Tarpon Season June 2010

Brad — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:17:29 +0000

Hooked up at Venice Beach on fly!

Here is a photo sent in by an avid fly fisherman and past client of mine. Hooked up at Venice Beach next to his beach front condo.

Selling Your Home

Brad — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:15:06 +0000

Keep Your Home Sale from Falling Apart

After finding a buyer, all you have to do to make it to closing is to avoid these five traps. Read
7 Tips for Staging Your Home

Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home’s value and speed up the sale process. Read
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home

Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Read
5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Read
7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing

Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home. Read

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No Surprises at Closing / New Closing Statements

Brad — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:19:41 +0000

(New!)

RESPA Rules Limit Fee Increases at Home Closing

A revamped good faith estimate and HUD-1 settlement form mean fewer last-minute surprises at closing because of limits on fee increases. Read

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Five Tax Credits

Brad — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:55:09 +0000

Tax Credits for Solar Water Heaters

A federal tax credit makes energy-efficient solar water heaters a more affordable and sustainable option for many homeowners. Read
Tax Credits for Replacing Heating and Cooling Systems

Upgrading to an energy-efficient heating and cooling system can save hundreds on your utility bills and earn you a tax credit worth as much as $1,500. Read
Tax Credits for Replacing Your Roof

Replacing your roof with a qualifying energy-efficient metal or asphalt roof can cut your cooling bill and earn you a $1,500 tax credit. Read
Tax Credits for Adding or Replacing Insulation

A federal tax credit makes adding insulation an even cheaper way to improve your home’s energy efficiency and cut your heating and cooling bills. Read
Tax Credits for Replacing Windows, Doors, and Skylights

If money seems to be escaping through drafty windows, doors, and skylights, this federal tax credit might make energy-efficient replacements more affordable. Read

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Water Front Real Estate Englewood Florida

Brad — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:59:04 +0000

2004 Built Water Front Home providing quick access to Gulf by way of Lemon Bay and Stump Pass. Two boat lifts 10,000 lb elevator lift and electric davits, home and seawall built 2004. Florida Cracker style front entry with sitting area and ginger bread trim. Metal roof with transferable warranty, three car garage, great room concept with split plan, solid surface counter tops, 18 tile in living areas, carpet bedrooms, large master bath with dual sinks, walk in shower and separate jetted tub. All pocket sliders and French door access huge screened lanai over looking waterway. Home Warranty included with purchase.

Christmas 2009 in Venice Florida

Brad — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:06:39 +0000

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Looking forward and expecting a prosperous 2010. Thank you to all my family, friends, and customers for the inspiring support this year. I’m posting a photo of the greatest gift I’ve ever received.

Liv's First Christmas

Water Front Listing Venice Florida

Brad — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:21:12 +0000

Lemon Bay Estates a Gated Luxury Home Development consisting of 13 exclusive home sites, overlooking Lemon Bay and the Private end of North Manasota Key. All home sites are 1 plus acre parcels, majority of lots situated on Lemon Bay.This lot is located at end of Cul-De-Sac with three sides completely private due to preserve lands. Must see existing homes ranging from 4,300 sq’ to 7,000 sq’ in living space. Lot is ready to build on survey and engineering on file. If you’re looking for a unique development / location you have found it here, most Venice residents don’t know this community exists. Extremely secluded yet five minutes to Manastoa Beach, Grocery, Restaurants, and Shopping Center. Developer went above and beyond compare to any local high end builder.

Venice / Eglewood Florida Red Grouper

Brad — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:46:40 +0000

As promised here are a couple pictures taken during the Thanksgiving Holiday. These Red Grouper were caught outside of the Venice and Stump Pass inlets, just about in the middle of Manasota Key about 15 miles off shore. South West Florida fishing this year has been outstanding, be it from your boat or waterfront property. Water quality and conditions have been perfect. To learn more about the local water front and barrier islands take a look at my website www.floridabarrierislandsrealestate.com Two days before these photos were taken my friend Alan and I caught a 40″ King fish and while reeling the fish in encountered a school of Cobia. Within less than a minute of landing the King fish I hooked a 39″ Cobia. The situation was a bit hectic so no photos were taken. If you have any fishing questions or looking for more info about waterfront real estate give me a call or e-mail.

Thanksgiving Day

Brad — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:13:06 +0000

Thanksgiving day in Southwest Florida is the place to be with friends and family. Many of you that read this page of my website have read my short bio on the front page and know that I’ve spent a number of years in Santa Cruz California. A good friend of mine will be visiting during the Thanksgiving holiday and we plan to fish in the Gulf of Mexico and some inland fresh water near Charlotte Harbor. I promise to post pictures of our fishing trips. The water temperatures around the surrounding barrier islands have cooled prompting the migration of snook inland (see www.floridabarrierislandsrealestate.com). The weather this week has been absolutely gorgeous. Highs in the mid to low 80’s and lows in the 60’s. We have yet to really get any cold snap. Happy Thanksgiving; enjoy your time with friends and family.

Mortgage Interest Rates

Brad — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:23:49 +0000

For three weeks running interest rates on 30 year mortages have increased to 5.03 percent. Still historically low and incentive to consider if your shopping Venice Florida Real Estate. Lenders have tightened their standards, so the best rates are available to borrowers with solid credit and a 20 percent down payment. 15 year mortgages are hovering around 4.46 percent. Rates on five-year, adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 4.42 percent today. Rates on one-year, adjustable-rate mortgages hover around 4.57 percent as of today. There are a number of things to consider when shopping a mortage and specific questions to ask your loan officer. I can help you with the process. You can contact me anytime through my website www.veniceagent.com