In a market where the number of available homes and, consequently, the number of sellers, exceeds the number of buyers, no offer can be ignored. However, in the today's rebounding housing market, making low-ball offers just does not work. In many cases, buyers who make a low offer do not even receive a counter-offer from the seller and may miss out on the property altogether as … Keep reading... about Low-Ball Offers Do Not Work Anymore

While we cannot classify the Florida housing market as "booming," there have certainly been positive indications that things are headed in the right direction. January and February proved to be good months for the Florida housing market and the month of March contributed to a continued, positive trend. According to the Florida Realtors®  latest housing data, "Florida’s housing … Keep reading... about Florida Housing Market Review: March 2012

The month of February demonstrated continued, positive trends for the Florida housing market. As the median price and pending sales rose, the inventory of homes dropped in the state of Florida. While existing home sales slipped in the month of February, the number of sales is significantly higher than a year ago.  According to Florida Realtors President, Summer Greene, “growing … Keep reading... about Florida Housing Market Continues on Positive Track

In the wake of the economic recession that has affected the United States since December 2007, it seemed as if hope was lost for investors and homeowners in the State of Florida. Declining property values, increased foreclosures, and a large inventory of property seemed to plague The Sunshine State and it was difficult for many economists to paint a clear picture as to when the … Keep reading... about Positive Signs for the Florida Housing Market

According to reports by the National Association of Realtors and the Florida Association of Realtors, sales of existing homes and condos continued to increase in November, 2011. Existing home sales increased 11% over the same period in 2010 with a total of 12,993 sold statewide. Condo sales increased by 2% over 2010, 5,590 units sold. Also in the news, Florida had the second … Keep reading... about Housing Market Improving in Florida

North Port Florida Real Estate Sales Stats SINGLE FAMILY HOMES North Port, Florida Single Family Home Sales, last 30 days: 106, Average sale price $100,910, 97.2% of list price. 47.2% of all Single Family Home sales in the past 30 days were standard, Private Sales owner to buyer sales (50). Average sale price, $122,358, 95.3% of list price. 28.3% of sales were Foreclosures … Keep reading... about North Port Florida Real Estate Sales Statistics Sept 26, 2011

Port Charlotte Florida Real Estate Sales Statistics, August 25, 2011 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Port Charlotte, Florida Single Family Home Sales, last 30 days (until August 25, 2011): 114 sold, Average sale price $108,046, 92.4% of list price. Click here for updated Port Charlotte, Florida Single Family Homes Sales Statistics for the past 30 days 57.8% of all Single Family Home … Keep reading... about Port Charlotte Florida Real Estate Sales Statistics

Rotonda Florida Real Estate Sales Statistics September 9, 2011 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Rotonda, Florida Single Family Home Sales, last 30 days: 18, Average sale price $193,486, 92.3% of list price. 77.7% of all Single Family Home sales in the past 30 days were standard, Private Sales owner to buyer sales (14). Average sale price, $204,679, 91.5% of list price. 11.1% … Keep reading... about Rotonda Florida Real Estate Sales Statistics

According to Forbes Magazine, cities throughout Florida and especially in Southwest Florida, are showing steady increase in home prices. After experiencing rapid increase in real estate prices through the first half of the 2000 decade, home prices in most parts of the US fell dramatically. Florida made headlines as one of the areas experiencing the greatest increase then … Keep reading... about Southwest Florida Cities Real Estate Prices Recovering

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES North Port, Florida Single Family Home Sales, last 30 days: 106, Average sale price $100,791, 96.3% of list price. 36% of all Single Family Home sales in the past 30 days were standard, Private Sales owner to buyer sales (39). Average sale price, $122,174, 94.2% of list price. 31.1% of sales were Foreclosures (33), Average sale price, $86,348, 100.7% of … Keep reading... about North Port Florida Real Estate Sales Statistics