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All things real estate in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s…
Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s…
Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?
An important metric in today’s residential real estate market…
5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer
In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is…
Lake Club Market Update September 2021
With low inventory creating unusually high market demand, the…
Your Agent Is Key When Pricing Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Pricing your house right takes market experience…
Pricing your house right takes market experience…
5 Reasons Today’s Housing Market Is Anything but Normal
There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting…
What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership
As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know…
Options for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
With a housing market this competitive, sometimes…
With a housing market this competitive, sometimes…
More Young People Are Buying Homes
There’s a common misconception that younger generations aren’t…
Real Estate: It’s Still a Lack of Supply, Not a Lack of Demand
One of the major questions real estate experts are asking today…
What Does Being in a Sellers’ Market Mean?
Whether or not you’ve been following the real estate industry…
A Look at Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for Sellers
When you hear the phrase home price appreciation, what does…
Sellers Are in a Sweet Spot [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
In today’s sellers’ market, you’re…
In today’s sellers’ market, you’re…
Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
If you’re thinking of buying a home but…
If you’re thinking of buying a home but…
Home Sellers: There Is an Extra Way To Welcome Home Our Veterans
Some veterans are finding it difficult to obtain a home in…
4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures
With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned…
Experts Agree: Options Are Improving for Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
Buyers hoping for more homes to choose from…
Buyers hoping for more homes to choose from…
Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns
Last week, Fannie Mae released their Home Purchase Sentiment…
Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?
An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes…
Happy Independence Day!
Wishing you a happy and safe Independence Day.
Are We in a Housing Bubble? Experts Say No.
The question of whether the real estate market is a bubble…
What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?
As we move into the latter half of the year, questions about…
Pre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home
You may have been told that it’s important to get pre-approved…
5 Things Homebuyers Need To Know When Making an Offer
When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect…
Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
When you rent, you build your landlord’s…
When you rent, you build your landlord’s…
Lakeshore at Main St, Lakewood Ranch FL
Lakeshore at Main St, Lakewood Ranch's newest Condo Development
Located…
Located…
Top Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
June is National Homeownership Month, and…
June is National Homeownership Month, and…
Dreaming of a Bigger Home? Why Not Buy It This Year?
Are you clamoring for extra rooms or a more functional floorplan…
What’s Motivating People To Move Right Now?
This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons. The…
Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make…
When It Comes To Selling a House, Your Time Is Money [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
Selling a house is no small task. If you…
Selling a house is no small task. If you…
Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert
Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take…
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that…
Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream.…
Should I Buy Now or Wait? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
If you’re thinking that waiting a year…
If you’re thinking that waiting a year…
Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?
At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for…
Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why…
Why This Is a Great Year to Sell Your Vacation Home
As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us…
93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the…
Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes
Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to…
4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure
There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once…
What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?
There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership,…
How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market,…
How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
With so few houses for sale today, it’s…
With so few houses for sale today, it’s…
Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?
Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will…
6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time
Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry…
How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed…
5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and…
How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
With so few homes available to buy today,…
With so few homes available to buy today,…
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their…
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current…
Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of…
What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be…
It’s a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
Over the past year, homeowners have gained…
Over the past year, homeowners have gained…
Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having…
Where Have All the Houses Gone?
In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find…
How Much Leverage Do Today’s House Sellers Have?
The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve…
The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You
We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates.…
Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably…
Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably…
Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?
With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times…
3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life
There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner…
Millennials: Is It Time to Buy a Bigger Home?
In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not…
3 Ways You’ll Win When You Buy a Home This Year
There are so many great reasons to purchase a home, and over…
Why It’s Easy to Fall in Love with Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
Homeownership provides comfort, stability,…
Homeownership provides comfort, stability,…
47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today
Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real…
The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021
As more people continue to identify their changing needs this…
3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble
Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re…
6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today
Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part…
Thinking about Building a New Home? Your Agent Is Critical. [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
A real estate professional is an expert who…
A real estate professional is an expert who…
Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision
In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits…
Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?
Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from…
Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year.
Every year, households across the country make the decision…
Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice
As we approach the anniversary of the hardships we’ve faced…
Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
If you’re on the fence about selling your…
If you’re on the fence about selling your…
What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You
The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021,…
What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans?
According to the latest report from Black Knight, Inc., a well-respected…
What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important…
Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need
As we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived…
Thank You for All Your Support
Turning a House into a Happy Home
We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a…
Did You Outgrow Your Home in 2020?
It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today…
The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership
Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a…
Lakewood Ranch Florida New Home Buyers Guide
Below is the digital guide for Lakewood Ranch Florida. All…
Lakewood Ranch Florida | 13 Reasons that make us #1
Did you know that Lakewood Ranch is the number one selling community…
Epoch Sarasota
EPOCH is downtown Sarasota’s most exceptional new…
Moderne Interior Design, Joan Greenfield
Joan Greenfield from Moderne Interior Design.
Moderne Interior…
Moderne Interior…
Condo on the Bay 888 BOTA 2019 real estate review
Condo on the Bay in downtown Sarasota is a centrally located…
Vue Sarasota 2019 Real Estate Review
Vue Sarasota is an 18 Story high rise in Downtown…
Shed a little light on it, Lyteworks
I love our community. Now I’m sharing my favorite…
Sarasota’s amazing public art
Sarasota's downtown art collection is growing. With the installation…
You could go to Peru, but Inkawasi is much closer
With owners Jimmy and Reina Arias hailing from Peru, Inkawasi…
Fine Wines are available in Lakewood Ranch
The #1 distributor of Juggernaut wine in Florida, Fine Wine…
Interest rates and their effect on the Manatee and Sarasota housing market
It's hard to believe that almost 1 year ago I was talking about…
Live a cool and relaxed life in Lakewood Ranch
Spread over Manatee and Sarasota Counties in Florida is a master-planned…
4 options when you get multiple offers on your property.
A multiple offer situation arises when a seller receives competing…
Sarasota Fl condos for sale: Reasons Why People are Buying their Second Home Here
A vast majority of individuals looking for a place to buy their…
The Quay, contributing to The New Sarasota
The Quay in Sarasota is underway. Helping to…
Lakewood Ranch Homes for Sale on the rise in 2019
Lakewood Ranch is a master planned community spread over both…
Longboat Key Condos for Sale: Live life King Size
Located in Sarasota and Manatee Counties of Florida is the coastal…
The Bay, Sarasota’s new Bayfront Area
The Bay has raised $8m in funding for the first phase of…
Pay to Park in Sarasota? It’s here, but not as bad as you might think…
Pay to park is now in Sarasota, so I thought I'd try it out…
Will a rise in interest rates slow housing sales?
Interest rates are still relatively low compared to the last…
How to Spot Real Estate Wiring Scams: don’t get conned when buying a home!
The sheer amount of money changing hands when buying a home means…
How to handle water damage in your Florida home or condo
Drowning in Problems Because of Water Damage?
They say that…
They say that…
4 Quick DIY Tips That Will Increase Your Home’s Value
Looking to sell your home in Bradenton but don’t want to pay…
DIY Tips That Instantly Add Value to Your Home(part 2)
Going DIY will make your home and your bank account worth more
Make…
Make…
How to Prepare for an Open House: 3 quick tips to make your home sell
Holding an open event where interested buyers from around the…
The Best Tips For Buying a Home in Florida (part 1!)
2016 has been an interesting year so far in real estate for Bradenton,…
Simple Home Buying Tips to Get You Started
Buying a home can be a scary process. It’s best to start with…
3 Reasons That NOW is a Great Time to Buy Real Estate
We all know how hard we work for our money, but there comes a…
3 Surprising Factors That Drastically Increase Home Value
When trying to sell your Bradenton home, there’s an awful lot…
What is Staging a Home and Why Does it Matter When Selling?
What is Staging a home and Why Does it Matter When Selling?
Selling…
Selling…