Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009

FL Existing Home, Condo Sales ROSE in August 2009!


This is more great news for the Florida housing market!


Fed all but declares recession over


This upbeat assessment from the Federal Reserve is more positive news for the housing market.

Want to Live by the Water?



What should you expect with waterfront living?
I'm sure this information would give you a more realistic impression of waterfront living.



I'M SMILING BECAUSE...

of a kind letter of recommendation! I was so touched when buyers I was working with, Juliette Coleman and Robert Hatcher, were thoughtful enough to write this very nice letter of recommendation. I feel priviledged when I have an opportunity to work with people like Juliette and Robert. http://www.venicefloridaproperty.com/venice_real_estate_testimonials.htm

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

CNN/MONEY'S "BEST PLACES TO RETIRE!"

Port Charlotte, close to Venice, makes CNN/MONEY Magazine's "BEST PLACES TO RETIRE" list! Here's the CNN/Money article:

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/moneymag/0909/gallery.bpretire_top25.moneymag/index.html

UF economist says REAL ESTATE RECOVERY has begun!

An in-state economist is predicting better times ahead! With all these positive articles continuing to indicate an improvement, if you are ready to buy, now more than ever is the time to pull the trigger and call or email me for all your real estate needs!
http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=223182an

Friday, September 4, 2009

Thursday, September 3, 2009

S & P 2nd Qtr Price Index shows first quarterly home price increase in 3 years!

Here's more news that I think shows the real estate market in a very positive light from where we were not too long ago.

http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=222388

U.S. Economy is "on the cusp of a recovery"

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the U.S. economy is on the cusp of a recovery. Read more... http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=222165

"SOLD!!!" 10 YEAR RESALES RECORD!


NAR says home resales posted the largest monthly increase in at least 10 years in July as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of that tax credit that expires this fall. Here's the article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32505389/ns/business-stocks_and_economy/

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Prepare before a storm with a Home Inventory Checklist!


Here's a great tool for the homeowner! Using this Home Inventory Checklist, along with photos and proof of ownership , will make it easier to file an accurate, detailed insurance claim in case your home is damaged or destroyed.


http://www.floir.com/pdf/InventoryChecklist%206-26-08.pdf