Even in buyer’s markets, you can find yourself in a competitive process to purchase the house you love. It’s important to consider how to put your best foot forward to make your offer the winning one. The infographic below from Florida Realtors lists several tips to help you get into your next home.
Single-family home activity in Sarasota County mirrored the activity in Manatee County more closely in April than I have seen in a long time. The year-on-year change in Sarasota County roughly matched Manatee County across the board. It looks like this summer will continue to be a solid time to buy in Sarasota County as buyers should have a bit more leverage than sellers as long as the current market conditions hold. The infographic below, from Florida Realtors, contains more information.
Mortgage interest rates have remained steady over the past 30 days. As of this week, the average U.S. interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages is 6.81%, virtually unchanged from 6.83% a month ago. However, predictions for future interest rate movements are still uncertain.
The infographic below from Florida Realtors provides a pretty comprehensive list of financing options available for your next home.
As Florida is the #1 state for new business formation, it naturally follows that the demand for commercial real estate is stronger than most of the rest of the country. The infographic below from Florida Realtors illustrates the incredible positive attributes Florida has around its business environment.
