February 2010

Sarasota real estate buyers freak out over outdated & inaccurate property tax records, forcing some buyers (not just 1st time home buyers) to think they can’t buy a home. What you see above is a real property tax bill. Daily, I hear from people (both buyers and sellers) confused by property taxes. They see an [...]

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Sarasota visitors and homeowners agree record-setting “winter” chill is not desired beach, boating & golf weather…. Sarasota shows disgust with continued “mild” winter weather, occasionally dropping into the 20′s at night and 60′s during the day. So what’s the big deal, you ask? Well, Sarasota visitors and residents apparently moved here to escape cold, snow [...]

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Sarasota homes for sale avoid foreclosure as homeowners stand up to debt owners, allowing homeowners (at the least) to buy more time to consider all options…and perhaps even save their home from foreclosure. Tina M. of Orlando (FL) needed my help avoiding foreclosure. Admittedly, she contacted me late in the process, months after not being [...]

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Orlando foreclosure bargains pop up daily, whether Sarasota or Orlando, reminding buyers NOT to buy in to the banter urging you to buy before you miss out on all the “bargains”. OMG, this is one helluva deal! Or is it? Here’s a condo that sold for $435,000 in 2006 and it’s listed today at $109,900! [...]

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