Whether it’s your first home purchase or your last, it’s good to keep the simple do’s and don’ts top of mind. Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below to help with just that.
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Home Buying Tips
Sarasota County’s single-family market strengthened in September 2026, with both sales and prices up from a year earlier. Closed sales rose 5.4% to 681 homes, and the median sale price climbed 7.8% to $485,000, a solid gain that points to healthy buyer demand. New pending sales, homes that went under contract during the month, dipped 2.8% to 619. That suggests closings could level off slightly in the coming months.
Manatee County’s single-family market cooled slightly in sales activity in September 2026 while prices kept rising. Closed sales fell 3.9% from a year earlier to 636 homes. New pending sales, homes that went under contract during the month, dropped 3.6% to 559, which suggests closings may stay a bit below last year’s pace in the months ahead. Even so, the median sale price rose 3.2% year over year to $485,000, a sign that demand remains solid enough to support prices.
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Buying in Lakewood Ranch
When buyers ask where to find lasting value on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Lakewood Ranch keeps rising to the top of the list, and the national numbers back that up. By mid-2026, the community had recorded 1,035 home sales, according to real estate consultancy RCLCO. That made it the top-selling multigenerational master-planned community in the country for the eighth consecutive year. It’s not hard to see why. Located just east of I-75 between Sarasota and Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch offers easy access to world-famous Gulf beaches, Sarasota’s arts and dining scene, and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. You also get the space, newer construction, and thoughtful planning that older coastal neighborhoods often can’t match.
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Hitting the Right Note
Maximizing your opportunity to sell your home is important in today’s market. Don’t forget about the way music can influence a person’s mood when they are in your home. Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below with some ideas to have your home sound just right.
