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    EYE on 2007

Well here we are, entering 2007, a new year filled with hope and promise for our wonderful city.  There are many issues that stand to be resolved...or at least addressed in the coming year. 

Here are some things to we look forward to as we begin 2007 with a clean slate:

• Growth management - the city and county, as well as the City of North Port, are all working toward a Joint Planning agreement  for future growth in the area.  Many people, including myself, were/are attracted to Venice and southern Sarasota County because of the small town feel and the many wonderful attractions and destinations at our disposal.  As more and more people discover Venice, growth is inevitable.  The county is concerned that the cities may be…

First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our our readers.  We hope you had a safe and joyous Holiday Season and wish you all the best in the coming year!   Now, right to business....

Mortgage Insurance is getting a temporary face lift this year and should become a more attractive alternative to home buyers looking to finance their purchases with mortgages for more than 80% of a homes value.  Just prior to adjourning, our most recent Congress passed legislation making mortgage insurance tax deductible for 2007.  (and only 2007, it must be renewed by Congress to apply beyond 2007)

What does this mean for borrowers?  A Lot!  Many of the folks that come to us have many more questions than they have answers, and that is perfectly fine, because that is what we do,…

EXIT Realty International is America’s fastest growing real estate company and we now offer something long missing in the industry, and Jan and I are very excited about it. EXIT associates are able to complete the necessary requirements and become licensed Mortgage Consultants with ALTA Financial, a wholly owned subsidiary of EXIT Realty International, and we are both now able to to serve our customers mortgage needs as well as their Real Estate needs.

We believe providing mortgage origination services to our customers is the next step toward the future of real estate.

ALTA Financial is a premier lending institution licensed in over 25 states and Jan and I are dedicated to finding the right loan product for each of our customers. From initial…

Welcome to the Blog of Sam Hague and Jan Alexander of EXIT Realty Gulf Coast in Venice Florida.  We are happy that you have found us and hope you will find our posts to be informative and educational.  We will be commenting on all things related to Venice Florida, but primarily Real Estate and Mortgage related items.

Check here monthly for our EXCLUSIVE VENICE AREA MARKET ACTIVITY reports and contact us to have these reports for YOUR area sent to you each month.  We all know that the three most important things in real estate are Location, Location and Location, and we use these reports to give our customers unprecedented insight and knowledge into market activity in their specific Multiple Listing Service (MLS) area, information that is invaluable when…