Charlotte County has approved a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to protect the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and streamline the permitting process for building lots that are effected by Scrub Jay habitat zones. Working with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Interior, county officials approved the HCP. The plan allows standard building lots up to 1/2 acre … Keep reading... about Scrub Jay Mitigation Plan Charlotte County FL
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COLONY AT SABAL TRACE Condo for Sale
$127,900. C7206043 5759 SABAL TRACE DR, #202BD5 NORTH PORT, 34287 SOLDSABAL TRACE GATED COMMUNITY, second floor 2 bedroom unit. Enjoy the view of the pond and pool from large lanai. Relax in the Great Room with vaulted ceilings. Tile floors in living areas and one car garage. Open floor plan with nice den. Well designed kitchen with counter open to living / dining room. … Keep reading... about COLONY AT SABAL TRACE Condo for Sale
Canadians Encouraged to buy Florida Homes
Buy Florida Homes...A study by the Bank of Montreal says that the housing market in the US is heathy and prices are expected to rise. It added that Florida destinations for Canadians remain affordable with a median priced home approximately half the cost of a home in Canada. Over a half million Canadians own homes in Florida. Southwest Florida is a popular wintering spot for … Keep reading... about Canadians Encouraged to buy Florida Homes
Sales Stats August 2014 Charlotte and Sarasota Counties
Charlotte County Single Family Home Sales - August 2014 During the month of August, 2014, 320 single family homes were reported sold in Charlotte County, FL through the area MLS system. The average sale price was $171,909. The median sale price was $140,000. The average sold price per square foot was $93.54. The sale price to list price ratio was 96%. Sarasota County … Keep reading... about Sales Stats August 2014 Charlotte and Sarasota Counties
Over 50% Buyers in Florida Pay Cash
Buyers in Florida Pay Cash... According to CoreLogic, a financial study company in California, more than half of all buyers of real estate in Florida paid cash rather than financing. The Metropolitan Statistical Area that includes North Port, Sarasota and Bradenton reported that 59.8% of sales were cash. Florida was the only state where more than half of buyers paid cash, … Keep reading... about Over 50% Buyers in Florida Pay Cash