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About Manatee County
Palmetto Florida - Jul 16 03:48 PM
Palmetto Florida is located on the west coast of Florida just north of Bradenton. Palmetto is centrally located with easy access just across the Manatee River to Bradenton and Sarasota. You can also access St. Petersburg very easily from the Skyway Bridge from Palmetto. Tampa is just a hop skip and a jump up I-75 which can also be accessed from Palmetto.
Click here to see a map of where exactly Palmetto is located at.
Palmetto is an old historic town with ...
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Lesson One: What is a Short Sale? - Oct 02 10:19 AM
Since the real estate market turned for the worst, a lot of Bradenton, Florida borrowers have found themselves in a position where they owe more than their home is worth. As long as you don't need to sell your home and as long as you can afford the payments, your best bet it to sit tight and do nothing. Eventually the market will rise and your home value will go up.
Buy what if you HAVE to sell? ...
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Objection Handling for Expireds # 3 of 7: "All Real Estate Agents Are the Same Anyway" - Feb 29 07:02 AM
Thanks for joining this series of posts about how to answer common objections consumers raise when you solicit their expired listing.
Every Friday I am writing about objection handling. These posts will reflect 13 years of experience in handling objections and reveal collected scripts that you can use. Your comments and participation is welcome.
Our Bradenton, Florida real estate market has seen more expired listings in the last 12 months than at any time since records have been kept. Many ...
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Why We Are Poised for Recovery: People Are Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired - Dec 31 08:48 AM
This title sums up why I think 2008 is going to begin the recovery in MY housing market. Isn't it true that you are so glad that 2007 is over and that you have actually have some optimism about 2008? Can't you feel it already? You are sick and tired of being sick and tired.Ultimately, the housing market, like the stock market, is driven by psychology. The turn around in this market won't be found by reading ...
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Me, My Shadow, and My Grandson Having Fun at Bradenton Beach Florida - Feb 24 08:41 AM
I recently went to the beach near Bradenton, Florida and had fun with my three year old grandson. He had fun chasing the Sea Gulls and I got reacquainted with my shadow.
Dillon loves the beach. Who wouldn't?
Going to the beach is theraputic. It washes your troubles and stress away! It was a nice day away from the demands of real estate.
I highly recommend that you visit our great area and consider owning a vacation home in ...
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Guy Hired To Stand On Corner With "Condo For Sale" Sign in Bradenton, Florida - Feb 10 07:47 AM
I just read a post by my friend Scott Daniels about the seller who asked him to stand in his front yard and wave a "for sale" sign to attract buyers. Well, what's funny is that I just saw a guy standing on a street corner waving a "condo for sale" sign. Is this some new technology for selling real estate? Is this the big secret?
A few years ago I saw a for-sale-by-owner who had ...
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With 97 Percent Of Homes NOT Selling in Bradenton, Florida, Why Would You Try To Sell Your Home Yourself? - Feb 12 05:38 PM
I visited a for sale by owner a couple of days ago and must admit the do-it-yourself mentality is still alive and kickin' even in this market. It's not that I have anything against the for-sale-by-owner. I admire the do-it-yourself spirit and don't blame anyone for trying to save some money.
Of course, as a professional Realtor, I know that rarely does the for-sale-by-owner actually save any money. Why not, you say? Everything from incorrect pricing, to ...
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Breaking News: Nothing Happened Today in Bradenton Florida - Feb 06 06:32 PM
I receive a daily email from our local newspaper's web site. The purpose is to be the first to know about breaking news. I laughed when I read one of the headlines: No accidents on local roads this morning.'
No kidding. Here's the full article:
"HERALD STAFF REPORT
"The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting roadways free of accidents in Manatee and Sarasota counties this morning."
It must be a slow news days when no news is the news.
I shake my ...
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Sorry, If You Bought Your Bradenton, FL Home in 2005 - 2007 I Can't Help You Sell It - Mar 03 07:27 AM
I look at the freshly expired listings every day as a potential source for picking up new business. Lately, I have been choosing not to call the owners of homes purchased in 2005 or later in our Bradenton, FL real estate market. Why? Because in order to sell today they must be willing, or able, to take a loss on the home.
We have seen about a 30% depreciation in our Bradenton Florida housing market since the high of ...
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How Would You Like Your Bradenton, Florida Appraisal Today? - Feb 19 06:39 AM
I see a lot of homes in our Bradenton - Sarasota multiple listing service advertised a "below appraised value." I wonder what buyers think of comments like that. Everyone should know that appraisals are an opinion of value at a given point in time.
It's funny that some homeowners want to see their Bradenton, Florida appraisals come in LOW at times. Then at other times they want to see them come in HIGH. It all depends on ...
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Appraisal Nightmares - Dec 05 06:45 PM
I need to vent. I sold a home in record 30 days on the market for a record price over a million. In a neighborhood where the average selling price is 400's.
Great, the sellers are happy, but I am thinking about the appraisal issues that will come up, which they did. The best appraisal the buyers could get was in the high nines.
The seller dropped the price to the appraised value. Then the lender had a ...
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Bradenton Florida Housing Market Showing Improvement - Jan 08 09:25 AM
Our Manatee County, Florida real estate market continues to show slow improvement. That is welcomed news!
However we are not out of the woods yet. Economist Hank Fishkind predicts the number of homes for sale in Manatee County won't return to normal until the middle of 2009, when the market is expected to finally hit bottom.
My Total Market Overview Reports below show by price range:
Current number of active listings Number of expired listings for the month Total Number ...
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Manatee County Market Stats for January - Feb 22 06:51 AM
Below are the stats for properties that SOLD and closed in January for Manatee County:
Jan 2007# of single family homes SOLD = 135Avg SOLD price for SFR = $345,304Median price for SFR = $279,000# of condos SOLD = 35Avg SOLD price for condos = $319,034Median price for condos = $218,000
Jan 2008# of single family homes SOLD = 149Avg SOLD price for SFR = $314,903Median price for SFR = $245,000# of condos SOLD = 33Avg SOLD price for condos = ...
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Bradenton Florida Condo Market Conditions - Feb. 2008 - Some Good News - Mar 09 07:55 PM
Our Bradenton, Florida housing market has been reeling from a massive slowdown and price depreciation of over 30% since the high of 2005. Please see my previous post for the Single-Family Home Market Conditions. This post is about the Condo Market and some good news.
There is Some Good News to Report in the Bradenton, FL Condo Market
Total Inventory is Decreasing. Total number of condos for sale is about 9% lower than this time last year. Sales are Increasing. Sales are up 40% over last month. Obvious, this ...
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SARASOTA BRADENTON REAL ESTATE: RENTAL MARKET REPORT - Nov 24 05:05 AM
Real Estate Sarasota - Bradenton: Rental Market Report
There are lots of homes for rent in Sarasota and Bradenton, FL. With such an excellent selection homes for rent in Sarasota and Bradenton, you'll appreciate the time & effort you'll save when you utilize the expertise of a Realtor who knows the market. Whether you're in the market to rent a home in Bradenton or you want to rent a home in Sarasota, or if you own or want ...
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Closing Wednesday - Feb 29 01:04 PM
This property, at 245 Willow Ave. in the City of Anna Maria, closed after eight months under contract and a year-and-a-half listing time. Formerly the home of H. Patterson Fletcher, a Frank Lloyd Wright Fellow, the new buyer plans to keep it as-is.
Four bedrooms, three and a half baths, 2200 square feet under air, at the intersection of two deep, saltwater canals with unobstructed access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, this home featured scads ...
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Bradenton Florida Real Estate Market Summary Report Released January 2008 - Jan 09 08:35 AM
Here is this month's summary of the real estate market in Bradenton, Florida. Again, I am happy to report some good news. It seems that the Bradenton - Sarasota market it doing better than other markets across the state.
Manatee County FloridaMarket Conditions Report Summary December 2007
Bradenton Florida Real Estate
Statistics for Single Family Homes
Total Listings: 4131 - Up 0.81% over last year. DOWN 5.12% from last month
Total Solds: 163 - Down 7.39% year to year, and Up 1.24% ...
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Bradenton/Sarasota sales buck national trends - Oct 03 10:55 AM
Real Estate is local not national. Recently many folks have been talking about the decline in prices of homes on a national average and the increase in inventory. But it has been reported that the Sarasota/Bradenton area has been bucking the national and statewide trends. In fact while national sales of single family homes fell 13 % and Florida's sales fell 28% the Sarasota/Bradenton market saw a 16% increase in March 2007 when compared to March ...
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Bradenton - Sarasota Florida Home Sales Outpace Nation - Feb 26 06:23 AM
Existing home sales have fallen across the nations for six straight months. Yet, our Bradenton - Sarasota, FL sales are up again. In fact Bradenton - Sarasota was the fourth highest selling market in the whole state.
Locally home sales are up 4% over last year and the median price seems to be stabilizing.
What does this mean for those thinking of buying a home in Bradenton, FL? It means that you are beginning to have more competition. ...
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Perico Island Sales Information - Mar 13 03:48 PM
In a related development to sales on Anna Maria Island, it may be instructional to see how sales on Perico Island at the gated condominium community, Perico Bay Club, compare for the last six months versus the same period a year ago. Here are the charts.
Note also that the average listing price is pretty significantly above the recent selling price average. And with a pending to active ratio of 3/56, there's a lot of inventory and ...
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Palmetto 4th of July Carnival & Fireworks - Jul 05 10:50 AM
Yesterday, Palmetto celebrated the 4th of July fun style! I had a lot of fun there. It was fun to watch the kids play on the rides, listen to the music and sit on the pier watching the sun set as all the boats came into the Marina to watch the fireworks from their boats. And of course the fireworks topped it all off. It was an all around fun day!
There was something there for everyone ...
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Objection Handling for Expireds # 2 of 7: "Where were you when my home was for sale?" - Feb 22 07:15 AM
Every Friday I am writing about objection handling. These posts will reflect 13 years of experience in handling objections and reveal collected scripts that you can use. Your comments and participation is welcome.
Our Bradenton, Florida real estate market has seen more expired listings in the last 12 months than at any time since records have been kept. Many markets across the country are experiencing the same thing.
Both agents and consumers are frustrated. Agents WANT to be successful and sell ...
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Cut Property Taxes Now in Florida: Sign the Petition - Jan 06 07:22 AM
Are you a Florida homeowner who is sick and tired of empty promises when it comes to cutting property taxes? Have you realized that the politicians in Tallahasee are proposing a plan that saves the average homeowner ONLY $174 per year (according to Florida TaxWatch).
The vote on this failed plan is scheduled for the end of January. I am voting NO. There is a better plan.
I am urging all Manatee County, Florida homeowners and all Florida homeowners to join me in ...
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Are You A Bradenton, Florida Homeowner Facing Foreclosure? Don't Be Scammed - Jan 16 06:02 AM
I am working with several short sale listing clients and more than one has been approached by a potential scammer. Homeowners who have been served a Lis Pendens (foreclosure lawsuit) should know that this action is recorded in the public records. This is how the scammer finds out about your situation.
The types of scams are endless, but here's one example:
1. The Bradenton, Florida homeowner has owned the home for several years, but has recently faced a financial setback ...
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Merger Announcement: RE/MAX Alliance Group Serving Florida's Gulf Coast - Jan 29 06:54 AM
Yesterday it was announced that two BIG local RE/MAX franchises are merging, namely, RE/MAX Gulfstream Realty and RE/MAX Properties. These two Florida franchises have led the market in the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice metro area for years.
The merger will create a POWERHOUSE brokerage that will make the competition moan and groan. As a Broker-Associate with this great company I am able to offer my customers even greater service from the DOMINANT MARKET LEADER.
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120 Pets Found in Bradenton Florida Condo. Oh, The Smell... - Feb 06 07:16 AM
Authorities were called to investigate the smell coming from a condo in the CityWalk Condominiums in downtown Bradenton Florida. What they found was 128 total cats and hamsters crammed into an 817 square-foot condo covered in feces, urine and maggots.
The officer who entered the door was forced to retreat from the smell of cat urine. Overflowing litter boxes were everywhere and there was no food or water for the pets. Animal Services pulled 27 cats and ...
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Your Listing Just Expired; Want to Know Why? - Jul 31 03:53 PM
After months on the market your listing just expired? You are probably upset with your Realtor, frustrated with the market, and trying to figure out what to do next.
You don't want to make the same mistake twice. Your mind is full of questions. Did my Realtor do a good enough job? Should I try to sell it myself? Why aren't buyers interested in my property? Why did no one even make an offer? If I do ...
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Announcing the Forbes Advantage Team at RE/MAX Gulfstream Realty in Bradenton, Florida - Jan 18 06:58 AM
Well, It's official. I have merged my brokerage this week with RE/MAX Gulfstream Realty, the largest brokerage in Manatee County Florida. This is the company with which I worked before opening my own independent office in 2000.
The merger is bringing with it some other changes. My son has worked with me for 5 years as a Buyer's Agent on my team. He is now a partner and the team has a new name, Forbes Advantage Team. ...
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The Forbes Report: Bradenton Florida Real Estate News - Mar 10 04:14 PM
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Short Sale Help for Bradenton Florida Sellers, Buyers, and Investors - Jan 03 06:48 AM
I have been working on a Wordpress.com site to promote my work in Bradenton, Florida with short sales. In the first seven days I picked up two new listings. Please take a look at the site and offer any suggestions you might have.
The site is designed to help Bradenton, Florida homeowners learn about short sales and serve as a continuing resource for them. Buyers, Sellers, and Investors can find help short sale help on this site.
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Beautiful Condo in Beachfront Complex, Bradenton Beach - allows daily rentals! - Jun 10 03:16 PM
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Bradenton, Florida - Duplex - Income Producing property $115,000 - May 25 01:45 PM
Price Reduced - DeSear Manor in SE Bradenton; Both Sides Rented, 2 bedroom 1 bath each side. New asphalt shingle roof 8/2007, Tented for Termites 8/2007, New Paint inside, in process of painting exterior, 728sf living area, 77sf utility room not included in a/c area, 209sf carport on each side of duplex, Concrete block with stucco exterior, interior walls plaster not drywall, good sturdy construction, both a/c units serviced recently. has hurricane fence in back yard ...
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Bradenton, Florida Home with Acreage 2.149 acres only $330,000 - May 25 01:27 PM
Bradenton, Florida - Home with acreage! 2.149 Acres with, 3 BR 2 BA Home with Pole Barn, Utility Shed, Pond, Gated Privacy Wall, fenced main yard, room for Boat/ RV, Large Pets, no Deed Restrictions! Will consider ALL offers. Call Charlene Light at 941-650-5008 to view home.
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Short Sale Opportunity! Priced below market! 2/2 Villa in Courtyard Square/West Bradenton - Mar 14 04:41 PM
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Never lived in 1 BR First Floor End Unit @ Bay Pointe at Cortez, Bradenton - Mar 10 08:17 AM
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Bradenton, FL Condo For Sale Under $65,000 - Mar 06 06:28 AM
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Dan Forbes, PL is a licensed Broker-Associate and Certified Residential Specialist. He leads the Forbes Advantage Teamat RE/MAX Gulfstream Realty's Lakewood Ranch Office in Bradenton, Florida. To learn more about buying a home or selling a home in the Bradenton - Sarasota Florida Real Estate market please visit Dan on ...
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Bradenton Homes for Rent - Feb 22 05:57 AM
One of the beautiful homes I have listed for rent in Bradenton, FL has just been reduced to only $1400/ month! It features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a 2 car garage, and it's right on the Waterlefe golf course. Free cable and free membership to the onsite fitness center are included. If you want to rent in Bradenton, FL, this could be the perfect home for you. You'll love the country club with its friendly neighbors, restaurants, beautiful golf course, ...
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6004 Ferndell Street, Bradenton, Florida 34203 Lakefront Pool Home For Sale - Feb 21 05:47 AM
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Just under 10 Florida Acres including newer home! - Feb 11 10:55 AM
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Riverwilderness Home for Sale $499,000 - Feb 09 06:54 PM
You will be pleasently surprised when you walk through the doors of this River Wilderness Golf Course Home, excellent for entertaining. Completely remodeled with granite and marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom woodwork, crown molding and wood cabinets. This lovely 2 story home has approximately 3,500 square feet with a side entry double garage. The Master Bedroom is on the ground floor along with the Living Room, Family Room with fireplace, Dining Room and Eat-in-Kitchen and ...
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