BIGGER BREAKS ARE COMING IN YOUR 2023 TAXES
Although it’s not going to help you this April, the IRS has released its new tax breaks for your 2023 taxes. Hopefully something to look forward to and plan for going into next year! Overall, the ...
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CHIEF ECONOMIST EXPECTS HOUSING PRICES TO CONTINUE TO RISE IN 2023
It's a surprising prediction, but this chief economist’s numbers and reasoning is pretty sound. Even with high inflation, rising mortgage rates, and slowing sales, Lawrence Yun expects home prices to continue to rise. A big reason is the di...
A leading index reports slowing momentum on home prices from this summer.
The leading index for watching the housing market, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, showed house prices continue to rise but at a slower pace. Prices month to month decreased slightly this past summer, however they were still in history...
THIS LEGEND IS CREDITED FOR SAVING SARASOTA FROM DEVASTATING HURRICANES
If you lived here long enough, you would hear the tales of why Sarasota always seems to be spared from catastrophic hurricanes. While some call its folklore, others truly believe the area is spared because of a unique story from a century ago....
NORTH PORT IS LEADING NATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES
Sometimes it's surprising to me that a city like North Port can be a trend setter for the nation. However, this desirable city has done a lot over the years to clench a spot on various top 10 lists. It’s no surprise they get referred to as ...
There’s mortgage help for those affected by Hurricane Ian. You just need to ask.
If you weren’t affected by Hurricane Ian, then likely you know someone that was. With all the different relief efforts to help with emergency food, shelter, and other supplies, it’s important to not fall behind on your mortgage payments. ...
IN 2023, EXPERTS SAY BUY INSTEAD OF RENT
A leading market expert panel is making a big call for 2023. Two major factors are leading a experts The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate increase had some intended consequences throughout the country. However, the Sarasota and Manatee ...
Mortgage rates dipping played a key role in increased new home sales
For a short period in August, mortgage rates dipped into 5%. This led to a big jump in new home sales month over month. Experts say these lower interest rates made more buyers jump into a contract. In addition, those buyers who have been pri...
NEW HOMES ARE SELLING FAST, BUT WITH MORE INCENTIVES THAN BEFORE
August was a great month for new home builders. New homes saw an unexpected jump in sales this past August. However, due to high inventory levels and mortgage rates, we also saw a huge dip in the average sell prices. These are the signs we’...
SRQ AIRPORT EXPANSION AND UPGRADES UNDER WAY
Construction work has begun at improving the popular SRQ Airport. When completed, five new gates will be created via a new ground boarding facility. Construction teams are racing to get it completed by October of 2024. Until then, the existi...