Bus Tours of bank-owned properties! The area’s first 5-star tour of bank-owned foreclosure properties will be gathering again soon! Business Reviews / Articles SEARCH FORECLOSURES Sign Up Now! The team showing potential buyers foreclosed houses is, from left, Marci Walker, Leslie Swart, Kathy Marlowe, Jane McDonald and Mary Howard. STAFF PHOTO / ROD MILLINGTON The tour is being presented by the 5-Star Foreclosure Team (The Team), composed of Marci Walker and Leslie Swart of Blue Skye Lending, Kathy Marlowe of Keller Williams Realty, Jane McDonald of Lakewood Ranch Insurance, and Mary Howard of Cornerstone Title, a creative force with more than 35 years of experience in lending, real estate, insurance and title services. Guests on the tour will be chauffeured in an air-conditioned executive bus to view selected bank-owned (foreclosure) properties in Sarasota and Bradenton. Guests will have the opportunity to leisurely view the properties and take notes with complimentary supplies provided by the The Team.  All aboard the 5-Star Foreclosure Bus! “This tour is designed for serious buyers who are excited about finding a great value and are capable of buying within the next six months,” said Swart, a managing partner of Blue Skye Lending. During the tour, The Team will provide detailed information about mortgage programs, insurance, real estate, and title services. Guests will enjoy complimentary snacks, share the enthusiasm of other buyers, and get immediate answers from the experts. Howard, President of Corner Stone Title, said , "This will provide a great venue to bring professional advice and education to buyers." Buyers will get real hands-on experience of the market for fantastic bargains, and the experts will provide immediate assistance on real estate transactions, insurance costs, mortgage programs and title services." Marlowe, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, said, “I’m ready to work with buyers at each property, returning to give private showings, and to be there for the customer for the entire transaction.” “This is a rare opportunity for buyers to get instant answers. We are focused on introducing buyers to outstanding real estate opportunities and are excited to be hosting this ground-breaking event in the Sarasota/Bradenton area,” said McDonald, the insurance expert. To sign up for the tour, simply fill out the form below and you will be contacted to confirm your reservation and information. Your phone number and other information below are required.