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Baby Boomers are buying homes in SW Florida!
August 29th, 2010 12:30 PM

 

Baby boomers invest in SW Florida!

With REO and short sales in plentiful supply investors with cash or good credit are piling into near new properties in the Englewood Charlotte County area of Florida.

Since 2006/7 there has been an over supply of these newish homes as banks have had to address the number of owners who have moved out of state.

"Of course, one persons loss is anothers gain" says Gordon Robinson CEO of the Florida Gold Group based in Englewood Florida and expert in REO and short sales.

"Unfortunatley there were too many builders building and too many investors who were encouraged to push the boat out and instead of building one home built 3 or 4. When the market turned they walked away and left the banks holding the keys!"

" We have a good supply of near new condos, close to the water, single family homes on golf courses, and large Key West homes with fantastic gulf views. All are fantastic buys and need viewing."

If you take a medium to long term view these properties should offer a good return when entered into the Florida Gold Vacation Rental program with ROI of up to 10%.

"Why not come down this fall and stay for a long weekend on us and we'll show you these great deals, plus all of the local attractions" says Gordon, " don't forget once they are gone, they are gone."

 

 

 

 

 


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Florida Gold needs your home!!!
August 24th, 2010 3:20 PM

 

Florida Gold needs your home!!!

 

Business in our rental division is booming -- forget double dip talk -- we are serious!!

Our annual rental program needs more homes -- we are desperate for homes in Rotonda West-- Englewood- Cape Haze -- Port Charlotte - North Port -- South Gulf Cove -- we have clients needing homes so please contact our office.

Also, our vacation rental program is short of homes for the 2011 season -- we have clients waiting  to book so please contact us Florida Gold Group if you have a home in Cape Haze, Englewood, Rotonda, South Gulf Cove.

 

 


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Florida Gold Group offer Lennar Homes at the Shire at Westhaven Orlando Florida
August 17th, 2010 8:05 AM

 Florida Gold Group are pleased to offer Lennar Orlando Florida Villas and Homes

With effect August 1st 2010 Florida Gold International Real Estate, part of the Florida Gold Group is pleased to offer a selection of specially priced properties for sale at the Shire at Westhaven close to Disney, Orlando, Florida.

 The Shire has been so popular with guests from all over the World that we are very happy to announce the launch of phase 2..

Lennar is keeping the discounted price on the last 3/2 Columbus that will be completed in about 6 weeks.....  with pool & spa $199,990 awesome open floor plan and lots of 18x18 tile!

We are pleased to announce the release of the conservation lots that everyone has been asking about and are going to build in phase 2 the most popular model, the Nottingham Holiday 5 bedroom 4 bath home.

There has also been alot of interest for a large single story 4 bedroom and this is going to be built in phase 2.

There are only a limited amount of lots this home will fit on so hurry and reserve this model NOWl!

For Florida Gold clients,Lennar Homes, for the first time ever, is going to let the buyer select a home and the lot.  WOW what a great opportunity!

I also have the last large home in phase 1,  4 Bedroom Games Room and outside pool bath.... 2800 sq ft - Discounted $299,990  WOW!

Please contact Gordon Robinson for further details.

 

 


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What is a short sale and why it can help buyers and sellers
July 22nd, 2010 1:09 PM

What is a short sale? 

The term "short sale" refers to a transaction in which a lender, agrees to accept less than the mortgage amount owed by a current homeowner on his/her property.

In some cases the lender will forgive this difference but in others the lender will expect the homeowner to make arrangements to pay the existing debt.

Short sales have been on the increase nationwide in the past year due to the economic recession, rising unemployment and drops in home prices in certain communities.

The lending institutions have decided that where homeowners are "upside down" it is far more sensible to work with the homeowner and come to some sort of settlement rather than go to foreclosure. For the homeowner this is a better route as his/her credit is not as badly affected as it would be if it went to foreclosure.

Therefore, to sellers short sales offer a lifeline and to buyers an opportunity to buy property at a discount.

In either case, having an experienced short sale professional on your side is imperative -- Gordon Robinson Broker/CEO of the Florida Gold Group of Englewood Florida is such a person and can help both buyers and sellers achieve their objectives.

The Florida Gold Group have properties in the Englewood, Rotonda, Port Charlotte,Placida,Sarasota, Naples area that offer outstanding value.

 

 


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Last few summer vacation homes at 50% OFF Florida Gold Friends Rate!!!!!
June 26th, 2010 8:48 AM

Florida Vacation Homes at 50% OFF Florida Gold Friends Rate!!

This is a great time to visit the Gulf Coast of Florida -- the sun is out and the prices of our homes are at a record low!

Come see why we live here -- enjoy the pristine beaches -  play golf for $10 a round -- eat in our inexpensive restaurants -- hire a boat -- the list is endless.

All our homes have private pools -- free wifi broadband -- free long distance phone calls -- gas BBQ's -- all linens and are immaculate.

Phone -- email or fax us today with your requirements -- we'll be back in touch straight away.

We want you to enjoy the summer so book the Florida Gold Friends Rate today.

Best Wishes

 

Gordon

 

 

 

 


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Pending home sales are on an upswing -- up 21% this past year!
June 22nd, 2010 5:55 PM

Pending Home Sales on an Upswing

Washington, May 04, 2010

Pending home sales increased again in March, affirming that a surge of home sales is unfolding for the spring home buying season, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in March, rose 5.3 percent to 102.9 from 97.7 in February, and is 21.1 percent above March 2009 when it was 85.0; this follows an 8.3 percent increase in February. The data reflects contracts and not closings, which usually occur with a lag time of one or two months.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said favorable affordability conditions have been working with the tax credit. “Clearly the home buyer tax credit has helped stabilize the market. In the months immediately following the expiration of the tax credit, we expect measurably lower sales,” he said. “Later in the second half of the year, and into 2011, home sales will likely become self-sustaining if the economy can add jobs at a respectable pace, and from a return of buyer demand as they see home values stabilizing.”

The PHSI in the Northeast declined 3.3 percent to 75.1 in March but remains 27.2 percent higher than March 2009. In the Midwest the index increased 1.2 percent to 98.9 and is 18.5 percent above a year ago. Pending home sales in the South jumped 12.7 percent to an index of 121.2, which is 28.3 percent higher than March 2009. In the West the index rose 1.9 percent to 99.9 and is 8.8 percent above a year ago.

“Another encouraging sign is the improvement in the availability for jumbo and second-home mortgages,” Yun said. “As bank balance sheets strengthen, it is just a matter of time before lending of non-government-backed mortgages steadily opens up.”

The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

*The Pending Home Sales Index is a leading indicator for the housing sector, based on pending sales of existing homes. A sale is listed as pending when the contract has been signed but the transaction has not closed, though the sale usually is finalized within one or two months of signing.

The index is based on a large national sample, typically representing about 20 percent of transactions for existing-home sales. In developing the model for the index, it was demonstrated that the level of monthly sales-contract activity parallels the level of closed existing-home sales in the following two months. There is a closer relationship between annual index changes (from the same month a year earlier) and year-ago changes in sales performance than with month-to-month comparisons.

An index of 100 is equal to the average level of contract activity during 2001, which was the first year to be examined as well as the first of five consecutive record years for existing-home sales.

First quarter metropolitan area home prices and state home sales will be released May 11. Existing-home sales for April will be reported May 24 and the next Pending Home Sales Index will be on June 2; release times are 10 a.m. EDT.

Information about NAR is available at www.realtor.org. This and other news releases are posted in the News Media section. Statistical data, tables and surveys also may be found by clicking on Research.

 

 


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Gulf Coast Beach Update
June 10th, 2010 8:47 AM

Gulf Coast Beach Update from the HomeAway Network




Despite the recent events in the Gulf of Mexico, there are several options for beach travel this summer. The time to book is now. Our vacation rental sites offer hundreds of vacation rental properties across the region for travelers which have not been impacted. Below are updated photos, useful links for beach conditions, and links to thousands of properties across the region listed on HomeAway, VRBO, and VacationRentals.com for your next trip.

The photos below are a sample of the beaches in the area.






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Brand new condo with rental protential!! Prices in the $90's
May 31st, 2010 12:44 PM

                    

We have a selection of 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condos, some brand new, with swimming pools, close to the Gulf Coast beaches,endless golf and in the $90's.

These properties make excellent investments for those not living full time in Florida as Florida Gold will manage them and rent out in your absence.

As there is a shortage in this area of smaller properties suiting couples for vacations and longer term rentals securing a property now at these low prices is a wise move.

Please contact Gordon Robinson for further details.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Florida Gold Summer Vacation Homes Sale --choose from 65 homes -- the weather's in the 90's -- save 40%!!!!!
May 13th, 2010 2:49 PM

 

Come stay with  us

and save 40% off

our 2010 rates!!

Top things to do in Englewood Florida 
  • Free Boating
  • Play a round of golf
  • Charter a fishing boat for a day!
  • Don't miss the fresh fish Fisheries Restaurant
  • Walk the fabulous public beaches
Top things to do on a budget
  • Soak up the sun by your own pool
  • Collect shells on the beach
  • Shop at Port Charlotte Mall
  • Grill on your own BBQ
  • Visit Badcock Wildlife Park
Top things to do with a family
  • Build Sand castles on the beach
  • Go on a boat cruise
  • Rent jet skis
  • Visit the Ringling Museum in Sarasota
  • Go horsback riding
have-fun

Englewood house photos at a glance

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House in Englewood Rental Picture
Englewood House Vacation Rental Picture
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Englewood House Lodging Picture
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There's no snow in Florida!! Come down and save BIG!!
March 11th, 2010 9:20 AM

 

Come stay with us

and

save up to 30% off

our 2010 rates!!

Top things to do in Englewood Florida 
  • Free Boating
  • Play a round of golf
  • Charter a fishing boat for a day!
  • Don't miss the fresh fish Fisheries Restaurant
  • Walk the fabulous public beaches
Top things to do on a budget
  • Soak up the sun by your own pool
  • Collect shells on the beach
  • Shop at Port Charlotte Mall
  • Grill on your own BBQ
  • Visit Badcock Wildlife Park
Top things to do with a family
  • Build Sand castles on the beach
  • Go on a boat cruise
  • Rent jet skis
  • Visit the Ringling Museum in Sarasota
  • Go horsback riding
have-fun

Englewood house photos at a glance

Englewood House Rental Picture
House in Englewood, Florida Picture
House Rental in Englewood Picture
House in Englewood Rental Picture
Englewood House Vacation Rental Picture
Englewood Vacation House for Rent Picture
Englewood House Lodging Picture
Rental House in Englewood, Florida Picture

 

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