Suncoasteam Realty is offering opportunities to a few select licensed real estate agents to join our team. The large number of prospective customers requesting information on real estate in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port, Venice, Rotonda and Englewood Florida demands that we expand our team of licensed associates.
Suncoasteam Realty is focused on customer service. Getting the best deal for our customer is paramount. If you are a licensed Florida real estate agent or soon to be licensed, we want to talk with you. This could be an exceptional opportunity for mothers with school age children or others with similar responsibilities. At Suncoasteam Realty we believe in equal opportunities for all.
Your Suncoasteam is just that€¦ a team. We work together to get the best deal for our customers. From this we foster customer loyalty. Suncoasteam Realty NEVER charges additional fees, such as transactions fees, common with franchise brokers. And, as an independent broker, Suncoasteam Realty does not have exorbitant franchise fees charged to our agents. Because of this, Suncoasteam Realty can be flexible when working with a customer, unlike the rigidity of a franchise broker.
At Suncoasteam Realty we will provide you with the training and guidance you need to be a successful real estate professional. We will assist you in paying monthly real estate and MLS fees and we will provide you with qualified leads to assist buyers in finding the right property at the right price. We will also train you to work with sellers.
If you wish further info, please send an e-mail to: jim@suncoasteam.com
In the e-mail provide your name, address, phone, license number or date you plan to take your state exam. Finally, include some information about yourself and your goals.
James B. Mulligan, Licensed Real Estate Broker
Suncoasteam Realty
PO Box 380503
Murdock, FL 33938
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Posted by Jim Mulligan on December 28th 2007 to House and Home
North Port Town Homes and Condos
We have been able to negotiate great deals for town homes and condos in North Port, FL. The Lakeside town homes is an especially nice development in a great location in North Port. Previously owned homes are being offered at great prices and even new homes from the developer are being sold at greatly reduced prices. Give us a call to view the deals in villas, town homes and condos for sale in North Port, Florida.
James B. Mulligan, Licensed Real Estate Broker
Suncoasteam Realty Corp
PO Box 380503
Murdock, FL 33938
Jim Mulligan (941) 456-3034
Andy Leonard (941) 662-0033
Donata Noone (941) 875-4744
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Posted by Jim Mulligan on December 19th 2007 to House and Home
Southwest Florida homes for sale. This area includes homes for sale in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and North Port. There are also great deals on condos and town homes for sale in North Port, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda Isles.
There has been a decided increase in interest in Southwest Florida real estate during the last month. Prices have fallen and buyers are finding great deals on homes, condos and land in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties.
Some of the best deals are on town homes in North Port, Florida. Town homes at Lakeside that once sold for $175,000 are now easy to purchase for under $125,000. You can even buy a brand new one from the developer for les than $140,000 (as of 12/07, prices can and will change). These prices may not last long. It seems that prices have leveled and we should see a recovery in 2008. Nevertheless, I doubt that prices for existing homes will shoot up any time soon. Southwest Florida is and will remain the bargain for real estate in all of Florida.
Click these links to take you to reports of available properties:
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Posted by Jim Mulligan on September 06th 2007 to House and Home
Suncoasteam now offers Property Management Services.
Home and condo owners who have properties they wish to rent, either annually or seasonally, have not further to look than Your Suncoasteam. Our office will take care of all aspects of rental property management, including advertising, showing and leasing properties, managing rental receipts and escrow funds, bookkeeping, coordinating maintenance and renter issues and distributing rental income.
Our team will manage real estate in the Charlotte County area, including Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Englewood, Rotonda, Deep Creek and the barrier islands of Gasparilla (Boca Grande) as well as North Port in Sarasota County.
If you have a property that you wish to place into rental, please call 941-875-4744 for a confidential consultation.
James B. Mulligan, Licensed Real Estate Broker
849 Calvert Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Jim Mulligan (941) 456-3034
Andy Leonard (941) 662-0033
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Posted by Jim Mulligan on May 09th 2007 to House and Home
How to make your home more inviting
Are you thinking of selling your home? Your Suncoasteam will be the best choice for selling your home. Let us show you why. Don’t hire any broker before you talk with Your Suncoasteam. We always work for you to get the most for your home. We NEVER charge a transaction fee! We left a national franchise to form our own company because we believe that charging these extra fees is unfair. For more information about our property listing service, click this link: Seller Services
It is very important to make people feel comfortable and present your house in the best light. Here is a list of very simple and common sense ideas.
1. Straighten up. You don’t have to be a “clean freak€ but it is important to be presentable. Put dishes in the dishwasher or at least the drain board
2. Simmer some potpourri on the stove or place a few drops of vanilla on aluminum foil and place it in the oven on low. This will make the house smell like home€¦ someone cooking
3. Keep trash off the front lawn and sweep the walk. If the front door is dirty, wash or paint the trim to get rid of dirt and finger marks.
4. A welcome mat at the front door makes people feel… welcome!
5. Flowers are always nice. A geranium or a bouquet on a table will give a homey feel.
James B. Mulligan, Licensed Real Estate Broker
849 Calvert Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Jim Mulligan (941) 456-3034
Andy Leonard (941) 662-0033
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Posted by Jim Mulligan on May 09th 2007 to House and Home
I was speaking with my Banker, Marie Moore at Bank of America the other day and she told me of a new mortgage program the bank has started. Apparently, BOA has eliminated bank related closing fees for standard mortgages. Marie gave me a brochure entitled NO MORTGAGE FEE PLUS. The brochure lists five features you should always expect from your mortgage company:
1. No Application Fee
2. No Closing Fees
3. No Private Mortgage Insurance Required
4. Close-On-Time Service Guarantee
5. Best Value Guarantee
The brochure goes on to say that BOA will waive or PAY absolutely all traditional fees associated with a mortgage. It goes on to say that if through their fault, the loan doesn’t close on time, they will pay your first mortgage payment. In addition, if you apply, are approved and close with someone else because it was a better value, they will give you $250.
This seems to be a grate value for sure. Closing fees on a home mortgage can cost several thousand dollars. Indeed, Marie estimates a savings of over $3,000 on a traditional $200,000 mortgage! You can reach Marie More at the Murdock branch of Bank of America, 941-624-3321.
This is great news for those looking to purchase a home in our area. Prices are very good and there is a surfeit of homes on the market. Buyers can find a great deal on a home and now a mortgage. Port Charlotte homes for sale are priced at the best rate in years.
Are you thinking of buying a pool home in North Port, FL? There is no better time than the present. Do you like golf? How about buying a home with a pool in Rotonda, FL? Rotonda is built around five wonderful golf courses and there are several more nearby in Englewood and Cape Haze.
James B. Mulligan, Licensed Real Estate Broker
849 Calvert Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Jim Mulligan (941) 456-3034
Andy Leonard (941) 662-0033
Sellers – Know what your Southwest Florida home is worth in today’s market. Click here for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION MARKET ANALYSIS of your Southwest Florida Home.
Posted by Jim Mulligan on January 02nd 2007 to House and Home
Homestead Exemptions
The filing period for Florida Homestead Exemptions for those whose primary residence is in the State of Florida is January 1 through the last day of February each year. If you own the home in which you live on January 1, you qualify for the exemption.
If you think you qualify you can visit the Charlotte County Property Appraiser’s office on Murdock Circle in Port Charlotte or get more information at the appraiser’s website www.ccappraiser.com.
The Homestead Exemption is a $25,000 deduction off the assessed value of a qualifying property. In addition, the Save Our Homes Exemption is also attached. This part of the exemption limits any increase in assessed value to no more than 3% per year.
Filing for the Homestead Exemption is easy and well worth the time.
James B. Mulligan, Licensed Real Estate Broker
18245 Paulson Dr.
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Jim Mulligan (941) 456-3034
Andy Leonard (941) 662-0033
Visit our Suncoasteam Blog to read discussions on local real estate trends and reports on prices of land in homes in our area€¦ and you can leave your own comments or ask questions.
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Posted by Jim Mulligan on December 05th 2006 to House and Home
In the Charlotte Sun-Herald, Derek Dunn-Rankin, founder of the newspaper, wrote and interesting article, Forecasting home prices. A reprint of this interesting article can be found on our website. The article spoke about the changes in real estate pricing in this area but he also wrote about insurance and homestead exemptions.
Homestead exemptions to resident’s property taxes have been a savior to many Florida homeowners but it can be a double edged sword. A homeowner may feel stuck in a home, unable to sell and move to a smaller home because the property tax would increase. There is a movement underway to allow the transfer of one’s Homestead Exemption.
Your Suncoasteam Brokers have opinions about this issue. We believe it would be a great advantage to allow one with a current Homestead Exemption to transfer it to another property if an owner wishes to change residents. A transfer of exemption could be done in several ways and we encourage discussion on this topic.
We believe that the state and counties will not lose money if such transfers were allowed. The state makes money when a deed is transferred and if a mortgage is taken, the state collects stamps tax on mortgages. A buyer of the transferring property will pay tax on the currently assessed value (unless they are transferring) and the tax roll will realize a net gain.
If a person downsizes, a transfer could work like this:
Assume that a Homesteader sells a property valued at $300,000. They have lived there for ten years and the assessment for tax purposes is $100,000.
They purchase a property for $100,000 with an assessment of $70,000. The buyer assumes the current assessment.
Another way of figuring could be that the buyer brings the assessed value from his current property so that they will pay no more tax than they currently pay.
When moving up the calculation is more difficult. If a person sells a $100,000 homestead to move to a $300,000 homestead, that person should have the means to afford a more expensive assessment. Nevertheless, there should be some ability to transfer at least a portion of the current homestead assessment.
Please add your comment to this important issue.
James B. Mulligan, Licensed Real Estate Broker
18245 Paulson Dr.
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Jim Mulligan (941) 456-3034
Andy Leonard (941) 662-0033
Visit our Suncoasteam Blog to read discussions on local real estate trends and reports on prices of land in homes in our area€¦ and you can leave your own comments or ask questions.
Sellers – Know what your Southwest Florida home is worth in today’s market. Click here for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION MARKET ANALYSIS of your Southwest Florida Home.
Posted by Jim Mulligan on September 29th 2006 to House and Home
If you have questions about property taxes in Charlotte County please check the following sites. These sites cover Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood and Rotonda (Rotunda) FL.
Charlotte County Property Appraiser http://www.ccappraiser.com/
Charlotte County Tax Collector http://www.cctaxcol.com/
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