While there is a little more market movement in Sarasota County than Manatee County, the overall story is pretty consistent between both counties. Inventories are up, but not enough to swing us to a buyer’s market. Instead, balance rules the day. That said, at the current rate of change, we may be calling another buyers’ market before the next peak season in Sarasota. Now is a good time to be on either side of a transaction as there is some leverage to be had by both sides.
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.
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.
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.
Sarasota County ran a little hotter than Manatee County in April for closed home sales. That said, the market is still in balance for home buyers and sellers as we head into our slower season. If you are selling your home in Sarasota County, you are most likely going to have to put your best foot forward in terms of preparing/staging the home for sale to ensure an optimal price in a quick timeline. If you are interested in buying, there is likely some value to be found, but don’t be surprised when you run into competition for the most attractive properties. The infographic from Florida Realtors below provides more on April results.
