February is Black History Month, and it is just as important as ever to support Black-owned businesses. According to the 2019 census, only 4.7% of Sarasota County identifies as being Black or of African descent, while 91.5% is white. With the community being predominantly white, it is pertinent to make an extra effort to support these businesses. Here a just a few highlighted, along with some links that showcase even more Black-owned businesses in the Sarasota and Bradenton areas.
Have you found yourself dreaming of your own piece of our planet lately? Whether you are looking to build a luxury retreat, or you just want a natural escape, the dream of owning a piece of land is an understandable one. But before you leap, it is important to remember that buying land is different from buying property with a structure already on it. Here are some things to keep in mind.
If its time to move to that smaller space, these tips will help you save memories while minimizing clutter in your new home. Downsizing is also an opportunity to refresh and start anew. If you get rid of the clutter, you can fill your new place with the things you really love. Here are some ideas for downsizing without sacrifice.
We saw mortgage interest rates drop again in the last 30 days. The recent change will save new borrowers another $3 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages were at 2.65% as of this week. Last month at this time, they were sitting at 2.71%. Of course, both are historically low.
Congratulations to our sellers in Clubside at Country Club East! Their lovely home is in contract after just coming to market.