This is one of the many lakes you will find at Lakes of Jacaranda in Venice FL.  Lakes of Jacaranda is a very popular community in Venice FL and also has very low HOA fees.  I was just driving throught the community on my way to my new listing and pulled over to take this photo so I can share it with you. 07/24/2011

  Kweeh Speechless Sunday 7/24/11 - They Are Always Biting in Florida            Kweeh Speechless Sunday 7/24/11 - They Are Always Biting in Florida    Recent posts:   What is a Termite Inspection Report? - 07/23/11  Hot Dogs… - 07/22/11 What Smoking Does To You… - 07/21/11  Wordless Wednesday - Sometimes You Have to Dig the Gators Out... - 07/20/11 Congratulations to Myrl Jeffcoat of Sacramento with over 600,000 Points - 07/19/11     If you are buying or selling your home in Venice  and the surrounding area, Kwee can assist you while  keeping your best interests at heart.  Pick up the phone and Call NOW!   07/23/2011

Recently I received a call from customer wanting to list their Venice FL Home for Short Sale that was a 2nd home for them.  The sellers have one lender, Chase.  I discovered during our initial consultation that my sellers recently filed bankruptcy and their home mortgage was included in the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy but Chase was not awarded any payments from the courts.  Chase reached out to the sellers and offered them $10,000 to do a short sale and told them to seek out a Realtor to initiate a short sale.  I have heard before that Chase has an incentive program they offer to at risk homeowners that offers $10,000, $20,000 and $30,000 as incentive to the homeowner to proceed with a short sale.  My sellers search the internet and found me through one of my Active Rain blogs which is always... 07/23/2011

VENCE FL GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES Our Venice Florida golf course communities offer its residents a spectacular Florida lifestyle. Golf course communities in Venice FL vary from public courses to exclusive gated luxury golf properties with championship golfing and resort amenities. If you are looking to invest in a golf property in a community anywhere from Sarasota FL to North Port FL (public, semi private or private) we can help you in your search to find your new golf course home, condo or villa. To receive listings of golf properties for sale or private luxury golf real estate in the southwest Florida communities of Venice, North Venice, Nokomis, North Port, Englewood, Osprey, Sarasota, University Park or Lakewood Ranch please call, email or text us. For more information on Venice FL ... 07/23/2011

SAWGRASS OF VENICE FL Ideally suited for active lifestyle adults who seek an established golf course community and social network, Sawgrass, located south of Sarasota FL in the charming town of in Venice FL just north of Englewood FL, provides a contemporary Florida-style setting with a hint of Mediterranean. There are over 500 homes on 54 acres of lakes and natural preserves, homes are strategically positioned for residents to enjoy the surrounding beauty of the area as well as golf course views. Designed by renowned golf course designer Ted McAnlis for the adjacent Waterford Golf Club, enthusiasts marvel at the unique mix of three courses in one, with each set of nine holes offering a variety of play and design styles. Homes range from 2267 to 3262 square feet. Home priced from the h... 07/23/2011

See What is listed for sale in Venice FL If you are considering selling your Venice FL home you may want to check out the competiton. Your home will compete with other simular homes currently listed for sale in your neighborhood. Pricing your home correctly, your motivation to sell and my understanding of current market conditions will all come together to effectively price your home to receive the maximum amount of exposure need to get your home SOLD in the shortest amount of time. Track Area Real Estate Sales We provide, as a service to my customers, access to the same database that we use in the real estatebusiness and you can access it 24/7, from any computer with Listingbook. Access is free and loaded with powerful and helpful tools you will not find in any other service. It is ext... 07/23/2011

    What is a Termite Inspection Report?   Termite  Inspection Report = Wood-Destroying Organisms Inspection Report   A few days ago, an agent who had a buyer who purchased one of my listed properties in 2009, called and said the buyer for XXXX property in 2009 complained that the seller for the home did not disclose the property had termites.  Now he just found out there are termites in the house while he is doing some repairs.   My response was that the termite inspection report is only good for 30 days before closing.                                The property sold one and half years ago, now you called and complained about the damage.                             The buyer agent said,” I hope he will not take legal action”  What do you think? ___________ (Activerain members your fee... 07/23/2011

Sarasota Short Sale Agent - Venice Stop Foreclosure - Bradenton Short Sale Help – FREE information on Foreclosure Defense, Mortgage Modification, Tax Consequences, Deed-in-lieu-of-foreclosure, Short Sales, Deficiency Judgments, Bankruptcy Referrals & more. John Michailidis, SaraMana Properties – Phone: (941) 822-5221 CLICK to Request Our FREE 48-page Foreclosure Options eBook   Local Real Estate Market Favorable For Sarasota & Venice Area Property Owners Needing To Short Sale While the overall global and national economic outlook continues to be shaky at best, the Sarasota/Venice areas of the Florida Gulf Coast offers a positive opportunity for homeowners behind on mortgage payments, and in need of a Short Sale to Stop Foreclosure. Our unique locational appeal continues to attract both ... 07/23/2011

    Hot Dogs…   Lately every time when my husband turns on the TV in the morning or at night, I will hear about the dangerous heat wave forecast for half the country.  We human have difficulty handling the heat, but how about our pets – the hot dogs.   Summer heat does affect dogs. We must protect our pets from the extreme heat.         Video: Protect your dogs from the extreme heat.   Things we can do to help the hot dogs cool down.   Take them for a walk early in the morning or late evening. Never leave them in the car while you go shopping or … Add ice cubes to water Let them play in the water Never let them drink water outside the water bowl; in case fertilizer, weed killer, or rat poison may get into the water. Cut hair to release heat stress, do not shave down to skin to prevent s... 07/22/2011

    What Smoking Does To You…   This morning I attended the Venice Area Board of Realtors® meeting and part of the meeting was introduced the affiliates so that the Realtors® can support them for their services. An affiliate with an oxygen tank who introduce himself by saying, “Quit smoking”                                                   And he continued, “tell your love one, family members, friends and yourself to quit smoking. I am carrying this oxygen tank because I smoked “ that is what smoking does to you…   ( interesting to watch – don’t miss it )   By quiting smoking  you will stay healthier, save money and pay less for your life insurance premiums.                                                          What smoking does to you…  detrimental to your appearance – get wrinkles... 07/21/2011

  Wordless Wednesday - Sometimes You Have to Dig the Gators Out...          Wordless Wednesday -  Sometimes You Have to Dig the Gators Out...      If you are buying or selling your home in Venice  and the surrounding area, Kwee can assist you while  keeping your best interests at heart.  Pick up the phone and Call NOW! 07/20/2011

LAKES OF JACARANDA Lakes of Jacaranda in Venice FL just north of North Port FL is the newest part of Lake of the Woods of Jacaranda, one of the areas most desireable neighborhoods in Venice FL. Lakes of Jacaranda is dotted with lakes and you will find that most homes in Lakes of Jacaranda have water views. The development of Lakes of Jacaranda comprises 606 homes which was created by one of Venice Florida’s custom home builders, J & J Homes. With winding roads and sidewalks you will find many area residents enjoying walks and bike rides throughout the community. Lake of the Woods of Jacaranda comprises a total of 181 homes. You will find the residents are known for their southern hospitality, warm and family friendly. Lake of the Woods is divided into two sections, Lake of the Woods and... 07/19/2011

  Bird Bay Condos Venice FL   The only condos which have the privilege of the Curry Creek/Robert Bay waterfront view, and where you can canoe or kayak with quick access to the Gulf of Mexico is Bird Bay Condos Venice FL.       Bird Bay Condos are nestled on the US 41 Bypass N (immediately after the Legacy Trail) at the stoplight. Also, the east entrance on Albee Farm Road has easy access to I-75.   The condos are surrounded with tropical foliage - some along the mangroves and others with views of small lakes or the golf course. They are adjacent to the Legacy Trail and are close to restaurants, Venice downtown and the beaches.     There are 6 condominium groups, Master condominium consists of Phases I, II, IV & V. Altogether Bird Bay Condos Venice FL has 1024 units. The condo fees range... 07/18/2011

Sarasota County Short Sale Agent - Venice Stop Foreclosure - Bradenton Short Sale Help – FREE information on Foreclosure Defense, Mortgage Modification, Tax Consequences, Deed-in-lieu-of-foreclosure, Short Sales, Deficiency Judgments, Bankruptcy Referrals & more. John Michailidis, SaraMana Properties – Phone: (941) 822-5221 CLICK to Request Our FREE 48-page Foreclosure Options eBook   Is It Really Free To Do A Venice Florida Short Sale? In almost every case, the answer is, Yes! The typical Short Sale is a real estate brokerage transaction in which the "seller's lender" picks up all of the standard closing costs, including: agent/broker commissions, property taxes, title expenses, etc. Unless your situation requires additional legal services (e.g.: your finances are such that it makes se... 07/17/2011

  Speechless Sunday - Is Someone "Expecting" Company?         Speechless Sunday - Is Someone "Expecting" Company?     How Much Is My House Worth?        If you are buying or selling your home in Venice and the surrounding area, Kwee can assist you while keeping your best interests at heart.  Pick up the phone and Call NOW! Kwee Huset - Brokerowner, AHWD, CSP, ESRES, TRC 941-716-3090 info@kweeh.com Free MLS Search 07/16/2011

  Pelican Pointe Golf & CC Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports - June 2011.  To get the right information before you invest or even plan on selling a home in Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club community, make sure you check this Pelican Pointe Golf & CC Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports - June 2011. The table below shows the break down of the homes for sale in Pelican Pointe Golf & CC Venice FL that were newly listed between June 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011.   Active - 7 Pelican Pt Beds Full Baths Sq.ft Heated List Price LP/SqFt High 4 3 2,950 $459,000 $182.98 Low 2 2 1,265 $174,900 $138.26 Average 3 2 2,026 $323,829 $157.35 Median 3 2 1,832 $279,000 $153.35 Pending - 0 The homes for sale that went under contract or are pending according to thePelican Pointe Golf & CC Venice   FL Real... 07/16/2011

  Bird Bay  Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports - June 2011.   To get the right information before you invest or even plan on selling a condo/villa in Bird Bay golf course community, make sure you check this Bird Bay Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports - June 2011. The table below shows the break down of the condos for sale in Bird Bay Venice FL that were newly listed between June 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011. Active - 5 Bird Bay Beds Full Baths Sq.ft Heated List Price LP/SqFt High 3 2 1,180 $165,000 $152.78 Low 1 1 648 $ 99,000 $100.85 Average 2 2 1,047 $131,300 $128.35 Median 2 2 1,133 $125,000 $131.07  Pending - 0 No condos for sale that went under contract or are pending according to the Bird Bay Venice FL Real Estate Market Report - June 2011  Sold - 3 The condos for sale that sold ... 07/15/2011

    Activities for the Youth in Sarasota County FL     Summertime with no school and parents working - how can our youth keep from going down the wrong path?  Sarasota County is a caring community for the young and senior citizens.   The Sarasota County Government through the Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) is committed to supporting and funding "thelookup941.org" which provides information on all the safe Activities for the youth in Sarasota County FL.  These activities are available for youth to participate in positive supervised activities during their out of school time. The website is being maintained by staff from Community Youth Development of Sarasota County.  Through TheLookUp941.org you may:   search over 300 organizations participate in 1600 local activities search by ... 07/14/2011

  Sawgrass  Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports - June 2011.   To get the right information before you invest or even plan on selling a home in Sawgrass golf course community, make sure you check this Sawgrass Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports - June 2011. The table below shows the break down of the homes for sale in Sawgrass Venice FL that were newly listed between January 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011. Active - 13   Sawgrass Beds Full Baths Sq.ft Heated List Price LP/SqFt High 4 3 2,751 $477,900 $190.65 Low 2 2 1,845 $289,000 $151.23 Average 3 2 2,150 $ 369,394 $171.91 Median 3 2 1,978 $349,900 $173.72 Pending - 4 The homes for sale that went under contract or are pending according to the Sawgrass Venice FL Real Estate Market Report - June 2011  Sawgrass Beds Full Baths Sq Ft Heated L... 07/09/2011

    North Port FL Real Estate Market Reports - June 2011   Summer is here, and soon it will be winter.  Are you getting ready to go south in the fall?  It is important to make sure you check out the North Port FL Real Estate Market Report -June 2011 for the right information before you start your real estate shopping. Our North Port FL Real Estate Market Reports will provide you a good over view of how single family homes for sale performed during the month of June 2011.   The table below shows the break down of the single family homes for sale in North Port FL that were newly listed between June 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011. Active - 101   North Port Beds Full Baths Sq.ft Heated List Price LP/SqFt High 6 4 4,000 $550,000 $166.92 Low 2 1 770 $ 28,900 $ 30.13 Average 3 2 1,738 $136,731 $ 76... 07/08/2011