Friday, February 5, 2010

Englewood -- Beach Life and Boating Paradise

Englewood -- known for its tropical beaches, its world class fishing, instant access to the intracoastal waterway along the Florida shoreline. Sandbars, shelling, kayak fishing, island paradises, even golf.


Manatees and dolphin play in the waters near shore. Lots of birds and clear skies for night sky viewing. To live in the midst of this wonderland is the goal of these homes. And their owners. So how does one make such a life your reality, with nothing between you and that dream world? A half million does it very nicely.


So what does $500k do and prices near that?


And is now the time to do such an investment? Should you make the leap and attempt it, what would possibly deter any sensient being with the wherewithall? Some are nervous about the current economy and its shaky future, living in fear of the next Great Depression.


As for Depression Fears and inflation fears -- Real Estate Appreciates long term -- even Inflation Adjusted home values increased beyond inflation-masking nicely -- homes' real value grew solidly right through the Great Depression of the 30s, not dropping until the country went to war, and then recovering afterwards strongly. Real estate made a great investment vehicle carrying their owners safely through troubled times. As in every investment, your results may vary but you have a significant comparable period's performance to use as a standard.


Witness the annotated NYTimes graph of home values -- inflation adjusted -- with the latest Zillow real estate figures mapped on the end of the market bubble showing where we have now arrived at and why the bubble likely has little inflatedness, or nowhere but solid history to build on, where even The Great Depression's growth rate would make a decent future. Other areas in the U.S. did not come down as hard and fast as we did in Punta Gorda, Englewood, Port Charlotte and this area of the Suncoast -- or as far -- but we are now about well in line with our own past history before the gigantic upheaval swept the market in a frenzy. We are now settled nicely, just above our own foreclosure bargain levels. Our volatility compared to more staid markets in say Cincinnati and Dayton OH, is because such a great proportion of our housing stock was new-built in those frenzied years so we came down hard and farther than the average elsewhere in the U.S..





Here are the best of the available Englewood dream homes in the $400k to $500k range, which a client is presently considering. Enjoy his dilemma.


For those who're unfamiliar with our entertainment here, this Picks service is provided for Northern retirees and wanna-be-snowbirds-someday looking for waterfront homes or trying to get acclimated to the real estate market in Florida with its beautiful, healthy lifestyle. Biweekly is our timetable unless some of my clients are in town for personal attention.



To search ALL LISTINGS you're welcome to visit us at my online office's search facility. You'll be at ANorethernExposure's search-resources front door. Or for more details on a specific listing, jot down the MLS# and click its link to go to our Waterfront Featured Homes. If they haven't sold yet, they will be there, among the featured Picks. Some homes move very quickly.



On Griggs Rd in Englewood:
2367 sqft of home and pleasure is on the water, known as Eagle's Nest. It almost owns the beaches and nature-trails, details at my website under D576618






Currently listed at $525,000, million dollar houses don't likely last long at this price. Location is everything and this beauty is on saltwater, with nothing between it and the wide sea, no bridges, clear sailing. It's gorgeous inside and out. But it's $221/sf, not bad at all for such exquisite-ness.


On Downing St in Englewood:
2173 sqft of home and water wilds, unlike it's British namesake. It's also almost on the beaches and nature-trails, nestled with a few companion homes in the leafy wilds along a salt canal on the edge of the intra coastal waterway. Details at my website under D5769591






Currently listed at $495,000. Location may be everything but it would help the seller if their agent was decent enough to make the correction in the computer's estimation of where to put the marker on the crucial MLS mapping 'birdview' image. But he didn't, so we orange-x'd that mistaken marker and inserted an icon at the proper location on the relevant Picks image. Seller's agent ineptness -- or oversight -- might buy you a little more time to think about this home since many seekers will not see past the debilitating confusion on the MLS. On the other hand, at $495,000, this home's unit score is not an improvement on the Griggs home. But wait til you see the next gem.


On Georgia Ave in Englewood:
2639 sqft of home and spacious ease with privacy features, plus a low wind profile and wonderfully established tropical landscaping. It is so close to the wide open water, that the bay view is fabulous. details at my website under D5774456





Currently listed at $399,000, it won't likely last long since it's investment score is an amazing $152/sf. Location is also everything and it's got every bit of that.

Enjoy our dazzling client dilemma. See you next time.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

A CrossSection of the Best of the Florida Marketplace

The Federal government has prolonged the economic stimulus supporting housing -- and even extended the rules so that these payments are available to a much wider segment of the population. The Zillow real estate website has all the news on who's included and for how long as well as how to qualify, if you choose, right here. As of November 11th, Veterans Day 2009, the loan funding and tax benefit are now available til April 2010, so you do have time to study the Florida market if you have those type of plans. Even if you don't, studying the Best of the Florida real estate market is enjoyable.

Which is what we want to do today. The plan is to examine a whole spectrum, a wide crosssection of the Best of the Florida real estate marketplace for Suncoast Waterfront homes. From Bank-Owned and Short-sale homes to open market properties, ranging from $25,000 (can you believe it) to over a million dollars. Enjoy.


For those who're unfamiliar with our entertainment here, this Picks service is provided for Northern retirees and wanna-be-snowbirds-someday looking for waterfront homes or trying to get acclimated to the real estate market in Florida with its beautiful, healthy lifestyle. Biweekly is our timetable unless some of my clients are in town for personal attention.

To search ALL LISTINGS you're welcome to visit us at my online office's search facility. You'll be at ANorthernExposure's search-resources front-door. Or for more details on a specific listing, jot down the MLS# and click its link in order to go to our Waterfront Featured Homes. If they haven't sold yet, they will be there. The mid-price ranges move very quickly.

On Van Buren Ave in Port Charlotte:
900 sqft of home and simple living in a single family household (2Be/1Ba), and only 3 short miles along Kings Hwy to Charlotte Harbor, waterfront amenities and main thoroughfares like shopping, details at my website in the Featured Waterfront Homes section for C7004682. This Bank-owned Worthy:




Currently listed at $27,500, it may not last long. These are st Cincinnati foreclosure prices. Location however is everything but the banks are notoriously inept at preparing their properties for sale so every flaw is left open to view. Take your pick, up-front or later, just arrange what the home inspection resources can tell you. Best of luck to everyone.

On Darnell Ave also in Port Charlotte:
1065 sqft of home and comfort in a single family household (3Be/2Ba), almost on the beaches and waterfront, details at my website in the Featured Waterfront Homes section for C7006396.



Currently listed at $35,900, it won't likely last long if the bank is this eager. Location is everything and the banks are notoriously inept at preparing their properties for sale so every flaw is left open to view. Take your pick, up-front or later, just know what the home inspection resources can tell you. Best of luck to everyone.

On Lockport Ave in Port Charlotte:
Larger than average, it's 1633 sqft of home and ease in a single family household (3Be/3Ba), almost on the canals, parks and golf course, details at my website in the Featured Waterfront Homes section for C6996024.





Currently listed at $75,000, as a mid-price range, it won't likely last long. Location is everything and this one beats even Cincinnati prices.

On Tinamou Rd in Venice:
1108 sqft of home and comfort in a single family household (2Be/2Ba), almost on the beaches and nature-trails, details at my website won't last long in the Featured Waterfront Homes section for N5766625 in Recent Sales.



Being currently listed at $119,900, it didn't last long. Location is everything and this economy is floating this price range especially.

On Sunset Key Cir in Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda:
2296 sqft of home and ease in a resort-life condominium (3Be/3Ba), on the canals and nature-trails, details at my website for the Recently Sold listings in the Featured Waterfront Homes section for more pictures of C7003431.


Currently sold while listed at $198,800, it didn't last long at that price. Location is everything and the economy is a player. At the peak just a couple years ago, this condo was $710,000, and was a victim of the economy and bank handling. Just 3 days ago, this shortsale was still active. Best of luck to everyone.

On Capri Isles Ct in Punta Gorda Isles:
1685 sqft of home and ease in a single family household (3Be/2Ba), on the canals and nature-trails, near St Andrews South Golf Club and the Isles Yacht Club, wonderful wind architecture as you can see in the upper left of the aerial below with more details at my website in the Featured Waterfront Homes section for N5763497.






Currently listed at $300,000, it won't likely last long. Location is everything and this home has it all besides.

On Canal Rd in Punta Gorda, Florida:
3250 sqft of home and luxury in a single family household (5Be/3Ba), almost on the beaches and nature-trails, details at my website in the Featured Waterfront Homes section for A3913293.






Currently listed at $1,299,000, it won't likely last long considering its price tag. Location is everything.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Venice FL, affordable beach-loving waterfront hometown.

Sarasota County -- sun and Gulf Coast breezes in your hair. Air not polluted. Kids, pets and grandparents not excluded. Easy living, health practitioners, golf clubs, nature center and beaches. And best of all, totally affordable now. Can you believe these wonderfully located, simple-to-maintain homes are only $85,000 to $100,000? Short drive to the nightlife in Sarasota and big city life. Prices beat Cincinnati's frugalness and are snow and ice free and easy living. Come enjoy them.

For those who're unfamiliar with our entertainment here, this Picks service is provided for Northern retirees and wanna-be-snowbirds-someday looking for waterfront homes or trying to get acclimated to the real estate market in Florida with its beautiful, healthy lifestyle. Biweekly is our timetable unless some of my clients are in town for personal attention.

To search ALL LISTINGS or for more details on a specific listing, jot down the MLS# and click its link to go to our search front door.

On Nantucket Rd in Venice:
1005 sqft of home and ease in a single family household, almost on the beaches and nature-trails, details at my website under N5766448




Currently listed at $89,000, it won't likely last long. Location is everything and it's been totally redone inside and out. Photographer ineptness might buy you a little more time since many will not see past the limiting sales photos on the MLS.

On Falkland Rd in Venice:
1267 sqft of home and ease in a single family household, almost on the beaches and nature-trails, details at my website under N5766902




Currently listed at $99,000, it wouldn't likely last long but it's a 'shortsale' which we will assist you in winning. Location is everything and it's well done and cared for.

On Center Rd in Venice:
1006 sqft of home and ease in a single family household, almost on the beaches and nature-trails, details at my website under N5764669






Currently listed at $99,900, it wouldn't likely last long but it's also a 'shortsale' which we will assist you in winning. Location is everything and it's well done and cared for, even has good wind engineering in its hiproof design.