We just sold this spectacular unit in  Perico Bay Club. This end unit has 3 bedrooms on over 1800 SqFt and offers breathtaking views over Palma Sola Bay from almost every room!

The unit sold for $310,000 which is the highest sales price in Perico Island since 2008!

It sold after being on the market for 56 days to an INTERNATIONAL buyer.

Perico Bay Club Condos  Sold in 2010 

* There have been 25  sales in Perico Bay Club so far this year

* Highest sales price – $310,000

* Lowest sales price – $135,000

* Average sales price – $211,616

* Median sales price – $205,000

* Average days to contract – 260

If we can help you buy or sell a unit in Perico Bay Club give us a call @ 941.866.1666.

As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:

• Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.
• Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.

Who Qualifies for the Extended Credit?

• First-time home buyers who purchase homes between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
• Current home owners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five consecutive years within the last eight.

To qualify as a “first-time home buyer” the purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence during the three years prior to the purchase.

Which Properties Are Eligible?

The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit may be applied to primary residences, including: single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops.

How Much Is Available?

The maximum allowable credit for first-time home buyers is $8,000.

The maximum allowable credit for current homeowners is $6,500.

How is a Buyer’s Credit Amount Determined?

Each home buyer’s tax credit is determined by two additional factors:

1. The price of the home.
2. The buyer’s income.

Price

Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, credit may only be awarded on homes purchased for $800,000 or less.

Buyer Income

Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, which is effective on November 7, 2009,  single buyers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000—may receive the maximum tax credit.

Can a Buyer Still Qualify If He/She Closes After April 30, 2010?

Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, as long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close.

Will the Tax Credit Need to Be Repaid?

No. The buyer does not need to repay the tax credit, if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during this three-year period, the full amount credit will be recouped on the sale.

For more information contact us.

The current issue of American Style magazine lists Bradenton in the Top 25 Small Cities for Art, the latest in a series of national recognitions of Bradenton’s arts and culture. 

Last year Art Calendar magazine ranked Braden­ton as one of the “10 great towns for working artists” and last fall Gallup’s “Soul of the Commu­nity” ranked Bradenton No. 1 in “community at­tachment” in a study of 26 cities nationwide.

AmericanStyle magazine, one of the country’s premier publications on the arts, ranked Braden­ton No. 22 in its Top 25 Cities for Art in the small city category.

The new issue hits newsstands today.

Get information on the cultural planning process and the organizations involved at www.realizebradenton.com.

Realize Bradenton’s cultural partners include ArtCenter Manatee, Manatee Players, Manatee Historical Village, South Florida Museum, Village of the Arts, Hernando DeSoto Historical Society and the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

More information about the city of Bradenton: http://www.cityofbradenton.com

Coming in at number 11 last year, Sarasota climbed into the top five with the help of AmericanStyle readers. Home of numerous art museums—including the popular John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, galleries, art centers and festivals, this Florida city has long been known as a cultural destination. “Sarasota is just without parallel in its uniqueness and commitment to the arts,” says reader Debra Mixon of Homosassa, Fla. A walk along Palm Avenue, one of the city’s centers for art, will show you how right she is.

Along with Manatee County, Sarasota will be debuting a brand-new art festival, Festival sARTée, to present the area’s best cultural assets—its local and regional artists. Held Oct. 8-24, Festival sARTée will feature a truly unique mix of visual arts, food art, circus art and more in venues throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. It will be running concurrently with the second annual Ringling International Arts Festival.

Read the full article: http://www.americanstyle.com/2010/05/top-25-small-cities/

1. Florida leads the pack
International buyers purchase homes across the U.S., but Florida leads with 26 percent of all sales!

2. More pay in cash
Twenty-eight percent of international buyers bought their homes with cash, compared to 8 percent of U.S. buyers. In today´s market nothing is of greater value than a cash buyer!

3. Internationals purchase pricier homes
The median sales price of homes purchased by international buyers was $299,500, which is significantly higher than the U.S. median of $221,900 during the same period.

Trust the best! Weiss International Realty is the leading International Real Estate Broker in Florida.

Weiss International Realty
3605 Riverview Blvd.
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 866 1666

I found a wise article on Sunsentinel.com about why you should not wait to sell your home if you plan to.

Here are some highlights of the article:

So you want to sell a home in 2010?

Not only are prices expected to keep falling, cutting into sellers’ profits the longer they wait, but demand will be strong early in the year from first-time and move-up buyers looking to qualify for tax credits that expire April 30.

Potentially playing a large role will also be a so-called shadow inventory of homes – repossessed properties that haven’t been put on the market for resale and mortgages that are in default and soon will be in foreclosure.

Read the full article here.

So if you are planning on selling your home contact us today @ 941.866.1666.

Here are some highlights of this article:

In the Sarasota-Bradenton market, 239 condos changed hands, a 130 percent increase from the 104 sales that took place during the same month a year earlier.

Realtors and analysts attribute the uptick to both the first-time buyer tax incentive, which was recently extended, and to the return of investors to the market.

All over the region and across the state, investors are snapping up condos that either came out of the ground or were converted from apartments during the boom.

In Sarasota-Bradenton, the median condo price was down 20 percent to $141,100 in November from the same month a year ago.

If your are interested in buying or selling a condo in the Bradenton/Sarasota are, please call the experts @ 941.866.1666.

Quality construction resounds throughout the property with obvious attention to details, makes this one of the most inspiring homes on Florida’s west coast!

The front perspective in set off by a circular paver brick driveway, multiple rooflines, and “blue water” colored and glazed barrel tile roofing material.  Picture windows throughout take advantage of the outstanding water views and are all made of hurricane wind force glass.

As you enter the home through inviting double doors into the grand foyer highlighted by a stunning Swarovski Crystal chandelier suspended high above which is mounted on a chandelier lift for easy access, your eyes are dramatically drawn to the breathtaking open water views.

The large open spaces and soaring ceilings are set off by unique stone tile flooring throughout the main level, a strategically located gas fireplace with coral stone backdrop,and picture perfect “watercolors” all along the glassed Bayfront canvas.  Be sure not to miss the special “wine cellar”. 

This estate home is truly a magnificent work of art!

More Information: MLS# A3899095

Listing courtesy of Signature Sothebys International

This is the most quiet spot on Anna Maria Island. The Waterfront Building is located on end of cul-de-sac.

Unit offers two lanais on the back of the building towards the bay (wooded view, one from the living room and one from the master bedroom) and two balconies in the front with views of the community pool, so two balconies on each floor. Watch your kids play in the pool while relaxing on your balcony or choose the balcony on the back for ample privacy! The garage is huge and offers plenty of storage space.

This townhouse is also a great investment opportunity as it may be rented weekly.

Homeowner is allowed to have one small pet up to 30 lbs.

Current use is Bed & Breakfast or use it as a great Old Florida Style Pool Home with in law quarters.

Large 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bathroom home on quiet street in West Bradenton offers huge caged deck and heated pool with auto cleaner. The oversized, fenced in lot offers two lush, landscaped backyard areas, one on each side of the pool area, offering various fruit trees as well as large old oaks.

Relax by the pool and enjoy the private setting. Lots of parking space availabe for RV/Boat. Features updated kitchen and baths, skylights, beautiful oak floors, wood burning fireplace front porch and an additional enclosed upper veranda.

Amazing combination of old Florida Lifestyle and modern convenience. Great income opportunity if desired.

More information: click here