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Why Your Home Didn’t Sell the First Time (And What Needs to Change Before You Relist)

It’s frustrating (and more common than most sellers realize) for a home listing to expire without a sale. When this happens, many homeowners assume something is “wrong” with their property or that the market simply isn’t cooperating. In reality, unsold listings almost always come down to a disconnect between strategy and buyer expectations, not the […]
Buying, Homeowners, Housing Market, Investors

What the Sarasota & Manatee Housing Market Looked Like in 2025…. And Why It Matters for 2026

A Data-Driven Breakdown of the Latest Full-Year Market Report As we start 2026, the official year-end 2025 housing market data for Sarasota and Manatee Counties has now been released. This is the most complete and reliable snapshot we currently have of how the local market behaved across the entire year. While national real estate headlines […]
Buying, Homeowners, Housing Market, Investors

Sarasota & Manatee Housing Market Update (November 2025): What the Latest Data Really Shows

The following analysis is based on the latest housing market data currently available from the REALTOR Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), covering activity through November 2025. As with all real estate data, this represents a snapshot in time, but it provides the clearest, most up-to-date insight we have into how the Sarasota and Manatee […]
Buying, Housing Market, Investors

Why More Brits Are Looking at Florida Property Again (And What’s Actually Driving the Interest)

Over the last few months, I’ve had an increasing number of conversations with people back in the UK asking the same question: “Are Brits starting to buy in Florida again?” My answer is: yes….. but not for the reasons people usually assume. This isn’t about cheap flights or theme park offers. What I’m seeing on […]

Homeowners Why Your Home Didn’t Sell the First Time (And What Needs to Change Before You Relist) It’s frustrating (and more common than most sellers realize) for a home listing to expire without a sale. When this happens, many homeowners assume something is “wrong” with their property or that the market simply isn’t cooperating. In reality, unsold listings almost always come down to a disconnect between strategy and buyer expectations, not the […]

Buying What the Sarasota & Manatee Housing Market Looked Like in 2025…. And Why It Matters for 2026 A Data-Driven Breakdown of the Latest Full-Year Market Report As we start 2026, the official year-end 2025 housing market data for Sarasota and Manatee Counties has now been released. This is the most complete and reliable snapshot we currently have of how the local market behaved across the entire year. While national real estate headlines […]

Buying Sarasota & Manatee Housing Market Update (November 2025): What the Latest Data Really Shows The following analysis is based on the latest housing market data currently available from the REALTOR Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), covering activity through November 2025. As with all real estate data, this represents a snapshot in time, but it provides the clearest, most up-to-date insight we have into how the Sarasota and Manatee […]

Buying Why More Brits Are Looking at Florida Property Again (And What’s Actually Driving the Interest) Over the last few months, I’ve had an increasing number of conversations with people back in the UK asking the same question: “Are Brits starting to buy in Florida again?” My answer is: yes….. but not for the reasons people usually assume. This isn’t about cheap flights or theme park offers. What I’m seeing on […]

Buying Florida Homebuilder Layoffs: What It Means for Buyers in 2025 The Florida new construction market is showing early signs of softening, and one of the biggest indicators is coming from the builders themselves. Recent data reveals that homebuilder layoffs are on the rise in key Sun Belt markets, including Tampa, Jacksonville, and across the state of Florida. But what does this mean for buyers, sellers, […]

Buying The Truth About Florida’s Condo Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Florida has long been a dream destination for people seeking sunshine, sandy beaches, and a maintenance-free lifestyle. For many, that dream takes the shape of a condo. Lock-and-leave living, resort-style amenities, and proximity to everything Sarasota and the rest of Florida have to offer. But lately, the condo market has been making headlines for all […]

Buying Renting vs. Buying in Sarasota, FL: Which Option Fits Your Relocation Plan? Relocating to Sarasota, FL, offers more than just sandy beaches and endless sunshine-it’s a complete lifestyle upgrade! Whether you’re drawn to the cultural charm of downtown Sarasota or the laid-back vibes of Siesta Key, the question of whether to rent or buy is the first important decision you’ll need to make. This guide goes beyond […]

Buying Why Everyone’s Excited About Real Estate in 2025 Speak to builders, developers, agents, or even economists, and you’ll hear the same thing: there’s a buzz around the real estate market in 2025. Why? By the end of 2025, 4.2 million homes are forecast to be sold – up from around 4 million this year. But with mortgage rates expected to […]

Buying Lowest Mortgage Rates in a Month: Here’s What You Need to Know The mortgage market has been on a bit of a rollercoaster lately, but we’re finally starting to see signs of stabilization. October brought some tough times for interest rates, with the average 30-year fixed rate for top-tier conventional loans jumping more than 0.75% and breaking the 7% barrier for the first time since early July. […]

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 Understanding Mortgage Rates: What Sarasota Buyers Need to Know Understanding the Sarasota real estate market, especially factoring in mortgage rates, can be tricky. As an experienced real estate agent in Sarasota, I aim to simplify things and help you decide wisely. Let’s dive into the current landscape of mortgage rates and what it means for you as a home buyer in Sarasota. Current Mortgage […]

Buying Covid-19’s Lasting Impact on Home Prices in Sarasota As we all know, Covid-19 has significantly influenced home prices from 2020 onwards, and we’re still navigating through its aftereffects. The scale of change, however, is quite astonishing: Pre-Covid Trends (May 2014 – May 2020): Sarasota County (SC): Home prices surged by 31%. Manatee County (MC): Prices climbed by 42%. This period saw historically low […]

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 […]

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