A review of the nationwide housing market indicates that, for the most part, the majority of areas in the United States are seeing a recovery for residential real estate. It is important to keep in mind that ALL real estate is “local” and there are areas of the country where recovery has yet to take hold. According to Steve Berkowitz, chief executive officer for Realtor.com, … Keep reading... about Broad Based Housing Recovery
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Low-Ball Offers Do Not Work Anymore
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
Florida Housing Market Review: March 2012
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
Selling Your Home? Don't Hurt Your Chances of Getting It Sold!
So you are planning to put your home on the market. You plan on selling, but want to make sure that you generate interest, leave a lasting impression, and "wow" the potential buyers who come inside for a visit. Sounds easy enough; they come in, look around, maybe you plan on telling them the history of the house, or walking them through for a tour. You have cleaned up, but you … Keep reading... about Selling Your Home? Don't Hurt Your Chances of Getting It Sold!
Spectacular Sailboat Waterfront Home Now Available in Port Charlotte
18917 MCGRATH CIR *SOLD* THIS HOME HAS BEEN SOLD CLICK HERE TO SEARCH WATERFRONT HOMES IN PORT CHARLOTTE, FL If you have been looking for the home that has it all, look no further. A remodeled interior, spacious rooms, swimming pool, 58' long dock with a 10,000 lb covered lift, sailboat waterfront access (no bridges to the harbor of gulf), and so much more await you at this … Keep reading... about Spectacular Sailboat Waterfront Home Now Available in Port Charlotte
Available Building Lots in Port Charlotte
New listings for available building lots in Port Charlotte! 2049 WONDERWIN ST and 442 ROCKCROFT ST These great building lots are located in North and Northwest Port Charlotte. Wonderwin is just blocks away from the high school and Rockcroft only a short drive or bicycle ride to Charlotte Sports Park-- the home of the Tampa Bay Rays spring training. Make one of these lots your … Keep reading... about Available Building Lots in Port Charlotte
Florida Housing Market Continues on Positive Track
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
Englewood Rated "Number 1" Place to Retire
Year after year, cities along the west coast of Florida continue to be ranked high when it comes to best places to retire in the United States. Up and down Florida's Gulf Coast, there are many wonderful destinations can fulfill a retirees dreams. There are the white sands at Siesta Key, the unique cultural aspects of Venice, the excellent fishing and fresh water canal access of … Keep reading... about Englewood Rated "Number 1" Place to Retire
Banks Loosen Credit; Housing Crisis Over in 2012?
Real estate owners all around the United States have felt the impact of the current housing crisis and economic recession. As property values have dropped, many home (and condo) owners have been engulfed by a sense of panic and have become uncertain as to whether they should ride out the "economic storm" or simply try and sell their property at a lower value in this buyer's … Keep reading... about Banks Loosen Credit; Housing Crisis Over in 2012?
Spring Training in Port Charlotte, FL 2012
Spring training is once again in Port Charlotte and Tampa Bay Rays manager, Joe Maddon has a strong slate from which to choose. Many of our Stone Crabs favorites are on the roster, including Steve Vogt, Nevin Ashley, Tim Beckham, Mark Thomas, Hak-Ju Lee and pitchers Matt Bush, Alex Cobb, Alex Colome, Marquis Fleming, Jhonny Nuñez, Albert Suarez and of course, the Rays surprise … Keep reading... about Spring Training in Port Charlotte, FL 2012