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        June 2025 RASM Stats

        SARASOTA, Fla. (July 23, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its June 2025 real estate market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of key trends across both counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties continued to show signs of [...]

        First Time Homebuyers

        The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

        Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.

        Because while this process might be brand new to you, it’s not new to your agent. They’ve helped plenty of first-time buyers through it. They know what works, what actually matters, and how you can move through the process with a lot less [...]

        Mistakes When Selling

        Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

        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 [...]

        Newly Built Home

        Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

        Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s [...]

        Mortgage Rates

        Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

        Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt stuck between a rock and a hard [...]

        Just Listed in Lakewood Ranch Country Club

        ? Just Listed in Lakewood Ranch Country Club!
        ? 7039 Woodmore Terrace | $499,000

        ✨ First time ever on the market! This beautifully maintained 2 bed + den/office (could be 3rd bedroom) villa is an end unit with peaceful lake & preserve views.

        ✅ NEW Tile Roof (Feb 2025)
        ✅ Open floor plan with high ceilings
        ✅ Tile + laminate flooring [...]

        Mortgages Today

        What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

        If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still [...]

        Think Again

        Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

        If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell? 

        Here’s the thing. Sure, the pace of the market has cooled compared to the frenzy we saw just a few years ago, but that’s not a red [...]

        Investors

        Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

        Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Here’s the thing. That’s not the challenge so [...]

        NAR Secures Real Estate Wins in Tax Reform Bill

        July 5, 2025

        NAR Secures Real Estate Wins in Tax Reform Bill

        New tax law includes deductions, affordable housing incentives and pro-homeownership measures, driven Realtor advocacy nationwide.

        WASHINGTON — The National Association of Realtors® applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on final passage of the sweeping tax reform [...]

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