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Happy Independence Day!

Enjoy wonderful time and food with your families this holiday weekend!

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Sarasota SFH Market Update

Sarasota County is moving towards a balanced market in lockstep with Manatee. However, it has a longer way to go to reach that balance. At the current pace, it looks like Sarasota County is a few months behind Manatee in reaching an equilibrium. That said, conditions are very fluid. For now, sellers still hold most of the cards in SFH transactions in Sarasota.

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Home Maintenance Home Selling Real Estate

New Appliances Before Selling?

It looks like we are heading back to a market where sellers will benefit more from forethought in home improvements before selling. Here are some thoughts on appliances in the infographic below.

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The Fed Rate Hike

Mortgage rates surged to their highest level since 2008 after the Fed’s rate hike. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 5.78% from 5.23% the previous week. In addition to increasing the amount buyers will pay to borrow for their mortgage, higher interest rates lower their purchasing power.

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Local Tree Planting

Increase the appeal and value of your property by planting some of the trees identified in the graphic below.