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Featured City: Bradenton, FL

Jun15
2010
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Bradenton

Today’s featured city: Bradenton, FL!

Located along U.S. 41 between Tampa and Sarasota, Bradenton is a beautiful Florida community loaded with waterways, bordered on the north by the Manatee River and separated from the outer barrier islands of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key by the Intracoastal. Enjoy beaches, water sports, boating and more! Plus, this area also features several golf courses.

Cultural attractions in Bradenton include Riverfront Theatre, the South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium, Parker Manatee Aquarium, ArtCenter Manatee and Village of the Arts, a neighborhood that’s specifically designated for residents to live and work in their homes. The Myakka River State Park is just seven miles east of Sarasota and

Take a look at these Buy Owner properties currently for sale in Bradenton!

  • $479K: 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home in country club community
  • $395K: 3-bedroom, 2-bath lakefront home with pool/lanai
  • $239K: 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in pristine community
  • $65,500: 2-bedroom, 2-bath fully furnished & remodeled condo

Image Credit: Byron Packwood

Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas - Tagged bradenton, buying a house in bradenton, florida, regional information, tampa
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Featured City: Naperville, IL

May25
2010
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Today’s City: Naperville, IL

Consistently ranked as one of the top places for living and working, Naperville is a southwestern Chicago suburb you’ll love to call home. Set 28 miles from Chicago, it boasts a thriving downtown with a Metra station that offers direct service to Chicago, a renowned public school system and award-winning libraries, ranked best in the nation by American Libraries Magazine eight years in a row for cities of its size.

The four-mile Riverwalk runs along a branch of the DuPage River, with pathways leading right into the shops and restaurants of the downtown area. North of Aurora Avenue, at the base of Rotary Hill within the Riverwalk Park complex, the Millenium Carillon is an impressive bell tower with both manual and computer controls, which makes a great space for summer concerts.

Take a look at these Buy Owner properties currently for sale in Naperville!

  • $499,900: 4 BDRM, 2.5 BATH SFH on Prime Lakefront Lot
  • $289K: 3 BDRM, 1.5 BATH Rehabbed Two-Story SFH
  • $229K: 3 BDRM, 2.5 BATH Upgraded Corner Duplex
  • $134,900: 2 BDRM, 2 BATH Condo

Image credit: io_burn

Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas - Tagged chicago suburbs, homes for sale naperville, naperville, profiled community, real estate naperville
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Featured City: Port Richey, FL

May18
2010
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Nicknamed “Our Gateway to the Gulf,” Port Richey has long been a top destination for fishing and trapping, set right on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Less than an hour from Tampa, this city puts the sights and sounds of not just Tampa but also Saint Petersburg/Clearwater at your fingertips. From major shopping and dining to gorgeous white sandy beaches, you’ll be near it all in this community.

If it were annexed, Port Richey would be the largest city in Pasco County. Within its borders are six community parks, as well as access to the beautiful Pithlachascotee River,  blackwater river often called the Cotee.

Take a look at these Buy Owner properties currently for sale in Pembroke Pines!

  • $439K: 3 BDRMS, 2.5 BA Canal-Front Trilevel Home
  • $315K: 2 BDRMS, 2 BA Waterfront Townhome
  • $250K: 3 BDRMS, 2 BA Renovated Pool Home
  • $137,900: 2 BDRMS, 1 BA Move-in-Ready SFH
  • $97K: 2 BDRMS, 2 BA Condo with Negotiable Furnishings

Image Credit: City of Port Richey

Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info - Tagged buying a home, florida, port richey, port richey real estate, Regional Info, tampa area
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Featured City: Riverview, FL

Mar30
2010
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Today’s featured city: Riverview, Florida!

Located near Brandon in Hillsborough County, Riverview is a Tampa suburb with easy access to I-75. Location alone makes it an ideal place to call home, as it’s not only 30 minutes from Tampa but also 50 minutes from Bradenton beaches, an hour from Disney and under three hours from the Kennedy Space Center.

Within Riverview, natural beauty abounds, from Lithia Springs State Park and Alafia River to the Gulf of Mexico’s fishing, surfing and water sports. Take your pick of golf courses, entertainment options and plenty of shopping and dining.

With its excellent location and amenities, Riverview is a perfect place to call home.

Take a look at these Buy Owner properties currently for sale in Riverview!

  • $249,900: 3 BDRM, 2 BA Upgraded Single-Family Home on Corner Lot
  • $225K: 6 BDRM, 2.5 BA Single-Family Home with Modern Kitchen
  • $178,500: 3 BDRM, 2.5 BA Like-New Single-Family Home
  • $160K: 2 BDRM, 1 BA Log Cabin
  • $88K: 2 BDRM, 1.5 BA Villa

Image Credit: shane_guy

Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info - Tagged florida, profiled community, riverview, tampa
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Featured City: Pembroke Pines, FL

Mar09
2010
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Today’s featured city: Pembroke Pines, Florida!

The second most populated city in Broward County, Pembroke Pines is an award-winning area that offers the best of South Florida living! Residents of this community enjoy access to A-rated schools, numerous parks and recreation opportunities, shopping, dining and championship golf courses like Grand Palms Golf Club.

Commuters will love the convenience and proximity of I-75 allowing easy access to all major South Florida highways. For beach lovers, a mere 20-minute drive east leads to South Florida’s most beautiful sandy shores, including the vibrant Hollywood Beach and its new and revitalized boardwalk.

Take a look at these Buy Owner properties currently for sale in Pembroke Pines!

  • $397K: 4 BDRM, 2.5 BA Single-Family Pool Home with Lake Views
  • $246K: 3 BDRM, 2 BA Single-Family Home in Guard-Gated Community
  • $109K: 2 BDRM, 2 BA Lakefront Condo in 55+ Community
  • $89,900: 2 BDRM, 2 BA Raised Mobile Home with Lot

Image Credit: NewCondosOnline.com

Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info - Tagged florida, pembroke pines, Regional Info
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Featured City: Peoria, AZ

Feb23
2010
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Today’s City: Peoria, Arizona!

Stretching over 176 square miles of Sonoran desert, the city of Peoria is a major suburb of Phoenix and also encompasses Lake Pleasant, which is Arizona’s second largest lake. Because of its close proximity to the city and its large amount of nature, in 2008, Money Magazine ranked Peoria as one of the 100 best places to live. Other attributes of Peoria are its 35 miles of nature trails, a multitude of shopping and dining opportunities, well-planned neighborhoods, highly rated schools and spring training for major league baseball teams, the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres, inside the Peoria Sports Complex.

Numerous other attractions are also available, such as the Challenger Space Center of Arizona, the Peoria Performing Arts Center, the state’s best golf courses and tennis courts, and renowned shopping and dining along Bell Road Corridor and on 83rd Avenue. On Lake Pleasant, which encompasses 10,000 acres, you can enjoy water sports and activities that are foreign to other dry areas of Arizona. Camping, boating, sailing, jet skiing, swimming and fishing are just some of the options that Lake Pleasant offers.

Take a look at these Buy Owner properties currently for sale in Peoria!

• $455K: 4 BR, 2.5 BA Single-Family Home
• $375K: 3 BR, 2 BA Single-Family Home
• $250K: 3 BR, 2 BA Single-Family Home
• $215K: 3 BR, 2 BA Single-Family Home

Image Credit: Reiner R. Mauer

Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info - Tagged arizona, buy owner arizona, buying a home, peoria
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Featured City: Naples, FL

Feb09
2010
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naples As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Today’s City: Naples, Florida!

Naples is one of the largest cities flanking the outskirts of Florida’s booming southwest city, Fort Lauderdale. Surrounded by sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, this large city offers a quaint downtown area of shops and dining, modern and massive golf courses and prime real estate.

Though Naples is located near large cities, nature comes first in this lush, attractive location just outside of the Everglades. Everglades Excursions are available on a safari wagon, along with nature tours, canoe and kayak trips, cruises, fishing and bird watching in the Everglades and the 10,000 surrounding islands.

For golf enthusiasts, more than 40 golf courses are available in Naples/Marco Island area for every level of golfer. For shoppers, you could spend weeks shopping in all of Naples selections and still not have visited every destination! European architecture and brick walkways fill the streets of Old Naples, complete with world-class craft shops, upscale clothing stores, restaurants with renowned culinary teams, and boardwalks that lead to the surrounding shores of the Gulf of Mexico. This is just one area of shopping that Naples presents!

With low temperatures in the 50s and highs in the 90s, all of Naples’ attractions can be enjoyed year-round. Take a look at these Buy Owner properties currently for sale:

• $670K: 3BR, 2.5 BA Golf Course Community SFH
• $442K: 2 BR, 2 BA Condominium
• $385K: 3 BR, 2.5 BA SFH
• $205K: 2BR, 2 BA Condominium

Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas - Tagged buying a home in naples, fsbo naples, naples
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Featured City: Aurora, Illinois

Jan26
2010
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Today’s city: Aurora, Illinois!

Aurora isn’t just one of Chicago’s western suburbs; it’s also the second largest city in Illinois, featuring two Metra stations, two hospitals, a general aviation airport, Pace and Greyhound buses, 46 public schools and 22 private schools. It was one of the first cities in the United States to implement all-electric street lighting, and it’s filled with historic landmarks such as the Paramount Theatre, the New York Street Memorial Bridge and the Leland Hotel. Shopping centers include Westfield Shoppingtown at Fox Valley and Chicago Prime Outlets.

Accessible via five interchanges on the East/West Tollway Corridor, this city continues to grow, now stretching from Route 59 on the east to portions beyond Orchard Road on the west. It extends into four counties, six school districts and seven townships.

Rich in history and well-located with easy access to Chicago, Aurora is a suburb more and more Chicago-area residents are calling home!

Take a look at these Buy Owner properties currently for sale in Aurora!

  • $499K: 3 BR 2.5 BA Single-Family Home
  • $308K: 3 BR 2.5 BA Row House
  • $275K: 3 BR 2.5 BA Newer Home
  • $190K: 2 BR 2 BA Condo

Image Credit: Joseph Askins

Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info - Tagged aurora, buy owner real estate, chicago, homes in aurora, midwest
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Featured City: Marietta, GA

Jan20
2010
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Situated in Cobb County, the town of Marietta, GA is an easy 30-minute drive from downtown Atlanta. The city is rich in history, as it is the sight of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, the Georgia Military Institute and historic buildings from the Civil War.

Like most towns constructed in the early 1800s, the heart of Marietta features a town square, which is where you’ll often see different events (like Theatre in the Square) taking place all year long. Other must-see landmarks include the colorful Glover Park and the historic Cobb County Courthouse.

As the pride and joy of Marietta, the Gone With the Wind Museum is one the best points of interests in town! Also called “Scarlett on the Square,” this beautiful brick building houses an extensive collection of memorabilia related to the book and the film.

When you’re looking for a neighborhood that boasts true Southern hospitality, you’ll want to hit up the Georgian suburb of Marietta.

Take a look at these Buy Owner properties currently for sale!

  • $419K: 4 BRS/4 BATH/Cedar Cove
  • $349K: 3 BRS/2.5 BATHS/Keswyck Commons
  • $327K: 4 BRS/3 BATHS/Charlton Forge
  • $295K: 4 BRS/3 BATHS/Cedar Cliffs
  • $222,500: 3 BRS/3 BATHS/Churchill Falls
  • $172K: 3 BRS/2 BATHS/Jamerson Forest

Or head over to BuyOwner.com now to check out other available listings!

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Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas - Tagged Buying Tips, Civil War, Cobb County Courthouse, GA, georgia, Georige Military Institute, Glover Park, Gone With The Wind, Marietta, Museum, Theatre in the Square, Western and Atlantic Railroad
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