Moderne Interior Design, Joan Greenfield
Joan Greenfield from Moderne Interior Design. Moderne Interior Design has been a full-service interior design firm, in Sarasota, since 1987. Joan Greenfield holds a BFA from Ringling College of Art and Design, and a state license in interior design. This firm specialties range from classic contemporary to modern chic. The hallmark of this company is […]
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 the rise in interest rates and their effect on the real estate market here in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Interest rates were running about 4.5-5%, and were the topic of all the news blogs, TV news stations included. At that time I […]
Will a rise in interest rates slow housing sales?
Interest rates are still relatively low compared to the last 40 years. In 1980 we purchased our first home and paid 15% interest on our mortgage, and as I look back at that purchase I’m still amazed. Our only concern at that time were the monthly payments; that purchase was the perfect starter home for […]