All factors point to improvements. Days on the market are down for listed properties. Prices are up. The number of closed sales in January 2014 was up 10.2% over January 2013. Continued low interest rates also was a factor in price appreciation. Statewide, the median sale price of a single family home was up 12.1% to $162,50 over January 2013. The price of condos / town homes … Keep reading... about Florida Real Estate Market Improving
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Middleground – Folk with Flair
Middleground, a folk music duo from central New Hampshire is about to release their first album. Cindy Duchin and Peter Heimlich provide an interesting performance of Cindy's original compositions and Peter's eclectic guitar and banjo style. If you are ever in their area, you need to catch a show. … Keep reading... about Middleground – Folk with Flair
College Loans Hurt Buying Real Estate
A report by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has determined that high student loan debt is slowing the recovery of the real estate market. First time buyers are finding it difficult to meet al their obligations and are delaying the purchase of a home or choosing to rent instead of own. FHA is also changing rules that had helped grads in the past. A rule change that could … Keep reading... about College Loans Hurt Buying Real Estate
Port Charlotte Baseball Excitement
With Spring Training now underway in Port Charlotte, FL, the Rays team members are looking forward to another winning season. Manager Joe Madden sets the tone and he is always upbeat and optimistic. He has every right to be with the success he has brought to the team. Pitcher Alex Cobb added his name tho those who think it will be a great season. The right handed pitcher is … Keep reading... about Port Charlotte Baseball Excitement
Mazel Tov! Jewish Food Festival
Eat! Venice Florida was a diner’s delight on Sunday. This beautiful city on Florida’s southwest coast, in cooperation with The Jewish Congregation of Venice, hosted the annual Jewish Food Festival. Corned beef, piled high on delicious rye bread, is my favorite but there were soooo many great dishes. Stuffed cabbage, knishes and oh so many desserts! This was the 20th year the … Keep reading... about Mazel Tov! Jewish Food Festival
Fly Cincinnati to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers, Fla.
Allegiant Airline announced twice-weekly flights between Cincinnati and Punta Gorda, Florida. Punta Gorda is easily accessible to Fort Myers and other Southwest Florida locations. Flights will be scheduled on Monday and Friday. Reservations can be made at the airline website, allegiant.com … Keep reading... about Fly Cincinnati to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers, Fla.
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