Welcome to my Website!
Here you will find a wide variety of useful information and resources designed to help you buy or sell your home more effectively in the Bradenton, Ellenton, Parrish, Lakewood Ranch and Palmetto communities and surrounding areas of Manatee County and Sarasota on the beautiful Florida Gulf Coast.
Manatee County is located between St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa, Florida to the North and Sarasota, Florida to the South on the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. The average year-round temperature is a pleasant 72 degrees; averaging 61 degrees in January and 80 degrees in August.
Manatee County offers a diversity of neighborhoods to suit every taste, lifestyle and budget, each with a unique personality. Residents enjoy all the hospitality of a small town combined with the amenities and modern infrastructure of a large city.
Please make this website one of your FAVORITES. I will regularly update this information to provide you with the most recent information to help you save time and money.
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How Is The Housing Market TODAY? ......
Housing Trends Newsletter The March 2010 Housing Trends eNewsletter is filled with local and national real estate sales and price activity provided by MLSs and the National Association of Realtors, U.S. Census Bureau key market indicators, housing market video reports, blogs, real estate glossary, maps, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, and information on 50,000 neighborhoods. (Mar 2010)
The Manatee Association of Realtors latest statistics for specifically Manatee County, Fl are here. (3/8/2010)
You MUST Read These .....
How is AFFORDABILITY related to today's market? What Opportunities does this provide? Read more. (3/8/2010)
Government Extends Deadline for Home Buyer's TAX CREDIT. Very Important!
Read more. (3/8/2010)
Florida Adding Residents? .....
Florida expected to start adding residents again after population decline. Read more. (3/8/2010)
The Economy? .....
There ARE signs of GROWTH. An article from the Florida association of Realtors.
Read more. (3/8/2010)
Home Owners Refinance Program -- A Bust? .....
The Government extends deadline for Home Owners Refinance Program. Unfortunately, this has not been as successful as originally projected. Read more. (3/8/2010)
MORE. Home Owners Refinance can be tough. You've got to read this. Read more. (3/10/2010)
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For BUYERS ......
Whether you're looking for your first home, your dream home or an investment property, I'm committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I can provide you with. Read more.
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!
WHY?
WHICH HOMES CAN YOU AFFORD?
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU WAIT?
ARE YOU EVEN QUALIFIED?
Find out where you stand once and for all!
FREE evaluation of your position - contact me NOW.
TO SEARCH THOUSANDS OF HOMES ON THE MARKET in Manatee County and the Florida Gulf Coast to find homes that meet your specific requirements (location, price, size, etc.), click Search Listings . If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact me.
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS .... It is in your BEST INTEREST to contact a Professional Realtor BEFORE proceeding to purchase your first home. Learn about the market, what to do and what NOT to do. I will work with you at NO cost to you. If you purchase a home, the seller pays my commission. FREE. What have you got to lose? Please contact me.
If you are a Buyer, How Much Home Can You Afford? It is imperative you know this before you start looking. The worst thing you can do is find the home of your dreams but then find out you can't afford it. Here's what you should do.
If you would like to buy your home, it's very important to avoid the four most expensive mistakes that homebuyers make. Please read.
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For Sellers ......
The decision to sell a home is often dependent on many factors. Whatever your reasons are for selling, my proven effective marketing strategies will ensure that you get the highest possible price for your home. I guarantee to provide you with professional, ethical and confidential service and keep you fully informed every step of the way. Read more.
IS NOW THE TIME TO SELL?
WANT ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS?
WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH?
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU WAIT?
Find out where you stand once and for all!
FREE evaluation of your position - contact me NOW.
HOME OWNERS .... Mortgage Payment Problems? Worried About Foreclosure? There is an Alternative! Will You Qualify for a SHORT SALE? If you sell your home as a short sale, you pay NO Realtor commission! For a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL consultation,please contact me.
If you would like to sell your home, here are the four most expensive mistakes that intelligent sellers make that can cost thousands of dollars and extend the re-sale time (or Not sell). Read more.
The Most Important thing a Seller can do is to prepare their home for sale. Read more.
Horizon Realty International is part of the ONLY One-Stop-Shop Real Estate Group on the west coast of Florida that can provide ALL your Real Estate needs. This includes Home Mortgages, Home (and all other) Insurance, Home title searches and Closings, Referrals across the USA and Relocation services.
It is NOT required to use any or all of these services to work with Me and Horizon Realty International in buying or selling your home. But, it does provide a convenient group of resources to assist you in saving you time, money and frustration.
For example, as a buyer, we can immediately determine what mortgage and limits you can qualify for to begin your home search. Then, you can shop around after the fact if you choose to do so. As a seller, the closing process becomes very efficient and timely if you choose to use Horizon Title.
National surveys by the National Association of Realtors show that over 70% of home buyers and sellers prefer a One-Top-Shop. Please contact me to learn more about this benefit to you.
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I Want to be YOUR REALTORŪ OF CHOICE ......
Whether you are thinking of buying or selling a home, the most important decision you should make is selecting a RealtorŪ. I would like to be YOUR RealtorŪ. Please see About Me, my Services to Buyer, and my Services to Seller.
Also, please take a minute to click here Agent Profile - Bill Kruse to see a featured Agent Profile article from the Horizon Realty International monthly magazine "Homes On The Horizon". If you are looking for a RealtorŪ to help fulfill your real estate objectives, please contact me.
Bill Kruse RealtorŪ, GRI
Real Estate Consultant
Horizon Realty International