July 2015 property sales in both counties totaled 1,974 closings, up 23.5% over July 2014. Sarasota County sales were 1,174 which was a very slight dip from June. Manatee saw total sales of 768, well above the July 2014 total of 672. Median sale prices continue pushing up year-over-year. Sarasota County’s single family median sale… Read More Record Sales for Sarasota & Manatee Continue… Are We in a Bubble?
In its August edition, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance places Sarasota, Florida at the top of an unnumbered list of “10 Great Places to Retire in 2015.” Esplanade By Siesta Key, a Taylor Morrison built community, is a perfect example of why Sarasota, Florida is sought by retirees. They have the resort style lifestyle offering… Read More Sarasota, Florida Makes It To The Top of Another List
According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2014 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report, 88% of recent buyers financed their home purchase. The process of qualifying for a mortgage can be both time consuming and nerve-wracking. Lenders want to know everything about a potential borrower’s past and current finances to ensure that he or… Read More 5 Tips on How To Reduce Your Debt Before Applying for a Mortgage
March 2015 sales in Sarasota county reached record levels. The number of closed property transactions increased in Sarasota County in March 2015 by 14.3 percent from last March (to 1,201 from 1,050) and 43.5 percent over last month, when 837 closings were reported. In March 2015, closed sales in Sarasota County totaled 789 single family… Read More Sarasota Real Estate Market News for March 2015
Did you know that the best time to buy a new home is over the December holiday season. Builders are more motivated because the holiday season is slower and they want more closings by the end of the year. Also buyers should consider purchasing the builder’s model home, which includes all the builder upgrades… Read More Secrets You Need to Know Before You Buy a New Home
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