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Visit the Red Sox for Spring Training

Allegiant Airlines will begin nonstop airline flights from Portsmouth to Southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport. Spring Training begins in a week and it will be easy for New Englanders to see their Red Sox in the new Fenway South stadium in Fort Myers or catch a variety of games at the Rays home in Port Charlotte where the Red Sox will play on March 16 and 25. Allegiant will … Keep reading... about Visit the Red Sox for Spring Training

Beware Cold Calls

A customer called this week to ask me to evaluate a parcel of land he owns. His property is in Port Charlotte and he has owned it through the speculative period of the mid-2000’s. I sent a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) of his lot and he replied with an email, an excerpt of which follows: (A company) has been calling me about the land ...saying that there is a buyer for my … Keep reading... about Beware Cold Calls

Considering Downsizing?

Considering Downsizing? A recent reports that retirees should consider downsizing earlier to save money. In the long run, the savings can make a large difference in how long retirement funds last. Some retirees think that the cost of maintenance fees in a condo will cost more than home ownership but research does not support that belief. In a condo much of the cost of … Keep reading... about Considering Downsizing?

Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte

The Tampa Bay Rays begin another season of spring training in Port Charlotte, FL on February 28, 2014 with a home game against the Baltimore Orioles who train in Sarasota. The Rays first full squad workout is scheduled for February 19 and Rays Fan Fest will be held on Saturday, February 22 at Tropicana Field. The move to Port Charlotte for the six weeks of spring training … Keep reading... about Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte

Cold weather increases interest in Florida real estate

According to research, rent prices are rising across the country as well as in Florida. This rise in rent is helping investors but also making renters reconsider the purchase of homes. As the cost of renting rises, the cost of ownership, with its tax benefits, becomes more attractive. In addition, the cold weather that has spread across the country has increased home searches, … Keep reading... about Cold weather increases interest in Florida real estate

Rotonda Pool Home for Sale

THE PERFECT FLORIDA HOME! This Meagan Model by Custom Homes of Rotonda features ceramic tile throughout, a split bedroom plan, spacious living room, plant shelves and a third bedroom that easily converts to a den. Included are gutters, a well irrigation system, landscape curbing, garage door screen, mature landscaping and hurricane shutters. The solar heated pool and lanai area … Keep reading... about Rotonda Pool Home for Sale

Englewood Beach Penthouse Condo For Sale

Rarely on the market this is a unique opportunity to acquire a top floor luxury Englewood Beach penthouse unit in what is widely considered the best building on Manasota Key with private beach access. Extensive views of the Gulf, inter coastal, and Lemon Bay. Top security, fixtures and appliances. Music system throughout the unit. 2767 sq ft of living area with three lanais … Keep reading... about Englewood Beach Penthouse Condo For Sale

Sarasota Opera

Sarasota Opera is introducing a new program to encourage interest in the arts. The new Student Season Pass program is for full time students under the age of 22. For only $25, students can attend unlimited performances at Sarasota Opera during the 2014 Winter Festival Season. … Keep reading... about Sarasota Opera

Home sales reach seven year high

According to research by the National Association of Realtors, home sales are up 8.6% in Florida for the year 2013 with over 19,000 units. There has now been over 25 consecutive months of sale price increase in both single family homes and condo/townhome/villa. Homes are also selling after. The median time on market statewide was 50 days, meaning half of all listings sold in … Keep reading... about Home sales reach seven year high

New Mortgage Rules

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued regulations to protect borrowers from loans they cannot afford and make banks more responsible for those loans. Some of the new rules include the requirement that homeowners will get a monthly statement of account or a coupon book to make payments showing the current mortgage balance, payment amount and next due … Keep reading... about New Mortgage Rules

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