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It’s a Great Time to Buy on Anna Maria Island

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

It’s still a great time to buy on Anna Maria Island although inventory has dropped again and our inventory has moved down slightly on the island. In addition, the amount of inventory has dipped to below 30 months.]

A few things point to the bottom has come and gone for Anna Maria Island Real Estate. Firstly, in the month of April, Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island sales professionals averaged more than one contract every other day. The sales activity was similar to the highest activity months in 2004 and 2005. I suspect in the next few months we will see a continued drop in inventory and more importantly a substantial drop in the amount of months of inventory on hand. As supply continues to drop, prices will increase.

In addition, interest rates last week inched above 5.0% with several economists claiming our economic low has come and gone and we would see an improvement in the economy later this year.

Anna Maria Real Estate Inventory

Anna Maria Island Real Estate Inventory

Act now, there are still a few real estate deals in Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria City.  Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

September 2008 Anna Maria Island Real Estate Market information

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
Anna Maria Island in September and October becomes pretty quiet every year. Typically most locals find they schedule the majority of their vacation during this time. September is a beautiful month in the domestic U.S.A and the height of Hurricane season is in September so it all makes sense and we all set our seasonal watch to a slow season in

Condo for sale Sign

Condo for Sale

Sept/Oct.

So, September transactions are typically slower than the rest of the year. That was the case this year and our September stock market tumble put everyone on the edge of their seat. I looked away for a week and a half and the DOW lost 2000 points. Yikes, we saw many prospective buyers head to the sidelines awaiting more news on the stability of world wide financial markets.

Anna Maria Island Single family Real Estate transactions are up 28% YTD, Condominium transactions are flat versus 2007, and multi-family transactions are triple as compared to last year.
Below you will find the average single family residential average SOLD prices for year over year. The dotted line shows 10% appreciation. Average single family homes since 2000 have appreciated at a rate more than 10%. Wondering where to further diversify your stock portfolio?
The below chart shows multi-family and condominium average SOLD prices for the past 8 years. Both property types have continued to slip in 2008 however the transaction volume versus inventory for multi-family Anna Maria Island Real Estate would lead us to believe that 2008 will be the low for multi-family properties. Condominiums are a bit more difficult to predict. We could see further slippage in 2009 however only time will tell and of course if I had a crystal ball – well you know the rest of the story but this is just on person’s opinion who lives and breathes Anna Maria, Fl Real Estate.
Single Family Real Estate Sales

Single Family Sales information

Be sure to call with questions or if you believe I can help further diversify your financial portfolio with Anna Maria Island property. I am not a CPA, however I can provide initial guidance regarding passive losses, passive income, and in many cases help find an investment property that creates a lower Federal income tax base with limited negative cash flow burden. Rental income from a vacation rental plays a large part in your Anna Maria Real Estate investment. I can help ensure the location you choose as well as the amenities of the investment property will be sure to reach your Anna Maria rental investment goals.
A continued thanks to Alan Galletto of Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc for supplying data to support the charts above. Please Note, I nor Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island inc make any guarantees of the data above and all data is supplied by Mid Florida Multiple listing service.

Anna Maria Island has a new Luxury Real Estate website

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

There is a fabulous new resource for luxury property searches on Anna Maria Island. Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc is proud to announce the addition of Anna Maria Luxury Real Estate . The website was implemented based on an overwhelming demand from Island Real Estate’s clients for more information on specialized luxury property for sale on Anna Maria Island and the immediate area.

Featured properties, virtual tours, and dynamic searches are sure to make your search quick and productive. If you are searching for high luxury real estate in the Anna Maria Island areas be sure to visit Anna Maria Island Luxury Real Estate FIRST.

Pictured to the below, Vista Grande pool, a luxury gulf front home-like condominium in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island.

Vista Grande luxury Real Estate

Luxury outdoor living

Anna Maria Island Real Estate still in an UPSWING

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Anna Maria Island continues to be a bright spot in Real Estate news. Transactions continue to be significantly above 2007. Our average sold prices for single family residences are more than 18% higher than 2007. Our average sale price per square foot is holding steady against 2007 levels for single family residences. See below chart…

Anna Maria Island Real Estate

Average Sales price for Anna Maria Island Real Estate

Anna Maria Island is still a fantastic place to diversify your investments. Even with our correction on single family residences over the past 7 years property has returned an average of more than 10%. Couple that with a property that you rent out through Island Real Estate’s fabulous vacation rental program and your investment can quickly become a power house within your portfolio of investments. See below chart…

Anna Maria Island Single Family Prices

Anna Maria Island Single Family Historical Prices

For more Anna Maria Island Real Estate information call me at 941 345-1288. For additional information on Anna Maria Island visit the Island Real Estate Blog. I have additional charts available to those who sign up for our newsletter. The most exclusive chart I have available is an inventory absorption chart for Anna Maria Island that tells you relative to 2005 when demand is about to exceed supply. The absorption chart is showing very favorable conditions for Anna Maria Island’s Real Estate appreciation levels.