Venice Council meeting on Tuesday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m

Here is a message from the CEO of the Venice Chamber.
We need your help and participation at an upcoming Venice City council meeting. As you are aware, the Venice Area Chamber has been reviewing the proposed Comprehensive Plan and asking the Council to increase the flexibility within it. The plan itself is a moving target and is currently in its 6th Draft phase. Due to our actions, we have been able to get some relief for building heights but there is still much work to be done to make this plan economically feasible.

We need business owners, voters, property owners and concerned taxpayers to come to the Council meeting on TUESDAY, JULY 14th at 1:30 P.M. you do not need to speak, just be there for the "open to public" portion of the meeting. The proposed Comp Plan, as drafted, could have a significant negative impact on our community. In almost all cases, the proposed densities and building heights are reduced from those currently allowed.

We believe these reductions will lead to more sprawl, create many new non-conforming structures, and increase the cost of doing business within the City of Venice. We are also concerned that these reductions will lead to property owners seeking relief through lawsuits against the City in an effort to maintain their property rights.

We need you at this meeting to "Stand up and be counted". Please let me know if you can attend by replying to Michelle Ryan at myryan@venicechamber.com.
We only need you there for the first hour of the Council meeting. Thanks for your support and please contact us, John Ryan or Michelle Ryan, at the Venice chamber, 941-488-2236 should you have any questions.

Bargain HUNTERS See The Bottom in Some Markets

I found a great article that says "Snowbirds from Canada, New York, Ohio, and the Midwest, already know the deals are here in Florida". Read more about these BARGAIN HUNTERS; click on the link below:


http://www.realtytrac.com/News-Trends/Agent-Newsletter/Current.html?a=b&Year=2009&Month=July&Article=4&accnt=214173

"Nationwide Foreclosure Activity Decreases in May"

Here's some good news that I wanted to share with you: The total foreclosure filings in May decreased 6% from the previous month. Click on this link below to read the article (I appreciate your feedback too!):
http://www.realtytrac.com/News-Trends/Agent-Newsletter/Current.html?a=b&year=2009&Month=July&Article=2&accnt=214174

$8,000 to help first-time homebuyers

Are you looking for more info about that FL $8,000 Downpayment Assistance Program for first-time homebuyers? It's effective now! Click on the link below for some updated details:
http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-070109.cfm

Why Florida, you might ask! I was just reading about some
Florida "BESTS"; not just Beaches and Parks, but Cost of
Living, Universities, the list goes on! Here's a link to that
article: http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n2-070109.cfm

Happy 4th of July Friends! Stan Rolle

On a budget while selling your home? Here are 4 updates for you!

I know it can be a challenge to get your house ready to sell when you are tight on cash! Here's help! These quick fixes add the most value for the least money. Click on this link:

http://www.frontdoor.com/Sell/4-Updates-For-Home-Sellers-on-a-Budget/45

Your opinion matters to me; I would love to hear your feedback!