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Mortgages Real Estate

Local Mortgage Payments Are Looking Good

The latest mortgage statistics show an improving market in Sarasota and Manatee counties as the numbers are better now than at any point since Hurricane Irma. 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) continue to be somewhat higher than they were last year.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

The Top End of the Condo Market is Slowing Down

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 and Buyer’s markets for condos & townhomes priced above $400,000.

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Home Buying Home Prices Home Selling Real Estate

Did You Make $13k By Owning Your Home Last Year?

Roughly 63 percent of U.S. homeowners have mortgages. Given that large percentage, its important to understand what the equity positions in their homes look like to assess real estate fundamentals. The good news for us is that according to CoreLogic, homeowners with mortgages saw their equity in their homes rise by almost $1 trillion (12.3%) in the last year. That points to a healthier market.

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Home for Sale Real Estate

4 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Home in SRQ for only $425,000

Whether you are looking for a family home or an investment property, you don’t want to miss this one. This newly renovated, Morrison-built four bedroom, three bathroom home is centrally located in the distinguished neighborhood of Summerwood. Listed at only $425,000, this property is will likely move quickly.

Listing of home for sale at Old Summerwood

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Mortgages Real Estate

The Latest Mortgage Delinquency Stats

The latest mortgage statistics show higher levels of delinquencies this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Both short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) and more serious delinquencies (90 days plus late) are up when compared to the same period last year. However, foreclosure rates continue to be lower than they were last year.