Buying a house is a daunting task in any circumstance. Unfortunately, scammers are out there, and only getting better. The infographic from Florida Realtors below provides tips for protecting your identity as you are going through the process.
The single-family home market in Sarasota County is moving a bit differently than Manatee. Closed sales are down materially YoY, but the median sales price still rose by 10%. That is telling us that the majority of the reduction in sales is coming from the lower end of the market. Homes from the middle to the higher end of the market seem to be less impacted by the 2023 downturn in volume. Like Manatee, Sarasota’s market is coming into balance between buyers and sellers. However, it is taking a different path depending on price point. The infographic from Florida Realtors below tells more of the story.
The single-family home market for Manatee County is continuing to find its way towards balance between buyers and sellers. YoY closed sales are still down, but not as much as the rest of the country. Also, median sales prices are continuing to creep up, but at a much more reasonable rate than in 2022. Overall, the market appears very healthy in Manatee. The infographic below from Florida Realtors shows more of the story.
Here are some helpful tips from Florida Realtors for non-U.S. citizens looking to buy in the U.S. for the first time.
Finding your next home in your community 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’s not impossible. In fact, we help people with it every day. With modern technology, it’s 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.