In an average year, there is a house fire every minute and a half in the United States. That means there are over 350,000 house fires in our country every year. Are you and your family ready for a fire in your home? While there are a myriad of fire safety and prevention tips, three really stand out for me.
“My favorite thing about the United States? Lots of Americans, one America.” – Val Saintsburt
Finding your next home locally can be challenging. When you add hundreds or even thousands of miles to the equation, it becomes significantly more complicated. Though long-distance house hunting has its unique challenges, it is not impossible. In fact, we help people with it every day, and with modern technology, it has never been easier to buy a house remotely. Here are a few critical factors to keep in mind when you find yourself in a home search from afar.
The local market for condos and townhomes is continuing its shift, although not necessary how you would expect during the Pandemic. When compared to last year at this time, the market favors seller’s for price points below $400,000 in Sarasota County. Above $400,000, the market favors buyer’s in Sarasota County when compared to last year. We saw the entire market other than price points from $600,000 to $999,999 favor buyers more in Manatee County than they did last year.
A comparative market analysis (or “CMA”) is a report prepared by a real estate agent to help a client determine the value of a home. The report analyzes recently sold properties that are similar to the home in question.