Discover your ideal lifestyle in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.
One of the original villages in Lakewood Ranch, Summerfield is located just south of State Road 70 off Lakewood Ranch Blvd. The Braden River runs along the southern border and connects to many lakes and two community parks that the residents enjoy. This is a family-oriented neighborhood with abundant recreational activities and community events. The winding streets are lined with mature trees that lead you to the five different Summerfield neighborhoods. Parents love the top-rated elementary and middle schools located with within walking distance of their homes.
The homes are single-family, with one maintenance-free community and one condominium complex. Only re-sales are available in this sold-out community from the high $100,000’s to the $400,000’s. The homes range in size from 1,300 to 2,500 square feet and were built from 1995 through 2002.
Market Activity – Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch
Of the 41 properties currently on the market, 35 are single-family homes and 6 are condominium residences. In the last 30 days, 7 single-family and one condominium have sold. There are 24 homes in the pending status right now! We are definitely seeing a lot of movement in the right direction for this desirable community.
Most recently, Elsa Roth’s REO listing on 12015 Winding Woods Way closed after just 21 days on the market. This property sold for $151,000, which was $6,100 over list price.
Why Choose Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch?
Buyers are drawn to Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch because everyone enjoys the sense of small town community that exists here. Lakewood Ranch is an award-winning, 8,500-acre master-planned community, and Summerfield residents take advantage of the shops, restaurants and movie theaters of Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. They use the business parks, hospital and medical center, and the golf courses. There are over 150 miles of sidewalks and trails, and the beautiful lakes, wetlands and nature preserves are abundant with wildlife. Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch is now more affordable than ever and you are within proximity to the culture of Sarasota and the best beaches in the world.
Your dream home is out there. Be sure to take the right steps to get it. Courtesy of positiverealestateprofessionals.com
With any significant purchase, it is always important to have everything in order to ensure a smooth, stress-free transaction. From planning to payment, the smallest discretion can lead to a nightmare of results and regret. Buying your next—or first—home deserves the same close attention and scrutiny.
As anyone who has ever bought a home or property can attest, the process involves many decisions to be made and even more documents to be signed before the purchase is complete. Along the way, you want to be confident that you took the right steps to protect your best interests. So, if you are about to take the plunge, here are some mistakes to avoid that could mean the difference between a satisfied new homeowner and an unhappy climber on a mountain of debt:
1. Not checking your credit report and score - Review your credit report a few months before you begin your house hunt, and you’ll have time to ensure the facts are correct and dispute mistakes before a mortgage lender checks your credit. You can access a free copy of your credit report HERE once every 12 months. Remember, the cleaner your credit report and the higher your credit score, the more likely you are to be preapproved for a mortgage at a low interest rate. (more…)
Work with professionals to avoid purchasing a home too small for your family.
Buying your first home is the realization of the American Dream. This exciting, overwhelming and even frightening experience brings an array of emotions brought upon by feelings of achievement, apprehension and joy–all wrapped into the walled and roofed structure you now call home.
To make the most of this life-enhancing event, you need to be sure that every step you take is in the right direction and with your best interests in mind. Before you sign those closing papers, there are many things to consider. To help you along, here are the top 10 tips for new homebuyers who plan to get the most from their first home: (more…)
A tax credit of up to $8,000 is available to new homebuyers. Act now!
With April 15 quickly approaching, many of us find ourselves scrambling for the necessary information to ensure Uncle Sam gets his share—and our refunds are maximized. This past year, new legislation passed through the United States Congress to extend and expand the popular first-time homebuyer tax credit. The new and improved federal homebuyer tax credit can benefit not only first-time homebuyers, but also homeowners who choose to upgrade or buy a new home.
So, if you are thinking about taking advantage of this limited-time offer, or already have, here are the top 10 things you should know about the homebuyer’s tax credit before it runs out: (more…)
2010: Your year to get the most from the real estate market.
As the page on our calendars turned to the fresh slate of 2010, Americans are starting to plan what will be a priority for them when it comes to real estate. Exciting things are happening in the market, and the next few months will bring an unprecedented number of opportunities and possibilities for the heads-up buyer or seller.
While existing homeowners and potential homebuyers experience different situations and needs in regards to their future goals and expectations, we present the top 10 possible New Year resolutions to help point some in the right direction for a successful 2010 in real estate:
1. Get in the Game – Join the nearly 18 percent of Americans who say they’ve resolved to become a first-time homebuyer in 2010, according to a new survey HERE. With the homebuyer tax credit extension running until April 2010, this is an exceptional time to get in the game and become a homeowner. (more…)
Ann Stickel, Vice President of The Michael Saunders Division of Affiliated Services, discusses the changes in the mortgage industry over the past six months. These changes will help protect the consumer as well as give the consumer a better understanding of their mortgage product.
In the following video, Michael Saunders discusses the property-buying and selling alternatives that have emerged and become more prevalent within the last few years.
Posted by Michael Saunders & Company on November 19, 2009
Homebuyers probably don’t see themselves this way, but as they step up to take advantage of the best housing values in more than a decade each becomes their own personal economic stimulus package, securing for themselves a fabulous long term investment even as they help rescue the economy from the mess it’s in. More likely, they see themselves as grand prize winners in the housing sweepstakes; smartly timing the market just as prices are bottoming, interest rates are at an all-time low and the first time homebuyer tax credit is on hand to add an extra dollop of icing to the cake. Moreover, if you also happen to be a newcomer to Florida your decision to move your primary residence to one of the least-taxed states in America will be the gift that keeps on giving.
For the stragglers among us—not to mention many would-be buyers who didn’t quite qualify for the first round of housing tax credits—Congress has just rolled back the clock by about six months to allow one last opportunity to take advantage of what has been an enormously popular and effective incentive. Judging by the number of homes sold since the tax credit first went into effect; this is one of the few economic stimulus measures that have truly found its way down to the grass roots level. We applaud Congress for not only renewing the credit in a landslide, bi-partisan vote, but also for broadening its benefits to include a substantially larger pool of potential move-up buyers. At the end of the day, every buyer who uses the credit to sweeten an already great deal moves the housing market one transaction closer to shoring-up the rest of the economy. Indeed, most economists are of the mind that until the housing market regains its footing, the overall economic recovery will simply stumble forward with precious little for anyone to cheer about.
Under the revised rules of the extended tax credit:
First time home buyers can now receive up to an $8,000 tax credit by entering into a binding contract on or before April 30, 2010; and closing by June 30, 2010.
Buyers who have lived in their residences for five years may now receive a credit of up to $6,500 (or, up to $3,250 for a married individual filing separately).
The tax credit is now available to individuals earning up to $125,000—or $250,000 for couples—on homes priced to $800,000
Michael Saunders answers a question on how buyers can find best priced real estate in the market. She discusses price ranges, neighborhoods, and the popular Michael Saunders & Company Best Opportunities program.
How would a buyer find the best priced real estate on the market today?
Homebuyers probably don’t see themselves this way, but as they step up to take advantage of the best housing values in more than a decade each becomes their own personal economic stimulus package, securing for themselves a fabulous long term investment even as they help rescue the economy from the mess it’s in. More likely, they see themselves as grand prize winners in the housing sweepstakes; smartly timing the market just as prices are bottoming, interest rates are at an all-time low and the first time homebuyer tax credit is on hand to add an extra dollop of icing to the cake. Moreover, if you also happen to be a newcomer to Florida your decision to move your primary residence to one of the least-taxed states in America will be the gift that keeps on giving.
