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Luxury Homes Real Estate

The Latest on the Local Luxury Home Market

The luxury single family home market ($1M+ homes) is more of a buyer’s market in both Sarasota County and Manatee County this year than last. 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.

Florida Luxury Home

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Mortgages Real Estate

More Local Mortgages are Getting Paid on Time

The latest mortgage statistics show an improving market in Sarasota and Manatee counties as the numbers continue to improve. Both short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) and foreclosures are down when compared to the same period last year. However, serious delinquencies (90 days + late) have flattened out.

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Home for Sale Real Estate

New Listing – 12145 Whisper Lake Dr

Listed at $364,500, this 1,946 square foot home with two car garage is sure to move quickly. Set in the private gated enclave of Eagle Trace, this charming maintenance-free home boasts three beds, two baths, and a large study.

Our listing on Whisper Lake

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Home Prices Real Estate

Florida Home Prices Are Expected To Heat Up!

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 has been seeing significant price increases. Over the past 12 months, average sale prices for homes have risen by 5.6%.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Its a Tough Market for Sellers of Luxury Condos in Manatee

The Sarasota and Manatee county markets for condos & townhomes are currently moving in lockstep for homes below $600,000. However, the Manatee market has really slowed down when compared to Sarasota for condos above $600,000.