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Manatee County Snapshot

This infographic shows a snapshot of single-family home sales in Manatee County in January. The active inventory figure continues to be the most troubling in our market.

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Home Buying Real Estate

Home Buying Thoughts

The following chart from Florida Realtors shows some typical home buying costs you may not have thought about. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Mortgage Interest Rates Are Rising!

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We saw mortgage interest rates continue to trend higher in the last 30 days. The recent change will cost new borrowers another $13.50 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages were at 3.69% as of this week. Last month at this time, they were sitting at 3.45%. Of course, both are historically low.

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Questions for Homebuilders

Due to the limited supply of existing homes for sale, building is more attractive than ever (assuming you have time). Here are some things to think about when talking to your homebuilder.

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Home Buying Real Estate

How Many Homes Should You See Before Buying?

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The local market is very different by price point.

While there is no correct answer to the question, the reality is that given the market conditions, people are seeing few homes before buying than in the past. According to a report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homebuyers who successfully purchased a home in 2021 viewed a median of only eight properties before completing their transaction.