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About Sarasota County
No Closing and Buyers are In - Aug 24 04:34 PM
Okay, it happened. In a previous post, I asked for help in convincing a seller NOT to allow the buyer in before closing on her Sarasota Florida home and I want to thank you all for your comments.
Do you think the Seller listened? Instead, she not only let them in her garage, but allowed them to put their things inside the house. I documented everything and sent her in writing my stance on the matter.
Here's what ...
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Is it chilly up north? - Oct 05 10:49 AM
I am in Venice Florida and usually our influx of northerners begins later. It seems that we are seeing more and more people come down earlier. Is it chilly up north? We need you all down here! I think that people who have been shopping for a property will finally buy this season because prices have dropped so dramatically. Our sellers have really reduced their prices and inventory is healthy. It is an awesome time to ...
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When Your Hut's on Fire! - May 17 04:33 PM
I just finished reading and commenting on an inspiring "true-life" post by Maggie Dokic that should help many of us continue to have faith in our choice to maintain our status as a REALTOR. Read it and you'll see. The life and times of a REALTOR are challenging enough without drastic economic changes impacting our market places. Today, our profession is more challenged than ever with markets declining and continued negative press.
Even the Real Estate Giants, who appear above the risk range, are ...
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Sales and Leasing - Mar 07 01:48 PM
As your listing agent, I implement a marketing strategy for each of my listings. Research shows that investors prefer viewing details and photos of properties online. Detailed information on the description of the property, photos, maps and demographic information reaches the savvy investor. My Marketing Strategy services include:
Property and use-specific demographic packagesFull-color large format listing signsMarketing flyersTargeted jumbo postcard mailingsLocal online listing databasesNational online listing databasesOnline classifieds In addition to the marketing methods listed above, ...
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Sarasota Real Estate: January Pending Home Sales Are Up - Mar 13 04:13 AM
The city of Sarasota, like most of the metropolitan areas in the state of Florida, has seen one of the worst housing market slowdowns in its history. Although Sarasota and its nearby areas are not as downtrodden as what others may like you to see it, the fact is that the property markets here are feeling the pinch of mounting foreclosures and heaps of unpaid mortgages too, but are showing signs of slowly moving up to ...
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Postcard from Siesta Key Florida - May 09 07:45 AM
Postcards from Siesta Key Florida
Bring a Camera when searching for Siesta Key homes
Posted on Sarasota Real Estate News Blog
Beach Road and Midnight Pass have nice sidewalks and Snuffy Smith and I take our camera on all our walks. This Key provides ample opportunity for photo clicks. Postcard scenes of children playing on the beach, the Siesta Key drum circle on Sundays and dolphin dipping in the Gulf are typical sights for shutter bugs. ...
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Buying Sarasota As-Is Properties - Apr 10 03:11 PM
In a market with ample inventory, there are many homes on the market being sold "as-is". Buyers often are averse to viewing or purchasing an "as-is" property, fearing something drastically wrong with the house that the Seller is trying to conceal. However,"as-is" homes are often great purchases with very minor work needed.Traditionally, a home seller might be responsible for a certain percentage of the repairs needed to the home as determined by a licensed inspector. Sellers ...
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Sarasota Real Estate - List Price vs. Sales Price - Apr 10 02:29 PM
The latest numbers from the Sarasota Association of REALTORS indicate that over the last 3 months, sales price has averaged 92-93% of list price.
This is in direct contradiction to many buyers idea that Sellers "will sell at any price" to get out of their home, and seems to indicate further a stabilizing market.
Good news for Sellers, but also good news for Buyers who can be assured that they are getting a good price for a great property, and ...
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Sarasota Affordable Waterfront Boating Communities - Apr 07 04:54 PM
The term Sarasota waterfront real estate conjures up thoughts of multi-millionaires or maybe "lifestyles of the rich and famous".
But there are Sarasota county real estate options for everyman, in quiet, tucked away communities that seem to have escaped notice.
In South Sarasota is the enclave colorfully named "Tropical Shores". The community of homes is located directly on boating water, and even has a resident boat dock and slips. The clubhouse is situated directly on the scenic waterway. ...
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Siesta Key Real Estate - Top 10 Deals - Apr 05 11:03 PM
I am a Buyer Agent. I represent ONLY buyers, and I keep a close eye on the deals and bargains available for them. I do not list properties, and these are not my company's listings. I have no incentive to push these properties, except that in my opinion, they represent some of the best deals on Siesta Key this week. If you need a professional Siesta Key Buyer Agent, who represents your interests 100%, I would love to assist you.
RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY
$347,000 - 5212 Calle de ...
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Sarasota County Market Reports
Sarasota Real Estate Market Monthly Update - Apr 24 07:30 PM
Sarasota Real Estate Market Update
Sales of Sarasota Florida Homes Total 500
The Sarasota Board of Realtors issued a press release on April 22 indicating even more improvement in Sarasota's real estate market
Statistics pulled from the MLS system reported overall property sales in the local market for March 2008 topped 500 for the first time in eight months. March property sales totaled 514 and easily beat February 2008 Sarasota property sales of 423.
Sarasota single family homes sold ...
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e-toursonline Interactive Media Solutions of Bradenton / Sarasota Florida Releases New Technology Updates - Apr 01 08:48 PM
e-toursonline Interactive Media Solutions Announces New Full service 2D-3D Interactive Floor Plans and 360° Virtual Tour HitStats 2.0TMBradenton, FL March 25, 2008- e-toursonline Interactive Media Solutions, a certified Real Tour VisionTM virtual tour provider, is proud to announce the addition of e-toursonline full service 2D-3D Interactive Floor Plans and 360° virtual tour HitStats 2.0TM to its line-up of marketing tools. The addition of full service 2D-3D Interactive Floor Plans and 360° virtual tour HitStats 2.0TM to ...
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February and the Bottom of the Sarasota Market - Feb 22 05:14 PM
Here we are coming down the home stretch in February. Traffic is heavy, the snowbirds are here, and the fence-sitters are starting to come off the sidelines. Our market is starting to pick back up. I have a networking partner in a real estate attorneys office (the #1 in our area). They had 20% more contracts in December over November, then they had a 33% increase in January over December, now they are 50% over January. What ...
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December 2007 Sales Rebound in Sarasota Real Estate Market - Feb 11 04:50 PM
December Sales Up 22.7 Percent from November
Sarasota had a dramatic improvement in total unit sales for December 2007 over November. The buyer's market is gaining strength as our seasonal visitors arrive in Sarasota. Showings are up and so are sales. Comparing November 2007 with December 2007, there was a 22.7percent improvement.
From the Sarasota MLS statistics, there were 426 closed transaction in December 2007, 280 single family homes and 146 condos. In December 2006, there were 440 ...
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South West Florida-North Port Real Estate Market Report-November 2007 - Dec 23 06:56 PM
Can it be Christmas? The weather has been in the 80's and dry for weeks. All my windows are open since we don't even need AC or heat right now. Come on down! There's plenty of sunshine for everyone.
WATERFRONT PROPERTY
One of the defining characteristics of this area is water--- fresh water lakes, rivers and canals plus saltwater canals, intracoastal and the Gulf. Two major rivers, the Peace River and the Myakka River, flow through this area ...
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Sarasota, Florida Inventory Levels - Jun 08 06:56 PM
Like other assets, the price of real estate is determined by supply and demand. One way to determine the health of a real estate market is to track inventory levels of properties for sale. If the number of properties for sale is high and demand is low there will be downward pressure on prices. On the flipside, if there are few properties for sale and strong demand prices will rise. It is the basic law of supply and ...
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Sarasota Florida Real Estate - Apr 06 09:42 AM
Market Continues to Improve for Sarasota Homes
The Sarasota Florida real estate market is improving and buyers from all over the world are searching our websites for Sarasota homes. Showing traffic is up! Properties are available from high-rise condos with waterfront views to mainland villas or golf course homes. A wonderful selection of inventory is available. If you've been pondering Sarasota for years and the market passed you, consider beginning a search while the selection is fabulous!
The Sarasota MLS ...
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Sarasota Real Estate Market Continues to Improve - Mar 25 10:32 AM
Indicating improvement in the Sarasota real estate market, the Sarasota Board of Realtors issued a press release yesterday to local media reporting that February property sales rebounded by 28 percent in Sarasota. The release pointed out that pending sales are also very high, which is a good indicator for stronger real estate market ahead. According to the statistics pulled from the Sarasota MLS, our local market saw a big jump in February 2008 in overall property ...
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Sarasota Florida Real Estate Statistics-Nov 07 - Dec 16 02:09 PM
Sarasota Real Estate Statistics for November 2007
Enjoy the Koi at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota FL......
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A Perfect Weekend - May 25 11:08 AM
Today is Friday, the first day of the 2007 Memorial Day Holiday. The traffic on Ringling Blvd is picking up and parking spaces are getting to be a premium on St Armands Circle. The bay is a brilliant turqouis, the breeze is picking up and windsurfers are making their appearance. Stonecrab season is over, but blue crabs are plentiful!
Foot traffic is picking up and there are more and more visitors seriously looking at this marvelous ...
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Sarasota County News & Events
SKY Sotheby's/J.P. King Property Auction in Sarasota, Florida - May 25 08:06 PM
On May 18th SKY Sotheby's International Realty and J.P. King teamed up to sell a portfolio of luxury properties via auction. The auction was held at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Sarasota, Florida. Over 300 people attended the exciting event which was the areas largest luxury home portfolio auction ever presented in a single swoop.
The largest transaction in the auction was a mansion in Lakewood Ranch. The 14 acre, 7 bedroom, 11,000 square foot home with a ...
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Sarasota, Florida real estate predicted to rebound in 2008 by premier economist - May 25 07:43 PM
Hank Fishkind, one of Florida's most watched economist, predicted that the residential housing market in Sarasota will rebound in 2008 and 2009. Fishkind spoke at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club recently to Realtors, builders, lenders and other industry experts.
Fishkind predicted that Sarasota will burn off excess inventory this year, and that sales will improve in 2008 and 2009. This prediction seems logical to me. Home prices in the Sarasota area have dropped roughly 20% to late 2004 levels, ...
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American Idol Returns Home to Sarasota Florida - May 10 06:18 AM
American Idol Returns Home to Sarasota Florida
Hometown Visit for Syesha Mercado
Posted on Sarasota Real Estate News Blog
American Idol contestants returned to their hometowns on Friday. Crowds gathered in Tampa, Bradenton and Sarasota to see our American Idol: Syesha Mercado. Syesha blitzed through interviews, radio shows, visits to Bradenton High School where she graduated and sang at multiple concerts including one at the Ringling Museum's waterfront Ca d'Zan Mansion. Sarasota is pulling for ...
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e-toursonline Announces New Full service 2D-3D Interactive Floor Plans and 360 Virtual Tour HitStats 2.0™ - Apr 13 06:37 PM
e-toursonline Announces New Full service 2D-3D Interactive Floor Plans and 360 Virtual Tour HitStats 2.0TM
BRANDENTON, FL - April 13, 2008- e-toursonline (ETO) Interactive Media Solutions, a certified Real Tour VisionTM virtual tour provider, is proud to announce the addition of ETO full service 2D-3D Interactive Floor Plans and 360 virtual tour HitStats 2.0TM to its line-up of marketing tools. The addition of full service 2D-3D Interactive Floor Plans and 360° virtual tour HitStats 2.0 TM ...
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Florida | Sarasota | Real Estate | Relaxing | Comfort Living | Sunshine State - TODAY! - Feb 07 12:48 PM
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Results of Luxury Real Estate Auction in Sarasota - Nov 17 09:45 AM
Another Luxury Real Estate Auction took place on Friday at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
The responsible local Real Estate company for this auction was Sky Sotheby's Realty of Sarasota. The auction was overseen by Daniel DeCaro Real Estate Auctions Inc.
Some noticeable outcome:
1522 & 1538 N Casey Key Road8 Bedroom(s) | 10 Full Bath(s) | 0 Half Bath(s) | 11748 sq. ft.Offered for $20,035,000Sold for $14,000,000
We compile a sale to listing price ratio: 69%
120 Osprey Point Drive6 ...
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Calling all speakers. . . - Sep 20 09:04 AM
Do you live in the Southwest Florida area, specifically in Bradenton or Sarasota area? Would you like to give informational speeches? While it would not be you advertising, although you do get to say a little about what your business is, you would be giving informational speeches around the Sarasota County area. It is a great way to get more exposure for you and your company! Check it out: http://opennetworkvenice.com/speakers_bureau/default.aspx No matter what your profession, Real ...
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Sarasota April Home Sales Shine - May 27 06:53 AM
April sales were good in Sarasota. In fact, Sarasota was the only places in Florida where the sales numbers were good. Existing home sales activity were up 16 percent compared with a year earlier. It was the only market in Florida to have a positive sales growth for April.
The median sales price for homes dropped by 2 percent. Many view the price erosion started in the summer of 2005 may be finally leveling off and bottoming ...
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Grandma Moses At Ringling Museum of Art - Feb 01 09:33 AM
Grandma Moses' Art work is currently on display at the Ringling Museum of Art in beautiful Sarasota! If you are looking for something to do this weekend with the family, take time to go to see this wonderful collection with the family! The museum is on Bayshore Road and opens at 10am seven days a week! You can get more information by calling 941-358-3180.
While you are there be sure to check out other works on display, ...
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Hot List Event...Not So Hot - Sep 16 01:29 PM
Last night we decided to go to the SRQ Magazine's Annual Hot List event. It's always big news in the area. You'd think with a name like "Hot List", Sarasota folks would come dressed in the latest and greatest and would want to be seen in their best attire. I'm not a fashion critic, but last night I saw the worst fashions I've ever seen at any event.
For example, about 7 women wore Scarf dresses. ...
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Sarasota County Listings
2026 Roanoke Rd. North Port, Florida, Sarasota County $159,900 - Apr 28 10:39 AM
North Port Florida real estate, Sarasota County-2026 Roanoke Rd. North Port, Florida 34288
2026 Roanoke Rd. North Port, Florida, Sarasota County $159,900.
Upgrades Galore!
Home comes with family room and formal dining room.
Beautiful Master Suite.
Faux painting accents the large kitchen with breakfast bar and inlaid travertine tile counter and backsplash. Entertain guests in the built-in hot tub.
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2435 total building area Built in 2003Lot dimension 80x1253 bedroom/2 bathroomVisit our new site TropicalFloridaProperty.com - coming in January 2008!
You can reach Roxanne Moore at, ...
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4373 Watova Ave. North Port, Florida 34287 - Apr 01 02:15 PM
4373 Watova Ave. North Port, Florida 34287 (edit/delete)
North Port Florida real estate, Sarasota County-4373 Watova Ave. North Port, Florida 34287
4373 Watova Ave. North Port, Florida, Sarasota County $109,000
Live for less! Extra insulation and captured hot water from AC make average electric bill about $45! Taxes are low, and you have city water!
All appliances stay. Inside laundry, breakfast nook & dining area. Garage and lanai floors freshly painted. New roof last fall.
This home has been beautifully maintained ...
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A Perfect House - Mar 17 03:33 AM
4283 Blue Heron Circle North Port Fl is being offered "Turnkey Furnished" for $379,000
It is definitely worth looking at. 1809 ft/ac, It's a Ryland Palmetto. It has a heated pool/spa and extended lanai. It overlooks a lake and the the golf course at Heron Creek. The owners have a flair for decorating and the furniture selection is most attractive. It is a 2/2/2 + den + pool/spa combo.
As far as extras go- large tile on the ...
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1438 Hedgewood Cir. North Port, Florida 34288 - Mar 10 11:41 AM
North Port Florida real estate, Sarasota County-1438 Hedgewood Cir. North Port, Florida 34288
1438 Hedgewood Cir. North Port, Florida, Sarasota County $188,800
Lovely maintenance free home in desirable Woodhaven Estates. Home offers nice touches like custom curbing and plant shelves.
This home is on public water and sewer and the furniture is negotiable.
All appliances are included including the washer & dryer.
The guest wing is nestled at one end of the house. Your guests will feel like they are on vacation.
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2172 total ...
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2299 Ann Arbor Road North Port, Florida 34286 - Mar 03 11:04 AM
North Port Florida real estate, Sarasota County-2299 Ann Arbor Road. North Port, Florida 34286
2299 Ann Arbor Road, North Port, Florida, Sarasota County $164,900
Beautiful Windemere Ashwood model in neighborhood of large homes.
Built-in entertainment center in family room.
Family Room opens up to the living room.
Large master bathroom with alcove for a garden tub. Tons of tile in the Roman shower.
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Diamond Brite Pool with alarm. The family room, living room and breakfast nook, all overlook the pool area.
2410 total building area ...
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1647 Nucelli Road, North Port Florida 34288 - Feb 26 11:52 AM
North Port Florida real estate, Sarasota County-1647 Nucelli Rd. North Port, Florida 34288
1647 Nucelli Road, North Port, Florida, Sarasota County $123,900
With 1766 square feet under air, this home is a great deal.
The built-in entertainment center adds a unique touch.
Kitchen with glass-top stove, microwave hood, built-in pantry and breakfast bar.
Sliding glass doors lead from the master bedroom to the lanai. Master bathroom comes complete with garden tub, shower, and dual sinks.
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Huge yard with shed and plenty of room for all of ...
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2260 Mistleto Lane, North Port, Florida 34286, Sarasota County - Feb 19 11:07 AM
North Port Florida real estate, Sarasota County-2260 Mistleto Lane, North Port, Florida 34287
2260 Mistleto Lane, North Port, Florida, Sarasota County $99,000
Pristine, Tidy, and good as new!
Living room and bonus room are both wired for surround sound.
Doors lead from the dining area to the bonus room.
Adorable childrens room.
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Huge fenced yard with plenty of room for all of your toys.
1852 total building area Built in 2002 Lot dimension 80x125 3 bedroom/2 bathroom with a bonus roomVisit our new site TropicalFloridaProperty.com - coming in January 2008!
You can ...
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5401 Bentgrass Dr. Sarasota, Florida Short Sale Condo Listing - Feb 16 09:02 AM
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FEATURE PROPERTY: 780 SOUTH MCCALL ROAD, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223 - Feb 12 08:56 PM
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Venice FL Real Estate, Bird Bay Condo for Sale - Feb 09 08:47 AM
Venice FL Real Estate, Bird Bay Condo
841 Waterside Drive #203, Venice, FL 34292
2 bedrooms 2 Baths Waterfront Condo on Curry Creek
Year Built 1994
Square Footage 1,142 Reduced: $ 219,000.00
Affordably priced Venice FL Real Estate! Enjoy watching wildlife on Curry Creek from the light, bright and airy Venice waterfront condo with open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, ceramic tile throughout. There a large lanai with a washer/dryer area. Golf course community has 5 swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard, ...
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Top Real Estate Agents & Brokers:
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Roxanne & Shannon Moore-Realtors, North Port FL
Re/Max Anchor Realty
North Port, FL
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Louann Nudi, REALTOR®, CPM® Beachside Vacation Homes
Mount Vernon Property Management, Inc.
Venice, FL
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Annette Smith Sarasota FL Real Estate
RE/MAX Alliance Group
Sarasota, FL
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Sarasota Florida Real Estate Nicki Conway
RE/MAX Properties
Sarasota, FL
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Marc Rasmussen
SKY Sotheby's International Realty
Sarasota, FL
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Justin Shirley
Shirley International Realty Inc
Sarasota, FL
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John Allen
Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.
Sarasota, FL
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Regina Brassil
True Real Estate
Sarasota, FL
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Kieran and Cecelia Loughman
Exit Realty Foundations
North Port, FL
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Shells Realty
Shells Realty
Sarasota, FL
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Top Mortgage Professionals:
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Mainstream Funding Network, Inc.
Mainstream Funding Network, Inc.
Venice, FL
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Cornerstone Lending Group
Cornerstone Lending Group
Venice, FL
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Brandon Whitt
SunTrust Mortgage
Sarasota, FL
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Hector Arias
CFIC Home Mortgage
Sarasota, FL
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WLG
WLG
North Port, FL
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DEBBIE BETTS
The BANK OF VENICE
Venice, FL
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Southern Bay Funding
Southern Bay Funding
Sarasota, FL
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Crystal Troyer
Wyn Star Mortgage Inc.
North Port, FL
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Blue Water Solution Mortgage Company
Blue Water Solution Mortgage Company
Venice, FL
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Alex Rydel
Direct Lending Partners/MallBanc
Venice, FL
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