Venice is a great city, still part of Sarasota County. It is quaint, safe, has Venice beach and the island is lovely. A great connecting city to downtown Sarasota and Englewood to its south. I would not go further south than Englewood. North Port property values are zero and it is causing many problems within its community. Fort Myers is also suffering with Naples still resilient.
My parents lived in Venice for 20 years and loved it.

what is less expensive mean in regards to price? are you looking to be close to the beach? then this elimanate the whole middle of the state, if you are looking for just a cheap place rto live that can be anywhere depends what your standards are. Heck i can find you a home or condo for 20,000 here in Bradenton, this does not mean will like this condo/home for 20,000
so please clarify for this state is toooooo big
Jill please be more specific, also, drive through the state, you know living in south florida is warmer than living in north florida, are you looking to get out of the cold all together, if so this eliminates jacksonville, the pan handle, etc.....
Help me help you
David

Jill

There are some great buys in the North Port and Port Charlotte areas as Bill and Deborah pointed out. I just had a customer buy a 3/2 with a pool for $71,000 that sold 2 years ago for $235,000.

Most of the properties in this price range are Forclosures and the banks require you to be pre approved for a mortgage unless you are paying cash. If you would likke to get pre approved for financing feel free to give me a call. I've lived in Sarasota County for 20 years and can answer any questions you may have about the area.

Christopher Lyon
Licensed Mortgage Broker
941-412-1511

Hello Jill,

I would agree with Bill Eckler. There is no doubt that North Port and the Port Charlotte area would be your best bet right now. Here is a link to homes that might interest you:

http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1828925977&…

If you would like any additional information about the area please email me at debbiedunnick@michaelsaunders.com or you can also reach me at 941-349-3444.

All my best,

Debbie Dunnick
Realtor
Michael Saunder & Co.
debbiedunnick@michaelsaunders.com

Jill,

One of the best locations for value and opportunity is the North Port / Port Charlotte areas. This location has been hit hard by the real estate slow down after some of the fastest growth between 2003 and 2006 resulting in many nearly new homes being sold for a fraction of their real value.

We just sold a 2001 constructed home, 3/2/2, fenced yard, in move in condition foe $59,500. The buyer made a $6,000 deposit and is paying approx. $300 a month for their mortgage. There are many opportunities similar to this one.

Good luck
Susan & Bill Eckler

Michael Saunders & Company
billeckler@michaelsaunders.com
941-408-5363