Real Estate

Sept. 19, 2015

North Port Pocket Listings

I read an article yesterday on Foxnews.com. The article was about the real estate market turning to a sellers market because of the lack of inventory, and different ways for buyers to get the house they want. One way they focused on was finding a "pocket listing".  

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Sept. 7, 2015

Most up to date MLS data!

I am very happy to announce that the MLS data feed on this website now updates every 15 minutes! That is the fastest data available anywhere! 

The real estate market has been really picking up in the North Port area (including Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Rotonda, South Gulf …

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Dec. 5, 2014

Creative Ways to Market your House!

I consider myself pretty creative in finding ways to market the homes have listed for sale...and if I do say so myself, I am very successful at it. But this Dutch firm has me beat! Check out this funny way to showcase your home!

 

 

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Aug. 29, 2014

Top 20 Safest Cities

I often get asked about how safe the different cities are, that I provide Real Estate services in. I am happy to report that 2 of our local cities have ranked in the top 20 of the Safest Cities in Florida! Punta Gorda ranked #8, and North Port ranked #13!! …

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Aug. 25, 2014

USDA Loan Changes affect North Port

Using a USDA Loans in North Port, FL? Better hurry!

The new maps have been released for USDA home loan eligibility. Of note for those of us in North Port is that starting October 1, 2014 you cannot use a USDA loan for a home in our area. They …

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June 19, 2014

North Port Sales Price vs. List Price

Who Wants a Deal on a House?!?!

Everyone wants a deal! Me too! We all love getting a great price on anything....my wife is an excellent coupon/discount shopper and brags about the deals she gets at the local stores.  

In Real Estate it is my job to get …

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May 30, 2014

House Values up in North Port

I have been guiding my clients on the market conditions in North Port, FL...but now it is front page news in the North Port Sun Newspaper too! The big headline reads "PROPERTY VALUES UP."

Still on the sidelines waiting for the right time to buy? Wait no more.  

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April 22, 2014

New Home Valuation Tool!

I am happy to announce a new tool geared towards all the "sellers" visiting my website.

It is a new home valuation tool. I still am working on some of the stats that it uses (pool, waterfront, etc)...but have a good range incorporated in it. The range of: below, …

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March 31, 2014

What is happening with Flood Rates?!?

What is going on with the laws on Flood Insurance?  I get asked this all the time. The truth of the matter is, I am a real estate agent, not an insurance agent. But...I do like to give at least a brief overview of what some of the changes are. …

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Feb. 14, 2014

How long will it take to sell my house?

Every time I list a house I am asked this question. It is a good question! 

The answer depends on many things...but I will give you an answer based on averages for the local area. The reason I said 'it depends' is because if the home is underpriced...it will …

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