Hello! This is our Monthly Newsletter for March. I hope you enjoy it! Let's stand back and look at the big picture - real estate is not only local, it's also global. To understand the future, I start by looking at trends in other parts of our nation and world. Certainly we are in a time of flux and economic challenges. Yet owning property continues to prove to be our wisest investment. The news that interest rates will remain low from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, has had a positive impact. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that "access to liquidity for property developers and the fact that the U.S. is keeping interest rates low are helping to improve sentiment." There has been a positive, subtle shift in the global markets. Major Asian real estate groups are showing gains of 2.7 to 5.5%. In the United States, existing home sales, including single-family, townhomes, condos and co-ops, were at 5.05 million units in January. This represents a rise of 11.5% above the 4.53 million–unit level in January 2009. The total available inventory for housing nationwide fell to a 7.8-month supply, down 9.6% from last year. On a local level, activity is picking up. With the stimulus of the tax credits and lower available inventory, values are beginning to settle. In some cases, we are even seeing multiple offers for well-priced listings. Today's affordable housing prices are tempting to buyers looking for a wise investment. The Deadline for the Tax Credit remains at April 30th, 2010. This means you must be in contract by April 30th with a closing date no later than July 30th, 2010. Call for more datails regarding this or speak with your tax advisor to take advantage of this fabulous opportunity. It is important to evaluate every option while interest rates are low. Please know that I am here to meet your real estate needs. |
|  9332 Vivante, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 - $289,900
Breathtaking Views from your Spacious Lanai overlooking beautiful Charlotte Harbor with Sparkling Water, Sailboats and more.
Experience SW Florida in the Paver-Lined Streets and Bridges, Gated Community of Vivante with a 12,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Har-Tru Tennis, Lap Pool and a Vanishing Edge Lagoon-Style Pool. This is living with Granite Kitchen and Custom Cabinets, an Elevator right to your Private Foyer, and completely Turn-Key Furnished! See it on Featured Properties at:
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Call 941-235-3528 and ask for Terrie or Bill Hoyle of The According To Hoyle Group. |  26191 Angelica Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955 - $94,900
Check out this 3 bedroom home with a family room, living room, a huge lanai and room for the Boat/RV/Toys if you like. This is a good bargain with a vaulted living room, oversized garage, 2 full baths and easy access to Punta Gorda and south to Cape Coral/Ft. Myers if you like. Call on this one! Won't Last!!941-235-3528 |  624 FlamingoDr., Suite 201, Venice, FL 34285 - $249,900
Visit the quaint village area of San Ramon (Venice, FL) with this freshly painted and fully turn-key Condo with a sparkling pool, landscaped grounds and your own white-sand beach! The home is ready to move in and has a spacious living area with 991 sq. ft. under-air. Everything is close by with more to do than you'll ever have time for from golfing, fishing/boating, sports events, cultural activities including art and music, nature walks, theatre and comics, movies and shopping until you drop. Dine out at multiple restaurants and eateries or just relax by the pool (heated) and feel the tropical breezes and sunshine all winter. To see this great opportunity, call us at: 941-235-3528 or toll free: 877-75HOYLE
Other homes listed much higher! Great Price! See it! |  2724 NW 46th Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33993 - $450,000
JUST REDUCED $50,000.00 MOTIVATED SELLER SAYS SELL NOW!!!Fabulous views of the Preserve (Private) with sea-wall and canal access to the Gulf of Mexico. This 3,100 sq. ft. under-air, custom home features a gourmet kitchen, dining areas, a sparkling pool and lanai plus everything you want! Truly an Architectural Beauty! Call us to learn more and see this Special Home today! 941-235-3528 or Toll Free: 877-75HOYLE |
Q: Have you ever been asked if you have a green thumb? A: Pull out your gardening gloves and get ready for spring; Home gardening is catching on. Last year, the National Gardening Association reported a 29% jump in the number of home gardeners this past year. One fun way to start gardening is to plant something edible - there’s nothing quite like picking and eating a tomato on the spot. One great resource for home gardening is www.localharvest.org. There are over 1,200 varieties of seeds in their catalog. Have fun! South Florida experienced a frost this winter which was highly unusual. I was told that the colder winter was a result of Global Warming. So my question is, if the colder winter was a result of Global Warming, if we had a very warm winter (Usually the case with average temperatures of 75 degrees) is this the result of Global Cooling? Your Thoughts? Somebody Enlighten Me! Home Depot and a host of other resources have excellent buys on Tropical Trees, Flowers and various plants. I've found Florida to not only be a fun place to do gardening but very affordable. I believe some tropical plants will need replacing. I'm told to cut them down low and see what happens. Most will recover however if not, it's off to the gardening store you go. (Most deliver right to your door.) (By the way... want to know where the term green thumb came from? Tobacco farmers used to remove the flowers from their crops by picking off the tops using their thumbnails. After a while, the farmer’s thumb would get stained green.) Green building is here to stay. But if you're looking to buy green, beware - there are a lot of conflicting claims and options out there. That's one of the reasons why the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is emerging as the “recognized standard for measuring building sustainability,” according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. A LEED certification recognizes that a construction project or building uses environmentally friendly building practices. You can find out more by visiting www.nrdc.org. Here's an inside scoop on getting a waterfront property that should appreciate in value very fast! Read the Charlotte County Project that is happening around three bridges that are currently 10-12 ft. clearance with one bridge out to Charlotte Harbor. These are already great investments and affordable due to the very quick water access.This should allow some boats with higher clearance requirements such as Radar and Fly-Bridges. If the bridge is raised by 2 to 4 ft.+/-, more boats of this type will have better access and the homes that use these waterways will benefit. We know all of the areas around the water and can help. Give us call and get a jump on this potential opportunity! •Estimated total project costs = $28.9 million. •$20 million allocated via 2009 Sales Tax Extension. •Remaining funding via Transportation Impact Fees and Gas Tax. •Widen existing 2-lane roadway to a 4-lane divided roadway between Harbor Boulevard and Midway Boulevard. •Project length is approximately 2 miles. •Replace Sunrise Waterway bridge. •Replace East Spring Lake bridge. •Replace West Spring Lake bridge. •Modify geometrics and signalization at Harbor Boulevard intersection. •Widen and signalize Midway Boulevard intersection. (Signalization subject to meeting Florida Department of Transportation warrants). Call 941-235-3528 Ask for Bill or Terrie Check out this link. These guys are funny yet very informative. Let me know if you like it. They address financial issues facing Mortgage Brokers & lenders along with some economic news and events. I like it so I thought you might too. http://www.thinkbigworksmall.com/mypage/player/tbws/24241/1593559 Call us for a List of Properties for sale that fit your specific interests! SW Florida Real Estate Awesome Prices and Values! Now's the Time to Buy!! http://www.homespuntagorda.com Thanks for reading! The According To Hoyle Group You've got a life; We help you live it! 877-75HOYLE or 941-235-3528 Sun Realty |