The Venetian has reeled in some striking numbers for the first 9 months of this year.  The available supply of homes is down, the pace of sales has increased and, prices have stabilized.  It cuts across all price points, large and smaller homes.  This provides a solid foundation for the prime winter season, providing a very favorable time [...]

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20111018/ARTICLE/111019556/2107/BUSINESS?Title=Venice-market-gaining-stability-analyst-says Staff Report Published: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 8:16 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 8:16 a.m. Like its southern neighbor North Port, the Venice area's housing market seems to be reaching a [...]

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What does this mean for you?         Sales at the Lakes are slow … steady, but slow.  Prices do appear to be stabilizing, at a price point approximately 9% less than last year, and interest rates are at historic lows.  Therefore, this is a very favorable time to sell or buy your home, provided it is priced competitively.   [...]

North Port is on the rise.  These are the highlights:

Average Sale Price vs. Average List Price

All Properties:

• The average sale price for all properties (distressed and non-distressed) was $104,000 in September 2011, 15.6% higher than the same month one year ago, when it was $90,000.  In fact, the trajectory has been on an upward trend
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If current conditions are a precursor for future events, it appears that the real estate market in Venice is stabilizing.  The above chart shows home sales in Venice for the past twelve months.  These are the highlights:   [...]