Summary Sarasota & Manatee Housing Market Update – September 2025 The latest report from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) shows the housing market is stabilizing and becoming more balanced for both buyers and sellers. Key Takeaways: Sales Are Up: Closed sales rose year-over-year for both single-family homes and condos, reflecting renewed buyer … Continue reading September RASM Stats

How To Make Sure Your Sale Crosses the Finish Line If there was one simple step that could help make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn’t you want to know about it? There’s a lot that happens from the time your house goes under contract to closing day. And a few things still have … Continue reading Cross the finish line..

Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again. If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many … Continue reading Think Again

Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid

Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even … Continue reading Why?

Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you dothis yearcould be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. … Continue reading 2026?

The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think) Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, a lot of people believe big investors are to blame. Even though data shows that’s not true, nearly half … Continue reading It’s Not What You Think

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🏠 Open House | Sunday 1-4PM 📍 6107 164th Ave E, Parrish, FL 34219 🛏 5 Bedrooms | 🛁 3.5 Baths | 📐 2,705 Sq Ft | 🏠 2-Story Home ✨ Move-In Ready & Like New! Discover this beautifully upgraded 5-bedroom home in Aviary at Rutland Ranch, featuring nearly $30K in upgrades + $10K seller … Continue reading Sunday – Open House in Parrish, FL

Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid!