4% RISE in HOME PRICES?!

New forecast has home prices rising 4%.  What do you think?    CLICK HERE to find out more about this forecast.

QUESTION: Is Housing As Cheap As It Will Get?

And is owning now a better investment than renting?  Are mortgage rates going to go up?  CLICK HERE to read the latest news from the Florida Realtors as they answer those questions.

Hear a 5-minute interview why it's time to commit!

Listen to NAR president (former Florida Realtors president) explain why conditions have never been better to buy a home.  Click here.

Home prices nearby on the rise

Click here for more info about this good news for home sellers.

Venice Gets a Boost from New Construction

A number of building projects are in the works throughout Venice! The activity is better than the city has seen in three years. CLICK HERE to read about it in my "NEWS" section.

Venice Named in the Top 10 Places to Retire

Venice has been named the 9th best place to retire in the U.S. by TopRetirements.com.  Click here to read the article.  Sarasota was named as the #1 place to retire;  click here to read about that.

A new company coming to Venice!

A new company will be expanding soon in Venice, and hiring.  Click here to read about it.

"Stan's Favorite 4"!

I'm excited about these great deals ready now!  These are "Stan's Favorite 4" deals.  Check them out on my web site too.  These are brand new and ready now. Call to see them: 941.685.1624.

Take a tour of the Venice Florida beaches.

Here's a tour (CLICK HERE FOR TOUR) of the beaches in Venice Florida!  By the way - THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!  Have you been to a beach in Venice yet?  If not, it's time to visit Venice.  Call me and I'll show you Venice properties for sale, then  you can live near these beaches too!  And Venice FL beaches are just a short distance from the best beach in the country (according to Dr. Beach) - Siesta Key Beach!  Venice beaches have free parking, they are right on the Gulf of Mexico, the sand is beautiful, the water is warm, there's even surfing when the conditions are right.  Venice Beach has life guard stands and a large pavilion with a snack bar.  You're going to love these beaches!  So while it's getting colder up there in the north, it's just getting more and more beautiful each day here in Venice Florida!

Venice Jetty

Venice Florida Jetty on a beautiful October Sunday afternoon; manatees, fishing off the rocks, sailboats! Want to see? CLICK HERE for a short video.  Wouldn't you love to live here?  Come on down - I'll show you around beautiful Venice!  941-685-1624 or srolle@venicefloridaproperty.com

The Venice real estate market

The Venice real estate market is reaching a level of stability, according to a recent analysis.  Click here for the story.

Significantly reduced pricing on waterfront villas on Lemon Bay

New Contemporary waterfront building with floor to ceiling windows, 12’ high ceilings, private deep-water boat docks, direct access to Gulf and ICW, Lots of upgrades, less than 1 mile to beach.  Call me (941.685.1624) or email me (Srolle@venicefloridaproperty.com) to see these before they are gone.  CLICK HERE for more info about these beautiful new villas with boat docks.

Venice FL has gorgeous sunrises as well as the best sunsets!

What a beautiful Venice sunrise, set to music.

I love a Florida home with a pool and a paver driveway, don't you?

Call me about this:  Quick Close on this BRAND NEW Pool/Spa HOME! It has 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, a 3-Car Garage, Barrel Tile Roof, Brick Paver Driveway, Wood Cabinets, Granite, Crown Molding, Blinds, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer, 18x18 diagonal tile, in-wall pest control and much more, in a GATED COMMUNITY! Builders Warranty! (LAKE AND PRESERVE HOMESITES)

Festival sARTee is coming!!

Festival sARTée, pronounced "sar-tay," is a celebration of the region as one of the richest and most diverse when it comes to arts and culture.  The festivities will take place across Sarasota and Manatee counties from October 8-23, 2011.  Click here for all the details about sARTee!

Sarasota County Real Estate a relative bargain, GLOBALLY speaking!

Homes here are a relative bargain, compared to some cities around the globe.  CLICK HERE to read more about how homes in the Sarasota County area compare, according to a recent survey.

Best Home Sale Figures since 2005!

Several factors spurred the best July real estate sales figures in the Sarasota Bradenton area since 2005!  Click here to read more about this great news!

Ask these 5 Questions Before Buying a Home!

There's so much to remember before buying a home, but here are 5 questions you should consider asking yourself first!  Click here to read about the 5 questions.

Legacy Trail's northern end will have a new 82-acre park!

LEGACY TRAIL

An 82-acre park will cap the northern end of the Legacy Trail - developer donates the land!  Click here to read about it. 

Tourism UP in Florida!

Latest reports show that tourists flocked to Florida during the 2nd quarter of this year, compared to last year, according to the state's tourism agency.  Click here to read about it!