By Kevin McQuaid
Sarasota Herald Tribune
SARASOTA — Think rising interest rates, cooling condo sales and higher construction costs equal a dismal local real estate market?
Not necessarily.
By Louise Bolger
Anna Maria Island Sun
The north end of Anna Maria Island is one of the most desirable areas in, Manatee County, in the Tampa Bay area, in the state of Florida and, I’ll even go so far to say, in the entire country. The confluence of impeccable beaches, clear sparkling water, fishing piers, restaurants, marinas and perfect boating access makes the northern tip of the Island an island wonderland.
Rates Continue On Slight And Gradual Upward Trend
McLean, VA Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market SurveySM (PMMSSM) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.28 percent, with an average 0.5 point, for the week ending February 16, 2006, up from last week’s average of 6.24 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.62 percent.
By Rick Catlin
Island Reporter
Despite record levels of single-family homes, condominiums and duplexes for sale on Anna Maria Island, the market is still strong and people are still buying, Island real estate agents say, although prices may be leveling off.
By Holden Lewis
BANKRATE.COM
After five years of sizzling growth, home price appreciation shows signs of cooling.
For prospective home buyers, the market shift provides a chance to remaster an old negotiating tactic: the art of the lowball offer. Strategies for securing a below-market price vary by locality. In any region, however, experts say bargain-hunting buyers can close favorable deals by applying a few basic principles.
The tiny Gulf Coast island is little-known, which accounts for its laid-back appeal. In winter, the water is cool, but the atmosphere is warm.
By Ferne Arfin
Special to The Times
In the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, the cover of a vintage brochure features a Victorian bathing beauty. “Anna Maria Beach, Florida’s Famous Year-Round Resort!” trumpets the headline, ambitiously declaring it the greatest resort city in the state.
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