Venice Bits

Sale indicators show that the Venice home price market is stabilizing.  Sale figures for February show an increase across the board as compared to 2009 figures.   Total homes sold in 2009 totaled 85 compared to 116 for 2010.   Total volume for 2009 is $13,137,866  and for 2010 it finished at $16,326,110.  The median price in 2009 was $128,000 and for 2010 it is $135,000.  The average price in 2009 was $154,563 and rose in 2010 to $163,261. 

These positive results coupled with the past few months figures show the beginning of a turn around in our market.  Contributing factors  for this phenomena are sellers have reduced their prices as much as possible and refusing to go lower and buyers recognize the bargains.  Many contract prices are going for the listing price or more.  The first time and existing home buyers credits have enticed buyers and I've seen news mentioning a possible extension.  The low interest rates and  cash buyers all help the market.  Visitors have turned into buyers thanks to the cold, snowy winters up north. Although it has been a cooler than normal winter for us, apparently it is much better then where these travelers are arriving from. 

So when you arrive in town, here is what is planned for March:  

The free concert at the Gazebo on Venice Main Street is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  There will also be a free Friday evening concert on the 12th and 26th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. 

On the 4th, the Parade of the Clydesdales begins at the community center at 4:00 p.m. and parade through the center town of Venice.

On the weekend of the 6th and 7th the Downtown Art Classic  on Main Street will start at 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.   That's always an enjoyable time of viewing the drawings, paintings and sculptures of many talented artists. 

The quilt Show at the Community Center on the weekend of the 20th and 21st.  is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00.

Car aficionados will enjoy the Annual Corvette Get Together at Centennial Park from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March 21st.

Don't forget Venice Little Theater and The Van Wezel for continually entertaining shows.    Last night I attended the  show "Mama Mia" at the Van Wezel and I'm still humming the show tunes.   For  show information go to my home page and click activities and it will take you to the appropriate website.

It's bright and sunny today and I'm heading to the beach, where all the tourists are, to catch a few rays!  Stay well, Alice