Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so [...]
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid [...]
July 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties SARASOTA, Fla. (August 21, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its July 2025 real estate market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of key trends across both counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the [...]
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.
Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems.
One of the clearest ways to measure what people are thinking about is to look at what they’re searching for online. And according [...]
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.
Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one.
That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to compete with right now, selling on your own is a mistake that’s going to cost [...]
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?
According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are exploring new ways to build stability and long-term [...]
Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you jump to conclusions, it’s [...]
Market Overview:
The housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties continued to show signs of cooling, with declines in median sale prices across all property types. Increased inventory levels suggest a shift towards a buyer’s market, though stabilization may be on the [...]
Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.
Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the biggest seller slip-ups, and how an agent helps you steer clear of [...]
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Lakewood Ranch continues to hold its position as the top-selling multigenerational master-planned community in the United States, according to a recent report by [...]
