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.

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.

Florida Condo Lifestyle in the land of renewables wealth and futures

WWS -- Wind, Water and Sun -- we have them in abundance in Florida. No shortages in the SunCoast Waterfront. Resort living with the wealth of the future energy generation and we don't worry about the $100Trillion project needed over the next 50 years (see Scientific American). We live with this abundant energy daily. Clean vitality on our doorstep.

This week's excitement is focussed on $200k condos in Punta Gorda -- real steals, see for yourself -- because the economic bubble in Punta Gorda's real estate has subsided. We want to share with you the picture (Courtesy of Zillow) of how the bubble has reached its solid historical ground and put it in perspective with the bubbles in the midwest and nationally so you can see the reality of these opportunities since the mortgage market is still very favorable. See our bank rate links.


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 BalHarbour Blvd in Punta Gorda Isles:
1517 sqft of intimate luxury in a multistory condo within a block of the world famous St Andrews golf club and our own Nature Park, details at my website under C7004452





Currently listed at $198,900, it won't likely last long. Location is everything.

On COLDEWAY DR in Punta Gorda Isles:
1412 sqft of intimate luxury in a multistory condo a short boat ride from the Charlotte Harbor and the beautiful Gulf, details at my website under C690873






Currently listed at $197,500, it won't likely last long either.

On WHITE IBIS DR in Punta Gorda Isles:
1396 sqft of intimate luxury in a multistory condo just a short stroll to golfing and nature park, details at my website under C7000859






Currently listed at $225,000, it won't likely last long either.

So whether you're looking to come right away or would want to use your future home and sometime hideaway as an investment for rental management, there are great opportunities for you to choose from when you come with us.