The trends are starting to show we're leveling off. This may be your best opportunity in years to buy real estate in Florida. In fact, here in the Punta Gorda area, we're seeing a comeback.

Checkout the lastest statewide 1st Quarter sales figures. Punta Gorda is one of only 3 cities with positive sales numbers on single family homes. The statewide average was down 26% while Punta Gorda had a 6% increase in sales volume.

Here are other supporting statistics: Sales are up 33% in Charlotte county and 13% in Lee county on a month-to-month basis once again. Check out the latest numbers for Feb and March from the News-Press.   

Then read how the media is overinflating the foreclosure numbers or why the national statistics from Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller index are incorrect AND misleading!

Here's why you need to think about buying now: Our inventory is now back down to Nov 2004 levels and prices are back, in some cases, to 2003. Home sales are picking up speed, and the prices are still finding an equilibrium. In this window of opportunity, you can expect to make a great deal on a home that would have cost 35%-50% more in 2005. So waiting will only mean missing out on that home you really want.

And if you don't know where to look for property? What you need is a good partner to assist you. Let me help you find the right home, condo, or vacant land that meets your needs. Call me for the latest list of properties in your desired area. There’s no obligation—I’m here to be your resource, your eyes and ears and your partner in this process.

Look through my website. Sign up for my Blog, Read about Orbitz.com's Top 10 Beaches for 2008 including Ft Myers beach for the 3rd year in a row. Learn more about a new Mall slated for Punta Gorda in 2009 that promises to reshape this area with 1.2 million square feet of shopping and mixed-use construction. Find out why so many people are coming to this area for it’s fishing, boating and pristine waterfront coastline.