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Anticipated Changes with the NAR settlement.

Title: A Shift Ahead: Anticipated Changes in the Real Estate Market Post-NAR Settlement In the dynamic world of real estate, every ripple in policy and regulation can create significant waves. Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reached a pivotal settlement that promises to reshape the landscape of how real estate transactions are conducted across […]
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To Buy or To Rent?

In today’s ever-evolving real estate market, the decision between buying and renting is more crucial than ever. With the current economic landscape, investing in property presents an unparalleled opportunity for long-term financial growth and stability. Here are compelling reasons why buying a home now is a wise choice over renting. Equity Building and […]
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Merryl Koven on Why Everyone is Flocking to Sarasota

Merryl Koven on Why Everyone is Flocking to Sarasota 15 residents per day move to Sarasota, Florida. Indeed, Sarasota is the second fastest-growing area in the United States, says Merryl Koven on Why Everyone is Flocking to Sarasota Merryl Koven, a Coldwell Banker Realtor in downtown Sarasota. Sarasota is on the Gulf of Mexico, south […]
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Florida Housing Market Trends Home Sellers Should Know in 2022

Many people are moving to Florida. Indeed, three Florida metropolitan areas top the Census Bureau’s list of areas with the largest net migration increases. People are moving into The Sunshine State for various reasons, including the weather, favorable tax rules, job growth, and a friendly business climate. All that migration makes Florida’s real estate market […]

General Information Anticipated Changes with the NAR settlement. Title: A Shift Ahead: Anticipated Changes in the Real Estate Market Post-NAR Settlement In the dynamic world of real estate, every ripple in policy and regulation can create significant waves. Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reached a pivotal settlement that promises to reshape the landscape of how real estate transactions are conducted across […]

Home Ownership To Buy or To Rent? In today’s ever-evolving real estate market, the decision between buying and renting is more crucial than ever. With the current economic landscape, investing in property presents an unparalleled opportunity for long-term financial growth and stability. Here are compelling reasons why buying a home now is a wise choice over renting. Equity Building and […]

Home Ownership Merryl Koven on Why Everyone is Flocking to Sarasota Merryl Koven on Why Everyone is Flocking to Sarasota 15 residents per day move to Sarasota, Florida. Indeed, Sarasota is the second fastest-growing area in the United States, says Merryl Koven on Why Everyone is Flocking to Sarasota Merryl Koven, a Coldwell Banker Realtor in downtown Sarasota. Sarasota is on the Gulf of Mexico, south […]

Home Ownership Florida Housing Market Trends Home Sellers Should Know in 2022 Many people are moving to Florida. Indeed, three Florida metropolitan areas top the Census Bureau’s list of areas with the largest net migration increases. People are moving into The Sunshine State for various reasons, including the weather, favorable tax rules, job growth, and a friendly business climate. All that migration makes Florida’s real estate market […]

Home Ownership Preparing For Home Ownership As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com: “The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in rent prices since the start of our estimates in 2017. Our national rent index has […]

Home Ownership Who can live in a 55+ Community There are plenty of things to look forward to as you age: Retirement, a relaxed lifestyle, and more time with the family are just a few of the perks. In order to capitalize on these opportunities, some people decide to live in a 55+ or Active Adult community, but there are a few things you […]

General Information Are we in a Housing Bubble The “warning signs” look all too familiar. Escalating home prices have both buyers & sellers worried that the market is just “too good to be true,” and agents across the U.S. are getting bombarded with the ultimate question: “Are we in a housing bubble?” Let’s take a look at 3 key factors that suggest we’re […]

General Information Foreclosures are not on the way With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million […]