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Local Condo & Townhome Market Update by Price Point

The Sarasota and Manatee county markets for condos & townhomes are currently moving in lockstep. Both markets are Seller’s markets for condos & townhomes priced below $400,000, Balanced markets for condos & townhomes priced between $400,000 and $600,000, and Buyer’s markets above $600,000.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Single Family Home Market Update by Price Point

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 will give you a good idea of what to expect.

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Home Buying Home Selling Luxury Homes Real Estate

It is a Great Time to Buy a Luxury Home!

Although the luxury single family home market ($1M+ homes) is much better balanced this year than last, it is still a strong buyer’s market in both Manatee and Sarasota counties. Markets are generally considered in “balance” when there is about six months of inventory for sale at the current pace of home sales. When the inventory gets greater than that, buyers tend to have more leverage than sellers in negotiations.

The luxury single family home market in Sarasota and Manatee is a buyer's market

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Home for Sale Real Estate

16515 Hillside Circle, Lakewood Ranch, FL

Welcome to Lakewood Ranch’s County Club East! We’ve combined America’s #1 builder with America’s 4th best-selling community to offer this amazing brand-new pool home. With a laundry list of builder upgrades that will please and impress every buyer and views that define the perfect Florida outdoor living! You will love the commute home through the neighborhood and perfectly manicured landscaping, brick paver drive and tile roof.

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Real Estate

The Joy of Fishing Charters

If you enjoy fishing (or think you might) but have never hired a fishing charter in our area, you are missing out. While I am not going to recommend a specific charter since there literally tons of great options, I am going to use this article to help you understand the differences between nearshore and offshore fishing trips. Also, I will share a few pieces of advice on what to bring and what to expect.