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Home Buying Real Estate

3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home

It can seem as if there are a million questions to ask before buying a home. How many bedrooms do you need, what school zone do you want to be in, is having a pool important to you, etc. Honestly, it can be quite daunting to think about, even for me, a realtor who is paid to think about these types of questions. Here are my big three questions – those that cannot be worked around and require serious thought before moving into your next home. If your answers do not bode well for the house in question, it is probably not the house for you.

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Home Buying Home Maintenance Home Selling Real Estate

Should I Get a Home Warranty?

I want to start out this blog post by saying I am biased. My husband is a cofounder of Achosa Home Warranty, a home warranty company that protects their customers in over fifteen states. That being said, Florida is not one of those states; therefore, I have no secret incentive to grow my husband’s business. I just happen to be very informed as to what a home warranty is, and why I honestly believe that at least for your first year of living in a new home you should really consider having one. Before I get further into this, let’s talk about what a home warranty even is, and how it differs from your homeowner’s insurance.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Single Family Home Market Update

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 New Construction Real Estate

Tips for Purchasing Land

Have you found yourself dreaming of your own piece of our planet lately? Whether you are looking to build a luxury retreat, or you just want a natural escape, the dream of owning a piece of land is an understandable one. But before you leap, it is important to remember that buying land is different from buying property with a structure already on it. Here are some things to keep in mind.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Market Update – Condos & Townhomes

The local market for condos and townhomes has not changed materially from last month. However, when compared to last year at this time, the market favors sellers across all price points in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.