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.
Although Sarasota County transaction data is generally moving in the same way as Manatee, there is one significant difference. In Sarasota, the hotter part of the market is definitely down market. The year-on-year 8.8% reduction in median sale price in March drives that point home. I expect that to balance to more normal levels as we head into our slower season. It remains a good time for opportunistic buyers in Sarasota County. Buyers shouldn’t expect to have all of the leverage in negotiations, but there is definitely value to be had when compared to recent years. The infographic below from Florida Realtors contains more information.
Although 2025 is starting out with less of an international focus than recent prior years, there are still people from outside of the US that are buying properties in Florida. The infographic below, from Florida Realtors, contains a helpful list to ensure your global transaction goes as smoothly as possible.
When you move towards a home purchase, you are usually exposing your personal information more than you would like. While that may be unavoidable, there are several steps you can take to mitigate your risk. Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below to help.
Mortgage rates decreased last week following the Trump administration’s tariff announcement. The sharp sell-off in the stock market prompted investors to flock to the bond market, which led to a drop in bond yields. Since mortgage rates tend to follow the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury, this decline resulted in lower mortgage rates.