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AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT CANAL POOL HOME NO BRIDGES TO LEMON BAY OR GULF OF MEXICOImagine the luxury of having your boat in your own backyard! The coastal Florida lifestyle awaits you with this spacious 3-bedroom 3 bath 2 car garage POOL HOME on an OVERSIZED LOT with PRIVATE DOCK, 8000lb boat lift, ...

I am sitting here in Venice Florida enjoying the warm sunny winter's day that is typical of living in Florida. It is sunny and about 80 degrees outside right now.  Although I am missing the change of weather and the snowy scenery that comes with living in the north, I am keenly aware of how lucky...

 Listing DetailsBedrooms:…….…….…..………………4Bathrooms:……..……......…………..2.5Year:………………….…...………….1992Square Feet:……….…......…...…..2499Taxes 2016:………….…...……...$3970HOA Fees:...….……...$219 QuarterlyMLS Number:…......……...N5910562Flood Zone B (Flood not required) Call, text or email Kari Battaglia wi...

In VeniceFlorida you will find the popular community of Stoneybrook.  This 900 home, gated community was recently voted by Builder Magazine as one of the TOP 10 BEST SELLING communities in America. The community center includes a resort-style swimming pool, a kid’s splash pool, and an in-line ska...

In Nokomis Florida you will find the beautiful gated golf course community of Calusa Lakes.  This community offers over 575 single family homes on over 450 acres of land, 28 lakes and most of the homes have golf course views, lake views or preserve views.  Calusa Lakes homes offer homes that sit ...

  3/3/2 Southwood, Venice FL 4975 Laurel Hill Drive, Venice FL 34293 This price allows you to start building your appreciation immediately. Priced below county assesed value, this lakefront home in Stonecastle boasts over 2600 sq ft of living space. The cook will appreciate generous working spac...

Today I received an email from the National Association of Realtors Realtor Action Committee stating that Congress restored the loan limits for FHA.  Realtors have been working hard to help preserve this right and finally our hard work has paid off.  This is a big step towards our real estate mar...

I don't normally post complaints but I have had about enough of this lender and their shenanigans and I am hoping that this post will reach someone who might give a darn.   I have been working on a HAFA Short Sale with Flagstar since February 2011.  Flagstar is THE WORST BANK on the planet to dea...

                                                     JUNE                       JULY                      AUGUST     AVERAGE SOLD PRICE                    $950,000               $4,562,500         $1,536,667 LOWEST SOLD PRICE                     $950,000               $1,550,000         $ 700,000...

  Summary of Sold Homes for Manasota Key Florida Sold Date Address Bed/ Bath Year Built List Price Sold Price % Diff  List vs. Sold Price Days On Market 01/24/2011  2480 Alamander 3/2      1979     $128,900       $128,900          0.00%      120* 02/23/2011  6155 Manasota  3/4      2007     $1,39...