Lakewood Ranch, FL

Good afternoon! Ahhh, back to 80 degrees again and things are heating up at our weekly meeting as well. This week, attorney David Rosenberg will be sharing his vast knowledge on something we are very familiar with in the Sunshine State, “Dare to Share: The Truth About Fractional Ownerships and Timeshares.” If you, a parent, a friend, or a cousin are involved in one of these, you will definitely want to be at the meeting to hear David speak and ask him your questions. See you then! MIKE TULLIO, DIRECTOR (941)228-1020 CELL (866)415-7805 FAX WWW.MANAREIA.COM WHEN: Fridays from 11:45-1:15 PM WHERE: New China Buffet at 8341 Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243 Click here for directions. We’ll gather in the meeting room to the right of the buffet. WHAT: A round table lunch and discussion of real estate topics and trends. We are open to investors, landlords, owners, renters, buyers and sellers. The focus of our meetings is on Information, Motivation, Education, Training and Networking. INFO: For more information call Mike Tullio @ (941)228-1020 or visit our website at www.manareia.com.

In spite of the negatives in the media, the housing market has several positive conditions smart buyers are jumping on now...

1. Low prices. The fact home prices have dropped is unfortunate for sellers and the economy, but for buyers it presents a golden opportunity they may never see again. Today's low prices mean buyers can get MORE HOUSE and a BETTER NEIGHBORHOOD than they've been able to afford before.

2. Fantastic rates. Mortgage rates are at 37-year lows. We may not see rates like this for a long, long time. Each 1% drop in interest rates roughly translates into a 10% boost in purchasing power. Combined with today's low home prices, this adds up to real values that smart buyers don't want to miss.

3. Lots of choice. Today, buyers have lots of options to look at. This is great for first-time buyers who often like to see more. First-timers are also in a great situation because they don't have a home to sell. But all buyers benefit from choice... they have a better chance of finally getting exactly what they want in a home!

4. Negotiating leverage. Buyers who hate to negotiate will be relieved to know that in today's buyer's market, they have all the leverage. So it should be a lot quicker and easier for them to negotiate their best deal right now.

5. Bottoming signs. All down cycles eventually turn around. No one knows when, but there are encouraging signs housing prices may be stabilizing in parts of the country. Recent numbers from the Federal Housing Finance Agency show home prices UP 0.6% in the Mountain states and UP 0.2% in New England. Imagine that!

Bottom line: buyers have a fabulous opportunity to purchase a great home they can really afford – low market prices – at great monthly payments. But it won't last!

Looking for a new home in fabulous planned community in Sarasota, Florida area? Take a stroll through Lakewood Ranch. This award winning planned community has a lot to offer. Here you can find numerous golf courses, gorgeous homes, plentiful shopping nearby on University Parkway, tons of social events, great schools, and a variety of residents from all walks of life.

The Lakewood Ranch real estate market has 7 villages to meet every taste and desire. The villages are encircled by a wealth of natural lakes, from small fishing ponds to 160-acre Lake Uihlein. As of December 2008 price ranges vary from $100,000 to up over $8,000,000. Visit my Lakewood Ranch real estate page to view all homes and condos currently for sale. My website is updated daily with photos, addresses, descriptions and virtual tours.

Please call me at 941-812-6272 if I can help you find a home in Lakewood Ranch.

I sold this home recently in the Edgewater neighborhood of Lakewood Ranch. It was a foreclosure and had been taken back by the bank. The listing price was $249,500 and my client purchased it for $233,000. It previously sold 3 years ago for $450,000. Amazing difference between where we were and where we are now.

This home had 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a den. The den could serve as a 3rd bedroom as well. Located conveniently in the Edgewater village of Lakewood Ranch. It is a gated community that sits comfortably on the 160 acre Lake Uihlein. It is only minutes to all of the shopping, restaurants and golf courses around Lakewood Ranch.

Please call me at 941-812-6272 if I can help you with Lakewood Ranch real estate.