In Manatee County home and condominium re-sales rose in October. However, there’s still a debate about the housing market recovery. According to the Florida Association of Realtors, sales of existing single-family homes in the Sarasota-Bradenton market rose nearly 50 percent in October compared to the same month a year ago. [...] Read more »
Lakewood Ranch – Property Management Perspective
East of I-75, in the 34202 zip code, is the master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch. Lakewood Ranch offers a variety of different properties and amenities to suit any lifestyle. The neighborhoods of Greenbrook, Summerfield, The Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch Country Club and Riverwalk are connected by the trademark of Lakewood [...] Read more »
Heritage Harbour – Property Management Perspective
A master-planned community in the 34212 zip code, Heritage Harbour is east of I-75 on State Road 64. Built by Lennar, the desirable community offers a variety of homes and amenities for every lifestyle. The entrance is a long, scenic pathway. On the left is a lighthouse on a small [...] Read more »
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended
The government has extended the current $8000 tax credit for first-time home buyers through spring of next year. A new credit was also passed that is for $6500, buyers who have owned a home in the last 3 years will be eligible. Tax Credit Extended, Some Home Buyers To Get [...] Read more »
What Next?
The commercial real estate sector still has more pain ahead, and that means that the decline in real estate values will continue…..possibly for a long time. I found this article by Doug French, and I found his explanation interesting about the defaults happening in the commercial sector from apartment buildings, [...] Read more »