Under Contract in Avalon Woods at Lakewood Ranch

I’m excited for my first time home buyers to move into this beautiful brand new townhouse at Avalon Woods at Lakewood Ranch.

This new village offers low HOA fees, closing cost incentives if you use their lender, granite or quartz countertops in the kitchen and all bathrooms, plus [...]

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market

Some Highlights

• With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget.
• You can also work with a trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and search for down payment
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Why Today's Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the [...]

Palm Grove is a new community in Lakewood Ranch by Neal Communities. This village is still in the very early stages of development but we do know there will be single-family homes, townhomes, and paired villas. They are planning over 900 homes! Neal Communities never [...]

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just [...]

Monarch Acres in Lakewood Ranch

Experience the ultimate luxury living at Monarch Acres customized by John Cannon Homes. This community will only have 8 homesites and will be gated and exclusive, offering unparalleled privacy within Lakewood Ranch's award-winning community. [...]

Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home

Some Highlights

• Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home.
• Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search.
• If you’re looking to buy a home this year, let’s connect so you have a partner to help you consider which features are most important to
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The Power of Pre-Approval

If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense of determination to find the right house and act [...]

All credit to https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2023/apr/26/39m-aquatics-racket-sports-complex-advances-in-manatee-county/

East County swimmers can take a victory lap.

Manatee County commissioners on April 18 unanimously approved a $39 million plan to build an aquatics and racket sports complex that will include a 50-meter competition [...]