Hurricane Irma Stalls Sales in Sarasota and Manatee SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota and Manatee area was mostly unscathed from Hurricane Irma but, real estate sales were hit the hardest. With office closures, reinspections and tight scheduling for new appraisals, September 2017 reports a decrease in closed sales, pending sales and new listings. Compared to this time last year, combined Continue Reading
Archives for October 2017
Hussar’s Hot List: Our Favorite Picks Around Town – Issue 001
We're beginning a new series of short & sweet posts about our current favorite things to do, to see & to eat around town! Plus anything new in town worth checking out! Hussar's Hot List: Rodizio Grill: A brand new Brazilian steak house, located at 5911 Fruitville Rd in Sarasota, opened in the beginning of October. Opened by a group of three Sarasota restaurateurs, Continue Reading
HRE Home & Lifestyle Series Volume 11: Keep Your Home Safe While You’re Away
Yes, it is true, we live where other people vacation, but we may not live here year round and sometimes, we need a break of our own to get away and experience other parts of the world. While you're out exploring other cities, here are some tips to keep your home safe. Lock the Premises: This one may seem like the most obvious, however, many break-ins are accomplished by an intruder simply Continue Reading
HRE Home & Lifestyle Series Volume 10: Best Apps for Home Selling
Selling your home can be a lot of work for you, the home seller. There are many steps to navigate through, leaving you feeling overwhelmed. With the assistance of a licensed real estate professional to guide you through the process, we've found there are many tech apps available to choose from to make the home selling process easier on you. We've rounded up a few of our favorite apps here. Continue Reading
Sarasota & Manatee Counties Home Market Report August 2017
Upward Trend Continues in August SARASOTA, Fla. (September 20, 2017) - Compared to August 2016, the latest market report shows an increase in closed sales, median prices, and inventory for single family homes, while condos in the two-county area reported an increase in closed sales and pending sales. The August 2017 data was compiled from My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service by Continue Reading
October 2017 Events Around Lakewood Ranch & Sarasota
Lakewood Ranch & Sarasota Events It’s Fall Y’all and the Best of Fall Festivals are here including the beginning of the Tour of Homes in Lakewood Ranch! Check out the latest happening events this month. Dates to Remember: Columbus Day - Monday, October 9 Boss's Day - Monday, October 16 Halloween - Tuesday, October 31 Special Events: October 6: Music on Main 6p @ Lakewood Main Street Continue Reading
HRE Home & Lifestyle Series Volume 09: Managing Your Next Move – A Guideline
Fall is usually a busy time for buying and selling homes and this year has proven to be no different. The recent storms have not deterred any buyers away and sellers are selling to move about within their community. Since many of you may be planning a move soon, Fall is a perfect time of year to sit back, plan and get ready to move before the hustle & bustle of the Holiday season kicks in. To Continue Reading
