The time to act is now. And we need your help! Homeowners are hurting and small businesses are closing their doors.

Floridians for Property Tax Reform will rally in Tallahassee on April 17. Enough is enough. We must make sure our elected officials know that this crisis must be addressed before May 4. We cannot wait another year for real change. The most effective message will be delivered when a large assembly of citizens file into the courtyard at the Capitol, and announce to our Legislators that we mean business.

http://www.saveourhomesforever.com

David Lereah, NAR’s chief economist says, “Existing-home sales are likely to total 6.34 million in 2007 and 6.52 million next year, in contrast with 6.48 million in 2006. New-home sales are seen at 904,000 this year and 935,000 in 2008, below the 1.05 million last year. Housing starts are estimated at 1.47 million in 2007 and 1.55 million next year, down from 1.80 million units in 2006.

“As home sales moderate, overall home prices will be essentially flat this year,” Lereah says.

“The good news is that inventories remain well below the levels experienced during the last housing downturn in the early 1990s, and supplies are close to balance in many areas.”

The national median existing-home price will probably slip 0.7 percent to $220,300 in 2007, following a 1.0 percent rise last year. The median new-home price is projected to increase 0.4 percent to $246,200 this year, after gaining 1.8 percent in 2006. Modest growth is expected next year, with existing-home prices increasing 1.6 percent and new-home prices rising 2.0 percent.

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Bradenton Real Estate

I’m Dan Forbes and I want to be your Realtor and resource for all your Bradenton real estate needs.

Don’t miss this week’s meeting of the Bradenton Real Estate Club on Friday, April 13th at 11:45 a.m. (see details below)

This week’s topic: “Evictions “, presented by Alvin Holmes of LandlordsOnline. Bring a guest if you can
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BRADENTON REAL ESTATE CLUB

WHEN:Every Friday
Arrive: 11:45 - 12:15 Networking, Order and enjoy lunch ($13.00 includes lunch, drink, and tip).
Meeting: 12:15 - 1:15 Discussion/Presentation

WHERE: Stoneybrook Clubhouse in Heritage Harbour, 7515 Grand Harbour Parkway, Bradenton, Florida 34212. (I-75Exit 220, go one mile East on State Road 64 to entrance).

WHAT: This is a round-table luncheon and discussion of real estate topics and trends open to the general public, investors, landlords, owners, renters, buyers, and sellers.

INFO: For information call Dan Forbes at941-746-0505 or visit our web site at http://www.BradentonRealEstateClub.com

I hope to see you there!

DanDan Forbes (e-PRO,CRS,GRI)
2005 Realtor of the Year (Manatee Assoc. of Realtors)
PREMIER TEAM Inc.REALTORS
3850 E. State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34208
Office: (941) 746-0505
Fax: (941)749-0383
Toll Free 1-877-646-8326
http://www.BradentonRealEstate.com
and
http://www.BradentonRealEstateClub.com
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I’m Dan Forbes and I want to be your Realtor and resource for all your Bradenton real estate needs.

The Bradenton - Sarasota, Florida real estate market has hit bottom, and will stay there for the next 12-18 months and then begin a 3-4 percent annual growth climb.

At least that’s the word from Hank Fishind a well respected Florida economist. And that’s good news for our Bradenton Real Estate Market. Having seen a median price decline of approximately 22% since the high of 2005, it seems that we have finally hit bottom.

Personally, our real estate team is having a strong 2007 as we see buyers entering the market to take advantage of the price declines. Low interest rates and a great inventory selection makes this a perfect time to buy.

To our listing clients we reccommend the following:
1. Be sure you are priced competitively, because homes ARE selling. Buyers are buying the “obvious best value.” What’s that mean? It means your home should be the BEST priced home in the area, hands down.

2. Clean, paint, install new carpet. Do everything you can to make your home show perfectly and be “move in” ready. Buyers have 100’s of homes to compare to yours, make sure yours shows the BEST.

3. When you receive an offer, be courteous, grateful, and negotiate it to it’s highest, then seriously consider executing it. Many seller’s have been on the market a year or more with NO offer. Don’t lose an interested buyer.

To our buyer clients we say:
1. Have a clear picture of the home you want to buy. With so many homes on the market it’s easy to get confused by looking at 20 homes or more. Narrow down your criteria to a short list of homes to visit.

2. Make your offer attractive by having a pre-qualification letter in hand from your lender. We can help you with that. There’s no cost or obligation to that particular lender.

3. Be sure that your are working with a Realtor who is a Certified Residential Specialist or an Accredited Buyers Representative. These designations (which we hold) give you the assurance that you are working with a highly trained professional.

Fishkind’s presentation yesterday in Manatee County was covered by our local paper. You can read the full story here…
http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/news/local/17035333.htm
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Bradenton Real Estate

I’m Dan Forbes and I want to be your Realtor and resource for all your Bradenton real estate needs.

Don’t miss this week’s meeting of the Bradenton Real Estate Club on Friday, April 6th at 11:45 a.m. (see details below)

This week’s topic: “31 Ways to Find Motivated Sellers “, presented by Dan Forbes, Premier Team Inc., Realtors. Bring a guest if you can.

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BRADENTON REAL ESTATE CLUB

WHEN:Every Friday Arrive: 11:45 - 12:15 Networking, Order and enjoy lunch ($13.00 includes lunch, drink, and tip). Meeting: 12:15 - 1:15Discussion/Presentation

WHERE: Stoneybrook Clubhouse in Heritage Harbour, 7515 Grand Harbour Parkway, Bradenton, Florida 34212.(I-75Exit 220, go one mile East on State Road 64 to entrance).

WHAT: This is a round-table luncheon and discussion of real estate topics and trends open to the general public, investors, landlords, owners, renters, buyers, and sellers.

INFO: For information call Dan Forbes at941-746-0505 or visit our web site at http://www.BradentonRealEstateClub.com

I hope to see you there!

Dan

Dan Forbes (e-PRO,CRS,GRI)
2005 Realtor of the Year (Manatee Assoc. of Realtors)
PREMIER TEAM Inc.REALTORS
3850 E. State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34208
Office: (941) 746-0505
Fax: (941)749-0383
Toll Free 1-877-646-8326
http://www.BradentonRealEstate.com
and
http://www.BradentonRealEstateClub.com
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