Identity theft and scammers are active now more than ever before. The infographic below from Florida Realtors provides some good tips on protecting yourself in your next home transaction.
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ID Protection
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Buying from Out of the U.S.
Forida Realtors has put together the infographic below to provide foreign buyers with tools to ensure a smooth real estate transaction.
The February 2026 snapshot for Manatee County single‑family homes shows 550 closed sales, a 10% increase year‑over‑year, and a median sale price of $489,634, up 2.9% from a year earlier. Overall activity appears stronger than last year, with closed transactions and prices both rising. These headline figures indicate continued market momentum heading into spring.
On the supply side, active inventory stands at 3,031 units, down 2.1% from a year ago, while new listings totaled 1,016, up 4.7% year‑over‑year. At the same time, new pending sales reached 714, an 11% increase, signaling that a larger share of inventory are moving quickly into contract prior to the end of our busy season. The combination of slightly lower inventory and rising pending sales points to persistent buyer demand relative to available supply.
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Our FL Market
Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below on why our local Florida real estate market continues to be robust.
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Home Buying Later in Life
With the median age of today’s homebuyer now at 59, it’s clear that it’s never too late to purchase your next home. But what if you’re 65 and retired; does buying still make sense? The answer depends largely on your financial position and whether you can comfortably manage the rising costs of homeownership. Still, many experts agree that for those who are financially stable, owning a home remains a smart investment at any age, with the added benefit of creating long‑term security for your family.
