To most people, there’s really no difference between a condo and a townhouse. Aside from the fact that most townhomes are two story units, while condominium units are a single story, there’s seems to be little which separates one property type from another. The reason for this perception is both property types are attached units,...Read More

If you’re thinking about buying a home, now is a great time to do so. Economists and real estate experts expect interest rates will rise 1 to 1.25 basis points by the end of the year, as will inflation. In addition, the real estate market, while in full recovery, still has affordable prices. The problem...Read More

Home sellers often make the same mistakes, regardless of property type and/or geography. Everyone who sells their home knows it’s got to be spruced up, cleaned from top to bottom and inside and out. It’s also common knowledge that buyers will be looking for a deal, but that might get lost in the seller’s mindset...Read More

Though it might be a bit chilly outside for the next couple of weeks, it’s about to warm up in more ways than one. Looking into the next several months, there’s no shortage of things to experience right here on the west coast of the peninsula. Many events are scheduled to take place, and cater...Read More

If you love motorcycles, good music and having a great time, maybe you gathered, along with 40,000 other Sarasota-area residents, in downtown Sarasota for the 2014 Thunder on the Bay, held January 9 through 12. This year marked the 16th anniversary of the Sarasota Motorcycle Festival, and featured food, entertainment, casino-style gaming, and much more....Read More

Homeowners are routinely surprised by the amount of “stuff” they have; and, from time to time, host a yard sale and give things away to charity. That amount piles back up over many months, and when it comes time to sell their property, homeowners can be overwhelmed by having to pack up all their belongings...Read More

So you’re in the market to buy a new home and want to be in the heart of the action or right on the beach. You begin to search online for a house, starting with a price range and the floorplan–the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms, along with the necessary square footage. During your...Read More