Hello and Thanks for Reading! Spring is in the air and real estate is responding with more sales. The National Association for Realtors’ Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, says, “Since reaching a cyclical bottom last June, pending home sales have posted an overall gain of 24% and demonstrate the market is recovering on its own.” Yun sees near-term gains in home sales but suggests that these gains would be even stronger if mortgage lending standards returned to normal. If you are considering buying, I highly suggest getting a loan approval in place before making an offer. If you are renting, now may be the time to buy. In this month’s newsletter, I talk more about the trend to buy versus rent. I also talk about the importance of good school districts for both buyers and sellers. It is not a matter that only affects families with school age children. All homeowners should understand that quality schools increase the value of their properties. As we head into the summer buying season, I believe buyers will be encouraged by improvements in the market and begin to feel optimistic again about their investments. If you want evaluate your options, give me a call. |
|  12348 Minot Ave., South Gulf Cove Waterfront Lot, Port Charlotte, FL 33981 - $39,000
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 |  9172 Jernigan St, SW, Arcadia, FL 34269 - $439,900
Reduced $100K and will be reduced $10,000 each month!
Now here's a 10 acre retreat set in the country yet only minutes to shopping, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda areas with abundant amenities. Take a look at this with equestrian possibilities, a 2 acre stocked pond and running brook year-round through the many fruit trees and palms. Truly a get-away, this adobe villa was meticulously designed and built with hurricane garded design on the roof and more. The main house features Spanish tile throughout with decorative porcelain sinks, cypress cabinets and woodwork throughout (Very Impressive Custom Built!) and a commercial kitchen with Vulcan six burner range. The guest house has quarters for 2 more bedrooms, one up and one down adjacent to the home and all overlook the lake/pond with rock formations. Take the winding road back through the Oaks, Palms and Fruit Trees to the home over the bridge and experience privacy with and herb garden and octagon shapped gazebo. Furniture and 60 inch commercial mower negotaiable. Call for more information regarding this very special home in SW Florida. Very unique. 941-235-3528 (Double Sided Fireplace Too!) | 26514 Copiapo Circle, Punta Gorda, FL 33983-- $144,900
6322 Talbot St., North Port, FL 34287-- $44,500
|
Q : Is it better to buy or rent? A: A new study released by Trulia shows that, in most major US cities, it’s preferable to buy a home. The index, based on total cost of homeownership versus total cost of renting, concludes that buying is preferable in 80% of major American cities. And that percentage has been rapidly rising - in the first quarter of 2011, buying was considered preferable. What this study doesn’t account for is potential rising prices of homes. If you’re renting, buying a home today may just be the smartest move you could make regardless of where you live. The quality of schools is an important factor in the value of a home. For buyers, communities that support quality schools are the most desirable places to live and raise a family. For sellers, quality schools mean higher property values, better resale and more buyer interest when it is time to sell a home. Experts agree. According to Thomas Downes, author of The Impact of Education Reform on Property Values, “individuals were willing to pay more for a house proximate to a school with higher standardized test scores.” Downes cites scientific studies that show the correlation between public school education (including test scores, year-to-year test score changes and spending per pupil) and residential home prices. Every state has a site for standardized test scores to help you assess the quality of schools. For example, searching online for California brought up STAR at http://star.cde.ca.gov. I encourage all voters to support quality schools by voting for local school levies. It's a good way to protect your property values both now and in the future. This is the third in a series of articles on painting your home. Selecting paint colors for your home can be overwhelming. Below are some tips on picking the best colors for your home: Take your time – Colors set the feel of your entire home, so don’t rush the selection process. First, set the furnishings in your home. Then, choose colors to go with what you have. Some people like to live in their house for awhile, if they’re painting it for the first time, before they select colors. Remember that colors affect moods – We naturally associate certain colors with certain moods. Warm colors, such as reds and oranges, are stimulating and work well in rooms where there’s activity, such as kitchens and dining rooms. Cool colors like greens and blues, haves soothing properties and work best in rooms where you want to relax. Colors change dramatically with light – Your color swatch may look nothing like the paint chip you picked up at Home Depot once you get it on the walls. Invest in a pint or quart and paint a large area of a wall to see how the colors will look at different times of day. Strong colors can be overwhelming – A red kitchen and a blue bathroom may be what you have in mind, but using heavy colors in adjacent rooms can have an exhausting effect. Try just doing just an accent wall instead. Get help – There are many resources out there, from bookstores to the web, to the sales person at your local paint store. If you are painting to sell in then near future, I can help. Let me know if you would like to connect and choose colors that will appeal to a wide range of buyers and maximize the sale value of your house. We can e-mail you a list that fit your specific interests! Now is the Best Time to Buy in Florida. Call us and we'll tell you why. SW Florida Real Estate Awesome Prices and Values! Snooze-You Lose! 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 info@accordingtohoyle.com Sun Realty |