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According to CNNMoney and RealtyTrac, short sales are on the rise while foreclosures are falling.  In the final quarter of 2011, short sales made up 10% of all homes sold (a 15% rise over the previous year), and foreclosures made up 13% of all homes sold (a 12% fall over the previous year).   Why...

The amount of mortgage default notices sent to homeowners in Florida rose 33% in February 2012.  According to RealtyTrac, this is one of the highest increases nationally. In contrast, foreclosures in Sarasota, Manatee  and Charlotte County fell dramatically in February 2012, according to the Hera...

A Deed in Lieu is considered a “voluntary foreclosure.” To learn about the pros and cons of Deed in Lieu vs. Foreclosure, watch our educational video below.

Short sale property listing in Pirates Cove, Sarasota, FL.   Spacious  single-family home with 3 BR, 2BA, swimming pool, circular drive, and easy access to the water via the community boat ramp just across the street.  Close to Siesta Key Beaches, Sarasota Square Mall, and Gulf Gate Mall.

This is a quick round-up of several short sales and foreclosure listings under $60,000 in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and Port Charlotte, Florida. Foreclosure - Sarasota Glen Oaks Ridge Villas - $59,800 Sarasota Foreclosure (REO) inside community of Glen Oaks Ridge Villas. Maintenance-free villa ...

Short Sale in the Heart of Sarasota, FL – $130K   This one-story single family home in Sarasota, FL, is being sold as a short sale. This home for sale offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2-car garage, and is convenient to downtown Sarasota, I-75, shopping, restaurants, beaches, and more. Feature...

Foreclosure in Glen Oaks Ridge Villas, Sarasota, FL – $59,800   This Sarasota Foreclosure (REO) for sale offers a maintenance-free lifestyle in Sarasota, Florida. Inside the community of Glen Oaks Ridge Villas, this affordable villa has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a carport.  Community features...

Sarasota Short Sale Process Short sale requirements vary by lender, but below is an outline of what you should expect in the short sale process in Sarasota County, Florida.  Your real estate agent (one who is qualifed and experienced in short sales) should be ready to guide you step-by-step throu...

At the Troy Funk Team, Short Sale Experts with Keller Williams Realty, in Sarasota, FL, we have helped many homeowners avoid foreclosure with a short sale in Sarasota.  There are many benefits to choosing to short sale your property vs. letting it go into foreclosure. Here are our top five... TOP...

This foreclosure for sale (REO) in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, is a great investment opportunity.  Priced at $50,900, this one-story single-family home has 2+ bedrooms and 1 bath. Features include: a screened lanai, fenced yard, and carport.  With easy access to both Bradenton and Saraso...