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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium take on the Oil Spill

clark — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:32:43 +0000

Mote says that according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, “it is unlikely that large, cohesive oil slicks will reach Florida waters .”

If we see any impacts at all it is more likely we would see the appearance of oil that is degraded, such as “floating tar balls and/or scattered patches of weathered oil, perhaps mixed with Sargassum (algae) or other floating material,” This is much easier (and faster) to clean up.

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clark — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:33:58 +0000

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It is a great time to buy real estate in Sarasota, FL

clark — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:03:11 +0000

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Villa DeVita

clark — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:05:18 +0000

Villa DeVita is a spectacular 100-acre equestrian property in Venice, Florida. The main home is over 24,000 square feet of unequaled craftsmanship. There are two lakes, a 5/8 mile track for training horses, 10 paddocks, a 22-stall barn, outbuildings, tennis court, guest house and many more wonderful features.

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Existing Home Sales and Pending Sales Continue to Increase

clark — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 11:55:35 +0000

National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said recently that while improving market conditions may help give a boost to consumer confidence, we need to watch out for the fall-out from the Greek crisis as well as the looming and impact the of the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster will have on the economy and the housing market. Locally, here in Sarasota Florida, home sales in April hit the highest total in almost five years, while pending sales were the highest in four years.

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Pending Home Sales Up

clark — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:23:24 +0000

In Sarasota there were 1,160 pending sales in the month of April compared to 1,060 in the month of March. Pending sales were up 18% from April 2009 when only 981 were reported.

Nationally, April was the third consecutive month of increases in the number of home sales.

In the Northeast sales rose nearly 30%. Now our friends from the Northeast can come to Sarasota and buy their dream house.

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New Homes Sales are up, but prices are down

clark — Sat, 01 May 2010 12:14:05 +0000

The Sarasota Herald Tribuen reported this morning, Saturday, May 1, 2010 that the number of new home closings were up but the median price was down by 14 percet. During the first 4 months of 2010 the three largest home builders in Southwest Florida, Lennar, Taylor Morrison and Neal Communities closed on 182 homes compared to 123 during the first 4 months fo 2009.

Builders are building smaller less expensive homes to meet the demands of the market place.

We are seeing the same results in resales of existing homes. The numbers of homes sold is increasing and the median price keeps droping. Many project the fall in prices will continue for the rest of 2010 and some project it will be later in 2011 before things improve.

Case Shiller Future Prices

It is the time to buy most indications are that the Sarasota Real Estate market is improving.

clark — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:57:41 +0000

NBC Today Show

“For the first time in a long time, you can actually get both a short-and long-term gain

on a real estate investment. With prices down, interest rates at record lows, and so many would-be buyers deciding to rent instead,

it’s a great time to buy a real estate investment.” -Barbara Corcoran

Source: NBC TODAYShow.com3/12/09

CBS Early Show

CBS Early Showmoney maven Ray Martinweighed in on the Saturday Edition about whether buying is indeed the way go to now.

Question:IS THIS A GOOD TIME TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE?

Answer: Yes, it is, and for a number of reasons. For one thing, housing prices are declining just about nationwide. Plus, mortgage rates are at a serious low. Rates on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage are at a level we won’t see again in our lifetime. Finally, if you buy before December 1, you’ll get an $8,000 tax credit if you’re a first-time buyer. For all those reasons, there’s really never been a better time to go shopping for real estate.

Source: CBS.com 3/14/09

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

“It’s a good time to snag a bargain if you’re confident in your job prospects and you don’t plan to sell for at least five years.”

Source: Kiplinger’s Personal Finance 3/09

Casey Key Market Update

clark — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:31:14 +0000

The following is a list of the sales on Casey Key in 2009 and 2010 to March 19th. If you would like any other information about these sales or other real estate please give us a call.

1588 N Casey Key Road~ $9,900,000

1538 N Casey Key Road ~ $6,200,000

2890 Casey Key Road~ $4,400,000

1512 Casey Key Road~ $3,300,000

805 Casey Key Road~ $1,700,000

904 Casey Cove Drive~ $2,000,000

615 Casey Key Road~ $1,800,000

506 S Casey Key Road~ $1,800,000

3804 Cutlass Bayou~ $1,750,000

4000 Casey Key Road~ $1,020,000

1040 Gulf Winds Way~ $960,000

1060 Gulf Winds Way~ $958,000

America’s Top Places to Retire

clark — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:56:54 +0000

AARP Magazine includes Sarasota Florida as on of the top retirement hotspots. In their report they say that perhaps the most popular retirement destination in the US for retirees is Sarasota, with 35 miles of beaches along with, great golfing, boating and gourmet dining. Sarasota also offers a range of activities, including an opera, symphony, film society and a range of art galleries. Give us a call at 941-350-4600 for more information about Sarasota.

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AARP Article