North Port, FL

Here are some more facts that people might find interesting. People always ask me if they can afford a certain area. Here are average listing and selling prices and average square footage of homes.
Often time people ask me, "What do you think they'll take?'' Well, here's your answer. You better stay pretty close to list price in North Port if you want any chance of getting a home and a lot of homes have been going for over list price.

You might be able to get away with $10K under list in Port Charlotte. In Venice and Punta Gorda the average selling price is running around $20K under list. Englewood is running $30K under list and some of the more expensive areas where the homes are selling for more like Osprey and Sarasota you might be able to get away with $50K or so below list. Of course, each home needs to be looked at on an individual basis.

North Port:
North Port's average listing price for the last 6 months $109,942-Average selling price for the last six months is $103,348:
Average list price Mar 22-Apr 22 was $110,581 and the average selling price was $104,375. (Which I think will be much different next month with many homes going for over list). Average size home was 1584 sq ft under air.
Average list price Feb 22-Mar 22 was $102,866 and the average selling price was $97,740. Average size home selling is 1577 sq ft under air.
Average list price Jan 22-Feb 22 was $107,611 and the average selling price was $102,215. Average size home selling was 1570 under air.
Average list price Dec 22-Jan 22 was $109,632 and average selling price was $102,361. Average size home selling was 1580 sq ft under air.
Average list price Nov 22-Dec 22 was $115,575 and average selling price was $108,624. Average size home selling was 1661 sq ft under air.
Average list price Oct 22-Nov 22 was $110, 261 and average selling price was $104,772. Average size home selling was 1582 sq ft under air.

Short Sales vs. Foreclosure

The real estate market has caused unbearable stress and heartache for many families. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert® and a Realtor®, I specialize in helping people who are having difficulty making their mortgage payments, are behind on their payments, owe more than the home is worth-and who must sell.

Foreclosure is NOT the only solution. Banks do NOT want to foreclose! I can help you successfully negotiate a Short Sale with your lender, save your credit and relieve the uncertainty. Don't let others tell you to do nothing and walk away, mail your keys to the lender, or sign a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. A short sale is a viable option - and far less damaging to your credit, and your future, than a foreclosure.

You pay no upfront fees, no brokerage commissions or closings costs.

What is a Short Sale? A short sale occurs when the seller owes the lender more than the property is worth - and must sell. A Short Sale can almost always be successfully negotiated with the lender. Lenders do not want to foreclose! They are not in the business of owning and managing real estate. A short sale is a way to avoid foreclosure - not a "get out of my mortgage free card." The seller MUST have a valid financial hardship for why they can't pay their mortgage.

Causes of Distressed Properties

• Loss of Job
• Business Failure
• Damage to Property
• Death of a Spouse
• Death of family members
• Severe Illness
• Inheritance
• Divorce
• Relocation
• Military Service
• Payment Increase or Mortgage Adjustment
• Insurance or Tax increase
• Reduced Income
• Separation
• Too much debt
• Incarceration

Reasons to Avoid Foreclosure

• You will always have to disclose a foreclosure on any future mortgage applications.
• Your credit score will be lowered by 300+ points and a foreclosure is the most devastating credit issue you can have.
• A foreclosure is the one credit report item that is almost impossible to have "repaired."
• Your lender can seek a deficiency judgement against you and collect for any amount they do not recuperate at bank sale.
• Many employers run credit checks on prospective emloyees and foreclosure is one of the top items that will put a potential new hire in jeopardy.
• Security clearances and government positions can be jeopardized by foreclosure.

The chance of avoiding foreclosure takes only effort and cooperation on your part. As your agent I do all the rest and invest my time, money and effort.

As your CDPE agent I will explore every option with you and work towards a resolution. While it may not seem like it right now, there will come a time where your current financial troubles will pass. You will feel much better in the long run knowing that you did everything you could to avoid a foreclosure. Hope is just a phone call away!

941.204.9710
Website: www.DebbieLawrence.com
Email: Deb@DebbieLawrence.com

Featured Network Business Partner #6 - Roger & Karin Anderson

This is my continuing series of promoting many of my business partners. They all have their special strengths, and I feel I would like to help them promote their business. If you ever do business with any of these people or businesses, please feel free to comment here about your experiences!

Today, for my sixth issue, I would like to promote:

Roger & Karin Anderson - Pre-Paid Legal & Identity Theft Shield Plans (Delta Business Consultants)

North Port, FL

While the Anderson's are a business partner in my new business service for selling the Pre-Paid Legal plans and Identity Theft Shield, like many of my featured business partners I have listed here, they are friends as well. They have been trying to help me personally in many ways. And that help is certainly appreciated! There are many things and ways these plans can help you! I have been a customer of the plans for what is approaching two years now, and am now realizing the tremendous impact this can havefor me, but all Americans. Whether it is buying/selling home or land, or a traffic ticket (after 15 day wait in beginning) or service contracts, electronic equipment including cell phone, and many other things, this service can help put the power of the legal system in your hands just like large companies have done for themselves! Did you know over 80% of Europeans have an equivalent legal 'insurance' Pre-Paid plan. In America, this is about 3%!!! And DID YOU KNOW - in 2005 about 37 million American utilized various hospitalization insurance services. And over 100 million in court litigation cases were filed and in every court case there is AT least two parties. So at a minimum that means 200 million entities were involved in court cases. These are staggering numbers in my opinion! With the Pre-Paid Legal Plans & Identity Theft Shield Programs, you can have extensive legal coverage as well as monitoring AND identity theft RESTORATIVE services associated with this plan for about ONE ($1) DOLLAR a day. This service can benefit you in so many ways, please take the time to look into this great service! Don't be part of the 97% of Americans that could benefit from the service when you need it the most! Be part of the 3% of Americans that can put tremendous power on YOUR side in every legal matter or situation that can arise! To get in tough with the Anderson's, please send me an email, and I will put you in touch with these great people and their services!

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North Port is an area of Sarasota County that experienced tremendous growth during the boom due to its affordability. With property prices in Sarasota proper going out of sight, the working person found good value in North Port, a 30-minute commute down Interstate 75.

That of course led to a boom in North Port, as developers scrambled to snap up lots, build spec homes, and cater to the crowds. When Sarasota experienced the bust, North Port felt it the worst.

We have recently become well-acquainted once more with North Port thanks to a few buyers in that area, and can report that there are some excellent values. There are a great many short sales and REOs in not-so-great shape ... good for handypersons or investors ... but a little determined searching will turn up some move-in ready 3/2's with pools for 140,000-200,000. Not bad for a starter home or a retirement home. We even ran across a canal-front home with dock on salt-water for under $200,000 (it was already under contract!). Try finding that in Sarasota!

Is everything in North Port new construction?

No! There are older, more established communities around that have mature landscaping and the look and feel of an older Florida, which some not only adore, but search for specifically when buying a home. If you're someone who loves the established developments, Sabal Trace Golf and Country Club, located in North Port Florida, is for you.

That's not to say that Sabal Trace is without new construction - several portions of this 3-part community are beginning new phases of development. Most of Sabal Trace's homes however, are homes that were built in the 1980's surrounding the beautiful golf course, lake views and natural setting.

The golf and country club features a 180-hole Florida regulation golf course and is open to the public. The course, designed by Charles Androm and Gordom Lewis, opened in 1972 to rave reviews. Many golfers in the area consider it one of the most enjoyable courses.

Sabal Trace has 4 seperate developments: Colony at Sabal Trace has 3-story condo units with amenities such as a clubhouse, heated pool, library, free wireless service and a fitness facility. Villas of Sabal Trace, which is a gated community that opened in 2001, has a plethora of spacious 2-bedroom 2-bathroom homes with 2-car garages, most of which sit right on the golf course. Fairway Villas, one of the original Sabal Trace neighborhoods, is home for many 2-bedroom 1-bath maintenance-free villas that sit peacefully in the shade of mature oaks. Finally, Sabal Trace itself, which has many single family homes and estate homes, is a gated community with beautiful ponds and canals that weave throughout the natural foliage.

The series of Sabal Trace developments is in a great location; close to beaches, shopping and I-75 for easy access to airports and the big cities that surround North Port.

No matter what size of home you're searching for, Sabal Trace has something to offer. From condos and villas to estate homes, all of Sabal Trace has luxurious amenities and a casual maintenance-free way of life.

Click here to see homes for sale in Sabal Trace!