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 for Spring 2019 Click Here or on the image below to access your Spring Home Buyers Guide for 2019 now…  

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!  

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?     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 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? [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                                   A recent study reported by Realtor.com states that “Homebuyers can expect to pay about $168 extra per month for their mortgage this year, according to a realtor.com study that…

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 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? 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 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 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! 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…

Your Fall 2018 Home Buyers Guide CLICK HERE or on the image below to view or download your guide now…                                        

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 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! [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 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…

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