In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their agents to find less expensive homes. And with newly built homes making up a historically [...]
Posted by: Communications Department on Tuesday, August 22, 2023
In July 2023, real estate activity in the Sarasota and Manatee region reflects nuanced trends between the two counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® [...]
Some homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the market because they don’t think people are buying homes right now. If that’s you, know that even though the housing market has slowed compared to the frenzy of a couple of years ago, it isn’t at a standstill. Contrary to what you may believe, buyers are still active and plenty of homes are selling right [...]
Buying a new construction home can be an exciting experience. From being the very first owner, to customizing your home’s features, there are a lot of benefits. But navigating the complexities of buying a home that’s under construction can also be a bit [...]
Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today.
You may have heard inventory is low right now, but you may not fully realize just how low or why that’s a perk when you go to sell your house. This graph [...]
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 17, 2023 – Barbara A. Milian, PA with Michael Saunders & Company in Lakewood Ranch, FL attended this year’s annual Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo held Aug. 16-17, 2023, at Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, [...]
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than you think.
[...]The ribbon cutting for the opening of the 44th Avenue Bridge over the Braden River Monday in East County was done with a snip, in a snap.
Officials had gathered for the celebration at 8 a.m., but workers still needed to line the road crossing the bridge so it could be opened by midday. So the festivities were kept to a minimum. [...]
If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll [...]
