Marie Avery's Blog

This is the latest information, could it be what will open the dam of buyers to come back in to Florida? After intense wrangling, the Florida Legislature passed a $12 billion property tax relief plan late Monday night that lawmakers say will gain public support and help jumpstart the state's econ...

As real estate agents, sometimes we have to be all things to all people. You have to get in the groove of the clients that you are dealing with.  Sort of a neuro-linguistic pathway so to speak. Speak as they speak, talk as they talk.  Bond.  But even though we identify with them, we still must ma...

 Come and buy this spacious Manatee Oaks home in Bradenton, Florida has been meticulously maintained. So many wonderful features in this three bedroom, two bath home. The open and bright living room invites you in. On those cool nights, you can cozy up in front of the wood-burning fireplace in th...

You should come home to your private, remarkable, updated country estate! Located on 2.5 acres. The long front porch invites you in. Downstairs features new bamboo flooring, Master Suite with a garden tub and separate walk in shower for two, Living Room, New Designer Kitchen, Family Room with a d...

Many people are surprised at how complicated real estate transactions have become today. For most people, buying a home is one of life's biggest financial transactions. Making a wrong decision or having a poorly written contract can end up costing you a lot of time and money. There are no "do-ove...

Many people mistakenly use the term REALTOR to describe any real estate agent. But there's a difference. A real estate agent is licensed by the state to sell real estate. He or she has met the minimum state requirements. A REALTOR is a real estate agent who, in addition, belongs to the National A...

Are you getting alot of people asking should I sell or rent?  I know I am. I hae even have the same dilema.  I had a renter recently move out of an investment home.  I probably could have sold the home for about $ 75,000 at the height of the market in 2005 then I could now.  But we need not think...

Lots of Privacy on Your Very Own Piece of Florida Heaven! This beautiful two story home sets back off the main road and is situated on approximately 1.75 acres in a wooded area. The home offers a front porch entrance, with living, dining, and family rooms. A cook's kitchen with center island, lot...

INCREDIBLE PRICE ON THIS AMAZING WATERFRONT HOME Located on a deep canal with a private dock and a 10,000 lb. boat lift. This two story home offers four bedrooms, three baths and a three car attached garage. Through the leaded glass entry you'll walk into the spacious entertainment/family room. T...

Tell me if you have ever seen those MLS pictures that show a shot someone took out their car window, and it has the side view mirror in the picture? Sometimes you have raindrops on the picture? Maybe there is a picture of the lake but nothing else?  What is your first reaction? Wow, nice waterrfr...