Mortgage applications experienced a significant surge, rising by 10.4% from the previous week, as reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) in their Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 12, 2024. This notable increase follows an adjustment made to account for the New Year's holiday in the previous week's [...]

Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home

Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move? If so, it may be time to consider a newly built home and the benefits that come with one. Here’s [...]

Here are four key Social Security facts to be aware of in 2024:

1. 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment: Social Security benefits will see a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment in 2024, aimed at keeping up with inflation. This results in monthly increases for retirees, with the typical retired worker receiving a $59
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Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream

Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream. Unlike renting, owning a home means more than just having a place to live – it offers a sense of belonging, stability, and [...]

Open House Sunday! 1-4pm

5230 Coral Reef Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
4 Bedroom | 3 Bath | Brand New Home
Lorraine Lakes at Lakewood Ranch
PRICE IMPROVEMENT & BUYER INCENTIVE!
$565,000 + $5K Buyer Credit with an acceptable contract

5557 Coachwood Cove, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 2-Car Garage
Harmony at Lakewood Ranch
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Now Listed for [...]

1/19 Friday 3:30-5:30pm | 1/20 Saturday 12-3pm | 1/21 Sunday 1-4pm
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Now Listed for $474,900
5557 Coachwood Cove, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Harmony at Lakewood Ranch

Discover the charm of this former model home in Harmony at Lakewood Ranch! With over $100K in designer upgrades, this ready-to-move-in gem is a true delight. Enjoy [...]

Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down the emotional path, there are some key things to keep in mind after you apply for your mortgage and before you close. Here’s a list of things to remember when you apply for your home [...]

Lakewood Ranch achieved a milestone with its highest-ever sale in the neighborhood's 30-year history. The record-breaking transaction involved a lakefront estate constructed in 2012, fetching an impressive $6.3 million. Premier Sotheby's International Realty confirmed this noteworthy sale in the master-planned community spanning south [...]

Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals

If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this:

“. . . your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is worth and how much you owe on your

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