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The Fed Rate Hike

Mortgage rates surged to their highest level since 2008 after the Fed’s rate hike. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 5.78% from 5.23% the previous week. In addition to increasing the amount buyers will pay to borrow for their mortgage, higher interest rates lower their purchasing power.

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Local Tree Planting

Increase the appeal and value of your property by planting some of the trees identified in the graphic below.

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Congratulations!

To our clients in Esplanade. They are in contract to sell their home.

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Should You DIY?

Some projects are better left to the professionals for safety reasons. Good examples are in the infographic below.

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Manatee County Market Update

The single-family home market in Manatee didn’t turn as much as Sarasota did in April. That said, there will be even more movement towards buyers in May. We still have a long way to go towards market balance, but there is more hope for buyers now than there has been in quite some time.