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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Continue Down

We saw mortgage interest rates drop again in the last 30 days. The recent change will save new borrowers over $8 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages were at 2.88% as of this week. Last month at this time, they were sitting at 3.03%.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Fix It Before You List It

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Of course, it is important to get the most bang for your buck when deciding what items to address. Here are our top four recommended repairs to make before selling your home.

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Home Decor Real Estate

Energize Your Home!

As we continue to spend much more time in our homes than we would have ever expected, its easy to feel uninspired. Occupying the same space all the time can be a challenge. However, there are some simple and inexpensive ways to give your home a fresh look. Here are a few ideas.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Local Market Update – Condos & Townhomes

The local market for condos and townhomes is continuing its shift in the Pandemic. When compared to last year at this time, the market favors buyers across all price points in Sarasota County.  While Manatee County has the same story as Sarasota County across most price points, the $600,000 to $999,999 price range has improved materially for sellers when compared to last year at this time. If you did not read my update on single family homes, I will say that the condo and townhome market is moving in a different direction than the market for single family homes.

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Home Buying Home Prices Home Selling New Construction Real Estate

Is a Housing Boom Beginning?

Is housing one of the best money-making opportunities available today? I know, how could that be possible with the Pandemic continuing to gain steam? Even with the Pandemic, I am reading more and more positive reports from experts. Here are some of the facts that keep reappearing.