Eco International Real Estate

February 2011 Statistics of Homes for Sale in Sarasota FL

As winter winds down and we are experiencing my favorite time of year in Sarasota, the real estate market is winding up. If you were waiting for the “bottom” of the market, this may be it. The statistics below are a pretty good indicator and we won’t really know it’s the bottom until prices start increasing again. Sales up; inventory at six year low in Sarasota market The number... [Read more...]

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January 2011 Statistics of Homes for Sale in Sarasota FL

So much good news! First, I think winter has finally broke- at least in Sarasota. And second, the number of home sales in Sarasota is very strong. Off to a great start in the new year! Pending sales surge in January 2011 Pending sales in the Sarasota real estate market experienced a major climb in January 2011, from 789 in December 2010 to 1,013 last month for a 28 percent increase. This... [Read more...]

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Canadians Purchasing Property in Florida

Are you a Canadian citizen considering purchasing property in Florida? If so, would you like to know the answers to the following questions? How long can a Canadian citizen visit or “winter” in Florida? Can Canadian buyers obtain financing on a Florida property? What restrictions are there for Canadian or Foreign National buyers purchasing homes in Florida? Will Canadians pay tax on rental income... [Read more...]

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