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History of Venice Florida
A Trip Down Memory Lane… Coming from someone who grew up in Venice Florida and for those who love the Venice area, please enjoy this video documenting the history of Venice. Posted with special thanks to Mike Swain for sharing it on YouTube A documentary about the history of Venice, Florida created in 1976 by…
Home Buyers Guide Spring 2019
Happy Holidays from Venice Florida
Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting in Venice Florida December 2018 Video courtesy of Nick Kearns and Venice Aerial Photography Considering a Move to Venice? Call, Text or Email Julie Larson!
Why Has Housing Supply Increased as Sales Have Slowed Down?
According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of homes for sale this year compared to last year has increased for the last four months, all while sales of existing homes have slowed compared to last year’s numbers. For over three years leading up to this point, the exact opposite…
Are We Heading Towards Another Housing Bubble
Are We Heading Towards Another Housing Bubble? No! We are not heading towards another housing bubble! A normal market equals a 6 month supply of homes for sale. In the time leading up to the housing bubble in 2006-2008, we had a 10-12 month supply. Our current supply of inventory is at 4.4…
Factors to Watch in Today’s Real Estate Market
Factors to Watch in Today’s Real Estate Market Whether Buying or Selling When it comes to buying or selling a home there are many factors you should consider. Where you want to live, why you want to buy or sell, and who will help you along your journey are just some of those factors. When…
Should I Buy Now or Wait Until Next Year
Should I Buy Now? Or Wait Until Next Year? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.2% by the third…
$168 a Month The Cost of Waiting One Year
Home Prices: The Difference 5 Years Makes
Home Prices: The Difference 5 Years Makes CoreLogic recently released their Home Price Index Report. One of the key indicators used in the report to determine the health of the housing market was home price appreciation. CoreLogic focused on appreciation from July 2013 to July 2018 to show how prices over the last five years have fared. The graph below…
If You Are Thinking of Selling – You Must Act NOW
If You Are Thinking of Selling, You Must Act NOW! If you thought about selling your house this year, now more than ever may be the time to do it! The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned about the concept of…
Is Buying a Home or Planning a Wedding More Stressful
Is Buying a Home or Planning a Wedding More Stressful? Some Highlights: According to a new survey from Open Listings, 62% of Americans ages 25-54 believe that buying a home is more stressful than planning a wedding. Many young couples are saving for a wedding and a home at the same time. The average US wedding now…
How Supply and Demand Impacts Real Estate Prices
How Supply and Demand Impacts Real Estate Prices If you’re thinking about buying or selling, let’s talk about prices and inventory in our area! Call Julie Larson 941-882-0322 or click here to email me.
Projected vs Actual Home Prices in 2018
Projected vs Actual Home Prices in 2018 Home Prices Have Appreciated 6.9% in 2018 Between 1987 and 1999, which is often referred to as the ‘Pre-Bubble Period,’ home prices grew at an average of 3.6% according to the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every month, the economists at CoreLogic release the results of their Home Price Insights Report, which includes the…
NAR Reports Show it’s a Great Time to Sell!
NAR Reports Show It’s A Great Time to Sell! We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when the demand for that item is high and the supply of that item is limited. The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that right now continues…
Home Buyers Guide Fall 2018
4 Reasons Why Fall in Florida is a Great Time to Buy a Home!
4 Reasons Why Fall In Florida Is A Great Time to Buy A Home! Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latestHome Price Insights report reveals that home prices have appreciated by 6.2% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that…
Is Homeownership a Dominant Gene
Is Homeownership is a Dominant Gene? There are many things that factor into the decision to buy a home. New research from the Urban Institute suggests that one of those things may be inherited from your parents. Children are More Likely to Own a Home if Their Parents Did According to an analysis of millennial homeowners, the homeownership rate…
Home Prices Up 6.49% Across the Country
Home Prices Up 6.49% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more! Thinking…
Home Prices – What Does the Future Hold?
Home Prices – What Does the Future Hold? Home prices are at the top of everyone’s minds. Can they maintain their current pace of appreciation? Will rising mortgage rates negatively impact home values? Will the next economic slowdown cause prices to crash? Let’s try to answer these questions based on what has happened in the…
Homes are More Affordable Today than in 1985-2000
Homes More Affordable Today than 1985-2000 Rising home prices have many concerned that the average family will no longer be able to afford the most precious piece of the American Dream – their own home. However, it is not just the price of a home that determines its affordability. The monthly cost of a home…
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The Difference an Hour Makes in Real Estate
The Difference an Hour Makes in Real Estate Every Hour in the US Housing Market: 624 Homes Sell 347 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up $1.13 Whether buying or selling, we can help! Call Julie Larson, Realtor PalmerHouse Properties 941-882-0322 or email here.
Buying a Home Can Be Scary Unless You Know the Facts
Buying a Home Can Be Scary… Unless You Know the Facts [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home, which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts: 40% of millennials who purchased homes this…
Hiring an Agent to Sell Your House May Cost You NOTHING
Hiring an Agent to Sell Your House May Cost You NOTHING! There is no doubt that it is easier to sell your house when using the services of a local real estate professional. The agent will provide: Greater exposure to more buyers The skills of a professional negotiator A layer of protection from possible legal…
Buying Remains a Lot Cheaper than Renting in Florida
Buying Remains a Lot Cheaper Than Renting in Florida! In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers show that the range is an average of 3.5% less expensive in San…
5 Reasons to Sell Your Suncoast Home This Fall
5 Reasons to Sell Your Suncoast Home This Fall Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to…
Hurricane Irma Mortgage Help for Victims
Click on the image below if you’d like to download and print this information… Thinking About Selling? If you are even thinking of listing your home, let’s get together! Call Julie Larson TODAY at 941-882-0322 to get more information regarding the value of your home or complete the form below! Thinking About Buying? If…
Top 5 A+ Reasons to Hire a Realtor
Top 5 A+ Reasons to Hire a Realtor® Some Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to buy your dream home, or sell your current house, is one of the most ‘educated’ decisions you can make! A real estate professional has the experience needed to help you through the entire process. Make sure that you hire…
Want To Keep Up With The Joneses? Now’s The Time
Want to Keep up with the Joneses? Now’s the Time Does your current house fit your needs? Does it seem like everyone else is moving up and moving on to more luxurious surroundings? Are you wondering what it would take to start living your dream life? Market conditions around the country have presented an opportunity…