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.
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…
Homeowner’s Net Worth Is Still Greater Than a Renter’s
Homeowner’s Net Worth Is Still Greater Than a Renter’s Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 vs. $5,400). The latest survey…
Buyer Demand Continues Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale
Buyer Demand Continues Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market demand. The National Association of REALTORS(NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions” for their monthly REALTORS Confidence Index. Their latest edition sheds some…
You Don’t Need 20% Down to Buy a Home in Sarasota NOW!
You Don’t Need 20% Down to Buy a Home in Sarasota NOW! A survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. There are two major misconceptions that we want to address today. 1. Down Payment The survey revealed…
Get the Most Money Selling Your Sarasota Home
How to Get the Most Money Selling Your Sarasota Home Every homeowner wants to make sure they get the best price when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE…
Spring Housing Market Starts Early on Sarasota’s Suncoast
Housing Market Expected to “Spring Forward” The “Spring Market” on Sarasota’s Suncoast Starts Earlier Just like our clocks this weekend in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of inventory available for sale in the market right now is what is…
Where Are Home Prices Heading in the Next 5 Years, Sarasota?
Where Are the Home Prices Heading in the Next 5 Years, Sarasota? Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment &…
Single Family Homes and Condo Sales in Sarasota County January 2017
Single Family Homes and Condo Sales in Sarasota County January 2017 The following data was pulled from our local multiple listing service, MFRMLS. There were 726 residential sales that closed in the month of January 2017. Single family home sales consisted of 65% of those sales. Please note that the 254 condo sales in the…
