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Are Foreclusures Up in Florida Again?

The latest mortgage delinquency statistics show that Hurricane Irma is continuing to disrupt local mortgage repayments this month. Both short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) and more serious delinquencies (90 days plus late) are up year on year. Although we have yet to see a foreclosure spike, it sure still looks like it is coming.

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New Listing – 12034 Forest Park Circle, Lakewood Ranch

You won’t find a lower priced home in Lakewood Ranch with a three-car garage. Plus, this home is solar powered with a $28,000 26-panel system that provides maximum energy savings. This gem has two lake views — front and back, three bedrooms, two baths, an office and an open floor plan. Sliding glass doors open from great room to an extended paver lanai with plenty of room for outdoor dining, lounging and entertaining.

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Examining the Florida and U.S. Residential Real Estate Markets

While I focus most of my time on what’s happening in Manatee and Sarasota counties, it’s also important to follow the broader real estate trends. Overall, the real estate market in the United States is seeing significant price increases. Over the past 12 months, average sale prices for homes have risen by 7.0%.

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Rare Opportunity for a Renovated Sarasota Single Family Home Coming Soon

This newly renovated, Morrison-built home in Sarasota, is centrally located in the distinguished neighborhood of Summerwood. The home features new wood laminate flooring throughout and fresh paint in a crisp modern color. The kitchen has been completely redone and features beautiful white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an oversized farmers sink and abundant counter space.

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The Luxury Condo Market in Sarasota is Still Hot!

The Sarasota and Manatee county markets for condos & townhomes remain disconnected at the luxury end of the spectrum. While buyers have the leverage in condos & townhomes over $600k in Manatee, that isn’t the case in Sarasota. In fact, the more expensive the condo in Sarasota, the more likely the transaction will favor sellers.