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3 Reasons Why You Should Get a Home Inspection

While the standard is to get a home inspection before closing on your next home, it is not something that always happens. In fact, buyers are often lured into not having a home inspection, with promises of a home warranty or home insurance to “cover any issues” that arise. While that seems like a great deal in theory – it often is solely benefiting the seller. Here are 3 reasons why you shouldn’t pass up on a home inspection, no matter how tempting it may seem.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

In Contract on Day 1

Congratulations to our client on Bridlecrest Lane! This two bedroom, two bathroom villa with den, extended lanai and two car garage is in contract.

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Home Buying Home Selling Luxury Homes Real Estate

The Luxury Market Remains on Fire!

The luxury market continues to be as hot as I have seen it since I started serving real estate clients in Florida. Usually, the higher end of the market tends to favor buyers, with over seven months of available inventory for sale at any point in time. However, there are now less than two months of available inventory in both Sarasota and Manatee counties, making them solid seller’s markets.

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Home Buying Home Decor Home Selling Real Estate

Three Bold Colors to Paint Your Front Door

Before you walk into a new home, the first thing you see is the front door. It the equivalent of the first impression when, “meeting,” a house. That being said, the color of your front door matters not only when selling the home, but also when you move into one. While the most common colors are neutral tones, such as brown or tan, that just does not fit everyone’s personality. Here are what realtors say are the top bold colors for your front door, and what the color says about you.

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Local Market Update – Condos

The local market for condos and townhomes continues to be hot for sellers across all price points in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Markets are generally considered in “balance” when there is about six months of inventory for sale at the current pace of sales.