Home ownership and home maintenance are joined at the hip, so I am sure you are aware that there is plenty of work you should be doing. Sorry to lengthen your list, but I thought you should know that there are actually a few more things that should be on it. Here are some important, but lesser known maintenance activities.
The local market for condos and townhomes is continuing its shift in the Pandemic. When compared to last year at this time, the market favors sellers across all price points in Sarasota County. While Manatee County has the same story as Sarasota County across most price points, the $1M+ price range has improved materially for buyers when compared to last year at this time.
Even with the strong year on year home sales gains over the last three-plus months, 2020 home sales are still slightly down across the U.S. when compared to 2019. The catch-up demand from the frozen market due to COVID-19 has not been quite enough to get us back to overall growth. However, if we continue the current trend for the rest of the year, we will end up with a very solid 2020 despite the COVID-19 turmoil.
When purchasing a new home, it is important to do research on all facets of the homebuying process. One thing you will need to understand is how to best protect yourself and your investment if anything were to go wrong. The information below explains homeowner’s insurance and home warranties to help educate yourself on your options. Please keep in mind that they are not an either-or choice. Both types of protection can be immensely helpful.
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.