| | Hello! We hope you enjoy this e-news July Edition. As always, your comments and suggestions are welcomed. Real estate is predicted to remain stable this summer, according to the National Association of Realtors. Gains in the West and South were offset by declines in the Northeast. The Midwest remains steady (see the article below for more details). Very affordable interest rates and stabilizing home prices are encouraging buyers to act. According to Freddie Mac, a 30-year conventional fixed-rate mortgage fell to 4.89% in May from 5.1% in April. Now is the time to take advantage of these great loans. Total housing inventory fell 3.4% by June, which represents an 8.3 month supply. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the NAR, reports that home sales for the second half of 2010 will remain on an upward curve. He attributes this to continued sales and price performance. Yun also reports that “we are witnessing the ongoing effects of the home buyer tax credit.” Here is some more good news: Congress voted on June 30th to extend the tax credits for three more months. Without an extension, the NAR estimates as many as 180,000 homebuyers who were under contract by April 30 may miss the June 30 closing deadline. “There is no place like home.” I say that every time I come back from a vacation. Do you? Our homes are the most important investment we will make to protect our families and our financial security. Let me help you make sure that your real estate decisions are based on solid information. |
|  415 Myrtle St., Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 - $59,900
Updated home even has a spacious family room with inside laundry, additional storage, new carpet, appliances, kitchen cabinets and more! Ready to move in, this home features a nice size lot (approx. 9,000 sq. ft.) and possibilities for a second bath. Motivated seller says sell.
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(approx. 1040 sq. ft. under air)
Central AC of course! |  2053 River Basin Terrace, Palm Isles, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 - $379,900
See this spacious home with 1723 sq. ft. under air, a refreshing pool with lanai, rich bamboo floors, and weather protection with high-impact windows (Miami-Dade 155 MPH) and transferable warranty on the insulated, steel roof for added energy savings! You'll love the flow-through floor plan with breathtaking views from nearly every room. A Rare Find! See it on the website: Homes in Punta Gorda |  12348 Minot Ave., South Gulf Cove Waterfront Lot, Port Charlotte, FL 33981 - $49,900
Excellent lot for your Florida home with very quick access to the Myakka River and beyond to Charlotte Harbor and/or Gulf of Mexico. This is a new listing and priced for any investors as well.
Hurry on this one. Public water and more! Nice homes all around. Prime area! 941-235-3528 |  9344 Vivante, Top-Floor Harborfront Penthouse!, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 - $364,900
This stunning and like-new home features a spacious floor plan with entry through the foyer from your elevator. You'll notice the granite counter tops throughout and especially the panoramic views of The World-Famous Charlotte Harbor, the sailboats and sparkling waters! Enter the secure, gated Mediterranean village and wind through paver-lined bridges and stop by the 12,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with lagoon/vanishing edge pool, lap pool, Har-Tru tennis, fitness center, entertainment room, cyber-room, library and bar area with fully equipped kitchens and more. The lush grounds are manicured to perfection with a tropical setting you won't want to leave. Fisherman's Village is a skip down the road for shopping and dining and of coures there are more activities including the arts, culture, music, fine dining, sports, nature and more. Watch the frolicking dolphins jumping and swimming about and cruise the Gulf Islands of Sanibel, Captiva or even the Keys. For the golfers, there are many outstanding courses to pick from before relaxing on your over-sized lanai with a tropical beverage of choice. Call to see! Professionally Decorated and is negotaible for a turn-key home complete and ready to move into. 941-235-3528
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Punta Gorda Homes |  624 FlamingoDr., Suite 201, Venice, FL 34285 - $220,000
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! | 9332 Vivante, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-- $279,900
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Q: Nationwide, are home prices posting annual gains? A: According to a home-price index maintained by CoreLogic, home prices will remain strong through the summer. Yet real estate is local. 26 states have seen gains. Here are the top five states for annual price appreciation from May 2009 to 2010: - Hawaii – up 13.4%
- Massachusetts – up 7.4%
- California – up 7.3%
- Virginia – up 6.5%
- New Hampshire - up 5.2%
24 states have seen a decline. The following are the top five states with the greatest annual price decline from May 2009 to 2010: - Idaho – down 7.2%
- Illinois – down 5.8%
- Nevada – down 4.6%
- Maryland – down 4.3%
- Washington – down 3.7%
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- Microsoft
- Yahoo!
- Facebook
- AOL
But if you rank those five by monthly time used on average per person, things change dramatically: - Facebook – 6:18
- Yahoo! – 2:15
- Google – 1:57
- MSFT – 1:53
- AOL – 1:50
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