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      RASM Stats for April


      April 2024 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

      SARASOTA, Fla. (May 22, 2024) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) today released its monthly market report detailing the real estate trends for April 2024. The data reveals a significant shift in the market dynamics of both counties, [...]

      Condos

      Why a Condo May Be a Great Option for Your First Home

      Having a hard time finding a first home that's right for you and your wallet? Well, here's a tip – think about condominiums, or condos for short.

      They're usually smaller than single-family homes, but that's exactly why they can be easier on your budget. According to the [...]

      Increase in Homes for Sale

      The Number of Homes for Sale Is Increasing

      There’s no denying the last couple of years have been tough for anyone trying to buy a home because there haven’t been enough houses to go around. But things are starting to look up.

      There are more homes up for grabs this year. The graph below uses the latest  [...]

      Mortgage Rates

      What’s Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates?

      If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates. You’re wondering what’s going to happen next. And if it’s worth it to move now, or better to wait it out.

      The only thing you can really do is make the best decision you can based on the latest information available. So, here’s what experts are saying about both prices and [...]

      Maintenance

      Worried About Home Maintenance Costs? Consider This

      If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes (a home that’s been lived in by a previous [...]

      Mortgage Rate Trends

      The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends

      If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you’re factoring that in as you plan your move.

      The problem is, with all the headlines in the news about rates lately, it can be a bit overwhelming to sort through. Here’s a quick rundown of what you really need to [...]

      Home Prices

      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 the media or [...]

      Myths

      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
      • [...]
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