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650 Indian Beach Lane Sarasota Florida

650 Indian Beach Lane Sarasota Florida

We're sorry, but we couldn't find MLS # M5821940 in our database. This property may be a new listing or possibly taken off the market. Please check back... 

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619 St. Andrews Drive Sarasota Florida

619 St. Andrews Drive Sarasota Florida

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6958 E 74th Street Circle

6958 E 74th Street Circle

6958 74th Street E Cir, Bradenton, FL 34203 (MLS # M5821259) (all data current as of 1/27/2012) Price $178,000 Beds 2 Baths 2... 

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4744 SABAL KEY DR, BRADENTON FLORIDA 34203

4744 SABAL KEY DR, BRADENTON FLORIDA 34203

4744 Sabal Key Dr # -, Bradenton, FL 34203 (MLS # M5816345) (all data current as of 1/27/2012) Price $64,000 Beds 2 Baths 2... 

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New home sales boom in Lakewood Ranch

New home sales boom in Lakewood Ranch

New home sales boom in Lakewood Ranch There were 13 sales in Central Park in the first quarter at Lakewood Ranch, where the Grand Park includes a splash park and two dog parks. . LAKEWOOD RANCH – New home sales in this county-straddling community numbered 107 during the first quarter, more that triple the number during the same 2010 quarter. LWR Communities, the residential sales division... [Read more...]

US real estate delivers strongest returns for five years (US)

US real estate has delivered the strongest investment performance for five years, at 15.1% total return for 2010, according to the IPD US Quarterly Property Index. The continued recovery in market values is responsible for the dramatic turnaround from 2009′s -18.7% annual total return, with positive capital growth stretching on for the third consecutive quarter with 3.2% in Q4 of 2010. This was,... [Read more...]

Turn to a Realtor® for Professional Advice

Reasons you should always use a professional Realtor when buying a home. Identify suitable properties for your lifestyle and wallet. Provide information about neighborhoods, communities and condominium developments. Determine the right price range – how much home you can afford to buy. Offer advice about the personal and financial data needed to apply for a home loan. Discuss the pros and cons of... [Read more...]

Homes Get Smaller, More Energy Efficient

The average size of a new single-family home in 2010 was 2,377 square feet, down from 2,438 square feet in 2009 and down from the peak of 2,520 square feet in 2007 and 2008 this was presented at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando. Buyers are becoming more energy conscious and are looking at buying homes that are more efficent and economical to run. [Read more...]

Sarasota/Bradenton Number 1 Place in the USA to Retire

Sarasota/Bradenton Number 1 Place in the USA to Retire

The first wave of baby boomers—men and women born in 1946—will reach retirement age next year. More than 3 million Americans will turn 65 in 2011. Portfolio.com today named Bradenton-Sarasota the most popular retirement destination in the United States. From April 2009 to April 2010, the state gained 22,873 new residents, drawn to our area because of really great home prices, warm winters and fantastic... [Read more...]

Curb Appeal is SO Important

Curb Appeal is SO Important

Homeowners recoup more with exterior replacement projects WASHINGTON – Dec. 15, 2010 – As part of the “2010-11 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report,” Realtors® recently rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, demonstrating that curb appeal remains one of the most important aspects of a home at resale time. “This year’s ‘Remodeling Cost... [Read more...]

Economy Picking Up

Consumers spend and earn more, layoffs slow WASHINGTON (AP) – Nov. 24, 2010 – Americans earned more and spent more last month, and the number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in more than two years. At the same time, demand for long-lasting manufactured goods and new homes fell off. All told, the latest government data released the day before Thanksgiving... [Read more...]

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