Zillow has captured a large share of the market as a Real Estate Resource with much of its claim to fame being it’s trademarked Zestimate. The Zestimate is an automated method of obtaining a value of a property where the user obtains INSTANT results. The algorithm uses data from a
…Home Selling Tips
Found 24 blog entries about Home Selling Tips.
What’s My Home Worth?
What’s my home worth? This is a question every homeowner asks and needs to know before they list their home for sale. Our homes are generally the biggest investment in a lifetime. It is important to take the time to properly research the value of your home so you get the highest return for your investment. There are a number
…Inventory vs Price Graph
2015 is drawing to a close. New construction has been increasing at a furious rate as builders are trying to keep up with demand in Sarasota County. The inventory of existing single family homes for sale is critically low resulting in a strong sellers market.
…First Time Home Buyers
You can hardly contain your excitement and have worked hard to save money for years. Now you are ready to buy your first home but wonder where to start.
First time home buyers made up 32% of all home buyers in the United States in 2015, according to the National Association of
…CFPB Delay in Changes Anticipated
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed delaying the effective date of the Know Before You Owe rule until October 1, 2015. The CFPB touted the change will help with families preparing for the new
…Gulf Shores Realty TV Commercial
FSBO – An Epic Fail
For Sale by Owner, aka FSBO, is a matter of simple economics. Private homeowners sometimes attempt to sell their homes themselves in an attempt to avoid paying the listing real estate
…Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act
The Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act has passed the House and Senate and is on the way to President Obama for approval. This is great news for anyone who has sold their home in a short sale. Common practice is that the seller involved in a short
…Landscaping Pays Off!
By Joe Mantkowski, ArtisTree Landscape Designer, LEED GA
Q: I’d like to put my home on the market, but I need to update it before I list it for sale. What’s the best investment to recoup my money?
A: Luckily, the Southwest Florida
…Inventory of Homes Hits Bottom
Inventory of Homes Hits Bottom
The inventory of homes available to purchase in Venice, Florida has been in a serious decline creating a Sellers Market. Other nearby market places are reporting a comparable reduction in inventory. This reduction is causing
…Region’s Pending Home Sales Rise
Southwest Florida which includes Venice, Florida continues to experience a sharp increase in pending home sales which reached a 6-year high. Sarasota Association of Realtors has reported its third month of more than
…2010 Profile of Florida Home Buyers and Sellers
2010 has been an active year for Venice Florida real estate sales. Prices remained very affordable and interest rates held near record lows creating a flurry of activity and sales.
The Florida Realtors Report entitled 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and
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