The Results of Suncoast BBQ Competition Venice FL There were 48 teams participating in the competition. The event attracted between 8,000 - 10,000 visitors from the local area as well as from out of states.  Read more Grand champion winner was - Whiskey Bent BBQ    Reserve winner was - Jack's Old South Kwee Huset  is your best source of information when it comes to Venice and the surrounding area. Let me help you find your dream home under the sun and near the beach. Call, email or text me at Kwee Huset - Broker, AHWD, CSP, ESRES, TRC Kwee Huset Realty 941-716-3090 info@kweeh.com www.KweeHuset.com   04/19/2011

Sarasota FL Real Estate Market Report - March 2011 According to the report evident of 16.5% increased in sales compare to February 2011, the inventory level of homes have dropped to the lowest in 6 years. I hope the trend will continues into the summer months and when buyers begin to compete for available properties it helps the prices go up   .       Searching for a Sarasota home? I can help. Contact your Sarasota Real Estate Agent today! Kwee Huset - Broker, AHWD, CSP, ESRES, TRC Kwee Huset Realty 941-716-3090 info@kweeh.com www.KweeHuset.com   04/19/2011

Venice & Englewood FL Real Estate Market Report -  March 2011 Good news! According to the Monthly Sales Trend Indicator, the sales increased by 33.5% in Venice and 37% in Englewood, compared to the month of February 2011. When buyers begin to compete for available properties and drive up prices. I hope this trend will continues into the summer months. I am very encouraged by the increased in sales transactions. Venice - 33.5% increased in Sales Englewood - 37% increased in Sales Anyone thinking of buying, selling or moving to Venice, Englewood and the surrounding area, I can help, call, email or text me at Kwee Huset - Broker, AHWD, CSP, ESRES, TRC Kwee Huset Realty 941-716-3090 info@kweeh.com www.KweeHuset.com   04/18/2011

Florida The Alligator and The Bird After the picnic, we decided to go for a walk around the Maxine Barrit Park (Free Admission) and enjoyed some of the most beautiful gulf views on Venice Island.  While my husband and I were walking on the trails, we saw an alligator with a bird in his mouth resting on the bank of the lake. 04/17/2011

Venice Short Sale Real Estate Agent - 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 Venice Short Sale Real Estate Agent - Use A Short Sale To Stop Foreclosure - Florida Short Sale Agent Help And Answers . . . Countless Venice Florida property owners who find themselves facing Foreclosure are opting for a Short Sale as the best alternative to Stop Foreclosure. While a Short Sale can be nearly impossible for an inexperienced homeowner to pull off alone, an Experienced Short Sale Agent -- one with lots of "actual experi... 04/16/2011

Condo Buyers Beware Most of the condo owners in Venice Florida are using the condo unit as vacation home, home for retirement and/or a professional who work and have more time to enjoy and relax because it is maintenance free. Questions to ask before buying a condo: 1. Any unpaid dues, number of Short Sale and/or Forclosure property in the community. 2. Association's Financial Statement - how much funds in the reserved. When was last audited. When was the last improvement make in the community. Any current or pending assessments. 3. Copy of current condo association Rules and Regulations. 4. What is included in the monthly maintenance fees. 5. Age restriction - 55+    Pet friendly- allow or not allowed.    Renter friendly - too many renters and selling becomes difficult because lenders... 04/16/2011

Venice Myakka River Park Florida Located at 1501 Laurel Rd E, Nokomis, FL 34275The 10 Acre beautiful old Florida scenic view of the Maykka River, spanish moss, oak, and palms line the river. Paved trail for biking/walking under the shady oak & palm trees. Amenities: Canoe/kayak launch, picnic tables, Bar-BQ grills, pavilions, restrooms, playground and paved trail. It is FREE! Come and have FUN!   Kwee Huset  Realty is your best source of information for Venice and the surrounding area. Making your home buying experienced Fun & Easy, contact: Kwee Huset  BrokerOwner, AHWD, CSP, ESRES, TRC Kwee Huset Realty 941-716-3090  info@kweeh.com   www.KweeHuset.com    04/15/2011

 Every Home Must Have - LOVE I received this email from a special friend that I had never met before and would like to share it with others. A woman came out of her house and saw three old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them, she said " I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat."   "Is the man of the house home?"   "No", she replied. "He's out." "Then we cannot come in", they replied. In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened. "Go tell them I am home and invite them in!" The woman went out and invited the men in. "We do not go into a House together," they replied. "Why is that?" she asked. One of the old man explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing one o... 04/14/2011

Short Sale Home in North Port FL 8176 Cascadas Av. North Port FL 34287 Price: $44,900   Square feet heated area: 1177    Square feet total building area: 1616    Year built:1972 Short Sale. 2BR/2BA/1CG home with tile floor. Open and bright, kitchen w/breakfast bar. New stove, refrigerator & washer n 2007. New air-conditional in 2008. New dryer in 2010. Minutes to restaurants, shopping, banking, library & bus stop. Come and see! Searching for a North Port home?  I can help. Contact your North Port Real Estate Agent Today! Kwee Huset  BrokerOwner, AHWD, CSP, ESRES, TRC Kwee Huset Realty 941-716-3090   info@kweeh.com  www.KweeHuset.com   IMPORTANT NOTICE For Short Sale Sellers: Kwee Huset Realty and Kwee Huset are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the g... 04/13/2011

  Suncoast BBQ Bash Venice FL April 16, 2011                                                         at Venice Airport Festival Grounds April 16, 2011 from 11:00am  - Dusk Free Admission & Parking                                                  A Jack Daniel's World Championship Qualifier Bar-B-Que Cook Off ( Ribs, Chicken, Pork & Beef ) Chili For Charity Live Music BBQ Cooking Demonstrations Kid's Zone & Family Activities   The Suncoast BBQ Bash's proceeds will benefit the Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children Inc. It will be used for maintenance and improvements to the 70,000 square feet facilities on three separate campuses in Sarasota County.  Non-profit agencies are the tenants that currently serving thousands of handicapped and challenged young people in our community.  Co... 04/12/2011

 Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club   Welcome to Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club To see the current houses for sale here Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club is nestled near the City of Venice. Just minutes away from the beaches and downtown. This award winning 27 hole championship golf course is sure to arouse the interest of golf enthusiasts. While golfing you also enjoy the scenery of live oaks, palm trees, protected wildlife, nature preserves , wetland and lakes. For the non-golfer, you have options of : Clubhouse for activities, Restaurant with delicious food, tennis courts, junior olympic size swimming pool and fitness center. It should not be difficult to find the right property for you. Lets get started today and work together and find your dream home.    Neighborhood establish... 04/11/2011

Nine Requisites For Contented Living Health enough to make work a pleasure Wealth enough to support your needs Strength to battle with difficulties and overcome them Grace enough to confess your sins and forsake them Patience enough to toil until some good is accomplished Charity enough to see some good in your neighbor Love enough to move you to be useful and helpful to others Faith enough to make real the things of God Hope enough to remove all anxious fears concerning the future.       - Goethe ( 1749 - 1832 )   I have to learn from others to save myself from trouble. 04/10/2011

Household Hazardous Waste Many household products can cause harm to people, wildlife and the environment if they are improperly disposed. Never pour hazardous items down the sink, into a stormwater drain or in the garbage can. What is hazardous in your home? Aerosol cans with contents still inside Antifreeze Art & hobby chemicals Automotive fluids Automotive batteries Diesel fuel Drain cleaners Fertilizers & poisons Fire extinguishers Fluorescent light bulbs Gasoline Household cleaners Kerosene Lawn & garden chemicals Paints, varnishes & shellac Paint thinner & stripper Mercury thermometers Pesticides Pool acids Propane tanks Rechargeable batteries. To protect our environment, please handle the hazardous waste with care.   Kwee Huset  BrokerOwner, AHWD, CSP, ESRES, TRC Kwee Huset Realty... 04/08/2011

Venice Fun Things to Do - East Gate Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic Saturday, April 16, 2011 ...in the Park 1221 Poplar Av. Venice, Florida 34285 Join us at 10:00am for an Easter Egg Hunt, and then come back at 1:00pm for the East Gate Picnic in the Park. The egg hunt is open to East Gate residents and guests ages 10 and under. Please bring a basket. If you would like to donate prizes, candy, or eggs for the hunt,please contact Ms. Julie Collins at 485-5311 Later at 1:00pm we will enjoy lunch, followed by a property owners association meeting at 2:00pm. You are invited to bring a dish to share. Hamburgers, hot dogs and soda will be provided by the association. There is no charge for members and families. Non-members are $2.00 and children are free. Our speaker will be Mr. John Holic, Mayor of ... 04/08/2011

  Kwee Huset, AHWD, CSP, ESRES, TRC Kwee Huset Realty www.KweeHuset.com 941-716-3090 info@kweeh.com     I am a Lic. Real Eastate Broker Owner in Venice Florida. Who specializes in Venice, Sarasota. Englewood, North Port, Nokomis, Port Charlotte & Punda Gorda.  Whether you are buying or selling a home, Kwee will be with you every step from the beginning until the end.     04/06/2011

Some people always need to learn it the hard way …and one of our sellers recently did so too. This blog is about permits, cutting corners and (not) saving money. Although, you can save a lot of money when you are handy and know how to swing a hammer, when it comes to “major home modifications” you need to think twice what you are doing.   If you don’t ever want to sell your home, or if you are sure that you will never have an insurance claim, you may get along with your “none permitted” roof replacement (unless a “nice” neighbor turns you in – what exactly happened to one of our sellers). Be aware that most cities and counties require that homeowners obtain a permit before carrying out major modifications, and they are enforcing the permit laws vigilantly. Ignorance of the law is no pro... 04/05/2011

Venice Florida Shark's Tooth Festival      19th Annual BB&T Venice Sharks Tooth Festival              Dates and Times   Location Friday, April 8, 2011 - 4pm - 9pm                              Venice Airport Festival GroundsSaturday, April 9, 2011 - 10am - 9pm                        120 E. Airport AvenueSunday, April 10, 2011 - 10am - 5pm                         Venice, FL  34285  Sorry No Pets! Admission Prices: $3 Per Person; Children 12 years of age and under are free. Seaching for Venice homes or local informations? I can help. Contact your Venice Real Estate Broker Today!  Kwee Huset- Broker® Owner, AHWD,CSP,ESRES,TRC Kwee Huset Realty Tel: 941-716-3090   Email:info@kweeh.com www.KweeHuset.com   04/04/2011

Ample windows of opportunities can be found in the Venice real estate market for Florida properties basking in natural splendor and luxurious amenities. Such choices will invariably include the Venice Golf and Country Club which has proven that real estate properties can indeed be developed in perfect synchrony with Mother Nature. Such a distinction has been affirmed by the certification that this 460-acre Venice Golf and Country Club real estate development has received as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. This recognition pays tribute to the creation of a wildlife habitat that resulted from the country club's development of its golf links. All told, there are thirteen natural preserves and twenty-six lakes within the golf complex. Totaling fifty-six acres, this expansive ode to Mother... 03/20/2011

CLICK to register for our Next FREE Foreclosure Help Tele-seminar Venice Florida Short Sale Realtor ® Agent Presents Free Stop Foreclosure Help to Sarasota County Homeowners As is the case up and down the Florida Gulf Coast, the community of Venice has been hit by the national Foreclosure Crisis. Fortunately, many Venice homeowners who are facing foreclosure are finding relief through Short Sales. A Successful Short Sale is one where the lender agrees to allow a home to be sold for less than the mortgage balance, while foregoing their right to a Deficiency Judgment. This is the best possible outcome for a property owner facing Foreclosure . . . the Foreclosure is Stopped, and the owner is free to make a fresh start without the long-term overhanging debt that a Foreclosure with Deficien... 03/13/2011

The Sarasota County real estate market in Florida presents many acquisition options especially with the high inventory of properties extending to the area's prime communities such as the Venetian Golf and River Club. Situated in North Venice, the Venetian Golf and River Club real estate development counts as one of the outstanding properties of WCI Communities, a developer with a string of fine golf resort complexes across Florida and northeast US. Only less than two miles from Interstate 75, the Venice Golf and River Club was meticulously developed in a 1,000-acre site near the unspoiled beauty of the Myakka River. This environment provided the excellent setting for a residential community nestled with a golf course and an expansive, 600-acre natural preserve. These conservation areas... 03/07/2011