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Thursday, November 5, 2009

NOW - Are you ready to BUY??

NEW NEWS :
Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers - $6,500 cheaper.
First-time homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package enacted earlier this year. But with the program scheduled to expire at the end of November, the Senate voted Wednesday to extend and expand the tax credit to include many buyers who already own homes. The House could vote on the bill as early as Thursday.
Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years would be eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500. First-time homebuyers - or anyone who hasn't owned a home in the last three years - would still get up to $8,000. To qualify, buyers in both groups have to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30.
In todays market it truly is a great time you buy. I recentlyhave been checking Fannie Mae Foreclosure in our area there are only 3 pages, which may seem like a lot, but compared to the nearest county to us they have 5 pages. I have noticed that these house are getting contracts on them quickly as well. The prices are great most homes are under $200,000 with some homes slightly above $200,000. Don't forget the tax credit for first time home buyers, which ends soon, it would be a shame to loose out on a $8,000.00 credit. http://www.fanniemae.com/homepath/incentive/index.jhtml http://www.homepath.com/
Not only are there houses and condos in town, but there are some really good deals out on Anna Maria Island, they may not be a low as the main land but there are some deals to be had and some are not short sales or foreclosures. If you are looking for a 1st home , 2nd home, or rental properties let our office help you with your search call Barry, in our Sales Office at Island Vacation Properties at 800-778-9599 in the US , 0800-181-6302 toll free from Germany or 0808-120-2338 toll free from the UK http://www.islandvacationproperties.com/sale/results.html?User=IVP5981&Photos=&Limit=10&Start=1&Avail=&Stay=&NR=29&msg=&gmap=
Happy house hunting.

Monday, November 2, 2009

HomePath - Special Offers

HomePath - Special Offers For anyone having questions about the tax credit and how you can use it please click on the above link, they have the answers to your questions along with having a list of foreclosed homes in your area at some really great deals.

Monday, October 19, 2009

17 Fall Vacation rentals under $700.00 a week on Anna Maria Island

We Currently have 17 Properties under $700.00 for a week that is $100.00 or less a day on Anna Maria Island, these deals will not last, price change starts January 16th, 2010 and also does not include Holiday weeks.
My favorites are Anna’s Cottage , Anchor’s West and Beach Dunes East ( Pictured is Anna's Cottage on Bradenton Beach )http://www.islandvacationproperties.com/rental/house.html?ID=528

http://www.islandvacationproperties.com/rental/house.html?ID=494

We alos have 3 more properties coming soon Do-Re-Mi A , B & C

Some places are pet friendly, but you will have to pay an additional $150.00 non-refundable pet fee.
With some much to choose from under $700.00 , isn’t it a great time to come to Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island,wait are you waiting for? Prices will not be these low for a long time. Call 800-778-9599, Island Vacation Properties, LLC

Friday, October 16, 2009

Sales Property of the week October 16th

http://www.islandvacationproperties.com/sale/house.html?ID=140

View the above link for photos of the property, just put on the market

MLS # M5808125Bay Front Duplex
Pric$875,000.00
Status:Active
Bedrooms:4
Baths:2 full
Address:504 S. Bay DR
Town:Holmes Beach
Area:Bay front
View:Bay

Zoning:Multi family
# of Floors:2
Taxes:$10,598.00

General Information
Waterfront Bay Duplex with dock and easy access to Tampa Bay and points South. 1 bedrooms, 1 bath down, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath up with balcony the length o the building with views of City Pier and skylights of Sarasota. Living areas in both units face directly to the bay. Property being sold as is and is within walking distance to beach, restaurants and shopping and has plenty of room for a pool. Use as a rental, 2nd home or build your own special place on the bay.
Amenities
Boat docks
Direct Bay Front Duplex with Dock and sail/power boat access.
Meet the Agent
Name:Barbara Neely
Email:buywithbarbara@aol.com
Phone:800 778-9599
Cell:941 807-6220
Website:http://www.cellwithmel.com/
Mel Neely
Email:cellwithmel@aol.com
Phone:800 778-9599
Cell:941 809-5565
Website:http://www.cellwithmel.com

Great New Bradeton Beach rental Property just Added

http://www.islandvacationproperties.com/rental/house.html?ID=549

The Dock Side Sanctuary

Located at 520 56th Street in Holmes Beach is just as the name says; a sanctuary! Hidden away in a quiet and tranquil area, this spectacular home has just undergone major renovations including a brand new pool. For the beachgoes, the gulf is about a ten minute stroll away. A boat dock and lift are just outside your door, past the spacious, multi level deck and pool area. You can just sit back, relax and count the fish jumping in front of you! The home features four bedrooms, three baths, and an updated kitchen with upscale appliances and granite countertops. The master suite is upstairs via a distinctive staircase. It features a spacious den with a 32" TV with DVD and VCR. The oversized living area downstairs features a living area with a 52" flat screen TV, large enclosed Florida room with dining for ten, a full size laundry room, a single car garage, two full bedrooms with televisions and a fourth bedroom with a trundle bed. There isn't anything you could need that you wouldn't find here! This home is new to the rental market and won't last long. If you want to escape, get away from it all and just relax in pure splendor then this one's for you! One small pet is allowed with $150.00 non-refundable pet fee. One week minimum rental. Call 800-778-9599, Island Vacation Properties, LLC

Friday, October 9, 2009

We Love our Community

Finally some good nows in the paper, it seems most of us love our community. I for one agree I live in Parrish area North east Manatee County and I like my neighborhood. I work out on the Island and I have to say I like it there too.
This Story was posted in the Bradenton Herald :
Posted on Fri, Oct. 09, 2009
Survey: We love our community
Community leaders presented results of study touting ManateeBy JAMES A. JONES JR.jajones1@bradenton.com
MANATEE — Based on a Gallup survey of 26 communities nationwide, the Manatee-Sarasota area topped the list on resident attachment to their community.
Area leaders were presented the encouraging results Thursday night.
“This is a big deal, a very big deal,” Katherine Loflin, lead consultant for the Soul of the Community Project told community leaders and residents gathered at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.
The Soul of the Community Project is in the second of a three-year study period during which resident attitudes are being sampled in communities including St. Paul, Minn., Long Beach, Calif., Philadelphia and Detroit.
Driving Bradenton and the rest of Manatee-Sarasota to the top of resident attachment was the quality of social offerings, aesthetics of the community and the openness, or friendliness, of the community, Loflin said.
In fact, 43 percent of respondents said they are highly attached to the community, well above the norm in other communities. The survey results were based on 15-minute phone interviews with 400 local residents. The survey was conducted Feb. 17 through April 25, 2009.
Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston said he couldn’t be more pleased that his community “finished at the top of the heap.”
David Klement, director of the Institute for Public Policy and Leadership, and former editorial page editor for the Herald, said, “Manatee is a pretty darn nice place to be.”
Surprisingly, the slumping economy did not seem to factor one way or the other.
But Loflin did say workers are tending to hang on to their jobs, and the tight times might be causing local people to get reacquainted with their own community, finding plenty to like in the beauty of beaches, multitude of parks and social opportunities.
Looking at the Bradenton data, Loflin said, “things are going in the right direction.”
But she urged community leaders not to rest on their laurels, and instead work hard to improve weaker areas.
About 60 percent of those 65 and older said they were happy with the openness of the community, a strength. But on the other end of the spectrum, only about 7 percent of young, talented college graduates said they were satisfied.
“I would pay attention to this,” Loflin said, adding that as the economy improves, communities will be challenged to hang on to their most talented workforce members.
“The code you have to crack is how to maintain what is wonderful and to move forward,” she said.
The common denominator in the survey is that each of the 26 communities surveyed were once owned by the Knight-Ridder company. Each continues to benefit from the Knight Foundation that works for the betterment of the communities and provided funding for the Soul project.
For more information on the results, visit www. soulofthecommunity.org.
James A. Jones Jr., East Manatee editor, can be contacted at 748-0411, ext. 7021.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Island Vacation Properties of Anna Maria Island Property of the Week

Fountainhead II #4 - MLS # M5804697Beautiful Turnkey End Unit

Price:$315,000.00
Status:Active
Bedrooms:2
Baths:2 full
Address:3402 6th Avenue #4
Town:Holmes Beach
Area:Island
Zoning:Condo
Age of Property:27
Lot Size:Less than a 1/2 acre
# of Floors:3
Square Feet:900
Taxes:$4,041.00

General Information
Location, location, location! Just a few steps to the beach. Beautifully turnkey furnished 2br/2ba end unit overlooking heated pool and fenced green grass area. Recently renovated with new tile, carpet, fresh paint, counters and wood cabinets. Documented rental history availbe upon request.
Amenities
Swimming pool
Living Room: 14 X 14
2nd Bedroom: 11 X 11
East Exposure
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Microwave, Disposal, Washer and Dryer.
Rental history available
Master Bedroom: 12 X 10
Kitchen: 8 X 11
Central A/C
Utilities: Cable, Connected, City Water, Electric
Meet the Agent
Name:Mel Neely
Email:cellwithmel@aol.com
Phone:800 778-9599
Cell:941 809-5565
Website:http://www.cellwithmel.com/