NEW FLORIDA RESIDENT BLOG

Welcome to Florida. Occasionally, folks intent on Siesta Key or Sarasota will Zillow themselves down to North Port and ask me what it's like.  Don't get me wrong, I sell a lot of property in North Port and I love it.  It has come back since the real estate bust and there are what my friend Mike calls "Places to get arrested after 10PM" - which apprently is important to some people. But it's not Sarasota. It's warm, has friendly people and some great golf - but the beach is a good 45 minute drive (longer in season).  Not a big deal if you are relocating from Central Ohio but, a big deal if you were looking at condos on Siesta Key. So visit North Port, move there if you like (Sunny and I will help you) but if the beach is your thing - save North Port for a day trip. Heron Creek Counrty Club - North Port, FL © John Gaudiano My Website

Welcome to Florida. When I first moved to the sunshine state the only canals I had ever seen were in technically emergency storm runoff.  In fact, one of my best friends told me that canals were a great safe place to go boating in Florida since none of them were over 4 feet deep. As you are probably aware there are more types of canals in Florida than you can shake a stick at and they run the gambit from natural, to man made, to modified Bayous.  And (in my opinion) are all worth checking out. So if you are thinking waterfront and a canal might be in your future give me a call.  Canal intersection, Sarasota, Florida © John Gaudiano Canal Home Search

Welcome to (investing in) Florida. Yes, values are rising but there are still some amazing Bank Owned properties hitting the market at steep discounts.  Checkout the video below to see our latest "Bank Owned" now under contract! © John Gaudiano My Website