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Sarasota County Single-Family Home Market Update

Even with the weather challenges this fall, Sarasota County’s single-family home sales have been resilient. We haven’t seen the drop off in home sales like we have in Manatee. However, the market has been stronger in the mid to lower-tier price points than the higher-tier listings. Inventory remains in a good place for our rapidly approaching busy season. With the current statistics, it looks like we are in for a balanced market this winter. The infographic below from Florida Realtors contains more from October.

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Manatee County Single-Family Home Market Update

Closed transactions were down significantly when compared in October when compared to last year. Obviously, this year’s hurricane season played a role in that outcome. The question is whether that will continue. While the likely answer is “yes” to some extent, now is not the time to panic if you need to sell. There is still only around five months of inventory on the market, which means we are dealing with a market that is in balance. It really doesn’t heavily favor buyers or sellers. Putting your best foot forward will be important if you are buying or selling at this time as your leverage will most likely be limited. The infographic from Florida Realtors below contains more.

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Tasks to Complete when Moving In

Moving into a new home is an exciting experience, and it’s easy to get caught up in planning your decor, choosing paint colors, and shopping for new furniture. But before you dive into the fun stuff, there are some essential tasks you should tackle first.

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Home Buying Tips

Florida Realtors has put together some helpful tips for home buying in the infographic below. As we are rapidly approaching our busiest time of the year, it’s important to do your homework if you want an optimal result.

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Value in Home Ownership

For most people, purchasing a home represents the largest financial transaction they will undertake, and it is often viewed as a pathway to increasing net worth. According to CoreLogic, U.S. homeowners with mortgages held over $17.6 trillion in net homeowner equity in the second quarter of 2024. This equity grew by $1.3 trillion during that quarter, reflecting an 8.0% increase from the previous year.