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America's Ugliest House Is In My Own Back Yard

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 32^nd Street.

HomeVestors is the sponsor of the competition. You know them as the "We Buy Ugly Houses" people. Greg Weinstein is the local owner and is a member of my Bradenton Real Estate Club.

The home was valued at $86,400 January 1, 2007 and sold for $30,800 October 1. Greg was able to negotiate away the $275,000 in fines and code violations from the city of Sarasota.

The police were called to remove squatters from the house. It is currently being renovated.

The grand prize was a $100,000 interest-free loan toward Greg's next purchase.

America's Ugliest House Greg

Dan Forbes, PL is a licensed Broker-Associate and Certified Residential Specialist serving the Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida market. He leads the Forbes Advantage Team at RE/MAX Gulfstream Realty's Lakewood Ranch Office. To learn more about buying a home or selling a home in the Bradenton - Sarasota Florida Real Estate market please visit Dan on the web at BradentonFloridaRealEstate.com ; TheRealEstateZoo.com ; The-Short-Sale-Expert.com ; and BradentonRealEstateClub.com Please call Dan today directly at 941-713-5760 or toll free at 800-756-3068.

Posted by Dan Forbes on 12/30/2007 08:22 AM

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9 Comments on America's Ugliest House Is In My Own Back Yard

Hi Dan, Oh my. This one should take the Ugly prize. I know that Bradenton is a most beautiful community. My niece got married last April and her reception was at a golf club but I can't remember the name. Thank you for the post. Best to you in 2008.

12/30/2007 08:46 AM

by Pat Baker Real Estate Expert Needham, MA (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage )

That is cool Dan! Maybe you can write a series of posts on the renovations from start to finish!! A Cinderella story if you will!

12/30/2007 11:36 AM

by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV. ASK ABOUT -1st Time Buyer Down Payment Assistance! (Nevada Realty Solutions - Realtor - Estate - Probate - REO)

Dan,

That's funny! I'm just happy they didn't vote for my house!!!

12/30/2007 11:37 AM

by Martin Abeshaus (ZIPVO)

Pat - I Guess every area has its own blighted section.

Renee - That would be interesting.

Martin - I think your house won third place. Oh, no, that was a different Martin.

12/30/2007 11:52 AM

by Dan Forbes (.)

great story! It looks like a split level - part split and part levelled :)

Tony

12/30/2007 08:32 PM

by A. Grey | Vidlisting.com| Real Estate Video Mentor (Vidlisting.com)

I saw this story a week or so ago and I thought of you then. It could be a bargain for someone!! You never know.

12/30/2007 08:58 PM

by Simon Conway (Picket Fence Realty)

A. - Funny. I like that.

Simon - I think we have some pretty houses too.

12/31/2007 08:55 AM

by Dan Forbes (.)

Dan - that place is pretty bad, but I am not sure it is the ugliest I have ever seen -

01/03/2008 08:58 AM

by Barbara-Jo & Bill - - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty)

Barbara - Maybe not, but it was the ugliest submission.

01/03/2008 12:47 PM

by Dan Forbes (.)

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