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Your Guide to Buying a Condo in Florida: What Is a Condo Rider and Why Do You Need It?

Buying a condo in Florida is an exciting prospect. From pristine white sandy beaches to all-day margaritas and vibrant communities, Florida offers condo buyers a wide range of lifestyle choices. However, buying a condo here involves unique legal and financial requirements. One essential component of the condo-buying process is the Condo Rider. This guide will […]
Buying, Homeowners, Housing Market

The 5 D’s That Drive Today’s Real Estate Market—and How to Navigate Them Like a Pro

In today’s crazy real estate environment, marked by fluctuating mortgage rates and limited housing inventory, many homeowners are reluctant to sell. Many sellers are “locked in” at historically low mortgage rates from 2020 and 2021 and are unwilling to switch to new loans with higher interest rates. As a result, transaction volumes have declined from […]
Buying, Homeowners, Housing Market, Investors

August 2024 Sarasota and Manatee Real Estate Market Update

In August, both Sarasota and Manatee real estate market continued to shift. Summer slowdowns and post-pandemic adjustments playing a key role. The latest data reveals key trends for buyers and sellers. Here’s what you need to know. Key Market Highlights: Closed Sales: Closed sales of single-family homes and condos fell in Sarasota and Manatee counties, […]
Buying, Homeowners

Florida Real Estate Disclosure Laws: What Sellers Must Tell You

Imagine buying your dream home, only to find hidden issues the seller didn’t mention. Florida’s disclosure laws protect buyers from these surprises, ensuring transparency and fairness. This post will explain what sellers must disclose in Florida and how these laws benefit you as a buyer. What Must Sellers Disclose? In Florida, sellers must disclose known […]

Buying Your Guide to Buying a Condo in Florida: What Is a Condo Rider and Why Do You Need It? Buying a condo in Florida is an exciting prospect. From pristine white sandy beaches to all-day margaritas and vibrant communities, Florida offers condo buyers a wide range of lifestyle choices. However, buying a condo here involves unique legal and financial requirements. One essential component of the condo-buying process is the Condo Rider. This guide will […]

Buying The 5 D’s That Drive Today’s Real Estate Market—and How to Navigate Them Like a Pro In today’s crazy real estate environment, marked by fluctuating mortgage rates and limited housing inventory, many homeowners are reluctant to sell. Many sellers are “locked in” at historically low mortgage rates from 2020 and 2021 and are unwilling to switch to new loans with higher interest rates. As a result, transaction volumes have declined from […]

Buying August 2024 Sarasota and Manatee Real Estate Market Update In August, both Sarasota and Manatee real estate market continued to shift. Summer slowdowns and post-pandemic adjustments playing a key role. The latest data reveals key trends for buyers and sellers. Here’s what you need to know. Key Market Highlights: Closed Sales: Closed sales of single-family homes and condos fell in Sarasota and Manatee counties, […]

Buying Florida Real Estate Disclosure Laws: What Sellers Must Tell You Imagine buying your dream home, only to find hidden issues the seller didn’t mention. Florida’s disclosure laws protect buyers from these surprises, ensuring transparency and fairness. This post will explain what sellers must disclose in Florida and how these laws benefit you as a buyer. What Must Sellers Disclose? In Florida, sellers must disclose known […]

Buying What Homebuyers Need to Know About Florida’s New Flood Disclosure Requirement Starting October 1, 2024, a new law goes into effect in Florida that directly impacts homebuyers and sellers across the state. If you’re planning to buy a home soon, especially in an area prone to flooding, this could be crucial information. What Is the New Flood Disclosure Requirement? The new law requires all sellers of […]

Homeowners How Investors Are Shaping the 2024 Housing Market It looks like property investors could be coming back to the market, at least according to Redfin anyway. Their latest report reveals that investor home purchases have hit a two-year peak in early 2024, indicating renewed confidence in the housing market. This article explores the factors driving this investor enthusiasm and its broader implications on […]

Buying What to Expect Once You’re Under Contract So, you’ve found your dream home and negotiated the price. Congratulations! But now the real work begins. Earnest Deposit First, you’ll need to pay your earnest deposit to the escrow agent within three days of the sales contract being signed by both parties and delivered to the other side. Depending on the value of the […]

Buying Why Is Property Insurance So Expensive In Florida Right Now? A Quick Q&A Q: Why are property insurance rates currently so high in Florida? A: The spike in property insurance costs in Florida can be attributed to a combination of the state’s high susceptibility to natural disasters, notably hurricanes, and a significant reduction in the number of private insurers operating within the state. This trend was notably exacerbated […]

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