Enjoy the benefits of Esplanade resort living in this 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo. With almost 2,400 square feet of living space, this is a rare opportunity to own a “non-golf-bundled” home in one of Lakewood Ranch’s most sought-after communities.
Most of us arrange our homes to express ourselves – our travels, families, favorite colors and unique tastes. However, when selling a home, the goal is to create just the opposite – a clean, neutral background that appeals to several different types of potential buyers. They should feel that they could fit right in and be comfortable in your house. You can help to create this feeling inexpensively by simply neutralizing your home before putting it on the market. Here are some tips to do just that.
The latest mortgage delinquency statistics show that Hurricane Irma is continuing to disrupt local mortgage repayments this month, but in a slightly different way than last month. Short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) are lower than what we saw last month, but more serious delinquencies are still up. Although we have yet to see a foreclosure spike, it sure looks like it is coming.
There are a lot of things to do in order to ensure we get our homes sold fast and at the right price. Fortunately, most of them take little effort and many don’t cost anything. While this list isn’t all inclusive, it should give you a great start.
While I focus most of my time on what’s happening in Manatee and Sarasota counties, it’s also important to follow the broader real estate trends. Overall, the real estate market in the United States is seeing significant price increases. Over the past 12 months, average sale prices for homes have risen by 6.7%.