Category Archives: florida

REAL Trends announces top REALTORS

Posted on September 12, 2011 by gatearty

I am pleased to announced that REAL Trends announced their real estate rankings recently in the Wall Street Journal and Gate Arty & the Group were identified as one of the top 150 sales teams NATIONWIDE! The rankings were for … Continue reading →

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First Friday – September 2011

Posted on September 2, 2011 by gatearty

The theme for September’s First Friday is “Dog Days of Summer.” Be sure to visit our home in Historic Downtoan Lakeland, Florida between 6 pm – 9 pm. There will be so many fun activities for you & your pets … Continue reading →

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First Friday in Downtown Lakeland – August 2011

Posted on August 5, 2011 by gatearty

It’s First Friday in Downtown Lakeland again & it’s the last one before the young adults go back to school! That explains this month’s theme, as well . . . . “Back to School — Salute to Educators!” There will … Continue reading →

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Foreclosure Update – Florida on the Rebound?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by gatearty

Online foreclosure resource, Realty Trac, has reported that the number of foreclosure filings is down a whopping 27% in the first quarter on 2011 when compared to 2010. The decrease in foreclosure was across the board and occurred in all … Continue reading →

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Just Listed! 4/9/2011 Edition

Posted on April 9, 2011 by gatearty

1758 Holton Rd, Lakeland FL 33810 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,814 Sq. Ft for $94,900 Contact Jeni Lamberto – 863-944-7394 or call our office at 863-680-9988 Short Sale! For more photos and complete details visit: Home for sale in Lakeland … Continue reading →

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Sun n’ Fun Fly-In 2011

Posted on March 29, 2011 by gatearty

The annual aviation event made it’s way back to the Lakeland community this past weekend. This Friday should mark the start to a busy weekend. Gates open at 8 am, & close at 8 pm. You may want to catch … Continue reading →

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National Vacancy is Up

Posted on March 28, 2011 by gatearty

The national vacancy rate crept up to just over 13% according to last week’s decennial census report. That’s up from 12.1% in 2007.  Maine had the highest proportion of empty housing stock, at 22.8%. Other states with gluts of empty … Continue reading →

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Mid-Florida Sales Stats for February 2011

Posted on March 16, 2011 by gatearty

The Mid Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service (MFRMLS) has published its stats for the month of February & the sales activity has increased when compared to the same point last year. There were 188 sales in 201 & only 157 … Continue reading →

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Florida Foreclosures Go Down

Posted on March 10, 2011 by gatearty

According to RealtyTrac, the number of foreclosure notices filed in February dropped an astounding 14% from January and a staggering 27% compared with a year earlier for the biggest year-over-year decline. So what’s up with that?  Well, many experts believe … Continue reading →

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Underwater Homes

Posted on March 9, 2011 by gatearty

“Falling home prices at the turn of the year pushed more borrowers into a negative equity position, meaning they owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth.  In Q4, 23% of borrowers nationwide, or 11.1 million, were holding … Continue reading →

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