Whether you are selling or buying a home, there are two figures that are quite important, but only one dictates a specific direction. Those are the asking or listing price, and, the appraisal amount. Those two ought to be at parity, or, the appraisal should be more than the listing or asking price. If the...Read More

Now that summer is fully upon us here in beautiful Sarasota, the heating is on, and, radiating right into our homes. Fortunately, there’s always the beach, the pool, and other places where we can cool off a bit. Taking a dip to refresh is one great way to enjoy the outdoors, and, of course, there’s...Read More

You’ve decided to sell your home and now is a great time here in Sarasota. The local real estate market is quite active, and, at this point and time, sellers have a bit of an upper-hand. Median home prices continue to rise, which means you’ll get more out of the sale. Buyers are out in...Read More

Summer is definitely here in beautiful Sarasota, and, that means it’s time to take a little time off and go on vacation. No matter where your destination might be, it’s a good idea to have your trip planned-out, and, the more detail, the better. It’s a dream for many just to take off and go...Read More

The housing crash of several years ago continues to impact our collective psyche, though reality is quite different. Across the country, particularly in places like Sarasota, Florida, home values are on the rise, and, are experiencing a recapturing of their equity positions, even to the point some properties are now worth much more. The reasons...Read More

For some homeowners, there’s a burden of carrying two mortgages, and, it’s not necessarily by choice. The housing meltdown might well be years behind us, but its impact is still being felt. Some homeowners took an opportunity to relocate for their careers, or, for other reasons. The result was leaving behind a home that probably...Read More

Putting a home up for sale on the market isn’t usually a quick decision. It typically comes after much consideration, perhaps due to several factors which include a new career opportunity, a change in housing needs, wanting more or less space, to move into a home that’s more energy efficient, or, taking advantage of living...Read More

Along with the kitchen, bathrooms are the hardest working, most used spaces in our homes. When it comes time to sell and you need to impress, or, you’re buying and want a quick refresh, the bathroom is one room that’s among the easiest to transform. Because the space is small and there’s no a lot...Read More

When you’re considering buying a home and want a property that’s either right on the beach or near the Sarasota Bay or Gulf of Mexico, you’ll have plenty of options. There are condos, townhomes, villas, and single family residences in the area and each has its own features, amenities, as well as pros and cons....Read More

Selling a home takes a lot to get results, and, to get the right price. Many homeowners believe that a good deep cleaning, a few freshly planted colorful flowers, and the right listing price will be enough to attract qualified and interested buyers. However, there’s much, much more that goes into selling a home. When a home...Read More