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Are we expecting a housing market crash in Sarasota?

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Were you planning to sell your house before the COVID outbreak, or before the inflation crisis and drastically rising rates?  Well, it’s no secret that the U.S. economy is currently grinding to a halt. And many experts are predicting that the housing market is going to take a dive here in the next months as … Continued

Selling a tenant occupied property in Sarasota?

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Want to sell a house that has a tenant in it? Are you, as the owner of the property, even allowed to do that? What do you need to know? Well, at Manatee, we’ve helped lots of different people in Bradenton sell their homes — even people who had tenants in their property. And the … Continued

Are you trying to sell your Sarasota house on the MLS?

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Have you listed a house on the MLS and… well, things aren’t moving as quickly as you hoped they would? You’re not getting many showings. You haven’t found a buyer yet. And it’s starting to get a little frustrating. Well you’re not alone. In fact, the average amount of time that a property stays on … Continued

Does your Sarasota home have hurricane storm damage?

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Has your home been damaged by a storm? Maybe it happened recently from hurricane Ian or maybe it happened years ago… and you’re just now realizing that you can’t afford to hold onto the home. In many cases, the hurricane deductible for damages can be even more than the cost of the damage repairs itself. … Continued

How To Sell Your Home Fast In Bradenton, Fl

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Real estate markets fluctuate — sometimes they are really hot and there are so many buyers that sellers will list a property and it gets snapped up the same day. Sometimes markets are kind of soft, which means a house might stay on a listing for weeks or even months without getting any offers! Homeowners … Continued

Are you an out of state homeowner in Sarasota?

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OUT-OF-STATE HOMEOWNERS: Are you considering selling a property that you haven’t seen for a while? Maybe you’re not even sure what needs to be done to the house before you can sell it. It’s hard enough to sell a fixer-upper when you’re in the same city or state… it’s even more challenging when you’re living … Continued

Selling your Sarasota home with termites?

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Dealing with termites? 😬 It’s a homeowner’s nightmare… ESPECIALLY if you’ve been thinking of selling your home. Unfortunately, you can’t sell your home the traditional way if it has termite damage (not until the termites are killed and the damage is completely fixed). But you CAN sell to a professional homebuyer like ourselves who buy … Continued

Foreclosure Prevention Measures In Bradenton and the rest of Fl

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Local Fl homeowners who are facing a financial challenge may find themselves in foreclosure. Foreclosure is when the mortgage loan doesn’t get paid back and the bank begins the process to take ownership of the property to recoup its losses. If you find yourself entering the foreclosure process, you might wonder if there is anything … Continued

Have terrible tenants that you need to evict in Sarasota?

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Have terrible tenants that you need to get rid of? Oh boy… 😬 I know, I know. It seems like a nightmare. How do you get rid of bad tenants (legally)? And howdo you it get rid of them as soon as possible so they stop destroying your property? Well, since we’re in the real … Continued

5 low return renovations to avoid in your Sarasota home

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Wondering what you need to fix up before selling your home? 🏠Well, before you pick up the hammer, here are 5 renovations that RARELY give you a healthyreturn on your investment. Beware… Plumbing Or HVAC — Buyers only really care about what they can see, so unnecessarilyupgrading to PEX when you have functional plumbing or … Continued

How to reduce your Sarasota property bills

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Want to pay less in bills toward your property this month… and next month? Whether you have tenants in it or not, here are 5 ways that you can reduce your monthly bills ona property that you own (and estimated monthly savings). Refinance ($100+ per/month) — Refinancing your loan is one of the best ways … Continued

Help For Foreclosure In Bradenton – 3 Ways To Avoid Foreclosure

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Few things are more devastating to families than the prospect of foreclosure. You own your home and you love it — it serves you well. Yet, due to unfortunate circumstances, foreclosure may seem imminent. For local FL families facing foreclosure, the stress can be almost unbearable. Worse yet, the foreclosure process can take months or even … Continued

Thinking of downsizing your Sarasota home?

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Thinking of downsizing? Want to live a bit more minimalist? Or maybe you’re preparing forretirement? Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to be. You’regoing to have to sell a lot of … Continued
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