The Soda Group hard at work for YOU !     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp_7SOLewQg   Visit Ua At : www.jimsoda.com sodasells@gmail.com donnasoda@gmail.com 941.961.5857 941.809.7759 02/17/2011

LAKEWOOD RANCH COUNTRY CLUB HOME Lakewood Ranch Country Club Home.Magnificent Country Club Home with decadent appointments. This home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. A stunning arched custom door with transom leaded glass entry. Designer Draperies. Fabulous Chandeliers and solid casted Spanish Alabaster light fixtures. Diagonal Tile and honey onyx accents on flooring. Exquisite gourmet chef's kitchen. Miele cappuccino/espresso maker, double dishwasher, 6 burner Dacor cooktop with pot filler. Spacious hidden pantry. Top of the line cabinets. Office floors are cherry wood. Sink has a foot pedal for controlling water on and off. Nutone CD Intercom, two-way fireplace from family room to bonus room. Impact resistant Mylar on windows. Another fireplace on outside lanai. Master has 18 JETTE... 02/17/2011

VISIT THE SODA GROUP OPEN HOUSES............ FEB. 20TH  1-4 pm 6710 Pirate Perch in Greenbrook Ravines 8075 Royal Birkdale in LWR Country Club VISIT ALL VIRTUAL TOURS AT :  www.jimsoda.com 941.809.7759 / 941.961.5857 donnasoda@gmail.com sodasells@gmail.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjCge_6jfZc   02/14/2011

 The Soda Group hard at work for YOU............ We know how to LIST and SELL your Property..... We know how to BUY a home for the market value price.....Your Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialists............ Call The Soda Group / donnasoda@gmail.com sodasells@gmail.com  941.961.5857 / 941.809.7759   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjCge_6jfZc 02/14/2011

We look forward to seeing you at our OPEN HOUSES tomorrow FEB. 13 TH.   6710 PIRATE PERCH  / GREENBROOK in THE RAVINES  1-4 PM 8075 ROYAL BIRKDALE  / THE COUNTRY CLUB IN LAKEWOOD RANCH  /  1-4 PM Seller is offering a $5000.00 allowance to buyer & a two year home warranty! 7712 US OPEN LOOP /  THE COUNTRY CLUB IN LAKEWOOD RANCH  /  1-4 PM   Motivated Seller...Bring your buyers.............. Jim Soda 941.809.7759 941.961.5857 02/12/2011

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If you're looking for a Lakewood Ranch area home for sale and you've never bought a home before, you might think, "This won't take much time." Typically, just the opposite is true. Buying a home frequently takes quite a bit of time.   Of course, the whole home buying process will go much faster (and smoother) if you do things the right way. If you're a first time buyer looking for a Lakewood Ranch area home for sale, take some lessons from the pros. The following tips will help make the buying process fly: Weigh the Benefits - Before you actually go house hunting, weigh the pros and cons of buying a home. Can you really afford this home? Is it a good idea, or are you caving under pressure from family and friends. Make sure that you've actually considered the alternatives and decided hom... 02/12/2011

Why Short Sale? – FREE information on Foreclosure Defense, Mortgage Modification, Tax Consequences, Deed-in-lieu-of-foreclosure, Short Sales, Deficiency Judgments, Bankruptcy Referrals & more. John Michailidis, SaraMana Properties  – Phone: (941) 822-5221   CLICK to register for our next FREE Foreclosure Options Seminar   Advantages of Short Sale vs. Foreclosure Chosen By Homeowners in Miramar Community at The Country Club of Lakewood Ranch Florida   Many area property owners find themselves shaking their heads and wondering what to do. Few anticipated the mortgage crisis, or the impact it would have on the local real estate prices, including those in Miramar at the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch.In a curious turn of events, both homeowners and lenders alike are choosing Short Sales vs.... 02/11/2011

Why Short Sale? – FREE information on Foreclosure Defense, Mortgage Modification, Tax Consequences, Deed-in-lieu-of-foreclosure, Short Sales, Deficiency Judgments, Bankruptcy Referrals & more. John Michailidis, SaraMana Properties  – Phone: (941) 822-5221   CLICK to register for our next FREE Foreclosure Options Seminar   Benefits of Short Sale vs. Foreclosure Offered to Lismore Residents at The Country Club of Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton Florida Bailouts, HAMP's, HAFA's, TARP's -- these are all vain attempts to fix what the politicians and bankers have caused. Of course, I'm talking about the national mortgage crisis that is affecting Lismore homeowners at the Country Club in Lakewood Ranch just as it is everyone else. Truthfully, the housing mess is here to stay . . . for at least the... 02/11/2011

Why Short Sale? – FREE information on Foreclosure Defense, Mortgage Modification, Tax Consequences, Deed-in-lieu-of-foreclosure, Short Sales, Deficiency Judgments, Bankruptcy Referrals & more. John Michailidis, SaraMana Properties  – Phone: (941) 822-5221   CLICK to register for our next FREE Foreclosure Options Seminar   Thornhill at the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch Residents Find Foreclosure Alternative Thru Short Sale in Bradenton Florida   Foreclosures and Short Sales have become a part of the everyday reality of Thornhill homeowners at the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch.  Of all Foreclosure Alternatives, Short Sales are proving to be the most practical for area residents.Lenders are embracing Short Sales, because they find them to be a more efficient means of dealing with the unp... 02/10/2011

  CLICK to register for our next FREE Foreclosure Options Seminar   Stone Ridge Property Owners Find Better Choice Is Short Sale When Confronting Florida Foreclosure at the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch Stone Ridge homeowners are confronting the same issues that other Country Club at Lakewood Ranch owners in Manatee County Florida are struggling with, "Is a Short Sale really a better choice than simply allowing the property to go to foreclosure?" While you certainly must consider your personal circumstances in answering this question for yourself, as a general rule it can be said that a Short Sale is far superior to a Foreclosure for a whole host of reasons. That said, the two reasons that stand out for most property owners facing Foreclosure are: Far less damage to one's personal cre... 02/10/2011

CLICK to register for our next FREE Foreclosure Options Seminar   Greystone at the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch Homeowners Find Short Sale Choice Best When Facing Florida Foreclosure Many homeowners facing Foreclosure are looking for answers.  Many aren't sure of exactly what a Short Sale is, nor how it is a better choice than just letting their property go into Foreclosure -- Greystone property owners are no different than others facing these same issues. While there are many, these are the three primary reasons why a Short sale may be your best choice when facing a Florida Foreclosure: A Foreclosure greatly damages your credit -- much more so than a Short Sale. You can qualify for a new mortgage in as little as 24-months after a Short Sale, but in as much as 7+ years after a Forecl... 02/10/2011

Search ALL Lakewood Ranch Florida Banked Owned, REO, Foreclosure & Short Sale homes for sale by clicking on image above. About John Michailidis John Michailidis, broker/owner of SaraMana Properties and the SaraMana pre-Foreclosure Assistance Team is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago (Juris Doctor), a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), and Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) who began his real estate career in 1990. Mr. Michailidis is also a nationally recognized author on real estate related topics with many articles to his credit, and the WealthLoop Series book, "Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth Buying Houses.". He an be contacted at 941-822-5221. 02/08/2011

REALTORS Praise FHFA for Proposed Rule to Prohibit Private Transfer Fees RISMEDIA, February 7, 2011-The National Association of REALTORS® applauds the Federal Housing Finance Agency for moving ahead with a proposed rule to restrict government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks from investing in mortgages encumbered by private transfer fee covenants. NAR has long been vocal in its opposition to private transfer fees, which are often attached to a property by developers and require payment of fees back to the developer each time the property is resold; the covenants can be difficult to reverse and may be attached to a deed for up to 99 years. "As the leading advocate for homeownership, we commend FHFA for the proposed rule to ban private tr... 02/07/2011

Simple Tips to Get Your Home Ready for the Spring Selling Season RISMEDIA, February 7, 2011-While it may feel like winter is never going to end, with each passing day, spring is getting closer. And now is the perfect time to get your home in selling condition. Dan Steward, president of Pillar to Post Professional Home Inspections offers his advice on why now is the best time to get your home market ready.Dan StewardPresidentPillar to Post Professional Home Inspectionswww.pillartopost.comLast October, something quietly hopeful happened: the Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator, rose 10.4% to 89.3 based on contracts signed in October (up from 80.9 in September), according to the National Association of REALTORS®. It didn't mean real estate was entirely out of the woods-th... 02/07/2011

Single Family Home - LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL VIRTUAL TOUR LINK :  http://www.pix360tour.com/video/13309-palmers/ Magnificent Country Club Home with decadent appointments. This home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. A stunning arched custom door with transom leaded glass entry. Designer Draperies. Fabulous Chandeliers and solid casted Spanish Alabaster light fixtures. Diagonal Tile and honey onyx accents on flooring. Exquisite gourmet chef's kitchen. Miele cappuccino/espresso maker, double dishwasher, 6 burner Dacor cooktop with pot filler. Spacious hidden pantry. Top of the line cabinets. Office floors are cherry wood. Sink has a foot pedal for controlling water on and off. Nutone CD Intercom, two-way fireplace from family room to bonus room. Impact... resistant Mylar on windows. Another fi... 02/07/2011

  CLICK to register for our next FREE Foreclosure Options Seminar   Silverwood Residents Facing Foreclosure in The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch Discover Superiority of Short Sales in Bradenton Florida   As nice as it is, the Silverwood community in the Country Club at Lakewood Ranch hasn't escaped the general decline in home prices, nor the drastic rise in regional Foreclosure activity that afflicts the rest of Manatee County. Perhaps hesitantly at first, Silverwood residents are embracing Short Sales as a superior alternative to Foreclosure. A Short Sale is superior to Foreclosure in as much as it is far less damaging to one's credit rating. This is important, because credit ratings are used to assess an individual's worthiness/qualifications in a host of situations: Landlords may u... 02/06/2011

Chase Expands Efforts to Keep People in Their Homes; Increases Number of Chase Homeownership Centers by 50 Percent RISMEDIA, February 4, 2011-Chase announced plans to add 25 new Chase Homeownership Centers in 19 states this year, expanding its program to provide borrowers in the hardest-hit communities with the knowledge and resources they need to explore all the ways they can stay their homes. This investment will bring the total number of Chase Homeownership Centers to 76 nationwide, the company reports. "We want to reach as many homeowners as possible and try to help," said David Lowman, CEO of Chase Home Lending. "The best way to help borrowers find ways to stay in their homes is to sit down face-to-face and discuss their individual circumstances. Our Chase Homeownership Centers hav... 02/06/2011

New Variety of Reverse Mortgage Aims to Cut Costs RISMEDIA, February 4, 2011-(MCT)-Reverse mortgages allow seniors to use their home equity while staying in their homes, but have been criticized for their high upfront fees, among other things.A new loan has hit the market, however, offering sharply lower start-up costs in exchange for a tighter limit on the amount that can be borrowed."It opens up new options for people to think about in terms of how they tap their equity as a retirement resource," said Barbara Stucki, vice president of home equity initiatives at the National Council on Aging.Even with these lower costs, advisers say older homeowners should be cautious about reverse mortgages, because the loans can use up the value of their homes, and because in some cases, salespeople ... 02/06/2011

 LAKEWOOD RANCH / THE SODA GROUP........LOCAL LEADER with a GLOBAL REACH..........   tp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puSy-fmDmj0   JIM SODA DONNA SODA IAN CUTMORE JULIE CUTMORE WWW.JIMSODA.COM 941.840.1168 02/06/2011