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Mortgages

The Fed Lowered Interest Rates, Why Haven’t Mortgage Rates Followed?

The answer to the headline is more complicated than you think. Thomas Ooten at Kessler Real Estate Financial Services has done a nice job of providing a high level explanation of what has happened in March. You can see what he wrote by clicking on this link.

When you look at his reasoning, you can see the outlook for mortgage rates in the near team is volatile. Not surprisingly, I can say the same about the real estate market as well. If you have any questions about our local market, I am here to help.

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Real Estate

Making the Best of Our New Household Dynamics

Hello there! As we prepare for the coming weeks of being home with our families, a lot of us are asking ourselves the same question: “How am I going to keep my children entertained without leaving the house?” This is without a doubt a daunting task. With our twenty-one-year-old recently rejoining us and our twelve-year-old in our home, finding activities the whole family can enjoy is tough. Luckily, they are independent and enjoy their “personal” time.

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Home Buying Home for Sale Home Selling Luxury Homes Real Estate

Featured Listing in Siesta Key

Arrive by boat or by car! Homes with front and back bay views on Siesta are rarely available. Listed at $5,925,000, this five-bedroom, six-bathroom home boasts 7,443 square feet and six garages.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Local Market Update for Single Family Homes

Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, it is important to understand market conditions. Real estate is hyper-local, with market dynamics changing from subdivision to subdivision. However, county trends generally give you a good idea of what to expect.

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Home Buying Home Selling Investing in Rentals Real Estate

Local Market Update – Condos & Townhomes

The local market for condos and townhomes is continuing its shift. When compared to last year at this time, the market moved towards a seller’s market across the all price points in Sarasota County. While we saw the same trend across most price points in Manatee County, the $400,000-$599,999 market moved in the opposite direction.