Remember to set your clock back on November 5, 2011 Saturday night before you go to bed, so that you may not miss your appointments on Sunday November 6, 2011       Buying or selling your home in Venice and the surrounding area, contact Venice REALTOR®. Kwee can assist you every step of the way,  while keeping your best interests at heart.  11/04/2011

  I received this picture from my customer on Tuesday night November 1, 2011. I would like to share it with all of you with the following thoughts:   1.     Spouse and parents – stop nagging.   2.     Buyers & sellers – do not give away your tips and weaken your negotiation.   3.     Licensed real estate REALTOR®s- remember your fiduciary duty as a representative of the buyer or seller.   4.  Business owners – remember the confidentiality and trust you have.           Buying or selling your home in Venice, and the surrounding area, contact   Venice REALTOR®. Kwee can assist you every step of the way, while keeping your best interests at heart.     11/02/2011

    The POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul group gives you the opportunity to share the miracles in your life during this fall season with a creative writing challenge. Join in on the challenge with the FALL SEASON OF MIRACLES CONTEST | Positive Attitude for the Weary Soul Group In this Fall Season many of my appointments with buyers and sellers were considered miracles.    I listed a property picture below on September 8, 2011. The seller’s son is an Active Licensed REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty West Bloomfield MI who reviewed the BPO and approved the listing price without asking for referral fees. The property went under contract in 11 days, and the loan was approved 7 days earlier than the closing date and closed on October 24, 2011.      　  Our friend mentioned to someone t... 10/31/2011

  Halloween Safety Guide For Your Children   Halloween is an exciting and fun time for families and children, to dress up in costumes go trick or treating, attend parties and participate in parades or costume contests. As well as plenty of candies to enjoy.                         Basic Halloween Safety Guide For Your Children, to help make the festival fun and safe.     S - short, soft, and flexible plastic swords, knives and similar costume accessories.   A - avoid trick or treating alone. Walk with family members or friends.   F - fasten reflective tape or light producing devices to costumes and bags make        you more noticeable.   E - examine all treats for tampering before eating them. Sugar is not good for you.       Limit the amount you eat.   H - hold a flash light while tric... 10/27/2011

  Venice FL is a vibrant and historic charming city for all ages. It offers five beaches for you to visit; one of them has been named  “ The Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World”. Check out the Venice FL weekly Venice Regional Area Residential Statistics 10/22/2011 for the market condition.     The Venice FL weekly Venice regional area residential statistics 10/22/2011 table shows the week between October 16 and October 22, 2011.  There were 55 new listings in the market. 46 listings went under contract and 20 listings were sold.  During the week of October 9 and October 15, 2011 there were 66 new listings, 52 listings have a contract and 27 listings were sold. Within a week new listing 16.66% decrease (low inventory) .                             According to the Venice FL weekly Venice ... 10/25/2011

  Venice FL – Consumer Expo October 21 & 22, 2011   All are welcome to see 100 local chamber members and what area businesses have to offer plus to win $100 given away in both day and 5 times a day. Come and win the Grand Prize 26th Globe Youth Bicycle.      Date         : Friday and Saturday  October 21 & 22, 2011   Time        : 9:00 am – 3:00 pm   Admission: FREE to the public.   Location   : Venice Community Center                    326 S Nokomis Av Venice FL 34285   Contact     : call 941-488-2236     The Consumer Expo will provide free health screenings e.g. blood sugar, blood pressure, grip strength and skin consultation.   You may learn about services offer by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s department, Venice Police department, Food Banks and free meals provided by the non-profi... 10/20/2011

  What the caterpillar call the end of the world, the rest of the world calls butterfly  - Richard Bach       Caterpillar        Butterfly         Recent posts:   Motivational Monday – These Young Ladies Between The Ages of 63 – 98 Inspired Me. Venice FL Weekly Venice Regional Area Residential Statistics 10/15/2011     Kweeh Speechless Sunday 10/16/2011 – Water Bills Bugging You?              Buying or selling your home in Venice, North Port and the surrounding area, contact Venice REALTOR® Kwee can assist you every step of the way, while keeping your best interests at heart.    10/19/2011

    These young ladies between the ages of 63 – 98 inspired me. All of them are members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 800 Tamiami Trail Venice FL 34285. They were retired and spending their time to do something good for others.   From left to right: Mrs. Engle (age 98  - oldest) Mrs. Price (age 83 – Co-Leader) Mrs. Miller (age 75 – Co-leader) Mrs. Dieter (age 63 – youngest)           The name of the young lady’s group is the Dorcas Quilting Mission. It started around 1982 and the current Co-leaders are Mrs. Jean Price and Mrs. Jackie Miller took over in 2001. The group has 43 members. They meet every Monday from 9:00am to 12:00noon from Mid-October to end of April at the church. Also, much quilting work is done at home by the many ladies.         The work of these dedicated ladies incl... 10/17/2011

  Venice FL is a vibrant and historic charming city for all ages. It offers five beaches for you to visit; one of them has been named  “ The Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World”. Check out the Venice FL weekly Venice Regional Area Residential Statistics 10/15/2011 for the market condition.                 The Venice FL weekly Venice regional area residential statistics 10/15/2011 table shows the week between October 9 and October 15, 2011.  There were 66 new listings in the market. 52 listings went under contract and 27 listings were sold.  During the week of October 2 and October 8, 2011 there were 77 new listings, 34 listings have a contract and 17 listings were sold. Within a week listing sold increased 58.82% and new listing 14.28% decrease     According to the Venice FL weekly Venic... 10/17/2011

  This year’s theme for the Sun Fiesta in Venice Florida on October 14 – 16, 2011 is “Venice Goes Wild”.                                               Free admission to all ages. All takes place at Centennial Park in downtown Venice.    The following is tomorrow’s schedule : October 16, 2011              Boy Scout  Breakfast 9:00am - 11:00am                Reconnections 11:00am- 12:30pm               Sun Fiesta Idol 1:45pm - 3:00pm               Kids' Frozen T Shirt Contest 3:00pm - 3:30pm                Raffle Drawings 3:00pm - 3:15pm               Jazzercise  3:30pm - 4:00pm               Bandana 4:00pm - 7:00pm   Note : all scheduled times are approximate    Do not miss the opportunity to celebrate the fall in a Florida way. Come to enjoy the free variety of entertainment, arts and c... 10/15/2011

  These photographs were taken near the   Capri Isles Golf Club 849 Capri Isles Blvd. Venice, FL 34292 Tel: 941-485-3371 Map it.                                North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trl. North Port, FL  34287 Tel: 941-861-1300 Map it.             Venice Garden Elementary School 700 Center Road, Venice, Florida 34285 Tel: 941-486-2110 Map it.               Hand crafted by our friend Mr. Frank Zabava in Venice Florida                If you are buying or selling your home in Venice, North Port and the surrounding area, contact Venice REALTOR® Kwee can assist you every step of the way, while keeping your best interests at heart.  10/12/2011

  Between 9/1/2011 to 9/30/2011 there were 84 single family home sold, 64 home listed for sale and 22 under contract in Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – September 2011.   Compare to last month new listings decrease 28.89%                                                 July                    August              September   The average sold price          $  202,304             $176,168          $  176,274 The lowest sold price           $    36,000             $  41,100          $    40,000                                                            The highest sold price           $1,200,000            $430,000          $   600,000      The average day on market    153                       119                   88   The average listing price       $   267,795             $255,99... 10/10/2011

  This photograph was taken at East Gate Park     1221 Poplar Ave Venice, Florida 34285 Map It       Kweeh Speechless Sunday 10/9/2011 – Here’s Looking At You, Kid     Buying or selling your home in Venice and the surrounding area, contact Venice REALTOR®. Kwee can assist you every step of the way, while keeping your best interests at heart.  10/08/2011

  Mr. Mike Bernier and Mr. Pat Martin are the owners of   South Venice Seafood Store and Take Out Restaurant at 1807 Tamiami Trail Venice FL 34293 Map it. Tel: 941-412-4968                            Mr. Martin cooks while Mr. Bernier handles the front end of the store and all the delicious fresh food you eat. The food is either fried, steamed, or broiled. Prices range from $3.00 - $12.99.  Delivery is available with a $20.00 minimum. They also cater for parties, special occasions and picnics.   All the seafood are fresh and non-frozen, all items are subject to availability: Amberjack, Cobia, Grouper, Kingfish, Mahi-Mahi, Pompano, Snapper, Cod, Flounder, Haddock, Trout, Salmon, Crab, Clams, Lobsters, Mussels, Scallops, Shrimp, Frog legs, Squid (Calamari) Lobster Tails and etc.          ... 10/07/2011

  Venice FL is a vibrant and historic charming city for all ages. It offers  five beaches for you to visit; one of them has been named  “ The Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World”. Check out the Venice FL weekly Venice Regional Area Residential Statistics 10/1/2011for the market condition.       The Venice FL weekly Venice regional area residential statistics 10/1/2011 table shows the week between September 25 and October 1, 2011.  There were 42 new listings in the market. 31 listings went under contract and 44 listings were sold.  During the week of September 18 and September 24, 2011 there were 49 new listings, 40 listings have a contract and 15 listings were sold. Within a week listing sold increased 193.33%     According to the Venice FL weekly Venice regional area residential statist... 10/06/2011

  24th Annual Collector Car Show in Venice FL   My husband Andy and I attended the 24th Annual Collector Car Show last weekend at Centennial Park, historic downtown Venice FL. We had a lot of fun; met some friendly and nice collectors and their wonderful well kept antique vehicles made in 1900 to the present.         The event was organized by the Venice, FL Region AACA. President is Mr. Gary Felker.  Vice President is Mr. George Burger. There were 217 vehicles registered for show, and awards were given in 40 classes.  All car show proceeds benefit annual scholarships for Venice High School Students.      AACA Best Of Show winner was Mr. Seth Holloway and his beautiful 1961 Corvette. His trophy was the largest of all.       While we were walking around and taking pictures of the vehicle... 10/05/2011

  55+ Community Venice Florida Villa For Sale – 400 Pendleton Dr Venice FL 34292     55+ Community Venice Florida Villa For Sale – 400 Pendleton Dr Venice FL 34292 is a 2 bedroom 2 bath well maintained home, 1CG end unit corner lot surrounded with mature landscaping, oak trees, preserve view and privacy.  Newer roof in 2008, new heat pump in 2010, new condenser in 1998.  Screened lanai for BBQ. Rookery is one block away.       Listing Price $124,900.00    1345 SF under heat and air, with total building 1974SF.   Lots of storage space. Bright and open. Enjoy the peaceful environment with preserve view.       Monthly Fee : $136.00   Master Association Annual Fee $300.00   Amenities: community pool, rookery, shuffleboard and tennis courts   Oak Park Elementary School and Venice Area Middle... 10/03/2011

  Chestnut Creek Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – August 2011   Between 8/1/2011 to 8/31/2011 there were 4 home sold, 0 home listed for sale and 0 under contract in Chestnut Creek Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports –August 2011.                                                June                 July                    August    The average sold price          $ 0 listing           $178,500              $167,000   The lowest sold price            $ 0 listing           $120,000              $100,000                                                             The highest sold price           $ 0 listing           $222,500              $225,000   The average day on market    0                        309                     270   The average listing price       $211,750             ... 09/30/2011

  Southwood Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – August 2011   Between 8/1/2011 to 8/31/2011 there were 2 home sold, 3 home listed for sale and I under contract in Southwood Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – August 2011.                                               June                  July                  August   The average sold price          $227,625            $220,000            $184,000 The lowest sold price            $155,000            $220,000            $156,000                                                                  The highest sold price           $402,500             $220,000           $212,000   The average day on market    101                      43                     111   The average listing price       $255,520             $ 0 listing         $2... 09/30/2011

  Pelican Pointe Golf & CC Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – August 2011     Between 8/1/2011 to 8/31/2011 there were 2 homes sold, 8 homes listed for sale and 1 under contract in Pelican Pointe Golf & CC Venice FL Real Estate Market.                                                         June               July              August   The average sold price        $330,483         $375,000      $295,000 The lowest sold price          $165,000         $200,000      $165,000 The highest sold price         $520,000         $525,000      $425,000   The average day on market  84                   391                84     The average listing price     $277,980         $248,150      $327,850 The lowest listing price       $172,000         $189,900      $168,000 The highest listing price ... 09/30/2011