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Family Friendly Events for the Holiday Season in Sarasota

It is almost December in Sarasota, and while it is not quite yet sweater weather, the Holiday season is here. Being an incredibly family friendly city, there is so much for you and your loved ones to do to put you in the Christmas spirit. Here are some of my personal favorite picks for how to spend this December in Sarasota.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Congratulations to Sotheby’s International Realty!

Did you know that our Florida team facilitated over $9.5 billion in sales last year?

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Home Decor Real Estate

Fall Decor Ideas

With temperatures in the sunshine state finally beginning to dip below eighty degrees, more than ever this year it is beginning to feel like fall. Along with cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes, this season calls for a shift in your typical décor. Living in a state where most trees will not be changing colors, what better way is there to make every day feel like autumn than adding those warm red, orange, yellow and brown tones to your home? Here are a few simple, inexpensive ways to spice up your house for the season.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Local Market Update for Single Family Homes

Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, it is important to understand market conditions. Real estate is hyper-local, with market dynamics changing from subdivision to subdivision. However, county trends generally give you a good idea of what to expect.

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Home Buying Home Selling Mortgages Real Estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Are Slowing Climbing

We saw mortgage interest rates continue to creep upwards in the last 30 days. The recent increase will cost new borrowers an additional $6.22 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages were at 3.75% as of this week. Last month at this time, they were sitting at 3.64%. The slow and steady decline since November 2018 has halted for now.