Underwater Archaeological Site in Sarasota County FL The Warm Minerals Springs is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as one o the most important underwater archaeological sites in America. The ledges beneath the springs are the focus of many underwater archaeological investigations and have provided information about the lives of Florida Paleo Indians. The remains of an 11,000 year 0ld man were pulled from the springs, along with evidence of saber-toothed tigers, giant sloths and tortoises. Warm Mineral Springs is North Port's hidden jewel, a unique geological, archaeological, ecological treasure. The spring's warm mineral-rich waters have been sought out for their soothing and healing powers for thousands of years and continue to make it a global tourist destination. T... 04/20/2011

North Port FL Home Priced to Sell 3751 Barbary Ln. North Port FL 34287 Price $99,900.00     Square feet heated: 1831    Total Building Square feet: 2775   Year Built: 1992 Large 3BR/2BA/2CG well maintained home with 4 walk-in-closets resting on 80' of the Cocoplum Waterway. Beautiful views from the master bedroom, living & dining room, kitchen & huge lanai. Area of large nice homes. Relax & fish from your backyard. Minutes to restaurants, shopping & etc.     Hurry, call for a personal tour. Are you thinking of selling your North Port, Venice or Sarasota home? Wherever you live in Sarasota County, I can help you sell! Contact me today. Kwee Huset  -BrokerOwner, AHWD, CSP, ESRES, TRC Kwee Huset Realty 941-716-3090  info@kweeh.com www.KweeHuset.com 04/09/2011

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Realty Champions, LLC is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating. Realty Champions, LLC is a licensed real estate broker in Florida. Call us today at 941-421-9141. We appreciate your business! 03/10/2011

When everything seems tohave gone south in the real estate business, market search and realtor recommendations often go to properties that provide varied attractions and inherent realty values. In Southwest Florida, searches for these options are often focused on mixed-use property complexes like the Bobcat Trail Golf and Country Club at North Port.The Bobcat Trail real estate property development has not only masterfully merged its residential neighborhoods with the delightful environment and amenities of a golf course.  The country club has also undertaken a renovation program recently as an added value proposition that made its properties even more attractive from among North Port real estate choices.The renovated facilities in the complex include Bobcat Trail’s popular clubhouse whi... 02/25/2011

The Sarasota County real estate market in Florida is one rich hunting ground for properties masterfully developed in harmony with Mother Nature.   The best development in the area that meets this criterion is Heron Creek Golf and Country Club, a 676-acre property development that has successfully combined a residential community with a golf course and an extravaganza of delightful amenities.   A Towne Centre, now in its final stages of completion, is also ushering in a commercial hub in the complex. The Heron Creek real estate development, easily accessible from US-41 and I-75, boasts of more than 430 acres of pristine natural preserves consisting of lakes, woodlands, and waterways.   All these serve as the framework for the establishment of an idyllic golf links and residential cluster... 02/22/2011

I made a few remarks yesterday about some common errors North Port Short Sale Realtors are prone to make. To keep the post readable I split it in two parts. So, without further ado, here's part two! 4. Not Knowing Who The Decision Maker Is. The large majority of home loans in the US are owned or insured by quasi government agencies or corporations. Knowing whether the loan is owned by Freddie, Fannie, or insured through FHA or HUD, means knowing which short sale protocols to follow. 5. Not Understanding the Process. Despite the many differences between the servicer of the loans, the similarities between them are actually greater than the differences. What this means is that you need to know the how, where and what information to submit to the lender. A short sale negotiator with 200 fil... 09/30/2010

Short Sales are a little different from your 'run of the mill' transaction. When you list your home for a short sale with an agent, make sure they do the following: 1. Run A Title Search Immediately. Before the short sale can be satisfactorily negotiated, the agent needs to know what liens and encumbrances are on the property. The time to find this out is prior to a contract being signed. 2. Improper Pricing. There is a fine line between pricing a home too high and too low. Too high and you won't get any offers, too low and the bank will reject the offer. The key is doing a comprehensive market analysis of properties on the market and updating it periodically. 3. Market It Like Crazy. Some agents think that they can relax a little in the marketing of a short sale. This is crazy, the com... 09/29/2010

North Port is a relatively obscure community located in Sarasota County on the west coast of Florida. To the south is Charlotte County and the communities of Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To the northwest (following the ubiquitous Tamiami Trail or US 41) are the communities of Venice, Laurel, Osprey and, of course, Sarasota. North Port probably stands in the shadows of the more glamorous coastal resort communities, but it has it's own charm and allure. Where Charlotte County, to the south, lost most of it's trees during Hurricane Charley in August of 2004, North Port managed to keep it's largely wooded appearance intact. There are towering pines in the area which cover vast acres. North Port covers a very extended area of southwest Florida. It is huge when compared to many other towns... 09/14/2010

Deep Creek Realty is proud to announce the launch of a website dedicated to helping consumers and investors simplify their search for North Port Foreclosures and Short Sales. Having fresh information is vital to getting a jump on the competition when searching for North Port foreclosure and short sale bargain listings. Our website will allow you to receive daily email updates as new listings become available. The site features properties in an easy to view format with photos, maps and detail pages. To view these listings and sign up for your email updates, please proceed to our North Port Foreclosure website (www.North-Port-Foreclosures.com) 08/25/2010

Located in North Port, Florida in the southern area of Sarasota County is the gated active adult community, Cypress Falls at the Woodlands. This 55+ community by Centex offers residents a wealth of amenities in an ideal location between Tampa and Fort Myers. The beautiful natural surroundings offer wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, canoeing or kayaking. There are over 80 miles of freshwater canals in the lush areas surrounding this active adult community in the Florida Gulf Coast. Sarasota is just 30 miles north and offers fantastic dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural attractions as well. Cypress Falls is an intimate sized gated active adult community of just 367 homes. There are single-family style homes as well as villas available for resale. All ... 07/21/2010

This HUD Home Foreclosure below is currently available in the north port fl area. Address: 3348 TUCSON RD, NORTH PORT FL 34286 (SARASOTA county) Price: $55,000 As-Is Value: $55,000 Appraisal Date: 06/17/10 Bed/Bath: 3/2 Rooms: 5 Units: 1 Sqft: 1,192 Year: 1999 Call jessica for details Allison James Estates & HomesJessica Coleman / RealtorDirect Line: 941-421-4052Email: admin@FlaOpenHouse.com 07/05/2010

North Port Hud's / Hud Home Located At 4855 CORNSILK TERR, NORTH PORT FL 34286 (SARASOTA county)3 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,901 Sq Ft on 0.48 Acres (20,756 Sq Ft Lot)Details: Address: 4855 CORNSILK TERR, NORTH PORT FL 34286 (SARASOTA county) Price: $119,500 As-Is Value: $119,500 Appraisal Date: 03/23/10 Bed/Bath: 3/2 Rooms: 6 Units: 1 Sqft: 1,920 Year: 2004 Type: Detached FHA Financing: Insured (IN) 203K Eligible: Yes Allison James Estates & HomesJessica Coleman / RealtorDirect Line: (941) 421-4052Email: admin@FlaOpenHouse.comWeb: www.FlaOpenHouse.comFollow Me On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessicaColemanCheck out my blogs at http://allisonjames.blogspot.com/ 04/06/2010

I decided some time ago I really like the relationship approach. I want people to know what I am up to. I don't mind them knowing I'm a little strange, So are they. so are you. So watch it, buster. I find humor in a lot of things. I find humor in people who don't find me humorous. I started sending out emails, blogs, marketing pieces that Cecelia would tell me after "made her nervous." For example. We made this sign up for our community. It says "We live here and we love it". Our community management team jumped into action and made me take it down. I responded with the following email. Most people do have a sense of humor, including the management company. They now advertise in our newsletter and get that it's ok to have fun. We really do live here and love it.     02/04/2010

$169900 / 3br - Owner Financing (North Port, Fl.) Come and get your Custom Built 3Bedroom 2 bath 2 Car Garage with Large Lanai. This beautiful Home has 11'ceilings Tile Galore. Master Bath has Shower and Garden Tub walk-in Closets, Wood Cabinets and all Appliances,Window covering included. Move in condition Sprinkler System and security System. Owner Financing with 20% downpayment. Located in the North Port Estate area exit 182 off I-75 Call 941-629-3891 for more informatio. Don't forget about the First Time Home Owners Tax Credit.... Dont Miss Out On This Tax Savings. For more info Click HereIf you need more info on owner financing or rent to own you can goto http://www.123Rent4now.com 09/14/2009

North Port:North Port's average listing price for the last 6 months $118,977-Average selling price for the last six months is $109,563: Average list price June 16-July 16 was $107,168 and the average selling price was $101,888. Average size home was 1616 sq ft under air.Average list price May 16-June 16 was $113,354 and the average selling price was $107,128. Average size home was 1651 sq ft under air.Average list price Apr 16-May 16 was $111,080 and the average selling price was $103,651. Average size home selling was 1588 under air.Average list price Mar 16-Apr 16 was $108,114 and average selling price was $102,362. Average size home selling was 1566 sq ft under air.Average list price Feb 16-Mar 16 was $102,399 and average selling price was $97,125. Average size home selling was 1572 ... 08/22/2009

North Port# of listings in North Port= 615 active listings# of listings sold from June-16-July 16: 125# of listings sold from May 16-June 16: 147# of listings sold from Apr 16-May 16: 150# of listings sold from Mar 16-Apr 16: 156# of listings sold from Feb 16-Mar 16: 152# of listings sold from Jan 16-Feb 16: 130860 homes sold in the last six months in NP. Average number of homes sold per month over the last 6 months in NP: 143 homes#sold (143 homes) X 12 (months) = 1716divide 1716 by 52 weeks= 33 units per weekIf 33 units sell each week divide that number into the number of active listings 33 divided by 663 = 19 weeks is the absorption rate or 4 ½ months of inventory in North Port. 08/22/2009

Remember how great you felt when you received a real greeting card?  You know the one that comes from the US Postal Service with a stamp.  Well, I remember how I felt because my friend John sent one to me and I felt all warm and fuzzy all day.  So here's the deal.  If you log into the website below click on John's face you can have 1 card sent to someone special for .... are you ready....FREE.  I know nothing is free and of course the idea behind this is that you buy his service later on.  But here is how I see it.  I felt great when I got this card, so I sent one to my grandma, who by the way hates e-mail.  I can't believe how excited she got.  So take 5 minutes from your busy busy day and send a card to your mom or who ever.  Walk around the rest of the day feeling like you made someo... 08/20/2009

North Port# of listings in North Port= 999 active listings# of listings sold from Mar 22-Apr 22: 153# of listings sold from Feb 22-Mar 22: 165# of listings sold from Jan 22-Feb 22: 155# of listings sold from Dec 22-Jan 22: 126# of listings sold from Nov 22-Dec 22: 127# of listings sold from Oct 22-Nov 22: 138864 homes sold in the last six months in NP. Average number of homes sold per month over the last 6 months in NP: 144 homes#sold (144 homes) X 12 (months) = 1728divide 1728 by 52 weeks= 33.23 units per weekIf 33.23 units sell each week divide that number into the number of active listings 33.23 divided by 999 = 30 weeks is the absorption rate or 7 ½ months of inventory in North Port. 04/24/2009

Here are some more facts that people might find interesting. People always ask me if they can afford a certain area. Here are average listing and selling prices and average square footage of homes.Often time people ask me, "What do you think they'll take?'' Well, here's your answer. You better stay pretty close to list price in North Port if you want any chance of getting a home and a lot of homes have been going for over list price. You might be able to get away with $10K under list in Port Charlotte. In Venice and Punta Gorda the average selling price is running around $20K under list. Englewood is running $30K under list and some of the more expensive areas where the homes are selling for more like Osprey and Sarasota you might be able to get away with $50K or so below list. Of cours... 04/24/2009