If you own a home in Sarasota or Bradenton. you could be on of 44%  Sarasota and Bradenton homesowners that is UNDERWATER!  That's almost half! As a local Real Estate Expert in Sarasota and Bradenton I have compiled  my "top 4 considerations". If you owe more than your home's value,  you have three choices. Keep on paying your mortgage. Try and get the bank to modify your loan through HAMP Move. If you stop paying your mortgage eventually you will move. Either as a foreclosure (involuntary) or a short sale. ONE Can you afford your current lifestyle? Is 31%, or more, of your income going to home mortgage expenses?   Then you might be struggling to afford your home. Reseting arm mortgages, layoffs, pay cuts, and unforeseen expenses could all cause your expenses to exceed your income.  If... 06/04/2010

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HRAP/DELRAP) Approved FHA Condominiums in Bradenton Florida. Concentration % may vary. For an updated list, or to search other parameters, you can click here. For more information on why a condo must be HRAP/DELRAP approved, please click here. CondoName Condo ID /Submission Address ApprovalMethod Compositionof Project DocumentStatus ManufacturedHousing FHAConcentration Status StatusDate ExpirationDate CAROLINA LANDINGS @ UNIV PLACE A003750 001 BRADENTON, FL 34201 HRAP FOR HUD/FHA PURPOSES, RESTRICTED UNTIL 09/05 TO TENANTS OF THAT RENTAL PROJECT. EVIDENCE OF OWNER OCCUPANY OF NLT 51% MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH EACH CASE-BINDER. BK 1956, PGS 7581-7693 MANATEE. Recorded/Not Uploaded No 8.50% Approved 12/20/2004 12/07/2010 COACH HOMES II @ RI... 06/03/2010

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While visiting family and friends recently, we went for a drive to Linger Lodge, on the beautiful Braden River in Bradenton. Definitely "Old Florida!" We didn't go in for a meal, but I know you can enjoy frog legs and gator in the restaurant, and if you are an RVer (like I would love to be), Linger Lodge has a full service RV and campground facility. Restaurant Menu at Linger Lodge 05/18/2010

See 5 $300,000 homes in Bradenton on Saturday May 15, 2010 at 10 AM Only takes 90 minutes.  Ask your questions about the market as it stands today. Not sure about buying a short sale or bank owned property?  We will be happy to answer your questions. This home tour will give you an idea what is available in this price range. Just click on the link below to sign up.   JOIN OUR BUYER HOME TOUR NOW 05/13/2010

 What IS RED (Renew, Energize and Donate) Day?  May 13th 2010 Red Day is a Keller Williams Realty service initiative dedicated to improving our local communities! All Keller Williams Realty associates in the United States and Canada were asked to donate their time on May 13, 2010 to renewing and energizing aspects of their local communities! Keller Williams of Manateeplans to paint and revitalize a Children's Academy of Southwest Florida structure in downtown Bradenton! The Children's Academy of Southwest Florida  was founded in 1935, and is the largest and oldest child care provider in Manatee County. Their organization was founded by Eleanor Roosevelt and has been in continuous operation since 1935! This non-profit organization is responsible for caring for over 1200 children per year... 05/11/2010

This has been quite a busy May especially for entry level condos.   Prices have dropped so dramatically that a small condo in Sarasota or Bradenton for investment, or as a second home makes a lot of sense.   Prices of most of these "entry level" condos are at 50% to 25% of their peak values!   For example, I just put a condo in Sarasota pending that was listed for 49,900.  This price was market value based on recent sales, and other active units that are in the complex.  This unit had sold new for over 180,000 5 years ago!   One factor that seems challenging is that as prices of these type of units go down their condo fees tend to be the biggest hurtle for prospective buyers. As an experienced Realtor in the Bradenton and Sarasota market I hear this over and over.  Buyer's like the low ... 05/09/2010

Bradenton Homes for Sale in Bradenton Florida - Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Bradenton Homes for Sale, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, Land, and Homes on a custom MLS search. 05/03/2010

Bradenton Homes for Sale in Bradenton Florida - Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Bradenton Homes for Sale, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, Land, and Homes on a custom MLS search. 05/03/2010

Bradenton Villas for Sale in Bradenton Florida - Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Bradenton Villas for Sale, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, Land, and villas on a custom MLS search. 05/03/2010

Bradenton Investment Properties Under 100k in Bradenton Florida - Land and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Bradenton Investment Properties Under 100k, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, Land, and villas on a custom MLS search. 05/03/2010

Land for sale in Bradenton Florida - Land and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Land, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, Land, and villas on a custom MLS search. 05/03/2010

Condos for sale in Bradenton Florida - Condos and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Condos, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Bradenton Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Bradenton community / subdivision but may include Bradenton town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. 05/03/2010

It is not pleasant when you want to sell home but nobody is interested in. Selling a Bradenton home need not be a bitter encounter. We should healthily treat it as a source of marketable commodity, a money-generating property, a real estate. We should see our property as not just a plain house or a shelter, but as a fortress! In selling a home, we should also let other people (especially prospective buyers) get the same home sweet home experience we had. Here is the first action you should do to have a good move in selling a Bradenton home is to first cut off your personal attachment from it. Have it ready for others to see and in time, they’ll consider buying it. Most people usually are not searching for big houses. They might consider the size more important if they have a large famil... 05/01/2010

Greenbrook Village, Lakewood Ranch, Florida Greenbrook Village is one of the most affordable options for single family living on the Ranch. Located in the northeast section of Lakewood Ranch, about four miles east of I-75, the community offers lakes and a beautiful preserve showcasing natural Florida. The Village is known for its unique adventure park, an obstacle course, in-line skate/hockey rink and dog park are among its amenities. Greenbrook Villages pedestrian trails connect across the Braden River Preserve to Summerfield's Herons Nest Nature Park and Riverwalk's Braden River Nature Trail to create a pathway system similar to those found in state parks. Whenever you're considering purchasing Lakewood Ranch real estate, be sure to use an exclusive buyer agent! 04/24/2010

We love Pei Wei.  In fact when I ask my 3 year old where he wants to eat, "pei wei", is his immediate response. Pei Wei is located near Lakewood Ranch, in the shopping plaza just west and north of the interstate off University Parkway.    The food is fresh, tasty, and reasonably priced too.  Pei Wei is an off-shoot of P.F.Changs, which we do not have in our area.   This is a order then pick a seat and they bring the food to you.       Sometimes the line can get long there, at the peak lunch times, and dinner times, so we have learned to go for a late lunch, or early/late dinner.   Some of the items are a little spicy, so if you are sensitive let them know.  They are very happy to customize the order to your individual tastes. One of my favorites is the carmel chicken dish. Make sure to ... 04/22/2010

Vizcaya homes for sale in Bradenton Florida - Vizcaya Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Vizcaya Homes, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Vizcaya Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Vizcaya community / subdivision but may include Vizcaya town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. 04/22/2010

Greenbrook Village homes for sale in Bradenton Florida - Greenbrook Village Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Greenbrook Village Homes, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Greenbrook Village Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Greenbrook Village community / subdivision but may include Greenbrook Village town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. 04/22/2010

Raintree homes for sale in Bradenton Florida - Raintree Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Raintree Homes, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Raintree Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Raintree community / subdivision but may include Raintree town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. 04/22/2010

Morningside homes for sale in Bradenton Florida - Morningside Homes and Real Estate by Communities. This is an MLS search for: Morningside Homes, in the Bradenton Real Estate market of Bradenton, FL. School information, Buyers tips and relocation guide for home buyers available. We're your Morningside Realtors with experience, knowledge, and dedication to service. Here you will find listings in the Morningside community / subdivision but may include Morningside town homes, condos, and villas on a custom MLS search. 04/22/2010