bradenton real estate: Open house and agent commission agreements - 09/28/08 07:01 PM
This afternoon I held an open house in Bradenton, Florida for a property that is listed by another agent within my same brokerage. During my open house I had a few Realtors drop by and a question arose: How does one handle showing property that one is not listing when either buyers … (2 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Open House in Harbor Woods Sunday October 5th 2-4 pm, 112 NW 55TH ST, BRADENTON - 09/28/08 06:44 PM
The Adkins Florida Group and Wagner Realty are holding an Open House this Sunday, October 5th from 2-4 pm in Harbor Woods Subdivision in Bradenton, Florida.
The property we are showing is an extremely well maintained and elegant home on large corner lot. Spacious and updated in NW Bradenton this 3/2 … (1 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Bradenton Real Estate News Website Launched - 09/20/08 10:18 AM
Bradenton Real Estate News
I am excited to offer a new website to the buyer and seller communities of Bradenton Florida. The website contains:
Search for Bradenton homes for sale
Set up a Property Watch and receive emails when homes matching your criteria hit the market
Find the value … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: 6701 W 34th Ave Bradenton, Florida FOR SALE - 08/17/08 12:41 PM
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bradenton real estate: First Impressions - 08/07/08 06:44 AM
With the current market conditions the most important aspect of getting your home sold is the everlasting first impression. Buyers have many homes to choose from and are definitely in the driver's seat. So when you are considering putting your home on the market you need to be prepared and have yours … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Open House Oak Trace Bradenton - 08/07/08 06:22 AM
Oak Trace 2 Story 4 Bedrooms 3 Baths and a Bonus room on a perserve lot, asking $249,000. Stop by our open house on August 14th from 4-7PM, we will be serving wine and cheese.
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bradenton real estate: The Promenade At Riverwalk, Bradenton Florida - 08/04/08 06:23 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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bradenton 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, … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Mote Ranch Market Update - 07/11/08 08:06 PM
Your home is one of your most important assets. Like any other investment, you should know everything about it's value and marketability. That is why we are happy to provide this complimentary market report with the current sales activity in Mote Ranch. Want to be the first to see the new listings … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Two different economies at the same time? - 06/10/08 10:27 PM
As I suspected the sales in bradenton where up overall compared to last year, Not as good as the cape coral, fl market that had a 41% increase! But, I was busy, too busy to tend to my blog.
It seems like the market just slowed down much faster than usual. … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Wow What a Home/Mote Ranch - 06/05/08 08:03 PM
OPEN HOUSE JULY 26TH 10AM-2PMRecently appraised at $416,500. Priced to sell quick, not a short sale, just a great home. This Rockingham Floor Plan features a triple split plan with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, heated pool with spa, hardwood flooring in living room and dining room, surround sound, tray … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Azalea Park Market Update - 05/24/08 10:00 AM
A beautiful deed restricted community located in Northwest Bradenton just 5 miles from Anna Maria Island. Like any other investnment, you should know everything you can about its value and marketability. That is why we are happy to provide this complimentary report for the recent sales activity. Our promise is to update … (0 comments)
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bradenton 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 … (0 comments)
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bradenton 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 … (0 comments)
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bradenton 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 … (0 comments)
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bradenton 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 … (1 comments)
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bradenton 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 … (2 comments)
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bradenton 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 … (0 comments)
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bradenton 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 … (0 comments)
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bradenton 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 … (0 comments)
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bradenton 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 … (2 comments)
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bradenton 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, … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Sarasota & Bradenton Flat Fee Listing Package for 2008! $199 - 03/03/08 07:17 PM
I've been asked a number of times of the past few days to repeat exactly what comes with our 2008 Flat Fee Listing Package.. First, I'll point out that a Flat Fee Listing is just a means for a seller to get exposure for their home on the Multiple Listing Service. … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Shirley International Realty Inc. Sells Sarasota! - 02/29/08 07:02 PM
My name is Justin Shirley, and I am the CEO and Founder of Shirley International Realty Inc. based out of sunny Sarasota, FL. I am a member of the National Assocation of Realtors and currently manage a team of full-time real estate agents that love working with people & provide over-the-top … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Sarasota & Bradenton... Sell Your Home Through a Flat Fee Listing! - 02/29/08 07:01 PM
I'm seeing an overabundance of inventory on the open real estate market and I continue to ask myself, "what are these sellers doing to give themselves a competitive advantage and make sure they are the ones getting showings and offers on their home?" I see more and more realtors just relying … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Buying a Foreclosure in Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida! - 02/29/08 07:00 PM
Over the weekend, myself and Jim Barclay, Shirley International all-star Commercial Sales Rep, attended a convention in Orlando educating us on buying/selling Short Sales & Foreclosures. The symposium was presented by Andy Tolbert, an extremely savvy real estate broker rep. located in Ocala, who specializes in Short Sales and Foreclosures. She … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Short Sale Pre-Foreclosure Home for Sale in Greyhawk Landing in Bradenton, Florida - 02/12/08 01:06 PM
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bradenton real estate: Short Sale Questions and Answers - 02/11/08 11:46 AM
Last week I was contacted by a staff writer for NuWireInvestor.com who was writing an article about short sales. She had read some of my posts here on Active Rain and found out that I actively list short sale properties in Bradenton, Florida.
I think she also visited my speciality site: The-Short-Sale-Expert.com
She … (19 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Guy Hired To Stand On Corner With "Condo For Sale" Sign in Bradenton, Florida - 02/10/08 07:47 AM
I just read a post by my friend Scott Daniels about the seller who asked him to stand in his front yard and wave a "for sale" sign to attract buyers. Well, what's funny is that I just saw a guy standing on a street corner waving a "condo for … (14 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Six Short Sale Shortcuts Every Agent Must Know - 02/05/08 07:08 PM
I've written a lot about short sales and have received some excellent comments and ideas from other agents. I thought I'd pass a few of the best ideas along to you.
One recent post was about assembling the Short Sale Package for presentation to the lender. This package is usually faxed, … (54 comments)
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bradenton real estate: The Collapse of the Condo Market in Manatee and Sarasota County Florida - 02/04/08 04:34 PM
"We are going to see the collapse of the condo market, both in Manatee and Sarasota counties (Florida),"said Hank Fishkind. Hank is a Florida economist and his opinion is quite sought after. Once a year he speaks to our local Chamber of Commerce, but this meeting was a Lakewood Ranch last … (2 comments)
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bradenton real estate: How Is The New Home Market in Manatee County Florida? - 01/31/08 08:46 AM
How's the new home market in Manatee County, Florida? Not so bad. The new home market seems to have bottomed out and buyer's opportunity to purchase at the bottom is slipping away.
Some buyers are confused about the news they hear across the nation. Remember that real estate is LOCAL. New home … (3 comments)
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bradenton real estate: How Many Phone Calls Does It Take to Reach A Human Being When Negotiating a Short Sale? - 01/30/08 06:56 AM
Yesterday was a frustrating day making phone calls to lenders with several short sales I'm negotiating. I have one transaction that involves SPS as the first mortgage holder and HSBC as a second lien holder. The negotiator for SPS wants me to call HSBC an offer them $1,000. They are owed about … (20 comments)
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bradenton real estate: I Am Taking Two Listings Today Because of Active Rain - 01/29/08 06:27 PM
I had a call a few days ago from a consumer who found me on Active Rain. We talked about their situation and about listing two homes they own in Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida. They found my blog and had "read up on me."
The interesting thing is that I did not … (76 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Merger Announcement: RE/MAX Alliance Group Serving Florida's Gulf Coast - 01/29/08 06:54 AM
Yesterday it was announced that two BIG local RE/MAX franchises are merging, namely, RE/MAX Gulfstream Realty and RE/MAX Properties. These two Florida franchises have led the market in the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice metro area for years.
The merger will create a POWERHOUSE brokerage that will make the competition moan and … (15 comments)
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bradenton real estate: New Homes in Harrison Ranch in Parrish, Florida - 01/27/08 06:07 PM
Harrison Ranch in Parrish, Florida offers low prices and great value. This development is located in Manatee County Florida and offers homes built by Pulte Homes. Believe it or not these single-family homes begin in the 120's!
The location is ideal with easy access to I-75 toward Tampa, St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and … (5 comments)
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bradenton real estate: The Premature Buyer in Bradenton Florida - 01/27/08 06:38 AM
I received a call yesterday from a buyer wanting to look at property even though he isn't retiring for 2-5 years. He knows nothing about our Bradenton, Florida area, but has heard it's a nice place to live. I'm wondering why he wants to look at property NOW?
A lot can happen … (6 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Bradenton Florida is State's Second Best Performing Market - 01/25/08 06:40 PM
I was quoted several times in a newspaper article in The Bradenton Herald about our Bradenton - Sarasota real estate market. There is good news in Bradenton. Our market tied with the Naples/Marco Island market as the second best performing market in the state.
For December only Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa-St. Petersburg … (6 comments)
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bradenton real estate: New Home Starts Down Dramatically in Manatee County Florida - 01/22/08 04:43 AM
Our Bradenton Florida real estate market in Manatee County has seen a dramatic drop in new-home construction. This follows the national trend as we see builders selling off excess inventory and slowing speculative building.
According to the Manatee County building department new-home starts fell to 906 in 2007, down from 2,165 in 2006, … (3 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Bradenton - Sarasota Makes "Best Performing Cities Index" - 01/17/08 04:51 AM
This is the third consequtive year that Florida cities have dominated the Milken Institute/Greenstreet Partners "Best Performing Cities Index." This report tallys the five and one-year job growth factor to rank the 200 largest metro markets.
Here are the top Florida cities:
Ocala, #1Orlando-Kissimmee, #5Naples-Marco Island, #6Cape Coral-Ft. Myers, #13Bradenton - Sarasota, #14Of … (5 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Are You A Bradenton, Florida Homeowner Facing Foreclosure? Don't Be Scammed - 01/16/08 06:02 AM
I am working with several short sale listing clients and more than one has been approached by a potential scammer. Homeowners who have been served a Lis Pendens (foreclosure lawsuit) should know that this action is recorded in the public records. This is how the scammer finds out about your situation.
The types of … (17 comments)
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bradenton real estate: How To Hire a Contractor in Manatee County Florida - 01/15/08 06:54 AM
Many times a seller will ask me to recommend a contractor when they need work done on their home. Often times it's because a home inspection has revealed significant defects. If you are a Manatee County homeowner who needs to hire a contractor here are some suggestions:
1. Ask neighbors, family members, … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Manatee County Florida Homeowners Should Beware of Foreclosure Scams - 01/12/08 05:12 PM
I am working with a short sale pre-foreclosure customer who may have a scammer knocking on his door. He received a note on his door yesterday saying that some important papers needed to be gotten to him right away. The phone number on the paper was not answered.
Here's the email he sent to … (9 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Bradenton Florida Area New Home Builders Offering BIG Incentives - 01/11/08 05:51 AM
If you are in the market for a new home, now may just be the best time ever to buy. New home builders in our Bradenton, Florida real estate market area are offering everything from free 42-inch flat screen televisions to free car leases to free pools.
New homes can be … (2 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Short Sale Package Cover Letter - 01/10/08 03:59 PM
Here is a short sale package cover letter written today. I was wondering what others are including in their cover letters, if anything. How to you make the case for your seller?
January 10, 2008
American Home Mortgage Servicing D.I.P.Loss Mitigation DepartmentSent Via Fax: 866-828-2654
Loan No. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Borrower: John Doe
Borrowers Mailing Address: 425 66th Ave. S. Anywhere, … (15 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Sarasota Florida Short Sale Home For Sale 7325 Alderwood Drive Sarasota, FL 34243 - 01/09/08 10:03 AM
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bradenton real estate: Bradenton Florida Real Estate Market Summary Report Released January 2008 - 01/09/08 08:35 AM
Here is this month's summary of the real estate market in Bradenton, Florida. Again, I am happy to report some good news. It seems that the Bradenton - Sarasota market it doing better than other markets across the state.
Manatee County FloridaMarket Conditions Report Summary December 2007
Bradenton Florida Real Estate
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bradenton real estate: Cut Property Taxes Now in Florida: Sign the Petition - 01/06/08 07:22 AM
Are you a Florida homeowner who is sick and tired of empty promises when it comes to cutting property taxes? Have you realized that the politicians in Tallahasee are proposing a plan that saves the average homeowner ONLY $174 per year (according to Florida TaxWatch).
The vote on this failed plan is scheduled for the end of … (22 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Short Sale Loss Mitigators Receiving 150 New Files Each Day - 01/04/08 03:34 PM
Yesterday I was following up on a short sale offer and package I had previously faxed to a lender. The package was 82 pages in length and included all the items requested from our Bradenton, Florida homeowner. The Seller, the cooperating agent, and the Buyer knows this may be a lengthy process.
I was … (30 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Short Sale Help for Bradenton Florida Sellers, Buyers, and Investors - 01/03/08 06:48 AM
I have been working on a Wordpress.com site to promote my work in Bradenton, Florida with short sales. In the first seven days I picked up two new listings. Please take a look at the site and offer any suggestions you might have.
The site is designed to help Bradenton, Florida homeowners … (10 comments)
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bradenton real estate: How Much Have Bradenton Florida Investors and Homeowners Lost in the Housing Bust? (Surprise!) - 01/02/08 08:44 AM
That question (only, of the national scene) was recently posed to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors. Notice the framing of the question with the words "housing bust." Gee, I wonder what's on this guy's mind. The questioner was a major evening news producer, who wanted to … (9 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida Home Prices Moving Upward - 12/31/07 05:19 PM
Although our Bradenton - Sarasota Florida real estate market was declared the seventh worst market in the nation, things are now looking up. Both home sales and home prices moved up for November compared to October. Although sales and prices are below what they were this time in 2006, they seem … (4 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Why We Are Poised for Recovery: People Are Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired - 12/31/07 08:48 AM
This title sums up why I think 2008 is going to begin the recovery in MY housing market. Isn't it true that you are so glad that 2007 is over and that you have actually have some optimism about 2008? Can't you feel it already? You are sick and tired of being … (22 comments)
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bradenton real estate: America's Ugliest House Is In My Own Back Yard - 12/30/07 08:22 AM
More than 5,000 people voted online to select America's Ugliest House. The winner is in my very own Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida market in the 1900 hundred block of 32nd Street.
HomeVestors is the sponsor of the competition. You know them as the "We Buy Ugly Houses" people. Greg Weinstein is … (9 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Manatee County Housing Market: First To Go Up, First To Bottom, First to Climb Back - 12/26/07 09:09 AM
Local home builders in Manatee County Florida are optimistic about 2008. This is despite the fact that NAR's Chief Economist, David Seiders, has scaled down his projections for 2008 for the rest of the country.
Several local builders are actually setting records for sales during the past few weeks. Traffic has increased … (2 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Are There Any Special Contract Issues With a Florida Short Sale? - 12/20/07 07:50 AM
A contract on a property being offered as a short sale in Florida is much like any other real estate sale and purchase agreement with a few exceptions. It is best for the Florida Buyer and Seller to work with an experienced Short Sale expert to be sure the contract protects their … (4 comments)
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bradenton real estate: The Bradenton Florida Real Estate Market is Beginning to Recover - 12/20/07 06:47 AM
For those of you who may not remember our Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida real estate market was number one in the nation for appreciation in 2005. We saw 35 percent price growth that year and 150 percent growth over a 5 year period. Today, our market has declined 24.7 percent (from 2005) and … (8 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Horses Allowed With This 5 Acres and Home for Sale in Manatee County Florida - 12/19/07 01:38 PM
Map It!Virtual Tour
(copyright 2007 by Dan Forbes, All Rights Reserved)
Please contact me, Dan Forbes, or call if you have any questions about our Bradenton Florida Real Estate market at 941-746-0505 or toll free 877-646-8326. Please visit BradentonFloridaRealEstate.com; TheRealEstateZoo.com; The-Short-Sale-Expert.com
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bradenton real estate: The Lighting of the St. Armand’s Circle Christmas Tree in Sarasota Florida - 12/17/07 10:54 AM
Thousands of people recently attended the lighting of the Christmas tree at St. Armand's Circle in Sarasota, Florida. We were forced to park several blocks away and hike our way in to the event. This was actually the first year that I attended.
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bradenton real estate: La Cantera in the Country Club at Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202 - 12/16/07 09:28 AM
Lee Wetherington is a local builder whose homes are featured in La Cantera in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. This is an award winning master planned community. This section features homes priced in the mid 600's to well over one million. Homesites range from 1/3 to 1 acre with gold … (2 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida Landlords Are Hurting - 12/16/07 08:57 AM
Today's Bradenton Herald newspaper ran a front page story in the business section entitled, "Even Landlords Are Hurting." The story tells of landlords in our Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida real estate market struggling with escalating costs and dwindling rents.
Our declining housing market has faced the double-whamming of rising property taxes and rising … (5 comments)
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bradenton real estate: 6712 Mistflower Glen, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Florida Short Sale Listing - 12/14/07 08:35 AM
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bradenton real estate: 2006 38th St. W. Bradenton, Florida Pool Home Short Sale - 12/12/07 01:19 PM
CLICK FOR VIRTUAL TOUR
(copyright 2007 by Dan Forbes, All Rights Reserved)
Please contact me, Dan Forbes, or call if you have any questions about our Bradenton Florida Real Estate market at 941-746-0505 or toll free 877-646-8326. Please visit BradentonFloridaRealEstate.com; TheRealEstateZoo.com; The-Short-Sale-Expert.com
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bradenton real estate: Short Sale Scenario: The Lender Approved This Offer - 12/12/07 08:29 AM
We have just completed negotiation on a short sale listing. I thought you might like to know how it progressed to a successful conclusion. The note was held by Accredited Home Lenders and the transaction details are as follows.
List Price: $275,000Buyer's Offer: $240,000BPO: $250,000Field Test: $300,000 (This was like an appraisal … (21 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Short Sales Are Not An Invitation for LOW-BALL Offers - 12/11/07 08:28 AM
This morning as I arrived at the office an offer on one of my listings was in the fax machine. I'm always excited about offers, aren't you? They hold the possibility of success within their pages. However, this offer has a smell about it!
The listing is a short sale which I … (13 comments)
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bradenton real estate: 4101 Lake Bayshore Dr Bradenton, Florida Condo for Rent - 12/09/07 01:08 PM
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bradenton real estate: Manatee County Florida Home Builders Offering BIG Incentives to Buyers - 12/09/07 11:12 AM
Several Manatee County, Florida home builders are offering big incentives to buyers who act by the end of the year.
* One builder will pay the homeowners dues, property taxes and homeowners insurance for two years if buyers sign a contract before Dec. 31. * Another builder will pay the property taxes … (3 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Short Sale Checklist - 12/06/07 08:31 AM
I advocate the use of checklists with any type of activity you do over and over again. It will make you more efficient and it helps your assistant, if you have one, tremendously. It is a way to guarantee the same results every time.
One important factor in successful short sale negotiations … (20 comments)
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bradenton real estate: 5227 119th Terrace E Parrish, Florida 34219 Short Sale Listing - 11/29/07 05:51 PM
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bradenton real estate: 100 Open Houses Held on One Day: The Results Are In; Freakin' Unbelievable! - 11/28/07 03:06 PM
A local real estate company in our Bradenton, Florida real estate market recently ran a special Open House promotion. They enlisted 100 listing clients to agree to lower their asking price by 10 percent for a BIG one day Open House event.
They ran huge newspaper ads promoting the Red Tag Open House event. … (180 comments)
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bradenton real estate: What To Do First When You Take A Short Sale Listing - 11/27/07 02:40 PM
Today, I am doing my preliminary work on a new short sale listing. I have taken the listing and priced it $10,000 below the builders base price in the same neighborhood. This house has upgrades too. It is priced at $214,900. The loan balance if over $270,000. One of the … (11 comments)
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bradenton real estate: SARASOTA BRADENTON REAL ESTATE: RENTAL MARKET REPORT - 11/24/07 05:05 AM
Real Estate Sarasota - Bradenton: Rental Market Report
There are lots of homes for rent in Sarasota and Bradenton, FL. With such an excellent selection homes for rent in Sarasota and Bradenton, you'll appreciate the time & effort you'll save when you utilize the expertise of a Realtor who knows the market. … (5 comments)
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bradenton real estate: The News About Florida's Real Estate Death (Like Mark Twain's) Was Greatly Exaggerated - 11/23/07 09:30 AM
It was Mark Twain who said, "The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated." Well, recently there appeared a number of news articles that gave the impression that more people were leaving the state of Florida than arriving. That just isn't true.
Florida's population growth has slowed, but the state stands … (14 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Good News: Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida Home Prices Down 6 Percent - 11/23/07 07:58 AM
According to numbers just released by the Florida Association of Realtors the median price of a home in Bradenton - Sarasota was $283,800 in the third quater. That's just 6 percent below where it was in the same quarter of 2006. How can that be good news? Well, in the … (10 comments)
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bradenton real estate: 1412 43rd Ave Dr W Palmetto, Florida - 11/20/07 05:29 PM
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bradenton real estate: Mortgage Fraud: Everything You Need to Know (Well, Almost Everything) - 11/16/07 07:18 AM
Since beginning this series on Mortgage Fraud I have received many calls from Realtors, mortgage brokers, and victims themselves. The FBI's recent Financial Crimes Report states that mortgage fraud is a "pervasive and growing" problem in the current market climate, especially in Florida. In fact, the report singles out Florida as one of … (10 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Mortgage Fraud #10: Ten Warning Signs of Predatory Lending - 11/15/07 01:48 PM
Yesterday I received a call from another mortgage fraud victim in Bradenton, Florida where I work. She was scammed into allowing someone else use her good credit to buy two homes in Manatee County.
Fraudulent appraisals were used to buy the two properties and the "Russian businessmen-investors" apparently skimmed the equity. … (6 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Sarasota Medieval Fair in Manatee County Florida - 11/13/07 09:31 AM
On Sunday afternoon my wife and I attended the Sarasota Medieval Fair which is now located in Manatee County. It is a fun annual event which is held over two weekends at Hunsader Farms on S.R. 675 in Bradenton, Florida.
There is fun to be had for both young and old … (10 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Mortgage Fraud #9: How to Report Mortgage Fraud - 11/13/07 07:52 AM
Since beginning this series of posts about mortgage fraud I have been contacted by several Realtors, mortgage brokers, and attorneys who are helping victims right now. The problem of mortgage fraud seems to be growing in conjunction with the struggling housing market.
If you are a homeowner or borrower who suspect that you may … (6 comments)
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bradenton real estate: yes buyers this year will save money - 11/12/07 10:07 PM
I was able to confirm that buyers who have purchased and sold a home in florida in 2007 would be able to take advantage of the portable homestead benefit. Of course that is if it passes.
Which it should since the entire law was written to pass since most voters are homesteaders.
This … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Bayfront Park in Sarasota Florida Only a Few Minutes Away From Manatee County - 11/12/07 06:38 AM
Sarasota Bayfront Park is located in downtown Sarasota, Florida along Sarasota Bay. You can find the park by taking U.S. 41 to the downtown area. Marina Jack's restaurant is located next to the park as well as the marina. You can rent a boat or a jet ski. You can take … (7 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Bradenton Real Estate Investing: The Fixer-Upper - 11/02/07 03:37 PM
Many of you know that I host the Bradenton Real Estate Club which serves the Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida area. I am Real Estate Broker and Investor who is excited about helping buying, sellers, and investors in Bradenton.
Our club meets every Friday for a luncheon meeting. We discuss real estate trends, … (8 comments)
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bradenton real estate: 4649 31st Street Court East Bradenton, Florida 34203 - New Listing - 11/02/07 02:35 PM
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bradenton real estate: Will The Tax Reform Plan Revive Manatee County's Housing Market? - 10/31/07 10:31 AM
Manatee County homeowners may take some comfort in the tax reform plan be proposed by our Legislators. Voters will go to the ballot box in January 2008 to adopt the constitutional amendment or not.
Late Tuesday Florida Legislators approved a last-minute property tax reform plan which will appear on the January 2008 … (3 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Investors Should Consider the 1031 Exchange - 10/25/07 07:01 AM
Our Bradenton, Florida market has been attractive to investors for years. Our prices were lower than most metropolitan areas across the state and represented a great investment opportunity. In fact, in the five year period between 2000 and 2005 we saw a 150% appreciation rate.
Now that our market has pulled back many investors … (6 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Respected Economist Says Florida's Housing Market in Recovery - 10/24/07 09:32 AM
Noted economist Dr. Hank Fishkind says of Florida's housing market that "things may not be great but there's also no indication that they're getting any worse." Fishkind says that the latest housing starts numbers confim that the market has bottomed out.
Fishkind does not believe that Florda resale prices will drop any … (10 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Everything You Need to Know About Short Sales - 10/22/07 01:27 PM
I have written a series of lessons about short sales to educate Sellers, Buyers, and Realtors. This series consists of 13 posts which I am summarizing here and providing links.
Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida sellers and buyers can benefit from this timely advice.
Realtors across the nation are finding themselves working with Short … (21 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Sonoma is Ryland Home's New Community in the Bradenton - Sarasota Area - 10/21/07 09:29 AM
Sonoma is Ryland Homes' newest development in the Bradenton - Sarasota area. This new community on the Southern border of Manatee County with its neighbor Sarasota County offers both townhomes and single family homes. Prices for the townhomes begin at $219,900 and single family homes at $399,900.
Today's Bradenton Herald features the … (2 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Lesson 12: What Buyers Need to Know About Short Sales - 10/18/07 08:03 AM
There is a lot of attention on short sales in our Bradenton - Sarasota market right now. This series of posts is intended to help sellers, buyers, and Realtors understand the short sale process. Everyone involved in a short sale transaction needs to know what to expect.
Buyers of short sale properties need to understand … (8 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Lesson 11: Ten Facts Sellers Need to Know About Short Sales - 10/17/07 09:57 AM
Negotiating a short sale between the borrower and the lender takes skill, patience, and expertise. Everyone involved in the transaction needs to know what to expect. This is the 11th in a series of posts to help Bradenton, Florida homeowners understand short sales. It may help you as well.
What Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida Sellers Need … (8 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Lesson 10: What Your Realtor Needs to Know about Short Sales - 10/16/07 07:16 AM
Many Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida homeowners are facing the risk of foreclosure in our declining market. For some, a short sale may be the solution. This is the 10th in a series of posts to help Bradenton, Florida homeowners understand short sales.
What Your Realtor Needs to Know About Short Sales
Most lenders require that the … (6 comments)
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bradenton real estate: 10 Cities Where it's a Great Time to Buy - 10/12/07 02:37 PM
Forbes magazine just released it's list of the 10 Most Attractive Real Etate Markets. They studied 40 of the largest housing markets looking at home sales trends and projects. Forbes believes these markets represent a good buy for home buyers.
These areas have experienced price declines but are expected to see increases … (5 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Sept. 2007 Manatee County, Florida Absorption Rate - 10/08/07 01:46 PM
Our Manatee County, Florida real estate market continues to reflect a strong Buyer's Market with a total 36.8 month absorption rate. This is how long it would take to sell all the homes currently on the market at the rate they are selling today.
The chart above shows the absorption rate by … (5 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Welcome to Lexington, a family-friendly community in Parrish, Manatee County, Florida - 09/23/07 11:28 AM
Today's Bradenton Herald newspaper features this wonderful community located on US 301 between Ellenton and Parrish in Manatee County, Florida.
This community recently won the 2006 Parade of Homes award for the Best Overall Development. Amenities include: large home sites, community pool with fountains, basketball court, private parks, playgrounds, more than a mile of … (1 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Manatee County Market Conditions Report - August 2007 - 09/12/07 08:16 AM
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bradenton real estate: East Manatee County Businesses Thriving and Growing - 09/09/07 10:56 AM
Today's paper featured the Eastern Manatee County area in which I live and work in Florida. It specifically focused on the growing businesses in the area of I-75 and SR 70.
Already existing in this area are businesses, banks, restaurants, car services, and shopping like:
LowesBeallsBealls OutletBob EvansApplebeesCVS PharmacyStarbucksMcDonald'sDairy QueenChick-Fil-APublixGecko's Grill and BarSweetbay'sMany, … (2 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Tara is Manatee County's "Southern Belle" - 09/09/07 10:36 AM
Today's paper profiled the neighborhood in which I live, Tara. It is located at the junction of I-75 and Sr 70 in Eastern Manatee County, Florida. The nearest city is Bradenton. The headline reads, "Southern Belle" and the article begins this way: "Taking its name from Margaret Mitchell's Civil War novel, … (1 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Raintree Price Reduction - 09/08/07 06:50 AM
Located on the west side of Bradenton, Raintree offers the convience of being close to everything. Just minutes from the beach.
Recenly redecorated, new carpet, refrigerator. sold with some furnishings, on bus line, many extras in this friendly community. relax at our heated pool, enjoy party room with neighbors and friends. assigned and … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: Pre-Foreclosure Short Sale Workshop for Investors: Bradenton, Florida - 09/06/07 04:48 PM
Pre-Foreclosure Short Sale Investor Workshop
Thursday, Sept. 20th, 7:00 p.m.
Short Sale Secrets Revealed
This 90 minute workshop is led by a panel of experts who will share their knowledge and help you learn how to explode your income during the next 12 months.
What you will learn:
Why Investors should be excited about short sales.How to … (0 comments)
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bradenton real estate: How to Get Top Dollar for Your Bradenton, Florida Home (or any home, anywhere) - 09/06/07 01:53 PM
How to Get Top Dollar for Your Home
Most sellers have one thing in common. They want to know how they can get top dollar for their home. Here are some suggestions from a top selling agent.
1. See your house through the buyer's eyes
I spoke with an agent today who showed one … (0 comments)
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