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Home Buyers 6 Strategies to Save on Sarasota Home Insurance Premiums From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages each.1  These events triggered a huge influx of home insurance claims, and analysts expect the […]
Home Sellers Downsize Your Sarasota Home, Rightsize Your Life: How to Choose the Ideal Smaller Home When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high maintenance, it may be time to trade unused square footage for a smaller, more manageable space.  Take it from the downsizers […]
Home Buyers Can I Buy or Sell a Sarasota/Manatee County Home Without a Real Estate Agent? Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With the recent history of record-low inventory in many market segments fresh in our minds, we were seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This led some sellers to question the need for an agent. After all, […]
Home Buyers Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Sarasota and Manatee County Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024 A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of interest rate hikes in 2022, the combination of higher borrowing costs and record-high home prices has fostered the steepest real estate […]
Home Sellers Your Comprehensive Sarasota Area Home Seller’s Guide Are you considering selling your home? Or maybe you’re just curious about its value? This blog post is intended to help you get ready and understand the selling process so you can make the best choices for yourself and your family. In my experience, many homeowners think that all REALTORs® do the same thing. If […]
Home Buyers 35 Tips to Furnish Your New Sarasota Home for Less Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your offer letter. But before you run to the nearest home goods store, take a deep breath. First, you’ll need to delay any […]
Home Sellers Top 7 Tips To Attract the Best Offers for Your Home Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal Reserve shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last year.1   Now, it’s not as simple to sell a home. While pandemic-era homebuyers were racing the clock—trying to lock in […]
Home Buyers Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality of life.  A major remodel can be a major commitment. […]
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Home Buyers National Real Estate Market Update for 2023 There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage rates, mortgage rates. Higher rates had the immediate impact of dampening homebuyer affordability and demand. But this year, we’re seeing further […]
Home Sellers My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What? When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or receive bad advice—can […]
Home Buyers Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023 Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home offices to upgrading the appliances we use most. But […]
Home Buyers 2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means For You) Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.  In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has reacted accordingly. Both […]
Home Buyers Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can save […]
Home Sellers 7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign in […]
Home Sellers 5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only added fuel to the fire.1 Fortunately, if you’re a […]
Home Sellers Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market.   Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and […]
Home Sellers 7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)   No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the […]
Home Sellers 10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move   The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place.   Fortunately, you don’t have to do […]