Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Marco Island Sales Statistics for May 2016

Below is the sales stats for the month of May for all of Marco Island.  The real estate market has shown some improvements over the 1st quarter of the year.
     

                                2016   vs    2015
Active Listings :      
   Single Family      338             288
   Lots                      346             313
   Condo                   347            280

Pending Sales:
   Single Family       56             58
   Lots                      12              19
   Condo                  64              56


Closed Sales:
   Single Family     43              42
   Lots                     3               16
   Condo                 57              56


Average Sales Price:
   Single Family     $966,535      $740,369
   Lots                    $241,977       $490,531
   Condo                $494,503       $606,888

For more information on real estate in Marco Island, please give me a call at 239-404-7471, send me an email,  or visit my website at WWW.RealEstateonMarco.com. 

Friday, June 10, 2016

GREAT NEWS! Mortgage Rates Drop Again

GREAT NEWS for home buyers!

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage slipped to 3.60 percent from 3.66 percent last week. That is well below its level a year ago of 4.04 percent.


The average rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages declined to 2.87 percent from 2.92 percent.

Now is a great time to purchase a house.  Give me a call at 239-404-7471 or visit my website.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

NEW FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Effective January 2016, the Biggert Waters Reform Act requires properties with flood insurance to escrow if there is a mortgage lien. This is required for all new purchases or refinances, fixed mortgages, ARMS, or equity lines of credit in first position. If the property is a condo, typically the condo association carries the required flood insurance so the property owners do not need to do so.

Effective April 2016, Insurance companies are now required to obtain an elevation certificate to write the flood policy.  In the past, an elevation certificate was not always required to bind the policy. 

If you have any questions on how this affects your personal situation, please give me a call at 239-404-741 or visit my website for my contact information.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

CAPITAL GAINS WHEN SELLING A HOME

Long term capital gains are taxed at different rated depending on taxpayer's income:

0% for taxpayers who are in the 10%-15% tax bracket.
15% for taxpayers in the 25%-35% tax bracket.
20% for taxpayers in the 39.6%.

Beginning in 2013, capital gains income is subject to an additional 3.8% Medicare tax for single filers making more than $200,000, or married couples filing jointly who make more than $250,000.

Keep in mind that the sale of a personal residence is excluded from capital gains up to a $500,000 gain for a married couple.

Speak with your tax accountant for specific details regarding capital gains.

Visit my website at www.RealEstateonMarco.com for information on homes for sale on Marco Island.

FHA 203(k) Loan

Did you know that an FHA (k) loan is designed to help individuals who want to purchase, repair, and live in the home.  This loan lets the buyer include the money needed for the purchase as well as money needed for renovations and repairs.

Do you think this loan would be fit your needs?  Contact me at 239-404-7471 for more details.

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR SPECIAL FINANCING?

The FHA 203B program allows first time buyers to get a fixed rate mortgage with a down payment as low as 3.5%.  In addition, 100 percent of the closing costs can be a gift from a relative.

For more information financing your new home, give me a call at 239-404-7471.  Visit my website at www.RealEstateonMarco.com.

Friday, May 27, 2016

Current Home Interest Rates

Mortgage rates
Rates as of 05/27/16 State:
This table displays mortgage rates specific to the selected state
ConformingRatePointsAPR
30 Year fixed3.625%0.5673.755%
15 Year fixed2.875%0.1893.045%
Jumbo 
30 Year fixed3.625%0.2353.677%
15 Year fixed3.375%0.2183.464%

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

MARCO ISLAND REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FEBRUARY 2016

MARCO ISLAND REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FEBRUARY 2016

Real Estate market has seen numerous price reductions over the past couple of months.   The main reason for this was overpricing property for the current market conditions in anticipation of major price increases.  We have had two years of stable pricing increases.   Prices remain stable with price adjustments showing up in properties that were simply listed at an inflated asking price when put on the market.

 Vacant lots have taken the largest decline in pending sales as well as closed sales.

Below is the statistical information for February 2016:

                                2016       2015

Pending Listings:
   Single Family          41      64
   Lots                          4       27
   Condo                     54      85


Average Closed Sales Price:
   Single Family        $901,170     $828,137
   Lots                       $571,111     $554,500
   Condo                   $507,471     $528,803

Number of units sold:
   Single Family        28      38
   Lots                         9      19
   Condo                    33     57

For a full list of property for sale on Marco Island, Please visit my website at www.RealEstateonMarco.com or call me at 239-404-7471.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

MARCO ISLAND REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT 4th QUARTER 2015

MARCO ISLAND REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT 4th  QUARTER 2015

The number of homes under contract in the 4th quarter in 2015 compared to 4th quarter in 2014 is down by 43%.  Vacant Lots is down by 35% and Condominiums are down by 30%

Below is the statistical information:

                                2015       2014

Pending Listings:
   Single Family          69       121
   Lots                         40        62
   Condo                    127       183


Average Closed Sales Price:
   Single Family        $868,103     $934,157
   Lots                       $473,758     $337,533
   Condo                   $517,268     $442,212

Number of units sold:
   Single Family        65       77
   Lots                       31       29
   Condo                  112     112

For a full list of property for sale on Marco Island, Please visit my website at www.RealEstateonMarco.com or call me at 239-404-7471.