Report: PENDING HOME SALES RISE 9 MONTHS IN A ROW!

The Pending Home Sales Index increased almost 4%. It's almost 32% above October 2008! This is the biggest annual increase for the index. Click on link to see the article:
http://alturl.com/bcyv

RECORD LOW Average Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages!

Here is a very positive sign for the real estate market moving into 2010.
Average rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage are more than a FULL percentage point below what they were a year ago!

http://alturl.com/sd4o

Brand New Technology! Try a Virtual Drive through this listing neighborhood!

Try this brand new virtual drive through the neighborhood of this listing on Venice Island. This is brand new technology. When you click on this link, wait a few moments, then click "Drive" to start. Let me know what you think of this!
http://alturl.com/oziz

Need answers about Homebuyer Tax Credits?

Here are some answers to FAQ's about Homebuyer Tax Credits:
http://alturl.com/75ew

Oct. Condo Sales Soar 120%!

Here's a great article about condo sales and condo prices:
http://alturl.com/kfrm

Last Siesta Model, then it's gone.

3/2/2 With Pool/Waterfall, 1,678 sq.ft.! Here's the last one of this model left in Venice. Would love to show it to you! 877.306.2626 or 941.685.1624. This one has lots of upgrades, like 18x18 floor tile, washer/dryer too. Pretty unbelievable for $224,900!

HOME SALES UP 50%

This article has great news about how home sales are up 50%! http://alturl.com/zn58

Buyers in the driver's seat in the Sarasota area

http://alturl.com/omhe

Here's an article about home buyers in the Sarasota/Bradenton area, according to a Zillow report that ranked regions where buyers have the most leverage.

NUMBER OF HOMEOWNERS LOSING THEIR HOME DROPPED FOR 3RD MONTH

Foreclosure prevention programs are helping more borrowers.

http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=226707

Fed all but declares recession over

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

http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=223944

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.

http://www.frontdoor.com/Buy/What-to-Expect-When-You-Live-by-the-Water/2376

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

Remax Alliance Group won "Best of Venice 2009" for Real Estate Franchise! The "Best of Venice 2009" winners were announced in Wednesday's Venice Gondolier newspaper. This is great news for everyone in our franchise, because I believe that we all work as hard as we can to do the best job possible in the real estate industry. Congratulations to all my associates at Remax Alliance Group - GREAT JOB!