Sarasota Real Estate May Prices Increase 5.4%-6.2% from 2017. May was another strong Real Estate Month in all 3 Counties. Sarasota County saw a slight drop of -1.6% decrease in Sales over April 2018 but... Read More
10 Staging Secrets for a Quick Home Sale at Top Dollar – From the Pros! Following are 10 tips you can use to get your home “show ready” prior to hitting the market. These easy... Read More
Sarasota Real Estate April Sales 10%-12% Ahead of 2017! People are continuing to pull the trigger on purchasing a property. Sarasota County saw a +10% increase in Sales over April 2017 while Manatee County saw... Read More
Insurance Deductible Dilemma. The purpose of insurance is to shift the risk of loss to a company in exchange for a premium. Most policies have a deductible which reduces the amount of the claim that... Read More
March Sales Take a Huge Jump for Sarasota Real Estate! Now people are pulling the trigger on purchasing a property. Sarasota County saw a +39.0% increase in Sales over February while Manatee County saw a +33.6%... Read More
Sarasota Sales 16% Ahead of Last January! In January 2017 there were 746 Properties Sold in Sarasota County and in January 2018 there were 867 Properties Sold in Sarasota County. Here is the sales cycle... Read More
January New Listings Take a Huge Jump in for Sarasota Real Estate! As expected as we start into season, Sellers decide to List their properties in January. Sarasota County saw a +52.2% increase in Listings... Read More
How Did 2017 Compare to 2016 in Sarasota Real Estate? Both years were strong years for Sales but the biggest difference is the increase in Unit Price in 2017. Here are the specifics by County:... Read More
An Excellent 2017 for Sarasota Real Estate! As we start another New Year, Helen & I wish all of you a Heartfelt, Healthy and Prosperous 2018! Thank you to all whom we have helped over... Read More
Sarasota Real Estate Pendings Jump 49%-60%! Pendings are properties that are under Contract and expected to Close in 30 to 45 days. Manatee County increased 49% from September, Sarasota County increased 55% from September and... Read More
In 2007, Congress passed an energy act that required new energy-efficient standards for basic light bulbs. Standard incandescent bulbs are being phased out and eventually will be unavailable. Lighting Conversation Plan. The alternative bulbs... Read More
Risk Rate Relationship. Regardless of what a lender quotes on mortgage rates, the actual rate a borrower pays is based on a number of variables. Lenders determine whether to loan money and at what rate... Read More