Second Home Sales Dip Tough on Barrier Islands

Today's Sarasota Herald-Tribune notes results of the National Association of Realtors survey on second homes sales and the big drop in vacation home property sales as well, information which can be extrapolated to the continuing slower-than-usual sales on Anna Maria Island and other West Coast Florida barrier islands. Second and vacation homes are traditionally a big source of sales on Anna Maria and other islands, particularly because vacationers come down during the winter season for a week or a month and really like the weather, the beaches and the laid-back feel of small town at the beach. This year, although there are record numbers of tourists on the island, and rentals, restaurants and shops are doing very well, sales have not matched prior years. Now we know it's not just us. For the whole story, go to: http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090331/ARTICLE/903311034 And for sales results on anna Maria Island, go to: http://www.calltheislanders.com/myblog Call me anytime on my cell: 941-685-8822 or email me at John@CallTheIslanders.com John