Real Estate News

July 28, 2017

7518 Preserves Court, Sarasota, FL 34243

Light, bright, and move in ready! This wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, maintenance free paired villa is ideally located in much sought after enclave, The Preserves at Palm-Aire. This great split plan offers neutral décor and a spacious kitchen with ample counter space and cabinetry. The main areas of the …

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July 17, 2017

Margaritaville Moves to Bradenton

Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back island lifestyle is coming to the west Bradenton development of Harbour Isles.

 

In his hit song, “One Particular Harbour,” Jimmy Buffett sings about an idyllic island destination “sheltered from the wind, where the children play on the shore each day and all are safe within …

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July 10, 2017

Lakewood Ranch Home Sales Climb to Third in Nation

Rendering shows the future town center of Lakewood Ranch’s Waterside community which is now under development and will bring more than 5,000 homes to the area. Lakewood Ranch ranks third in the nation for new home sales midway through 2017. Artist’s rendering


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June 30, 2017

7906 Grand Estuary Trail #102, Bradenton, FL

Move-in ready and barely lived in! Gorgeous views of the lake and golf course from this spacious and bright 2nd floor 3 bedroom 2 bath coach home with open floor plan. The kitchen has lovely wood cabinetry with ample granite counters and the full compliment of stainless appliances . Relax in …

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Feb. 1, 2017

Florida Consumers More Optimistic in January

Floridians' consumer sentiment went up another half point in January to 97.8 from the 97.3 it was in December. This is the highest reading since March 2002. Perceptions of one's personal financial situation now compared to a year ago showed the greatest increase, growing 5.4 points …

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Jan. 30, 2017

Florida Outperformed the U.S.

According to several economists, Florida's 2016 economy outperformed the nation in part because of better job creation.

Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, a nationally known economist and former senior economist with the National Association of Home Builders, has said Florida/the south is the right division to be in as the economic …

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Jan. 23, 2017

2017 VA Loan Limits Increased

The 2017 VA loan limit for all loans closed January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 increased from $417,000 to $424,100. There are 238 high cost counties where the limits are even higher, including Collier County FL with a $450,800 limit and Monroe County FL with a $529 …

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Jan. 23, 2017

FHA Premium Cut Suspended Indefinitely

The 25-basis-point reduction in Federal Housing Administration premiums that was previously announced by the outgoing Obama administration has been suspended by The Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The reduction in annual premiums was expected to go into effect January 27th, but the incoming Trump administration seemed opposed to the idea of …

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Jan. 13, 2017

U.S. Foreclosure Activity Drops to 10-Year Low in 2016

According to ATTOM Data Solutions' Year-End 2016 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, foreclosure filings were down 14 percent from 2015, with a total of 933,045 properties filed. This is the lowest they have been since 2006 when there were 717,522 foreclosure filings. Additionally, December marked the 15th consecutive month with …

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Jan. 11, 2017

Lakewood Ranch Jumps to Number 4 in Country

Lakewood Ranch has come in at Number 4 in the RCLCO Survey and Number 5 in the Burns Report, being recognized as one of the best-selling master-planned communities in the country. Lakewood Ranch saw a 45 percent increase year-over-year in new home sales from 535 in 2015 to 775 in …

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