Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that give you good reason to stick w

What if a Seller Replaces the Good Stuff?

During a final walk-through, the buyer realized the seller had replaced expensive chandeliers and appliances with cheaper versions. What do they do next? FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: We are buying a new home and did our walk-through before the closing. Not only was the fancy chandelier changed

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying pric

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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

Why Buying a North Port Home Is a Sound Decision

If you’re thinking about buying a North Port home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. The City of North Port has seen fantastic growth over the r

Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Venice Home Search

Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate: “A condo can be a more affordable entry point to homeownership than a single-family home. And as a homeo

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What’s Ahead for Sarasota Home Prices in 2023

Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or depreciation depending on the area of

Here’s Why the Housing Market Isn’t Going To Crash

Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring in Sarasota

Though there are more Sarasota homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way:  “While the number of homes for sale