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Local Condo & Townhome Market Update

The local market for condos and townhomes is continuing its shift in the Pandemic. When compared to last year at this time, the market favors sellers across all price points in Sarasota County.  While Manatee County has the same story as Sarasota County across most price points, the $1M+ price range has improved materially for buyers when compared to last year at this time.

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Why are Home Sales Trending Higher?

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Home sales across the United States are picking up again despite the sudden loss of some 22 million jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. How does that make sense? Record-low mortgage rates and a lack of homes for sale are two key reasons that help explain the dramatic rebound. However, those factors do not tell the whole story.

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Protecting Your Family from House Fires

In an average year, there is a house fire every minute and a half in the United States. That means there are over 350,000 house fires in our country every year. Are you and your family ready for a fire in your home? While there are a myriad of fire safety and prevention tips, three really stand out for me.

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Happy 4th of July!

“My favorite thing about the United States? Lots of Americans, one America.” – Val Saintsburt

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Home Buying Real Estate

Long-Distance House Hunting

Finding your next home locally can be challenging. When you add hundreds or even thousands of miles to the equation, it becomes significantly more complicated. Though long-distance house hunting has its unique challenges, it is not impossible. In fact, we help people with it every day, and with modern technology, it has never been easier to buy a house remotely. Here are a few critical factors to keep in mind when you find yourself in a home search from afar.