Looking for a little beachside flare for your new home or condo? 

Visit one of our favorite shopping sites to get that sea inspired home you have always wished for.

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Florida's existing home and existing condo sales rose in July, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales increased 12 percent last month with a total of 15,517 homes sold statewide compared to 13,874 homes sold in July 2010, according to Florida Realtors. Statewide sales of existing condos last month also rose 12 percent compared to the year-ago sales figure.

In Florida's year-to-year comparison for condos, 6,619 units sold statewide last month compared to 5,904 units in July 2010 for an increase of 12 percent. The statewide existing condo median sales price last month was $90,900; in July 2010 it was $87,800 for a 4 percent increase. NAR notes the national median existing condo sales price was $182,300 in June 2011.

Here are some deals this year: 

Solana on the River in Cape Canaveral. This direct river condo originally sold for $405,000 then recently sold for $200,000.

A small one bedroom in Sand Reef recently sold for $25,000 - a huge discount from the original purchase price of $134,500 in 2006.

 

A nice vacation/investment at popular Royal Mansion originally sold for $96,000. The original owner was asking $295,000 at the peak of the market.

 

On the luxury side, a fully furnished Michelina Condo in Cocoa Beach near world famous Cocoa Beach Pier sold for $440,000. The owner purchased it for $800,000 a few years ago.

In the mood to indulge in a cheesy Mexican dish but don't want the unnecessary calories??  

These are perfect!  Whether as a late night snack, yummy finger foods to bring to a party or just a simple dinner delight, these taquitos have it all except the calories!

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