According To Hoyle

Feb. E-News-Get The Buzz According To Hoyle

2012-02-02T17:20:00Z

The Hoyle Report THE BUZZ Hello! The New Year is looking good for real estate. Throughout 2011, pending home sales stayed above 2010 levels and, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales of existing homes rose for the third straight month in December, providing encouraging news as we enter 2012. Although the overall trends are positive, Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, concedes that contract failures remain a problem. As much as one-third of all escrows...(read more)

Introducing 329 Marlin Dr. in Punta Gorda

2012-01-29T18:39:00Z

Punta Gorda - Announcing 329 Marlin Dr., a 1,599 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Florida Style-Harbor-Gulf Access". Now MLS® $169,900 - Excellent Price.

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A Great Time To Own!

2012-01-24T21:03:00Z

A Great Investment As chief economist of Stewart Title, which writes property title insurance and closes real estate deals, Ted Jones has a sense of humor and a sense of reality. Aware that economists were spectacularly wrong about the sustainability of the 2002-06 housing boom, he says, "Economists are never supposed to give a number and a date at the same time." In fact, Jones himself said in this column on July 20, 2002, "The average home will go up in value 6.5 percent a year for...(read more)

January E-News Get The Buzz Hoyle Report

2012-01-10T20:06:00Z

THE BUZZ Happy New Year!! Even before the stats for December 2011 are tabulated, the real estate trend for last year seems clear – slow but steady. The latest monthly data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that sales of single family homes, townhomes, condos and co-ops increased 4 percent last November, up 12.2 percent from November of 2010. (The one sector that fell was properties for sale by owners.) Also, the Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based...(read more)

Lot / Land For Sale in Gulf Cove West

2012-01-08T20:49:00Z

Quick Small Boat Access to Myakka River

• lot / land "Waterfront Canal" - $29,900 - Great Price Waterfront

Gulf Cove West, Port Charlotte - Smart Investment or build your new home. Located in area of nice homes on salt-water canal. (1 bridge for 776 approx. 27 ft. clearence/Not Warranted)
This lot is one lot from the corner and has approx. 40 ft.+/- of water frontage which is excellent for a fishing boat. Immediate access to the river/harbor or the Gulf.
Public Water available at street. Priced to sell with motivated seller.

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2012 Housing Market

2011-12-28T17:42:00Z

What the Crystal Ball Says about the housing market in 2012 December 27, 2011 As we wrap up 2011, Trulia’s Chief Economist looks ahead at what’s in store for the battered housing market and which cities have a big reason to celebrate the New Year. My crystal ball is never as crystal-clear as I’d like, but I do think that we can expect a gradual economic recovery to move the housing market a few steps back toward normal in 2012. Before getting into the predictions, let me be upfront...(read more)

Florida Realtors' Top 10 Stories of 2011

2011-12-22T17:07:00Z

Florida Realtors ® News Daily Briefing: Thursday, December 22, 2011 A service for members of Florida Realtors TODAY'S TOP STORIES Florida Realtors' top 10 stories of 2011 What stories impacted Florida's Realtors most in 2011? And what will continue to influence headlines in 2012? At the top of the list: 2011 was a good time to buy a Florida home. It wasn't the easiest time if a buyer needed a mortgage or tried to strike a deal on a short sale, but selling prices appear to have...(read more)

December Get The Buzz E-News

2011-12-07T13:14:00Z

The Hoyle Report THE BUZZ Happy Holidays! The news remains encouraging on a nationwide scale as home sales continue to improve, posting a gain of 13.5% in October over last year. Market changes from September to October by region are listed below: Sales increased 4.4% in the West Sales increased 2.8% in the Midwest Sales increased 2.1% in the South Sales decreased 5.1% in the Northeast Reasons for the continued increase? Job creation, rising rents and record high affordability conditions. Still,...(read more)

Check out Punta Gorda Farmer's Market Fun!

2011-11-30T13:32:00Z

http://www.youtube.com/v/E6391Md-WAc?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0&hd=1...(read more)

November "Get The Buzz" Newsletter Hoyle Report

2011-11-21T18:45:00Z

The Hoyle Report THE BUZZ Hello! As we enter the autumn and winter seasons, available housing inventory will typically decrease and real estate activity will slow except in Florida and some Sunbelt areas. Nationwide, there are currently about 3.48 million homes for sale. The National Association of Realtors predicts that this number will probably drop to less than 3 million over the next few months. Meanwhile, would-be buyers will shift their focus towards the holidays, waiting for the boost in available...(read more)

Latest FL Sales Report

2011-11-09T21:05:00Z

Florida’s existing home, condo sales rise in 3Q NAR: 3Q metro area prices soften but state sales broadly rise ORLANDO, Fla. – Nov. 9, 2011 – Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales continued to show gains in third quarter 2011 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the latest housing statistics from Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales rose 12 percent in 3Q 2011 with a total of 46,759 homes sold statewide; during the same period the year before,...(read more)

Florida Home Prices Increase

2011-11-07T19:01:00Z

Florida leads Top 10 cities for home list price increases Florida communities, including Sarasota-Bradenton and Charlotte County-North Port, dominated a list of the 10 cities that have seen the largest percentage increase in median list prices when comparing September with a year earlier. Sarasota-Bradenton was No. 4 on the ratings, culled from 4 million listings on more than 900 multiple listing services around the country. The median list price during September was $233,0000, 16.5 percent higher...(read more)

Punta Gorda-Charlotte County Airport

2011-10-20T14:48:00Z

Many of you may not know that there's is a convenient airport other than Ft. Myers, Sarasota and even Tampa that has flights directly into Charlotte County. This is a great option for several people in certain locations. If you want to check out which Airlines and what flights and locations are served, check out the link below! http://www.flypgd.com/airline-information.php Come on down! It's beautiful here. Enjoy golfing, boating/fishing and our beautiful sunsets....(read more)

Price Reduced on 6333 Festive St. in North Port

2011-10-13T13:59:00Z

North Port, Sarasota County - Announcing a price reduction on 6333 Festive St., a 1,850 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "New Construction to Complete". Now MLS® $69,900 - You Finish-You save!.

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Prices May Be Rising in Florida

2011-09-30T19:28:00Z

Home listing prices rising in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. – Sept. 26, 2011 – Prices are rising in Florida. Florida cities have had the largest year-over-year increases in average list prices, according to the latest real estate data from Realtor.com. Based on August data of 2.2 million listings in 146 markets, Florida cities make up nine of the top 10 places for highest year-over-year list price spikes. Nationwide, the average list price is $320,325, up 2.36 percent year-over-year. Here are...(read more)