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How long does the Probate process take in Bradenton / Sarasota?

Going through the probate process in Bradenton / Sarasota?

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Going through the probate process? That can feel like the dark pathway of paperwork that never ends… In fact, the American Bar Association places the average probate process (from start to finish) to last six to nine months. In rare cases, though, it can last as long as two years. Other times, it can be … Continued

5 Benefits of Downsizing Your House in Bradenton

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In real estate today, less is more! There is a trend towards smaller homes for many reasons; families have fewer children on one end of the spectrum, the well-known 2.5 children under the age of 18 per household have dropped, now coming in at an average of 1.93. Often, homeowners find rooms that once were … Continued
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Selling your Bradenton or Sarasota home, but struggling to find a buyer?

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Selling your home but struggling to find a buyer? We get it. At Manatee, we've helped a lot of homeowners sell their homes quickly for a fair cash price... homeowners who were previously struggling to get interest from traditional buyers. We can help you, too! In fact, here are some signs that suggest giving us a call might be a good idea...

How to Sell a House With Liens in Bradenton

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Should the process of a title search reveal existing liens, it can certainly clog up the gears on the sale of your home. A lien is a legal notice of an unpaid debt. For example, suppose you feel the claim details are incorrect or that the creditor filed the lien on your property in error. … Continued

Real estate investing in Bradenton is hard

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Real estate investing is hard. It requires a lot of specialized knowledge and experience that can be difficult to acquire unless you’ve been working at it for years. And at Manatee we’ve helped more than one property owner to get out of a bad real estate investment in Bradenton. Why? Sometimes the investor just didn’t … Continued

How to Sell a House in Bradenton That is Worth Less Than You Owe

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When you’re upside down on your mortgage or owe more than the current market value, it can feel like your back is against the wall. Typically fluctuations in the economy cause downward trends in real estate pricing, which can have an ill effect on those with little to no equity, for whatever reason. Often, homeowners … Continued

Making repairs to a Bradenton property is expensive and time-consuming

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Making repairs to a property is expensive and time-consuming. But obviously, not all repairs are the same. Some repairs — like painting walls, or fixing doorknobs — can be relatively quick, easy, and inexpensive. Other repairs… well, they might not even be worth it because of how expensive they are… especially if many of these deeper repairs have stacked up. So which repairs are the most expensive?

Selling a Bradenton home during a divorce is not an easy task.

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In fact, at Manatee, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners going through a divorce sell their property for a fair cash price — to make that process as quick and easy as possible. Still, there are challenges. So we thought we’d give some advice to homeowners who are going through a divorce. The first thing … Continued

5 Things You Should Know About Inheriting a Property in Bradenton

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How exciting! You’ve inherited a house! But wait, not so fast.  Without giving it much thought, many consider inheriting a house a windfall. However, the reality is that you may be inheriting a sinking ship that you’ll be responsible for, whether you can afford it or not. So while the best intentions may have motivated … Continued

Hey Bradenton – have a dust mite allergy?

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Have a dust mite allergy? Symptoms include… Sneezing Coughing Runny nose Stuffy nose Watery eyes Itchy eyes Itchy throat Itchy skin Chest pain We’ve seen a lot of properties in our time buying and selling real estate in Bradenton… and virtually all of them have dust mites (it’s just a matter of how many). So … Continued
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