Blog :: 11-2023

New Ferry Boats

The Miss Anna Maria and Downtown Duchess can both hold 49 passengers. 

At the start, the ferries will operate Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

Gulf Coast Water Taxi operates the service. The company also runs a similar service in Clearwater. 

One-way tickets will cost $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens aged 65 [...]

October Statistics

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Sarasota-Manatee Housing Inventory Climbs to its Highest Point for 2023


SARASOTA, Fla. (November 21, 2023) – Housing inventory in both Sarasota County and Manatee County is on the rise, marking the highest number of listings [...]

Thankful

Why Homeowners Are Thankful They Own

Countless people have set out on the exciting journey of homeownership. Ask around and you’ll find the vast majority are thankful they took the leap and bought a home. But why? It’s because of the many emotional and lifestyle benefits that come with being a [...]

Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday, let's harness the power of generosity to make a positive impact on our communities. Whether it's through acts of kindness, sharing our voice, giving our time, talents, or treasure, together, we can create meaningful change. Join the global movement on November 28, 2023, and be part of something bigger than [...]

Mortgage Rates

Freddie Mac – Mortgage rates drop to 7.29% – their lowest since late September

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates – November 22, 2023

What Happened to Mortgage Rates This Week:

The Freddie Mac fixed rate for a 30-year mortgage eased further this week dipping another 15 basis points to 7.29%, as mixed data continue to keep investors [...]

Gen Z

Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z

The idea of owning a home has always been a big part of the American Dream. It's a symbol of stability, independence, and having a place to truly call your own. But for Gen Z, the "Zoomers" born between 1997 and 2012, making that dream a reality can feel like quite the challenge today [...]

Housing Market

Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market

If you've been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you're thinking [...]

Real Estate Agent

A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market

Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still buy or sell a home right now.

Regrettably, when news in the [...]

Move

What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?

If you're considering selling your house right now, it's likely because something in your life has changed. And while things like mortgage rates play a big role in your decision, you don’t want that to overshadow why you thought [...]

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