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If passed, a national health insurance program will negatively impact the already-disastrous real estate market and further implode our economic recovery. Just when there was a hint of a possible bottoming of home prices the administration is trying to force through a $1.5 trillion + health care ...

Get Rid of the Clutter  We all tend to store more STUFF than we need and we pack or houses with stuff.  Now that you made the decision to sell your house, is time to get rid of some stuff. You ought to start sorting; if you have things that you haven´t used in 5 years you probably don´t need it. ...

A Short Sale can drive you to the brink especially if it involves Countrywide now part of Bank of America. I have been working with my sellers for almost a year. During that time I presented more than 7 contracts to my clients. Just this past week, (knock on wood) I think we have a clear to close...

I was watching part of the old movie GlenGary GlenRoss which is one of my favorites with Jack Lemon. It has to do with many subjects but one is selling investments in Florida. What intrigued me watching last night was the scene where the sales manger is ripping the sales staff about low sales. Th...

With fewer than 4,000 inhabitants, Ellenton has the feel and pace of the Old Florida heritage.  Conveniently located on the north side of the Manatee River, this small city is only 4.3 miles from the more urban city of Bradenton and 12.8 miles from the sophisticated metropolis of Sarasota.  With ...

 Living in and around Sarasota Explore Sarasota Florida, the ever-evolving Florida destination. Sporting the finest beaches in the world, including Siesta Key, Lido Key, Anna Marie Island, Longboat Key & Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota is a small community rich in culture, fine restaurants, and the won...

If you are coming to Sarasota Fl be sure to check out the Rosemary District. Downtown Sarasota is the proud home of the Rosemary District, a flourishing neighborhood that was founded in 1886.  The Rosemary District is located to the east of Tamiami Trail (US 41) and to the north of Fruitville Roa...

Sarasota is never lacking for things to do or see. The list can be overwhelming. I would like to suggest a great site to you which makes it very easy to plan for a great experience. "This Week in Sarasota" is a very comprehensive calender to find the great things to do in Sarasota. From local ar...

A real estate short sale takes place when the sales price is less than the amount of all the liens against the property. It would include anyone who has place a lien on the property such as a Home Equity Loan or line of credit. Here is one scenario. Let´s say Bob want to sell his house. He owes m...

Reverse Mortgage By Gary R. Brey, BrokerManasota Realty Inc. Over the last ten years or so, there has been a major increase in specialty mortgages. It use to be, in the not so distant past, that you would go to the bank to get a mortgage and there was really only one kind of mortgage that you cou...