Marco Island Real Estate Statistics for July & August 2008

It seems that I have been slacking on publishing the monthly statistics. So to catch up, I have provided the links to both the July and August 2008 Marco Island real estate statistics.

July was a better than average month with nearly a 35% growth in overall sales over July 2007 while August sales where slightly down by 15%. Considering the economic turmoil that the country has been in, these are relatively good numbers.

July 2008 Marco Island Real Estate Statistics

August 2008 Marco Island Real Estate Statistics

With just about a week left in September, we should have a decent month and I anticipate that October will be a good month.

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Vulture funds may lift real-estate market in South Florida - 09/21/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

I've consistently said that when the stock market is struggling that it wouldn't be long before we see the Southwest Florida real estate market pick up. With the bailouts of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and AIG, rest assured that some of the money that is in the stock market starts to show up in our real estate market.

As you can see from the graph, we are above average in sales for this year with an upward trend in sales growth. As we finish with our slow season, I would anticipate that we will see more buyers come in October-November to snatch up the pre-season values.

In the article, Victor Lopez, a former Hyatt development executive and current commercial agent, said .''The bottom fishers, if you will, have been standing around the sidelines,'' 'A lot of people out there are saying: `This is our time to get in.' ''

If he's right, it would be one of the clearest signs yet that South Florida's beleaguered real-estate market had bottomed, bringing the region closer to a recovery. If vulture investors are buying, the view goes, it's safer for others to start buying as well.

For the rest of the story, go to
Vulture funds may lift real-estate market in South Florida - 09/21/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

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If you are considering sell your home, here are a few good tips on preparing your home. In this market, you need every advantage you can get over competing homes.

Your home should look as much like a model as it can possibly look. Remember, not everyone can see beyond the accessories.

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