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Posts Tagged ‘Sarasota’
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
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
 Niche Excursions – From St. Armands Circle, Downtown Sarasota and Main Street to the quaint offerings of Downtown Venice and Englewood’s Dearborn Street, shop and discover the neighborhoods rich in cultural as well as historical flair. Palm-lined streets, renaissance architecture, secret gardens, casual outdoor cafes, along with intriguing boutiques will have you wondering what’s around every corner. (more…)
Tags: Attractions Florida, Clearwater, Florida, Florida Attractions, Florida Travel, Sarasota, Southwest Florida, St Petersburg, Travel 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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Friday, November 6th, 2009
 Some of the finest golf courses in the US are located on the Cultural Coast. Area resort accommodations often include outstanding golf courses. Try the course at the Boca Grand Resort, or the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota. You’ll find public play at Sarasota’s Bobby Jones Golf Complex, SunCoast Golf Center, Sunrise Golf Club, Lake Venice Golf Club in Venice or the Manatee County Golf Course in Bradenton. Voted among the “Best Places to Play” by readers of Golf Digest 2008-2009, The Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch offers a level of service and greens found at world-class private facilities. This Arnold Palmer Signature 18-hole golf course is open to the public and was (more…)
Tags: Country Clubs, Florida Golf, Florida Real Estate, Florida's Gulf Coast, Golf, Golf Clubs, Golf Country Clubs, Golf Courses, Golfing, Gulf Coast Lifestyle, Resorts, Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Venice, World-Class Golf
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
A mentor once told me that when a buyer wants to buy and a seller wants to sell it doesn’t matter if the purchase and sale contract is written in crayon with typos, mistakes and conflicting clauses. The closing will be a smooth success. On the other hand, he said if a buyer or seller wants out of the contract they can probably get out of what seemed to be an iron-clad contract. Having said that, I take great pride in customizing purchase and sale contracts with clauses and (more…)
Tags: Asset Protection, Attorneys, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate Closings, Contract Preparation, Deeds, Estate Planning, FL, Gibson, Hric, Kohl, Lauren Kohl, Law, Law Firm, Law Offices, Legal Councel, Mortgages, PL, Real Estate Closings, Residential Closings, Sarasota, Title Insurance, Trusts, Wills, Wolff
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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
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Neal Communities, which has enjoyed record sales in 2009, foresees continued growth and a rebounding local economy. In anticipation of such, the Lakewood Ranch-based company has created a residential swimming pool division. Neal Signature Pools will design and build excellent pools for Neal homes as well as for other existing residences. John Collier has been (more…)
Tags: Florida, Florida Pool Contractor, Home Builder, Home Construction, Home Contractor, John Collier, Lakewood Ranch, Neal Communities, Sarasota, Southwest Florida
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Friday, October 2nd, 2009
SARASOTA, Fla., September 30, 2009 – Neal Communities is pleased to have the Bald Eagle couple (click to see video) return to their nest in the preserve area next to the Silverwood neighborhood in The Lakewood Ranch Country Club. The couple, who have been in this nest for about eight years, was first spotted back on September 15. The eagles, like many area residents, head north in the spring (late April or early May) and return here in the fall (late September or (more…)
Tags: Bradenton, Country Club, Developer, Eagles, Eagles Preserve, Environmental, Florida, Florida Wildlife, Home Builder, Home Construction, Lakewood Ranch, Neal Communities, Real Estate, Sarasota, Southwestern Florida, Tampa
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