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Absolutely you can! We deal with many Canadian Buyers here in Southwest Florida. There are no restrictions when purchasing and no extra fees are incurred because of your sale.

If you are purchasing an investment/income producing property, you will need to obtain a Tax ID number. You will need this number should you eventually decide to sell the property, investment or not. It would be advisable to speak with your accountant and or possibly an account here in Florida.

Financing is limited here for international buyers so you may want to look into your options at home before you book your trip down. In our current market, cash is king for all buyers local or not.

We have helped many Canadians both investors and 2^nd home buyers purchase property in Venice and surrounding Cities and would be happy to discuss with you further what you need to know before you buy.

Call or email us today!

Janet Thomas, Broker

Venice Hometown Realty, LLC

212 Palermo Place

Venice, FL 34285

941-306-3059

What a beautiful, sunny, warm month February has been in Venice Florida!  The month winds down with our ever popular Italian Fest.  Great crowds came to take advantage of the good food and good times.  Those that were in the mood for some R&R took full advantage of the perfect beach days.

The real estate market is on fire with the snowbirds and investors scooping up the bargains and taking advantage of the low interest rates.  An interesting note for those of you looking for foreclosures, the Venice foreclosure sales from 12/1/10 - present average selling around 109% of list price in the first 20 days, so be prepared to pay up if you find that perfect home.

Rental demand is also quite good for both vacation rentals and annuals.  We are incorporating annual rentals into our program now and are having great success with it.  If you have a home you are thinking of renting, give Diana a call, we are already pretty booked up for next season and can use more homes in our program.

As always, looking to buy, sell or rent, give Venice Hometown Realty a call!

You will be glad you did!

Janet Thomas, Broker

Venice Hometown Realty, LLC

941-306-3059

This blog is written for our winter visitors mainly but home buyers also need to take precautions.  One of the agents in our office received a call from another agent who had seen one of her listings on Craigslist.  The home in question is for sale, but also in our rental program.  The caller mentioned the property was listed for rent at about a quarter of what it is actually listed for.  The ad gave the owner's name in the email address, however it is not the owner's email, nor was he aware of the ad.  The scammers are smart enough to look up the owner of the property, making their ad appear legitimate.

I have also noticed properties for sale on Craigslist that don't exist.  The addresses are not real!

If you are not leasing or buying from a legitimate real estate company, you had better do your homework.  Don't become a victim of these scam artists.  If it looks to good to be true, it generally is.

It's going to be a very busy season, we still have a few January rentals left, but almost everything is gone for February.

Have a Very Happy Thanksgiving!  See you soon.

Janet Thomas, Broker

Venice Hometown Realty, LLC

The recent decision by the big 4 banks to halt the foreclosure process has the real estate market in a buzz. Everyone wants to know how this will affect them? As I see it, business should carry on as usual for the other 2/3rds of the market place, possibly even improve for the regular home sellers.

The regular home sales will have a window of opportunity due to less pricing competition from the foreclosure sales. This should add to our sellers bottom line, and reduce inventory.

Thinking about selling but confused by all of the news?  Meet with a real estate professional who can help you reach your housing goals.  For our would be sellers, get those homes listed now! Don't let opportunity pass you by.

Janet Thomas, Broker

Venice Hometown Realty

Wow, what a hot summer we have had.  Thankfully the 90 degree days are gone and our picture perfect weather is back.  Low 80's during the day, bright sunshine, blue skies and cool starry nights.  Yes, that's my idea of paradise! 

I am seeing lots of activity around town.  Looks like the snowbirds are back.  Just in time for the Sun Fiesta, October 15th - 17th.  It's an all time favorite here, offering something for everyone.  Arts & Crafts, Silent Auctions, Bed Races, Miss Sun Fiesta Pageant, Food Vendors, Children's Activities and don't forget the Parade.  A good time will be had by all!

Until next time....

Janet Thomas