Seller Concessions in Florida Real Estate: Tips and Pitfalls Every Homebuyer Should Know

Seller Concessions in Florida: Tips and Pitfalls Every Homebuyer Should Know Buying a home in Florida is exciting, but navigating the financial details can feel like a maze. One term you’ll often hear is “seller concessions.” These are incentives or contributions a seller offers to help close the de

Appraisal Nightmare? How to Turn a Low Valuation into a Winning Home Deal in Southwest Florida's Shifting 2025 Market

Appraisal Nightmare? How to Turn a Low Valuation into a Winning Home Deal in Southwest Florida's Shifting 2025 Market Imagine this: You're days away from closing on your dream single-family home in North Port, Venice, or Englewood, Florida. The excitement is palpable—visions of beachside evenings an

Florida Sellers Need Smarter Counteroffers as Buyers Shift Leverage

Sellers Need Smarter Counteroffers as Buyers Shift Leverage As market dynamics change and buyers gain more leverage, the ability to craft effective counteroffers becomes increasingly important. Troy Palmquist emphasizes that counteroffers are no longer just a formality—they are essential tools for

What You Really Need To Know About Home Price Headlines

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 reading online. But here’s the th

Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Sarasota Home

While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s Sarasota market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a Sarasota home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in the rearview

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We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house?It starts with the number of homes availa