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sarasota real estate: Sarasota Realtor Joins MidFlorida Multiple Listing Service! More Exposure For My Listings! - 07/12/08 11:30 PM
My Listings are now exposed in front of 35,000 Realtors from Orlando to Port Charlotte.. Mid-Florida MLS, corporate headerquarters in Orlando, is a Giant Multiple Listing Service Website that has now replaced our local Sarasota MLS System.. Members of the new System are, Manatee, Tampa, Hillsboro, Greater Tampa, Sarasota, Venice, Port Charlotte, Englewood, & Port Charlotte, among other smaller noteworthy assocations.. 13 Total Assocations make up this new Multiple Listing Service, so over 35,000 Realtors have Confidential Previewing Capabilities to all of my Listings.. This is great News for My Flat Fee & Full-Service Sellers.. Read on about Sarasota's new
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota Real Estate Statistics for May 2008.. Real Estate Sales Looking Better! - 06/26/08 01:46 PM
(I love these Cartoons! They bring light to, and relax the mood of our dismal Real Estate Conditions.. May was a great month though! Read on..) This information was compiled & presented by the Sarasota Association of Realtors reflecting, condos & Single-Family Homes Sold in the Month of May, 2008.. Shirley International Realty Inc. looks forward to a summer fueled by International Buying.. Sarasota Real Estate Sales Hits New High Since March 2007! The Best is Yet to Come! Home sales in the Sarasota MLS for May 2008 stood at 627 - the highest level in 14 months, and approximately 92 percent
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sarasota real estate: Justin Shirley Brings Florida Real Estate Buyers “The Deals” - 06/04/08 02:33 PM
What does it take to get your sold in this chaotic Florida Real Estate Market? This is the question Justin has been answering for hundreds of his sellers throughout the state of Florida.. There's a number of different options & plans a seller can strategically approach to attract a buyer.. According to Justin, "Everyone is looking for a bargain in today's market.. Many buyers feel they aren't getting the best deal unless the home has a "Foreclosure" sign in the front yard, or the listing has buzz words like, "Short Sale", "Pre-Foreclosure", & "Quick Sale"".. These are all keywords that
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sarasota real estate: We Sell Sarasota, Florida Real Estate.. - 05/29/08 06:07 PM
(No Matter How High Inventory Gets, or How Out of Whack Rates Become, This Picture Represents Why Florida Real Estate Will Always Be In High Demand.. We Live in Paradise..) I've Been Working Overtime To Bring You Better Service.. Wow! Its been a great 2 months for Shirley International Realty! I apologize for being a little distant from my blog, (You'll notice I haven't posted in a few weeks) but I have been "on the ball" rounding up as many great relationships as possible that assist me in selling Real Estate! My Flat Fee MLS Listings have been a dependable avenue for sellers to get exposure on the
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota Real Estate Statistics: April 2008 - 05/06/08 07:57 PM
(Come on'... Which Face Could Sell Your Home the Quickest? Exactly..The Guy in the Blue Shirt & Gold Tie! (The Donald Has The Better Resolution Pic Though..)) The real estate market has picked up quite a bit in the Shirley International Realty Inc. office.. I'm seeing many international buyers diving into the market and taking advantage of economic slumps in the States, & many investors sinking their investment dollars back into rental properties, vacation homes, & really taking advantage of the great deals that our market is currently saturated with.. We feel our advances in internet marketing have lead to many of recently closed
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota Real Estate.. Who Wouldn't Want to Live Here??? - 04/11/08 02:05 PM
I grew up in a small town in Southwestern Virginia, never exposed to Siesta Key's powder-sanded beach, breathtaking sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico, tanning poolside on New Years Day listening to Jimmy Buffet, & playing golf all year with no concern for cold temperatures. Instead, I grew accustomed to shoveling snow 3 months out of the year & finding the best deals on 7 lb. jackets for cold windy days. Virginia is absolutely beautiful & a place where I always call home, but Sarasota, Florida is nothing short of paradise. Below is a list of major publications that agree with me.
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sarasota real estate: Luxurious Living @ The Concession * $2,499,990 - 04/06/08 10:34 PM
Offered at one million $ under appraisal. Gorgeous John Cannon Custom Model, set back for a fabulously dramatic grand entrance lined with palm trees. Model home has a 5 car garage (5th door is for your golf cart), deep tropical preserve views with 100′ pines*Great house for entertaining with large extend lanai, wine cellar, game room, double sided fireplace, resort pool with two fountains, spa & rock formation*Double stepped high ceilings with crown throughout, LARGE extended master bath (with numerous opportunities for customization), golf room & HUGE laundry room*Furniture Package Available For More Shirley International Realty Inc.'s Featured Listings and Real Estate
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota, FL March 2008 Real Estate Sales Statistics - 04/02/08 06:01 PM
After running my search of new listings and closed transactions for the Sarasota market I see a big improvement in sales volume. I have been swamped with buyer traffic myself, and it seems that the market as a whole is experiencing the same trend. The only trend that will keep our property values from appreciating at this point is, the effect of buyers swarming the market and sellers seeing an opportunity to list quickly in hopes of a quick sale. In short, the more statistics that show "buy volume" going up, the more sellers pour into the market and see an
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sarasota real estate: Bradenton, FL Home for Sale! $259,000 (www.thesarasotadeed.com) - 04/02/08 04:33 PM
Immaculate Lakefront Home! Upgraded Designer Tile*Den w/French Doors*Open Floor Plan*Optional Office or 4th Bedroom*Electrical Upgrades*Windows Installed for Future Pool*Fresh Paint*New Dishwasher*Complete Appliance Package*High Ceilings*AM/FM Intercom Throughout*Screen Lanai Overlooking Lake and Protected Preserve*Walk-in Closets*Built-in Desk Unit*Pull-Down Stairs to Floored Attic Space in Garage*Across from Greenfield Plantation Golf Course*Surrounded by Million Dollar Home Developments*Great School District*Renters in Place for Positive Cash Flow Investment! Check Our listed & FSBO Inventory of Homes in Sarasota @ www.thesarasotadeed.com Justin Shirley
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota & Bradenton Sellers... Host Your Own Real Estate Auction - 04/01/08 02:05 PM
(The above clip is what happens when a Florida Auction is Marketed Correctly.. Everyone Wants a Good Deal) click on the YouTube.com link below to learn how to create this demand.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0R3aKUaEwI This is a little "Bit" on how to Sell Your Home in a Down Market.. If you're not getting interest in your home, there may be a few things going on.. However, the most important thing is to notice your price.. Real Estate is not as valueable as it was 2 years ago during our boom, (more like an explosion) so its very important to get your price right.. This
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sarasota real estate: Refinance Your Home with Shirley International Realty Inc. - 03/31/08 12:49 PM
Today's Rates: 30-Year Fixed Mortgage- 5.75% 15-Year Fixed Mortgage - 5.27% 5/1 ARM - 5.67% 30-Year Fixed Jumbo Mortage- 7.16% 5/1 Jumbo ARM- 6.36% When one door closes, one typically opens. With the slumping real estate, but showing signs of vitality, there is a real opportunity to finally buy that vacation home on the beach for a reasonable price. Also, due to the slowing economy the Federal government has put Sarasota and Bradenton Real Estate Homeowners in a position to refinance their mortgage and pay less interest, lowering mortgage payments. Shirley International Realty Inc. is licensed as a mortgage broker & can refinance your mortgage. Listed below are the
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sarasota real estate: Tax Deductions for Sarasota & Bradenton Homeowners - 03/24/08 05:25 PM
Tax time is here again! It seems like only last week my 2006 tax were being filed, but here we are again in 2008, and the deadline for 2007 taxes are soon approaching. I am not a CPA and never give personal tax advice. I'm asked many questions about personal tax deductions in relation to owning real estate, but always suggest contacting your local tax attorney or CPA for details and clarification for congruency with IRS rules and regulations. But, today I want to highlight 3 fundamental tax deductions the federal government grants homeowners that could save you money. 1-Mortgage Interest- The interest paid on your mortgage
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sarasota real estate: Bradenton Florida Real Estate- Property Taxes - 03/22/08 01:27 AM
I've always been curious to know exactly what property tax values are in Southwest Florida counties. After reading another dismal real estate article in the Manatee Herald Tribune, I now have a better idea what those figures are. Property taxes in Manatee County are most commonly taxed at a rate of 1.7% of the homes purchase price. These taxes are reassessed on an annual basis to determine new tax bill figures, minus any deductions you may be afforded for homestead exemptions, disabilities, etc. (Categorically there are a number of options residents may qualify for to receive assistance in the cost
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sarasota real estate: Feds Cut Rates.. Dollar Gets Stronger.. Real Estate Benefits - 03/18/08 07:43 PM
The Federal Government jumped back into the swampy pool of economic meltdown today, and cleaned up a little, aiding consumers. Wall Street experts speculated a drastic rate cut of 100 basis points, and CNBC hyped-up a potential forecast of a more drastic cut than this. This much of a rate cut would surely spike our deathly-ill economy, and put more money back in the pockets through savings on car loans, credit cards, & the dreaded mortgage payment. However, soon after 2:14pm (Eastern Standard Time) I was glued to the TV screen waiting for the result of the Feds decision. 75 Basis
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sarasota real estate: Exchange Links with Shirley International Realty Inc & The Sarasota Deed - 03/17/08 06:26 PM
Interested in promoting your website? Partner-up with The Sarasota Deed and we'll be glad to execute a link exchange promoting both of our brands! The Sarasota Deed is designed to provide buyers and sellers with a due diligent web destination to search Sarasota Real Estate, Bradenton Real Estate, Lakewood Ranch Real Estate, North Port Real Estate, Pinellas Real Estate, Venice Real Estate, and Englewood Real Estate. 85% of homebuyers are starting their search for homes online, and the only way to put your face and product in front of those browsers, is to create a popular brand via the web. Since
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota & Bradenton MLS Search @ The Sarasota Deed - 03/17/08 06:24 PM
Business Rule #1- Love Your Customers! Its very important for me to love my customers and give you everything needed to buy and sell Sarasota & Bradenton Real Estate. At any time, feel free to click on the updated MLS Feed into The Sarasota Deed titled, "Search MLS". This link with lead you to my page of options. Shirley International Realty Inc. delivers a strong relationship with many Gulf Coast Boards of Realtors. Because of these strong relationship we pass on the option of searching Sarasota MLS Listings, or Bradenton (Manatee) MLS listings. The two individual boards operate as separate entities and listings
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota & Bradenton Positive Cash-Flow Investments - 03/14/08 03:53 PM
First of all, this "roady" sign is great! I think I saw a few Real Estate investors holding this sign on Bee Ridge Rd. a few days ago. Funny but scary! This article is dedicated to finding deals that take this sign out of the investors hands and put that million in their pockets. With over-inflated pricing in the Sarasota/Manatee market, there's a scarcity of investments that will result in a positive cash flow. I have a number of clients looking for these types of investments and it seems 99% of real estate agents feel, "you're not going to find anything that will
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota Real Estate! The Best Is Yet to Come.. - 03/11/08 10:43 PM
Before retiring to bed last night, I read a few interesting statistics worthy of passing on to you.. Real estate sales will get better as Florida provides homeowners with sunshine, golf, tennis, boating, shopping, and young professionals plenty of opportunity to sink their teeth into financial markets. I believe this.. In 2008 more than 300,000 people will relocate to the sunshine state. This should create a demand for 150,000 for sale and rental homes. Florida's economy will likely create 175,000 new jobs, completely outperforming national averages. It is estimated that 80 million national, and international, visitors will enjoy our sunshine and
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sarasota real estate: International Buyers Value Florida Real Estate - 03/06/08 04:19 PM
If there were a niche that sees the Florida real estate market as having more opportunity than ever, it would have to be international consumers. I day trade a bit on the international foreign currency market (FOREX) & the values being posted to international currencies are staggering. Currencies such as the British Pound & the EURO are valued at 1 & 1/2 - 2 times more valuable than our feeble dollar. The opportunity for global consumers (predominantly European markets) to enjoy a second home in Florida has never been better. What are the international buyers purchasing? A recent poll of 1,844 homes sold
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sarasota real estate: February 2008 Sarasota Real Estate Statistics - 03/04/08 03:05 PM
I pulled the February 2008 statistics for Sarasota County. This search bullets Sarasota properties that have "closed" only.. With local market conditions placing constraints on buyers financing capabilities, among other transactional hurdles, homes that go under contract aren't guaranteed to close. So to keep my statistical analysis very consistent moving forward, I will only be reporting numbers reflecting a "closed" status on MLS.. -Single Family Homes- 42-Condo- 110-Multi-Family (i.e. Duplex, Quadplex, etc.)- 0-Lots & Acreage- 5 What can we learn from these numbers? We see a nice spike in the condo market. I would attribute this to the second-home buyer vacationing in the
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Justin Shirley
Sarasota,
FL
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