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Home for Sale Real Estate

New Listing – Arbor Grande

Listed at $579,900, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa shows like a model home. Tranquil water views can be enjoyed from the spacious great room, owner’s suite, and the covered lanai – which is the perfect place for taking in the colorful evening sunsets. This Jasmine model, with almost 2,000 square feet of living space and open-concept floor plan, is the ideal space for entertaining.

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Home for Sale Real Estate

New Listing – University Park Country Club

Listed at $1,995,000 this three-bedroom, four- and 1/2-bathroom home is sure to please. Inside the gates of University Park Country Club’s premier, master planned community, you will find 32 distinctive neighborhoods on approx. 1,000 acres of lush tropical landscapes with soaring moss-covered oak trees, tranquil ponds, and a 27 hole championship golf course. This custom Najjar home is located in one of University Park Country Clubs most tranquil and private enclaves, Sloane Gardens. Along this tree-lined, cul-de-sac street you will find 16 estate homes with amazing golf course views.

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Home Buying Home Prices Home Selling Real Estate

Manatee County Market Update

While closed sales continue to trend significantly down year over year, the market has not shifted to favor buyers. Prices continue to rise and inventory levels are moderate (3-4 months of sales), at best. As sellers aren’t jumping to get their homes on the market, it looks like leverage will stay relatively balanced between buyers and sellers this busy season in Manatee. The infographic from Florida Realtors below has more detail.

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Home Buying Real Estate

Buying Your Next Home

While the seller’s market is nowhere near as strong today as it was in the first half of 2022, you still want to put your best foot forward when making an offer on a home in today’s market. The infographic from Florida Realtors below provides some helpful insights on how to do just that.

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Home Selling Real Estate

What to Repair Before Listing

When you list your home for sale, it will directly compete against other listed properties in our area. Pricing your home competitively is important, but so are factors like appeal and property condition. You know your property better than anyone else, so you understandably may be aware of some repair issues that you have been delaying. Are you trying to decide which of these repairs require your attention before listing your home for sale? Here are some important factors to consider.