Source: Keeping Current Matters Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9%... Read More
When it is time to sell your home in Sarasota, Keeping Current Matters put together a handy graphic. Check it out below! Keeping Current Matters Highlights: If you’re... Read More
Source: RASM SARASOTA, Fla. (November 22, 2021) – The Sarasota and Manatee housing market shows little signs of abandoning the trends we’ve been accustomed to over the last few months. Read More
Source: Keeping Current Matters Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than they do in any... Read More
I Get This Question a Lot From Homeowners Around Sarasota: “Do I need to update my house before I sell it?” The answer depends on factors the homeowner needs to give consideration to. Three of... Read More
Source: Keeping Current Matters Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more... Read More
October 25, 2021 Repair requests after a home inspection often are the last major hurdle to clear on the way to settlement for home sellers. Sometimes the inspection report can leave buyers uncertain about... Read More
Sarasota Manatee Housing Statistics September 2021 SARASOTA, Fla. (October 21, 2021) – The Sarasota and Manatee housing market experienced a slower month of sales in September 2021 compared to the same... Read More
OCTOBER 15, 2021 Report: Fla. Closing Costs Are 2.32% of Home Price By Kerry Smith In the U.S., closing costs, including taxes, were up 10.5% year-to-year, and almost $7K for an average price home. In... Read More
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of... Read More
TYPICAL COSTS WHEN SELLING A HOUSE In this post we will cover the typical costs you can expect to incur when selling. UPFRONT COSTS: Update, Refresh & Repair. If your house is lacking modern updates, and... Read More