - before launching a major career move. This is especially true if you are planning to start your own business or become an independent contractor.
Mortgage lenders not only verify employment at the beginning of the loan application process, but some re-verify the final 72 hours before your closing. Be aware that if you withhold information about an impending job change, you could potentially … (5 comments)

real estate: Buying a Home: Choosing Your Home Inspector - 04/17/12 08:44 AM
You've found your dream home, and it seems to be a match made in heaven!  But before you tie the knot, you'll need to know what lies beneath the surface.  Make sure you find a home inspector who is so thorough and knowledgeable that nothing escapes notice.  Here are some considerations when hiring a home inspector.
1. What is the home inspector's experience and education with ______? (Fill in the age, location, type of home you're buying.)  You want a home inspector who has experience with properties similar to the one you're buying. (For example, an older home may require an inspector qualified in dealing … (7 comments)

real estate: Tips on improving your credit score before buying a home... - 04/16/12 09:23 AM
When you apply for a mortgage, lenders will review your credit score, and the higher your score, the better your chances for approval on your home loan. Here are our DOs and DON'Ts for improving your credit score before applying for a mortgage...
DO THIS... 1. Obtain your credit report and correct any errors you find. Since mistakes happen, you'll want to make sure you aren't paying for someone else's errors. And since checking your own credit report doesn't impact your score, check it regularly.
2. If possible, pay off your credit card balance every month. In particular, try to keep your … (2 comments)

real estate: Checklist for International Home Buyers - 04/11/12 11:27 AM
Are you an international buyer interested in buying a home in Sarasota, Florida? According to recent reports, buyers from Canada, India, China, and other nations are snapping up American residential properties, especially in Florida, both as real estate investments and as vacation homes. If you're foreign to the U.S. and find yourself perusing Sarasota condos and homes for sale, or properties anywhere in America, you may quickly feel the need for guidance.
1. Financing. Simply be aware that you're best bet may be borrowing in your native country, if you need financing.  Today, U.S. mortgage qualification criteria is tougher than it's … (3 comments)

real estate: You want to sell the old and buy the new... which comes first? - 04/10/12 10:23 AM
The time has come for selling your old home and buying a new home. If you sell the old first, you'll need a temporary place to live.  If you buy first, you'll have to carry two mortgages. What to do?  Here is our guide to help you with this decision.
1. Your Finances. Do a thorough review of your finances. Can you financially handle owning two homes at the same time? If yes, make sure you know for how long.
If you opt for owning both houses for a temporary period, you may want to look into getting a bridge loan. … (4 comments)

real estate: Buying a Home? Tips for Reducing Your Homeowners Insurance - 04/09/12 11:23 AM
 
Reducing the Cost of Your Homeowners Insurance As Exclusive Buyers Agents for Sarasota real estate, we guide people around the world through the process of buying a home in Sarasota, Florida, including decisions on homeowners insurance. Depending on the company and the state, prices and discounts on homeowners insurance vary, and we recommend that you investigate and ask about all discounts available to you. Here are our quick tips on reducing the cost of your homeowners insurance.

1. Deductible. On homeowners insurance policies, deductibles usually start at $250. Increase your deductible to $500, and you could save up to 12%; $1,000, up to … (7 comments)

real estate: 5 Tips to Choosing the Best Neighborhood for Your New Home - 04/04/12 02:09 PM
Location, Location, Location! As Exclusive Buyer Agents for real estate in Sarasota, Florida, we help homebuyers near and far find the neighborhoods that fit their lifestyle. We understand that when you buy a home, you are also buying into a community, and you will want it to be a good fit for you and your lifestyle.  Here is a checklist of things to consider.
1) Activities. Make a list of your usual activities (movies, church, health club, etc.) and a list of merchants you usually patronize. Then determine the commute from the neighborhood.
2) Safety. Ask your exclusive buyers agent for neighborhood safety/crime … (7 comments)

real estate: Sarasota Real Estate: Home Sales Rose 13% in February! - 04/03/12 11:19 AM
Sarasota's existing and pending home sales continued rising in February:  stabilizing prices; reducing housing inventory; and spreading optimism about the Spring season of Sarasota real estate. As single-family home sales rose 13% over the previous month, pending sales hit an 11-month high, and median home sales price rose as well.
Statewide, single-family home sales rose 18%, and the median sale price rose 7% over the preivous year, according to Florida Realtors.
Nationally, existing single-family home sales rose 8.8% and the pending home sale index rose 9.2% over the previous year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
If you're considering buying … (2 comments)

real estate: Feeling Anxious about Buying a Home? Try These Tips... - 04/02/12 11:51 AM
  Buying a home is very exciting, and sometimes, a bit daunting, too. So here are a few tips for buyers on relieving stress in the home-buying process.
1. Exclusive Buyers Agent (EBA) Never heard of EBAs? Then now's the time to find out.  An Exclusive Buyers Agent (EBA) is a real estate agent who solely looks out for the interests of home buyers (not sellers). We are experts on the home buying process, from initial search to closing, negotiating the best deal and terms on behalf of buyers only.  We're also experts at giving tours (real or virtual) to help you discover the … (16 comments)

real estate: Sarasota in Top 10 Hot Spots for Global Homebuyers! - 04/02/12 10:51 AM
Sarasota - Bradenton Real Estate Ranks #4 in Nation's Most Popular Markets for Global Investors, according to a special report by Inman News, 10 Hot Spots for Global Homebuyers, which ranks the top 10 most popular markets in the U.S. for international real estate investors. 
According to the report, global homebuyers believe that American real estate is a profitable and secure investment, and are seizing the occasion to snatch up American residential properties in growing numbers and at relatively low prices. According to the National Association of Realtors' (NAR), International buyers accounted for $82 billion of the $1.07 trillion sales of U.S. existing homes in … (4 comments)

real estate: Sarasota Real Estate ... Going Green! - 03/28/12 12:42 PM

Sarasota, is full of green -- lush tropical greenery and the green-blue of beach waves -- and as our world is becoming more Green-savy, so it Sarasota real estate.
Nowadays, thankfully, going green in real estate does not mean  breaking the bank, and Sarasota has the perfect climate perfect for solar panels, heat pumps, and more. Sarasota landscapers offer  drought-resistant plants and grasses, as well as replacement of lawns with decorative shells, stones, and more that don't require excessive water.
Green Realtors® in Sarasota If you're interested in GREEN real estate in Sarasota, you can be assured that going green does not … (6 comments)

real estate: How do you feel about real estate today? - 03/27/12 12:15 PM
Over 90% believe a good real estate professional can help them make the right choices, and 96% agree to some degree that NOW is a good time to buy residential real estate
Good news... Americans are growing more optimistic about buying a home, according to the recent Prudential Real Estate Outlook Survey.
96% of Americans agree / somewhat agree that now is a good time to buy a home.  70% are very confident / confident that property values will rise over the next 2 years (up 8 points over last year's survey). 60% have a positive view of real estate (up 8 points over last year). 63% think real … (6 comments)

real estate: Springtime Florida Style! - 03/23/12 01:57 PM
It's a beautiful Spring in Sarasota, Florida, and a busy one for us at True Sarasota Real Estate, as we help home buyers and real estate investors purchase the properties of their dreams.  For your enjoyment, here are some photos of Florida's Gulf Coast, taken by Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi.
Via Barbara-Jo's Beach Blog - Clearwater Florida Real Estate (Charles Rutenberg Realty):
Springtime Florida Style means not only beautiful flowers in every imaginable color but also trips to the beach, fishing, golfing! 

This year we had three or four cold days but not a REAL Winter.....I am NOT complaining about that! I love … (4 comments)

real estate: True Sarasota Real Estate - The Beauty of Sarasota, Florida - 03/14/12 07:43 AM

At True Sarasota Real Estate, we love sharing the beauty of Sarasota, Florida, and helping buyers across the world find luxury homes, condos, as well as investment real estate here.
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real estate: True Homebuying Tips: How to Make Your Best Offer to the Seller - 03/13/12 11:35 AM
True Homebuyer & Homebuying Tips At True Sarasota Real Estate, we help our home buyers put forward enticing offers to sellers, so they can get the very best price on the very best real estate in Sarasota, Florida.
Presenting a strong offer to a seller could make or break any Sarasota Real Estate purchase.
Once you have found your dream home or perfect investment property in Sarasota, Florida, how do you make your offer stand-out to the seller?
Your Closing Date. Offer the earliest possible closing date. Not only do sellers usually favor an earlier date, this demonstrates that you mean business and you're … (4 comments)

real estate: Sarasota Real Estate - Ranked One of the Most Popular Destinations - 03/12/12 07:11 PM
For the second consecutive year, Sarasota real estate ranks No. 9 on Penske Truck Rental’s list of top ten moving destinations
Penske's annual list of top ten moving destinations was dominated by cities with sunny weather: Atlanta, Phoenix, Orlando, Houston, and Charlotte, and Sarasota is easily the smallest city on the list. This  list is based on requests for one-way moves that Penske received through call centers and online reservations in 2011, and may include seniors buying retirement real estate, first-time home buyers purchasing their first home, families reuniting in Sarasota, and more.
Sarasota real estate has always been popular with retirees and those seeking … (2 comments)

real estate: Gulf Gate - Popular & Affordable Sarasota Real Estate - 03/12/12 06:33 PM

Gulf Gate is a popular and affordable community for real estate in Sarasota.  This residential neighborhood is highly attractive for its central location - close to great schools, golf, beaches, library, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and more.
Gulf Gate real estate encompasses five distinct neighborhoods - Gulf Gate, Gulf Gate East, Gulf Gate Manor, Gulf Gate Pines and Gulf Gate Woods. All of the real estate in Gulf Gate is comprised of older homes in the traditional ranch style, on mature tree lined, winding streets that hearken back to neighborhoods of yesterday.
Real Estate Pride of Ownership Gulf Gate is known for pride … (0 comments)

real estate: Country Club Shores on Longboat Key - Luxury Waterfront Real Estate - 03/12/12 10:49 AM
Luxury Waterfront Real Estate
Country Club Shores is Sarasota's Bayside Paradise, offering Luxury Waterfront Real Estate on Longboat Key, FL.  This popular single-family home community offers many styles of homes - everything from luxurious bayfront estates to more traditional ranch homes on deep water canals. Almost all of the real estate on Country Club Shores are on the water.  This unique neighborhood on Longboat Key consists primarily of single dead-end streets that star on Gulf of Mexico Drive and stop at Sarasota Bay. Quintessential Boating Experience Country Club Shores offers the quintessential boating experience unique to Southwest Florida. Avid boaters choose this community … (1 comments)