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Golf Course Living

Florida is absolutely teeming with golf courses. It was one of the first things my family noticed when we moved here from up north. It seemed like our options were either living by the water or living on a golf course – and that was it. While there is much more variety, many neighborhoods are indeed designed around courses. I have experienced both options since moving to Florida, living by the water and on a golf course. Although we ultimately prefer the latter, it does have its downsides. Here are some pros and cons of living on a golf course based on my personal experience.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Why Florida?

Florida Realtors has put together this great infographic on why you should make Florida your home. We have been here over a decade, and it was one of the best decisions we have made.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Finding the Right Realtor for You

Florida realtors has put together the infographic below for you to use to ask questions before retaining your next real estate agent. Ensuring you are working with the right professionals is as important now as it ever has been.

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Manatee County Market Update for Single-Family Homes

New listings outpaced closed sales in April in Manatee County. That said, new pending sales are up year over year, and the market seems to be finding a good balance for home buyers and sellers. As we are heading into our slower summer, there is value to be found for buyers; however, sellers can still do well when they ensure their home is staged for sale. The infographic below from Florida realtors contains more details on the month of April.

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Home Buying Mortgages Real Estate

Mortgage Interest Rate Update

Mortgage interest rates have trended slightly downward over the past 30 days. The recent change will save new borrowers about $5 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. As of this week, the average U.S. interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages is 7.02%, compared to 7.10% a month ago. Forecasts for future interest rate changes remain mixed.