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Heritage Key Villas, Kissimmee Florida
2008-06-03 07:14:00
Looking for the perfect Orlando vacation spot?  Heritage Key Villas is just minutes from Disney and yet an easy drive to Gulf Coast or Atlantic beaches.  These three and four bedroom Key West style townhomes are situated in gorgeous Kissimmee , Florida and are zoned to accommodate short term rentals if you want to pursue an Orlando buy to let investment. The community of Heritage Key Villas offers owners many amenities such as: secure and gated entry, a community pool, a clubhouse with fitness facility, meandering sidewalks, lush landscaping, and numerous ponds with charming fountains.  Community townhomes provide many luxury amenities.  Standard features include: High ceilings Extensive floorplans Fans in the family room and bedrooms Gourmet kitchens Furniture packages Designer lighting fixtures Homes are a poured concrete construction called Tunnelform.  This process provides a high-quality, low maintenance product offering excellent owner satisfacti...

Economic Growth Still Strong in Orlando - Commercial Real Estate Sector Hol
2008-05-31 18:39:00
According to one of the Nation’s top Commercial Real Estate analysts, Robert Bach, the economy is still growing and Central Florida continues to make progress.  Bach believes the picture is stronger than even a few months prior.  To date there has not been a negative quarter for Gross Domestic Product Growth and the credit crisis is easing a bit.  The US Commerce Department estimates first quarter economic growth at 0.9 percent which is slightly higher than their first prediction. Most seem to believe that turbulence will continue toward the end of 2009 with relief beginning in early 2010.  Rising oil prices could be a change factor in this equation however.  Overall nationally, certain markets are continuing to thrive.  Farm belt states are benefiting from increased crop prices while oil and gas states are thriving off the energy boom.  Recently, job loss has been tamed by growth in education and health-care hiring.  Federal tax rebates...
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Orlando Kissimmee Number Two Metro Growth Market
2008-05-30 06:40:00
Southern Business and Development Magazine has listed Orlando in the top two metro growth markets for 2008.  According to the magazine, the area has posted strong growth indicators for the last six years.  Economic diversity is one of the main factors lending to such strength.  The Orlando market has thriving enterprises in a wide range of segments such as: aviation, manufacturing, digital media, film and television, conventions, entertainment, tourism, distribution, simulation, photonics and optics, software and life sciences.  The life sciences segment has raised the bar for Florida growth and development with the addition of entities like the Burnham Institute for Medical Research and the UCF College of Medicine.  Several hospitals and research labs are also under construction in the Orlando area.  Sustainable regional growth is due in large part to strong population growth and job creation as well as plans for a 60+ mile light rail system from ...
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Selling Your Orlando Villa in a Florida Buyer’s Market
2008-05-29 05:40:00
The supply of villas for sale in and around the Orlando Real Estate market continues to grow.  While many analysts predict the market has hit bottom and will rebound into 2009, others believe we’re still at least a year out.  These are new challenges for home sellers, if you must sell now what can you do?  When the competition is tough - strategy is in order.  Following are a few proven strategies to help get your home sold in a buyer’s market: Price:  One of the largest keys to your success is pricing your Florida home right.  In a buyer’s market the only thing that matters is what the buyer is willing to pay.  Don’t price your house at what you think it is worth, price it right for the market.  An over-priced listing will be ignored and may lose freshness and appeal over time.  Some seller’s fear pricing too low and leaving money on the table - if your house is under priced it’s possible you’ll ...
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Virtual Disney? Twisney.com Provides Disney Enthusiasts with a Quick &ldqu
2008-05-24 03:59:00
Scott Mitchell, a software developer from Naples, recently developed Twisney.com - an application that allows Disney visitors to map their park vacation in realtime.  Visiting Disney?  Now your friends and family can tag along … virtually!  Mitchell’s website is a massive database allowing photo and text uploads from park visitors to map their excursions and share experiences with other visitors or family and friends back home. Using a combination of Twitter, Flickr and Microsoft Virtual Earth - Twisney users can post photo and text to the blog in realtime.  All that’s needed is either e-mail, text messaging, IM capability or a Twitter account.  If you have a mobile device you can send live reports directly from the park! Mitchell hopes that users will share information helpful to other Disney visitors such as instant news about wait times for popular attractions.  Park visitors with mobile devices would then be able to chec...
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Sterling Back on the Rise? Now is the Time to Buy Florida Investment Prope
2008-05-21 05:46:00
In the last few weeks the Sterling has waivered between 1.945 and 1.965, but analysts predict an increase in coming days.  Days ago the estate agency conglomerate, Rightmove,  announced that asking prices for UK property were up by 1.5% in May immediately lifting Sterling rates for about 10 minutes - the populace soon realized however that actual transactions were running at only 50% of numbers from a year ago which in turn brought rates back down.  A potential slowdown in the UK economy follows on the heels of the US economy "recession".  Many wonder whether the US is truly in recession or if the credit crisis is almost over. Many commentators believe that the dollar will become stronger in the next 12 to 18 months due to a lag in world economy behind the US.  For this reason, the next time the Sterling approaches 2.0 may be one of the last opportunities for awhile.  Rates are expected to return back down to around 1.85 by Christmas time.&nbs...
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Will Orlando Retirement and Active Lifestyle Communities Go Green?
2008-05-17 07:10:00
Several home builders believe that baby boomers are looking for environmentally sensitive communities.  Boomers are hitting retirement age and many are looking for "active lifestyle" or specialized retirement communities.  Some builders are capitalizing on this trend and offering eco-friendly and energy-wise homes.  Below are some features you might expect to find in an eco-friendly home: green-fiber recycled insulation motion sensor triggered lighting energy efficient windows and appliances electric vehicle charging stations solar powered fans Solar hot water systems Shea Homes, one of the nation’s largest home builders, is debuting in the Florida retirement market with Victoria Gardens in DeLand.  They are building similar homes in California, Arizona and Washington. An AARP survey found that nearly half of all boomers consider themselves environmentally aware.  Fortunately going green doesn’t necessarily mean boomers will have to g...
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Has the Florida Property Market “Hit Bottom” - What Does the Fu
2008-05-13 04:48:00
According to a recent article entitled, "The Housing Crisis is Over" by the Wall Street Journal, analysts believe it is likely that April 2008 will mark the bottom for the US housing market.  While many make take this as difficult news, what it really means is that the trend is no longer worsening.  All indicators point to a slow and steady return to health.  According to national trend, home sales peaked in July of 2005.  This "bust" has lasted nearly three years yet numbers indicate 15-year lows.  So what does this mean for the Florida Property Market ?  What will stop the decline?  Technically the tables will turn due to sheer affordability.  Boomers are all coming into retirement ages and Florida is an increasingly popular place for those folks to retire.  Tourism and the local economy in the Orlando area remains strong.  Affordable home prices will drive the market back to health slowly but surely.&n...
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Buy to Let Investment Property in Davenport, Florida
2008-05-08 02:18:00
Buy to Let properties are common for those looking to invest in their Florida dream home.  However, where you look for that home is imperative in the Orlando area.  Not all counties allow for managed short-term rentals.  For this reason Polk County is one of the most popular areas for investing.  As part of the famed "four corners" Polk neighbors Orange County where Disney is located.  Davenport is a charming locale that is part of Polk County AND neighbors Disney World.  It offers the best of both worlds!  Surprisingly, this area has remained relatively unchanged despite the massive growth and tourism to the north.  Some call Davenport, "The Gateway to the Ridge" as the Lake Wales Ridge hills originate here and stretches south for 100 miles - the setting is quite lovely.  Situated along US 17 and just east of US 27, convenience to the tourist giant is key for healthy rentals.  Davenport is actually only two squar...
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The Animal Kingdom at Disney Celebrates the 10-Year Anniversary of Its Ope
2008-05-04 19:14:00
When it comes to Disney , you can’t help but think of the king of the jungle.  Walt Disney’s Animal Kingdom offers a rare glimpse into the lives of many animals.  This massive park was build in 1998 with the utmost care and conservation effort. They recently celebrated the 10-Year anniversary of their inauguration.  The 500 acre park is five times the size of the Magic Kingdom and reportedly cost Disney $800 million to build.  It is also the largest single Disney theme park in the world!  Here are a few things I bet you didn’t know about this family-friendly park: The first animals to inhabit the Animal Kingdom were giraffes and gorillas. The "Iconic Tree of Life" is based on the design and structure of an oil rig.  The tree has more than 10,000 leaves and 325 animal carvings The opening of the Animal Park was celebrated in conjunction with an increase in ticket prices for Disney World.  One adult admission cost $44.52 1...
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Now May be the BEST Time to Buy Your Florida Investment Property
2008-05-02 05:59:00
Thanks to what some are calling "the credit crunch", the Florida real estate market may be flat but it could be just the right time for investors to step in and seize the opportunity.  The Orlando real estate market has only one place to go - up!  The UK buyer is in an especially unique position right now with such a weak dollar.  While the news is often negative, gas prices are sky high and the dollar is at an all time low, there are Florida real estate deals to be had for the savvy UK buyer.  Although the overall picture is portrayed as dismal, Orlando continues to gain popularity as a retirement destination and all indicators suggest the market will bounce back. Considering the more restricted US mortgage industry, What do you need to do to obtain your Florida dream home?  Get smart.  Talk to your Realtor or Mortgage Lender about your options.  Often times you’ll find there are new requirements that are not insurmountable, but re...
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2008-04-21 07:25:00
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UK News from the Council of Mortgage Lenders
2008-04-11 22:38:00
Steven Crawshaw of the CML talks about the UK mortgage market The Council of Mortgage Lenders chairman has urged the Bank of England to lead a global action plan to alleviate turmoil in the financial markets. He called on BoE governor Mervyn King to coordinate action between international central banks such as the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ members are banks, building societies and other lenders who together undertake around 98% of all residential mortgage lending in the UK. There are 11.8 million mortgages in the UK, with loans worth over £1.2 trillion.   Read the full speech below…   "Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. What a difference a year makes.   "This time last year my predecessor, Jon Pain, then managing director of Cheltenham & Gloucester, took the opportunity at this lunch to celebrate the CML’s 18th birthday and the successful, vibrant, innovative and co...
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UK News from the Council of Mortgage Lenders
2008-04-11 16:38:00
Steven Crawshaw of the CML talks about the UK mortgage marketThe Council of Mortgage Lenders chairman has urged the Bank of England to lead a global action plan to alleviate turmoil in the financial markets.He called on BoE governor Mervyn King to coordinate action between international central banks such as the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve.The Council of Mortgage Lenders' members are banks, building societies and other lenders who together undertake around 98% of all residential mortgage lending in the UK. There are 11.8 million mortgages in the UK, with loans worth over £1.2 trillion.  Read the full speech below...  "Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. What a difference a year makes.  "This time last year my predecessor, Jon Pain, then managing director of Cheltenham & Gloucester, took the opportunity at this lunch to celebrate the CML’s 18th birthday and the successful, vibrant, innovative and competitive mortgage ma...
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Bank of England Cuts Tates to 5%
2008-04-10 21:57:00
BoE Cuts the Bank Rate at Todays Meeting The Bank of England cut the Bank Rate a quarter percent today - now down to 5%. There are a considerable number of British investors and 2nd home buyers in Florida property that are thankful of the move. British Mortgages Abroad’s ‘flexible tracker’ products and multi currency mortgages originated in UK pounds, track the BoE for their variable Interest rates. Abbey chief economist Barry Naisbitt says:"The MPC has taken a forward-looking view that slower growth is likely to reduce medium-term inflationary pressures and has been able to cut rates because of its focus on medium-term inflation… Related Links Read the full articleBank of England Website

Bank of England Cuts Tates to 5%
2008-04-10 15:57:00
BoE Cuts the Bank Rate at Todays MeetingThe Bank of England cut the Bank Rate a quarter percent today - now down to 5%.There are a considerable number of British investors and 2nd home buyers in Florida property that are thankful of the move.British Mortgages Abroad's 'flexible tracker' products and multi currency mortgages originated in UK pounds, track the BoE for their variable Interest rates.Abbey chief economist Barry Naisbitt says:"The MPC has taken a forward-looking view that slower growth is likely to reduce medium-term inflationary pressures and has been able to cut rates because of its focus on medium-term inflation...See AlsoRead the full articleBank of England Website

FREE LUXURY HOLIDAY TO ORLANDO
2008-04-02 22:58:00
Considering buying a Florida Property? See our Lennar Homes Promotions UK RESIDENTS OFFERED FREE LUXURY HOLIDAY TO ORLANDO AS PART OF LENNAR HOMES INCENTIVE PACKAGE THE BRITISH HOMES GROUP Florida, experts in providing sales and loans advice to UK property owners in Florida, is giving away a luxury family holiday as part of a package of incentives to encourage UK buyers to consider a LENNAR HOME.  Lennar Homes is the third largest developer in the USA and Florida’s leading developer in 2007. The free family holiday, worth up to $7,500, includes: Limousine rides to and from your UK home to a major UK airportReturn airfares to and from Orlando or Sanford International AirportLimousine rides to and from Lennar Homes’ spectacular new resort community, Paradise Palms 3-Night, 4-Day stay in a 4-bedroom luxurious, fully-furnished town home Car rental during your stayVIP property tour of Paradise Palms and The Shire at West Haven VillasDay passes to a theme park of your cho...
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FREE LUXURY HOLIDAY TO ORLANDO
2008-04-02 16:58:00
Considering buying a Florida Property? See our Lennar Homes PromotionsUK RESIDENTS OFFERED FREE LUXURY HOLIDAY TO ORLANDO AS PART OF LENNAR HOMES INCENTIVE PACKAGETHE BRITISH HOMES GROUP Florida, experts in providing sales and loans advice to UK property owners in Florida, is giving away a luxury family holiday as part of a package of incentives to encourage UK buyers to consider a LENNAR HOME.  Lennar Homes is the third largest developer in the USA and Florida’s leading developer in 2007.The free family holiday, worth up to $7,500, includes:Limousine rides to and from your UK home to a major UK airportReturn airfares to and from Orlando or Sanford International AirportLimousine rides to and from Lennar Homes' spectacular new resort community, Paradise Palms 3-Night, 4-Day stay in a 4-bedroom luxurious, fully-furnished town home Car rental during your stayVIP property tour of Paradise Palms and The Shire at West Haven VillasDay passes to a theme park of your choiceOption...
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Florida Property Market Update
2008-04-02 04:13:00
A Place in the Sun Article Richard Way, Editor for the A Place in the Sun magazine asks Lee Weaver of the British Homes Group Florida for an update on the current Florida market. Has the Florida Market hit rock bottom yet or is there still a fall in prices to come? According to US industry expert Hank Fishkind the UK’s favourite Florida property market, Orlando, is either at bottom or close to it in terms of pricing. Although the housing slump overall will continue, Fishkind predicted that consumers looking for home prices in Florida (and particularly in Metro Orlando) to fall much more are not likely to be rewarded for their patience. Other industry and economic sector reports bolster his opinion; UCF economist Sean Snaith sees stabilization by mid-year and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) project median price increases by 2009. With unemployment at 3.9%, job growth steady, new movers to the state remaining strong and tens of millions of yearly visitors, Florida h...
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Florida Property Market Update
2008-04-01 22:13:00
A Place in the Sun ArticleRichard Way, Editor for the A Place in the Sun magazine asks Lee Weaver of the British Homes Group Florida for an update on the current Florida market.Has the Florida Market hit rock bottom yet or is there still a fall in prices to come?According to US industry expert Hank Fishkind the UK's favourite Florida property market, Orlando , is either at bottom or close to it in terms of pricing. Although the housing slump overall will continue, Fishkind predicted that consumers looking for home prices in Florida (and particularly in Metro Orlando) to fall much more are not likely to be rewarded for their patience. Other industry and economic sector reports bolster his opinion; UCF economist Sean Snaith sees stabilization by mid-year and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) project median price increases by 2009. With unemployment at 3.9%, job growth steady, new movers to the state remaining strong and tens of millions of yearly visitors, Florida has too str...
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Sterling surges through $2 mark
2008-03-07 12:00:00
UK to US Dollar exchange Rate Stays Strong An article by Edmund Conway of the Telegraph (www.telegraph.co.uk) today reports the pound has broken through the $2 mark for the first time since January, after the Bank of England voted to leave interest rates unchanged at 5.25 percent yesterday. It is the highest the pound has been since New Year’s Eve, but while it is good news for the British consumers now streaming over to the US for shopping trips, it will cause further concern among British manufacturers. Experts said all eyes would be on the Bank’s minutes, released in a fortnight’s time. They will indicate how soon it will be before the Bank cuts borrowing rates again. The Bank of England board meets the first Thursday of every month, sets interest rates to keep inflation low, issues bank notes and works to maintain a stable financial system. (www.bankofengland.co.uk) Since the Bank’s Inflation Report last month, in which it hinted at further reductions in ...
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Sterling surges through $2 mark
2008-03-07 06:00:00
UK to US Dollar exchange Rate Stays StrongAn article by Edmund Conway of the Telegraph (www.telegraph.co.uk) today reports the pound has broken through the $2 mark for the first time since January, after the Bank of England voted to leave interest rates unchanged at 5.25 percent yesterday.It is the highest the pound has been since New Year's Eve, but while it is good news for the British consumers now streaming over to the US for shopping trips, it will cause further concern among British manufacturers.Experts said all eyes would be on the Bank's minutes, released in a fortnight's time. They will indicate how soon it will be before the Bank cuts borrowing rates again.The Bank of England board meets the first Thursday of every month, sets interest rates to keep inflation low, issues bank notes and works to maintain a stable financial system. (www.bankofengland.co.uk)Since the Bank's Inflation Report last month, in which it hinted at further reductions in borrowing costs, the pros...
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The Bank of England maintains rate at 5.25%
2008-03-06 12:00:00
No change to the Bank of England Base Rate in March of 2008 The Bank of England ’s Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 5.25%. The previous change in Bank Rate was a reduction of 0.25 percentage points to 5.25% on 7 February 2008. (www.bankofengland.co.uk)

The Bank of England maintains rate at 5.25%
2008-03-06 06:00:00
No change to the Bank of England Base Rate in March of 2008The Bank of England ’s Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 5.25%.The previous change in Bank Rate was a reduction of 0.25 percentage points to 5.25% on 7 February 2008. (www.bankofengland.co.uk)

Florida Tourism News - Over 82 million visitors came to Florida in 2007!
2008-02-27 12:00:00
Ever wondered how many tourists visit Florida each year? Here are the latest stats from Visit Florida... Travel to Florida fell in 2007, according to a state estimate released Friday, amid suggestions that many American travelers may have chosen to vacation closer to home. Visit Florida, the state’s tourism-advertising agency, said 82.4 million travelers visited Florida last year, down 1.8 percent from 83.9 million in 2006. The 1.5 million drop was attributed to fewer drivers, as non-air arrivals to the state fell 5.5 percent to 39 million. Arrivals by air rose 2 percent to 43.4 million. Another bright spot: Intrastate travel rose 7.3 percent to more than 13.9 million. Visit Florida President and Chief Executive Officer Bud Nocera said it is possible higher gasoline prices are deterring vacationers from traveling too far afield by car. Geographically, domestic travel to Florida slipped 2.1 percent to about 76 million last year. The number of overseas visitors, who ar...
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Florida Tourism News - Over 82 million visitors came to Florida in 2007!
2008-02-27 06:00:00
Ever wondered how many tourists visit Florida each year? Here are the latest stats from Visit Florida...Travel to Florida fell in 2007, according to a state estimate released Friday, amid suggestions that many American travelers may have chosen to vacation closer to home.Visit Florida, the state's tourism-advertising agency, said 82.4 million travelers visited Florida last year, down 1.8 percent from 83.9 million in 2006.The 1.5 million drop was attributed to fewer drivers, as non-air arrivals to the state fell 5.5 percent to 39 million. Arrivals by air rose 2 percent to 43.4 million. Another bright spot: Intrastate travel rose 7.3 percent to more than 13.9 million.Visit Florida President and Chief Executive Officer Bud Nocera said it is possible higher gasoline prices are deterring vacationers from traveling too far afield by car.Geographically, domestic travel to Florida slipped 2.1 percent to about 76 million last year. The number of overseas visitors, who are particul...
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Universal Orlando touts its best year ever at $92,000,000 profit!
2008-02-23 12:00:00
Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure - attendance up 3% in 2007 Universal Orlando earned a company record $92 million in profit last year, more than twice what it made the previous year, the parent company reported Friday. In advance of its fourth-quarter 2007 earnings report, which is to be filed next month with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Universal City Development Partners also announced that combined total attendance for its Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks was up 3 percent in 2007. The company reported that Universal’s per-capita spending by visitors was up 6 percent last year compared with 2006. In addition to the theme parks, Universal Orlando operates the CityWalk entertainment district and is the site for three resort hotels. For the previous year, 2006, the company had reported profit of about $42 million, combined paid attendance of 10.5 million and a total turnstile count of 11.2 million. A 3 percent gate boost for 2007 ...
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Universal Orlando touts its best year ever at $92,000,000 profit!
2008-02-23 06:00:00
Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure - attendance up 3% in 2007Universal Orlando earned a company record $92 million in profit last year, more than twice what it made the previous year, the parent company reported Friday.In advance of its fourth-quarter 2007 earnings report, which is to be filed next month with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Universal City Development Partners also announced that combined total attendance for its Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks was up 3 percent in 2007.The company reported that Universal's per-capita spending by visitors was up 6 percent last year compared with 2006. In addition to the theme parks, Universal Orlando operates the CityWalk entertainment district and is the site for three resort hotels.For the previous year, 2006, the company had reported profit of about $42 million, combined paid attendance of 10.5 million and a total turnstile count of 11.2 million.A 3 percent gate boost for 2007 would make...
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TWO BRITS GRAB A BARGAIN AT NO MINIMUM, NO RESERVE AUCTIONS IN FLORIDA
2008-02-15 12:00:00
INTEREST HOTS UP FOR NEXT AUCTION ON MARCH 15 2008 - JACKSONVILLE Two British people were successful bidders at the recent sell-out “No minimum-no reserve” auctions which took place in Naples and New Smyrna Beach in January. NAPLES AUCTION Sheila Harrison of Luton, Bedfordshire snapped up a new three-bedroom apartment at Lely Landings in upmarket Naples, West Florida for £100,000 ($200,000).  The list price was double that at $399,000 and a near identical apartment at Lely Landings was independently valued in November 2007 for $397,000.  There were 27 UK inquiries, 3 UK registered bidders and Sheila Harrison was the successful bidder. Sheila Harrison says: "We have been to Naples before and liked it so when I saw that the auction was on I thought I’d have a go.  I think US "no reserve" auctions could attract a lot of interest from Brits here particularly when our exchange rate is fabulous at the moment.  So it’s a win/...
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TWO BRITS GRAB A BARGAIN AT NO MINIMUM, NO RESERVE AUCTIONS IN FLORIDA
2008-02-15 06:00:00
INTEREST HOTS UP FOR NEXT AUCTION ON MARCH 15 2008 - JACKSONVILLETwo British people were successful bidders at the recent sell-out “No minimum-no reserve” auctions which took place in Naples and New Smyrna Beach in January.NAPLES AUCTIONSheila Harrison of Luton, Bedfordshire snapped up a new three-bedroom apartment at Lely Landings in upmarket Naples, West Florida for £100,000 ($200,000).  The list price was double that at $399,000 and a near identical apartment at Lely Landings was independently valued in November 2007 for $397,000.  There were 27 UK inquiries, 3 UK registered bidders and Sheila Harrison was the successful bidder.Sheila Harrison says: "We have been to Naples before and liked it so when I saw that the auction was on I thought I'd have a go.  I think US "no reserve" auctions could attract a lot of interest from Brits here particularly when our exchange rate is fabulous at the moment.  So it’s a win/win situa...
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