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Posts Tagged ‘Real Estate’
Friday, August 27th, 2010
SARASOTA, FL – Realtors, homebuyers and homesellers who are losing real estate deals because of low-ball appraisals from out-of-town appraisal management companies will benefit from a series of appraisal seminars scheduled in September. Sponsored by HomeBanc, “Appraisals 2010” will educate participants on how to secure sound appraisals in the era of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). The seminar will also benefit homeowners who wish to refinance.
Effective May 1, 2009, HVCC compliance is required for any loan backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. “HVCC standards were intended to assure appraiser independence and prevent pressure on appraisers to produce a desired property value,” explains CJ Coury, Vice President and Mortgage Branch Manager for HomeBanc. “However, the cure has been worse than the disease. Many appraisal management companies just don’t know the local market.” People mistakenly believe that HVCC requires you to use an appraisal management company, but that is a recommendation, not a requirement, says Coury. “This seminar will show you how you can still secure accurate appraisals while maintaining HVCC compliance.”
The panel of presenters includes Craig DiCecco, SRA, of Futurehome Appraisal Services Inc., Kevin Goodale of Atlas Appraisals LLC, Howard Greber, SRA, CRB, of Greber Appraisal Services Inc. and Mary Patterson, SRA, of Patterson Appraisal Group Inc.
The seminars will be held at three different venues from 8:30 to 11 am. The attendance fee is to cover the breakfast.
Tuesday, Sept. 7 : Longboat Key Club – John Ringling Room, 301 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
Presenters: DiCecco, Goodale, Greber, Patterson / $15 per person
Wednesday, Sept 8: Boca Royale Golf & Country Club – 1601 Englewood Road, Englewood
Presenters: DiCecco, Goodale, Patterson / $6 per person
Thursday, Sept. 9: Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch – 6231 Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch
Presenters: DiCecco, Goodale, Greber, Patterson /$10 per person
 C. J. Coury
To register for the seminar, call C.J. Coury at (941) 730-2444 or email CJ.Coury@HomeBanc.com.
HomeBanc N.A. is located at 6230 University Parkway, Suite 101, Sarasota, FL 34240. Telephone: (941) 806-1140. Website: www.homebanc.com.
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 Seminar Panel of Appraisal Experts To schedule an interview with the seminar sponsor or presenters, please contact Sheila Longo at (941) 355-3006 or sheila@thomasbrannan.com.
Tags: Florida, Home Buyers, Home Sales, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Sarasota
Posted in Florida Home Buying, Florida Home Purchase, Florida Properties For Sale, Florida Property, Florida Real Estate, Home Loans, Home Purchase, Real Estate Agents, Sarasota Homes | View Comments
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
 Short sales have been around for many years but only recently have they become a topic of conversation suitable for cocktail parties and sporting events. A short sale transaction occurs when a mortgage lender, (and sometimes other junior lien holders), agree to release their lien on a property for less money than the sum that is owed to pay the debt in full. A borrower is not necessarily released (more…)
Tags: Florida Real Estate, Lauren Kohl, Real Estate, Real Estate Sarasota, Sarasota Closings, Sarasota Real Estate, Sarasota Short Sales, Short Sales
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Thursday, January 7th, 2010
 Gulf Coast International Properties is proud to announce today the sale of 4200 Gordon Drive for $16.7 million. Representing the buyers, this majestic Gulf of Mexico beachfront estate in Port Royal stands as one of the finest properties in all of Naples. Constructed in 2002 by one of Florida’s premier luxury home builders, Newbury North Associates, this Mediterranean-style estate consists of more than 12,000 square feet of elegant living with the finest in home amenities. This is the largest home re-sale in Port Royal in almost 3 years. For more information, please contact Kathy Lee Funnell at Gulf Coast International Properties at 239.434.2558 (more…)
Tags: Florida Homes, Florida Waterfront, Home Sale, Luxury Florida Home, Naples Florida, Naples Luxury Real Estate, Naples Property, Naples Real Estate, Naples Real Estate Agent, Real Estate
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
 Rarely do you see a home of such high quality and with an extraordinary attention to even the slightest detail. Nestled on an immensely breathtaking lot with towering old oaks and an abundance of native Florida foliage. Enjoy spectacular Florida sunsets to the West from the gazebo or from the expansive caged lanai with fireplace, summer kitchen and fabulous pool/spa with a “beach entry”, perfect for lounging or playing! The 5,459 Sq Ft home boasts 4 bedrooms, a library with custom wood floor-to-ceiling shelving, natural stone floors, 16′ ceilings, granite counter tops with oversized bar and amazing storage. Enjoy the upstairs media room/bonus room with custom (more…)
Tags: Florida Homes, Florida Real Estate, Founders Club, Golf Communities, Janis Collier, Luxury Florida Homes, Luxury Real Estate, Michael Saunders, Real Estate, Signet Court
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
 Pending home sales in Sarasota have continued to post very impressive numbers, exceeding the 800 level for 8 of the last 10 months. The Median pricing for condos hit $220,000, a 35 percent increase over September of this year. Homes sales rose a whole 36 percent over October of 08, in what is normally a very slow period, in the Sarasota housing market. These statistics have the local industry leaders encouraged about the upcoming season and the first quarter of 2010. According to Florida’s Sarasota Association of Realtors, foreclosures and short sales accounted for just under 50 percent of October home sales (more…)
Tags: Florida, Florida Homes, Florida Real Estate, Home Buyer Credit, Home Sales, Naples Real Estate, Pending Home Sales, Real Estate, Realtors, Sarasota Housing Market, Sarasota Real Estate, Southwest Florida
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
 Strong property sales in the Sarasota market in October 2009 continued to provide ample evidence of a market in recovery, with overall Sarasota home sales nearly 36 percent higher than October 2008. Total sales stood at 574 in October, compared to 364 total sales in October 2008. The breakdown was 419 single family homes and 155 condos sold last month. The upward trend during the traditionally slower season could be a prelude to a busy fall and winter for local Realtors®. The overall economic recovery from a two-year recession appears to be the primary reason behind the (more…)
Tags: Bank-Owned Property, Buy Homes, Condominiums, Florida Homes, Home Sales, House Market, Property Sales, Real Estate, Sarasota, Sarasota Real Estate, Single Family Homes, Southwest Florida
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009
 Nasty northern weather, early in the autumn season, and improved consumer confidence have the potential to provide greatly needed tourist revenue for Florida’s Southwest Coast, with many of the snowbirds on the hunt for a second home in Sarasota, Naples, Fort Myers, Tampa and Port Charlotte. Our seasonal residents have arrived early and in greater numbers than in 2008. Whether previously priced out of the home market, or waiting for the infamous bottom, their selections and pricing in first-rate Gulf Coast real estate could not be better. Investors, along with buyers from Canada and Europe are converging in our region to take advantage of the never (more…)
Tags: Bankers, Brokers, Credit Extension, Florida Home Buyers, Florida Property, Fort Myers, Home Buyer, Home Buyers, Market Momentum, Mortgage, Mortgages, Naples, Port Charlotte, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Sarasota, Snowbirds, Southwest Florida, Tampa
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
 All the leading indicators say housing is definitely on the mend, economists reported in advance of the official release of several pieces of good news expected this week. Bloomberg News surveyed 53 economists and asked them where they expected the numbers to fall. Here are their predictions:
- Construction starts in September are expected to hit a 610,000 annual rate, the most since last November.
- Sales of existing homes likely rose to a two-year high.
- Because of fear of a relapse, the Federal Reserve is predicted (more…)
Tags: Economists, Economy, Florida, Florida Homes, Florida Property For Sale, Florida Real Estate, Florida Real Estate News, Florida Realtor, Home Construction, Homes For Sale, Housing News, Luxury Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Industry, Real Estate News, Southwest Florida, Southwest Florida Homes
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
 (Lakewood Ranch, FL)… Neal Communities is hosting a canine celebration in its new River Sound Community on Sunday, November 1 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The event takes place in The Canine Commons dog park in the center of the neighborhood. There will be doggie demonstrations, games for children, food, displays and wonderful small dogs available for adoption. Neal Communities is providing hot dogs and chips. Families and friendly dogs are (more…)
Tags: A Bark in The Park, Canine, Dog Park, Dog Rescue, Dog-Friendly, Florida Real Estate, Home Builder, Home Construction, Lakewood Ranch, Neal Communities, Real Estate, Sarasota, Southwest Florida, Southwest Florida Homes
Posted in Sarasota Homes | View Comments
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Low prices, good service and a lot of sunshine recently led Susanne Solling, a Norwegian, to buy a three-bedroom home in Palm Bay, Florida, midway between Jacksonville and Miami. She paid $165,000, plus $70,000 more for furniture and a pool. She said she could not be more thrilled with her investment. “Florida is a wonderful place with lots of sun and nice, relaxed people,” said (more…)
Tags: Buying Florida Homes, Buying US Homes, Europeans, FL, Florida Homes, Florida Real Estate, Florida Realtors, Florida Waterfront, International Home Buyers, International Homes, Luxury Homes, Luxury Real Estate, Real Estate
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