When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price for it with the least amount of hassles along the way. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is actually getting their homes sold. In order to accomplish all three goals, a seller should realize the […]
Weekend Guide – Suncoast’s Local Events Aug. 25th-27th
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 FRIDAY FEST ’17 VAN WEZEL 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota From 5pm to 9pm Friday Fest (Reggae Edition) w/ Jah Movement Reggae Band and DJ Steel will be bringing you the best LIVE Reggae, Soca, Calypso, and R&B right outside by the beautiful Bayfront at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Bring […]
To Stage…or Not to Stage? That Is the Question!
Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Annual Profile of Home Staging. here 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar value offers from buyers. 77% of buyer’s agents said staging made it easier for buyers to visualize the home as their own. The […]
National News – Sellers Days on the Market Drops to 27!
Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their monthly Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners. Practitioners are asked about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions. Homes sold in less than a month in […]
Five Reasons Why You Should Not Sell For Sale By Owner!
In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are the top five […]
High Impact of Low Interest Rates on Purchasing Power
According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 3.96%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing power. Purchasing power, simply put, […]
Your Suncoast’s Local Events Weekend Guide July 14-16th
Happy Weekend! Looking for something to do around town the next few days? Take a look at what the Suncoast has to offer up this weekend! FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2017 FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK FAT POINT BREWING 611 Charlotte St, Punta Gorda From 4:30pm to 9:30pm Mumsy’s Caribbean Gril & BBQ will be back at Fat […]