https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2024/may/02/first-watch-lakewood-ranch-restaurant/ First Watch, the beloved brunch destination, is expanding its presence in Manatee County with a new location opening at the intersection of State Road 70 East and Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch. Set to welcome guests starting May 6, the eatery will offer a complimentary cup of Project Sunrise coffee with every meal until … Continue reading First Watch Now Open!

What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know. A lot of that fear is probably coming from what you’re hearing in … Continue reading Home Prices

Myths About the 2024 Housing Market Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are some myths circling around right now. Some of the more common ones are that it’s better to wait for mortgage rates to fall or prices to crash. But there are others about the supply of homes for sale and down payments.  Let’s … Continue reading Myths

Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home? Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s starting to get a bit better and may improve even more throughout … Continue reading Affordable

Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates? When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right strategy for you? In today’s … Continue reading Should I Move?

Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now? You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that … Continue reading Rent vs. Buy

Builders Are Building Smaller Homes There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you’re trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that’s still in your budget. But there is a silver lining: builders are focused on building these smaller homes right now and they’re offering … Continue reading Builders

The 2024 Real Estate Market in Sarasota and Manatee Counties: Trends and Predictions SARASOTA, Fla. (April 18, 2024) – The real estate markets in Sarasota and Manatee counties have undergone significant changes throughout the first quarter of 2024, reflecting broader economic influences and evolving buyer and seller behaviors. This press release provides an overview of … Continue reading RASM Stats for March 2024

Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move? If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you. In the housing market, there’s a longstanding relationship … Continue reading Mortgage Rates

Just Listed in Lakewood Ranch📍 6320 Rosefinch Ct #102, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202Summerfield at Lakewood Ranch🛏️ 2 Beds | 🛁 2 1/2 Baths | 📏 1,691 SqFt Welcome to your slice of paradise at Summerfield Hollow in Lakewood Ranch! This beautifully renovated 2-bed, 2.5-bath condo boasts the largest floorplan with modern upgrades. The soaring 22-foot … Continue reading Just Listed in Lakewood Ranch