THE BAY GRAND OPENING THIS MONTH
Over a decade in the making, the revitalized property along the city of Sarasota waterfront will finally be opening this month. The ten-day long grand opening at Bay Park will feature over 90 musical...
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Buying power in Sarasota County ranks in the top 10 of Florida
Your dollar will go further in Sarasota County. The County was just listed 8th out of the entire state for purchasing power. The rating is based on the various cost of living expenses compared to income. This is the second year Sarasota County...
HOME SALES SLOW LOCALLY BUT PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE
The Federal Reserves recent interest rate increase had some intended consequences throughout the country. However, the Sarasota and Manatee housing market had an interesting outcome. While home sales did slow down as compared to record breaki...
Beautiful and unique home ownership opportunity in the tropical Turks and Caicos
As an agent, I get asked a lot about owning a vacation home. In my own travels, I have found a unique destination in the Turks and Caicos that gives you an amazing experience for a vacation home. Loved my time at SailRock in South Caicos, SailR...
DON’T BUY THEIR TRICKS. FTC JUST FINED OPENDOOR FOR DECEIVING HOME SELLERS.
I have known for a long time OpenDoor and similar iBuyers were not being honest with their clients. It is critical you trust your Realtor. Always have open communication and complete transparency whether you are buying or selling a home! Unf...
THE 4 FACTORS FOR THE BEST TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME
Well, there may be more than just four, but these are some of the most important that I consider when listing homes. When you consider these (plus a few others) you can increase the final selling price and get fast, efficient closings. For ex...
More exciting news just announced for this new destination complex coming to the Sarasota waterfront
The Quay is promising to be one of the most unique and desired destinations in downtown Sarasota. The developer has just announced a major agreement with a 10,000 square foot restaurant. While the name is still secret, they promise it will be...
Home owners and buyers are going to like these new Florida state laws going into effect
Florida lawmakers were looking out for home owners this year with several new laws that could be beneficial to you. One involves zero interest loans for hometown heroes such as teachers, police and others. Others provide some tax breaks for h...
This months home sales report shows some relief for buyers still in the market
New home sales are showing signs of slowing down. The rising interest rates and higher list prices has forced some buyers to suspend their search. As expected, we are seeing some aggressive buyers start to become more willing to negotiate. If ...
LOCAL EXPERT SAY’S DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH FOR A MAJOR CRASH IN SARASOTA
SRQ Magazine just interviewed one of the partners at a trusted real estate law office. William McComb, ESQ., says the factors are not the same as the 2008 market crash, especially with safeguards put in place for poor lending practices. In fac...