manatee county real estate news: May 2010

Friday, May 21, 2010

Best Value in Waterlefe, 199k on the golf course

Posted via email from Joe Murphy Knows Real Estate in Bradenton

Short Sale approval in hand! 129,500

This home just came back on the market yesterday. The photos were taken today 5/21. Located in Sabal harbour this is a great deal, without any hassles of typical short sales.

Priced at the bottom, we need a full price offer,

Call Joe Murphy today to schedule a showing on this great home! 941-780-3260

coldwell banker residential real estate

bradenton, fl

www.manateemoves.com

Posted via email from Joe Murphy Knows Real Estate in Bradenton

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Our kids got to see woody from toy story at the Disney on ice show

Sent from my iPhone

Posted via email from Joe Murphy Knows Real Estate in Bradenton

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

849k-Golf course views from your Boat Dock! 1031 Rainbow Court Bradenton, FL

just listed and first time on the market. 1031 Rainbow Court in Bradenton FL. Waterlefe golf and river club.

Immaculate Estate pool home in Waterlefe featuring golf course views and a private boat dock.

Imagine relaxing by your sparkling pool and seeing your boat by your dock, and the pristine golf course views beyond.

Just listed at 849,000. This is immaculate condition, and realistically priced.

Truly the best of both worlds, very few properties allow you to have the best of waterfront and golf community living like waterlefe.

The Home is a well laid out 4 bedroom, 3 bath home complete with a den, three car garage, summer kitchen, and oversized lanai with heated pool and spa.

The owners have taken the care to upgrade the home to the max, and their attention to detail will make you smile. The home may be bought furnished with a separate agreement for those items.

A great value in a home that has been lightly used occasionally as a vacation home. It is really better than new condition. Please take your time to view the extensive photos and see for yourself this exquisite home in Waterlefe.

-upgraded to the max

-boat dock with access to the Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico

-Heated pool and spa

-Summer Kitchen

-Open Layout

-Large Kitchen

-available fully furnished

Call Joe Murphy, Real Estate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc.

Posted via email from Joe Murphy Knows Real Estate in Bradenton

Sunday, May 16, 2010

just-completed new rental in country meadows in east manatee county 1795 a month a must see!

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Posted via email from Joe Murphy Knows Real Estate in Bradenton

Like Brand New! Heritage Harbour home for 129,900 not a short sale. Upgraded

Posted via email from Joe Murphy Knows Real Estate in Bradenton

Thursday, May 13, 2010

River place approved short sale.

Thanks,

Joseph C Murphy P.A.
www.manateemoves.com
joe@manateemoves.com
941-780-3260

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Brand new home available for rental in Country meadows $1795/mo

Looking for a great long term rental in East Manatee County? This one should be considered. It is well upgraded, and has a huge 4 car tandem garage ( 2 cars wide, 2 cars deep). Upgraded granite, wood cabinets, and all yard care is included. The home is situated on a large (over 1/2 an acre) corner lot.

Offered for 1795 a month. First, last, and security for immediate move in. 75 dollars for criminal and credit check application fee.

Please give me a call if you are interested. Joe Murphy 941-780-3260 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

joe@manateemoves.com

Posted via email from Joe Murphy Knows Real Estate in Bradenton

Monday, May 10, 2010

Short Sale Seminar May 12 5:30 at the Sarasota Hyatt

Riddell Title and 1031 Exchange is hosting a FREE short sale seminar this wednesday at the Hyatt in downtown Sarasota.

I encourage anyone looking to learn more about the process to attend. I am sure that you will learn something about the process.

As always I am here to assist you with any of your real estate needs.

Joe Murphy

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

www.manateemoves.com

joe@manateemoves.com

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Date: Mon, May 10, 2010 at 10:09 AM
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I wasn’t sure if I told you already…but my office is sponsoring a FREE short sale seminar for the general public and realtors we will be addressing the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative program as well. I have a CPA from Shinn & Co. speaking about cancellation of debt taxable issues.

The seminar is at the Hyatt Place at the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport May 12 at 5:30PM until 7PM.

Cynthia A. Riddell, Esq.

RIDDELL LAW GROUP

3400 S. Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL 34239

Ph: 941.366.1300

Fax: 941.366.6973

criddell@rlglawfirm.com

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build your dream home "west of the trail" in Sarasota Florida- 399,000

Here's your chance to buy an oversized double lot in the most desirable address of Sarasota.

As a Realtor in Sarasota and Bradenton west of the trail is known to be the most desirable location in terms of convience to get to everything you need. Walking distance to shopping, nightlife and fine dining. Sarasota Memorial Hospitial is just down the road too.

You can buy this today, and when you are ready to build that perfect home you will already have that perfect Sarasota address.

Also, we will be partnering with a preffered builder who will be offering a construction of a new custom home, that will start in the 500's. More details will come as the plans are complete. The buyer will have complete discression to choose whatever builder they prefer, or just decide to wait for the right time.

Please call Joe Murphy today if you have any questions. Thanks! 941-780-3260

www.manateemoves.com

joe@manateemoves.com

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Sunday, May 09, 2010

5 condos sold in 10 days! Sarasota and Bradenton Condo markets are getting hot!

This has been quite a busy May especially for entry level condos.

Prices have dropped so dramatically that a small condo in Sarasota or Bradenton for investment, or as a second home makes a lot of sense.

Prices of most of these "entry level" condos are at 50% to 25% of their peak values!

For example, I just put a condo in Sarasota pending that was listed for 49,900. This price was market value based on recent sales, and other active units that are in the complex. This unit had sold new for over 180,000 5 years ago!

One factor that seems challenging is that as prices of these type of units go down their condo fees tend to be the biggest hurtle for prospective buyers. As an experienced Realtor in the Bradenton and Sarasota market I hear this over and over. Buyer's like the low prices, but the condo fees seem enormous compared to the low, low prices of the condos.

When the condo was priced for 180,000, 300 dollars a month seems reasonable, but with it priced at 50,000 that 300 dollars seems huge.

The prices for condos in Sarasota have dropped so dramatically because of the lack of financing options for "primary home buyers", and first time buyers.

Because of the high proportion of rentals, and the potential issues with foreclosures, many lenders do not write loans for these units. No loans, means that only cash buyers can purchase, which lowers the buyer pool. The price points have dropped so far now that someone can buy a condo in Sarasota for cash for around 50,000. Then rent it out, and have that 50,000 dollars back out in rental income in 5-10 years. That does not account for any potential future market appreciation either.

If you have been considering buying an entry level condo in Sarasota or Bradenton, you should be jumping in now. We are out of the winter season, but I am seeing that any well priced condos are getting sold quickly.

Please give me a call if you are interested to see all the best buys in the Sarasota and Bradenton real estate markets.

Joe Murphy, broker-associate

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

941-780-3260