Identity theft and scammers are active now more than ever before. The infographic below from Florida Realtors provides some good tips on protecting yourself in your next home transaction.
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ID Protection
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Buying from Out of the U.S.
Forida Realtors has put together the infographic below to provide foreign buyers with tools to ensure a smooth real estate transaction.
The February 2026 snapshot for Sarasota County single‑family homes shows 625 closed sales, up 6.1% year‑over‑year, while the median sale price is $475,000, down 5.0% from a year ago. This combination, higher transaction volume alongside a falling median, suggests more homes are changing hands but at a different mix of properties than a year earlier. Overall activity is stronger, but price dynamics are signaling softness at the middle to upper end of the market.
Supply metrics reveal a notable pullback: active inventory is 3,420, down 20%, and new listings are 1,005, down 22% year‑over‑year. Despite fewer homes coming to market, new pending sales rose to 845, up 10%, indicating continued buyer interest and that a larger share of available listings are moving into contract. The steep inventory decline combined with rising pendings points to tighter supply conditions even as fewer sellers list homes.
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Our FL Market
Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below on why our local Florida real estate market continues to be robust.
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Home Buying Later in Life
With the median age of today’s homebuyer now at 59, it’s clear that it’s never too late to purchase your next home. But what if you’re 65 and retired; does buying still make sense? The answer depends largely on your financial position and whether you can comfortably manage the rising costs of homeownership. Still, many experts agree that for those who are financially stable, owning a home remains a smart investment at any age, with the added benefit of creating long‑term security for your family.
