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Protect Yourself from Wire Fraud

As fraudsters continue to become more creative, it is critical that we stay vigilant. Here are some tips for your real estate transaction.

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Focusing in on 34202

Today, we are going to get laser focused on zip code 34202, which I am using to represent Lakewood Ranch. The graphic below shows September activity for this zip code. This shows that our strong seller’s market is still holding despite year-on-year sales being down.

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It’s Back!

Unlike most of the United States, our real estate market peaks in the winter. If you are considering selling, now is the time to get ahead of your competition. We are starting to see out of state buyer activity ramping up again as we head into October. Feel free to call me with questions.

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Mortgage Performance Update

One of the measures of the health of the real estate market is to track how mortgage loan repayments are performing. Understanding the trends regarding homeowner likelihood of default is important to understanding how the future supply of homes for sale will adjust. Of course, data is a bit skewed on the foreclosure front now due to the Pandemic induced moratorium on foreclosures.

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Maximizing the Value of Your Real Estate Agent

This infographic from NAR is helpful in framing how you can ensure you get the most out of the relationship with your real estate agent.