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Pros and Cons of Living in Sarasota

The list of great things you will hear about moving to Sarasota is endless. Truly, it is a wonderful location for you and your family to move to. I could write upwards of a thousand words and link multiple other articles to back me up on why you will fall in love with Sarasota. What you do not often hear are the cons. No place is perfect. Everywhere you go has its downfalls.

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Becoming a Morning Person

Ever wish you could become one of those rare morning people? The ones that wake with a start, feeling refreshed and energized. The ones that get in that morning workout or wrap up some work before many of us even hit the snooze button for the first time. Here are five tips to help you achieve that early bird status!

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Local Condo & Townhome Market Update

The local market for condos and townhomes is continuing its shift in the Pandemic. When compared to last year at this time, the market favors sellers across all price points in Sarasota County.  While Manatee County has the same story as Sarasota County across most price points, the $1M+ price range has improved materially for buyers when compared to last year at this time.

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Why are Home Sales Trending Higher?

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Home sales across the United States are picking up again despite the sudden loss of some 22 million jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. How does that make sense? Record-low mortgage rates and a lack of homes for sale are two key reasons that help explain the dramatic rebound. However, those factors do not tell the whole story.

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Protecting Your Family from House Fires

In an average year, there is a house fire every minute and a half in the United States. That means there are over 350,000 house fires in our country every year. Are you and your family ready for a fire in your home? While there are a myriad of fire safety and prevention tips, three really stand out for me.