Home Buyer Tips
How Does a Recession Affect the Housing Market? Historical Insights and Predictions
Understanding the Impact of a Recession on the Housing Market: Historical Insights As recession talk intensifies in the news, with increasing speculation about economic downturns this year, it's natural for potential ho...
Spring Home Buying: The Importance of Mortgage Pre-Approval in a Competitive Market
Spring has sprung, and with it comes the busiest season in real estate. If you’re in the market to buy a home, you're likely aware that you're not alone; more buyers mean more competition. To set yourself apart and position yourself effective...
Maximizing Buyer Leverage: How to Negotiate in a Balanced Real Estate Market
As the housing market begins to balance out with a growing number of listings, buyers like you might find themselves in a stronger position to negotiate. This shift towards a more balanced market could mean better terms, savings, and additional...
Spring 2025 Housing Market: Why It’s Time to Buy Now
Two Reasons Why This Spring Could Be Your Ideal Time to Buy a Home As we head into spring, the housing market is showing signs that it could be an opportune time for buyers like you to step into the arena. Two major shifts are making this seas...
Is the Housing Market Shifting? Insights into Current Buyer and Seller Dynamics
Shifting Tides in the Housing Market: Is It Becoming a Buyer's Market? For a considerable time, sellers have dominated the housing market. A low supply of homes combined with high demand meant buyers often faced intense competition to secure a...
Current Mortgage Rate Trends: Is It Time to Buy a Home Now?
Navigating the Housing Market: Is Now the Ideal Time to Buy? If the high mortgage rates have been deterring you from buying a home, there's good news. The trend in mortgage rates is on the decline, presenting a potentially perfect opportunity ...
Newly Built Homes: Pros, Cons, and What to Consider Before Buying
Should You Buy a Newly Built Home? Here’s What You Need to Know If you’re searching for a home, don’t overlook newly built homes as an option. Right now, new construction inventory is higher than usual, giving buyers more choices—along...MLS Statistics: January 2025 Report
January 2025 Sarasota Real Estate Market Report The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its January 2025 real estate market report, highlighting key trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The market is shifting ...