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Wednesday, December 28, 2016   /   by Ally Valdes

You Need an Agent Who Will Put You First

When it comes to buying a home, whether you are a rookie homebuyer or have gone through the process many times, having a local real estate expert who is well versed in the neighborhood you are looking to move into, as well as the trends of that area, should be your goal.
One great example of an agent who is in your corner and is always looking out for your best interests is one of the main characters on ABC’s Modern Family, Phil Dunphy.
For those who aren’t familiar, the character Phil is a Realtor with a huge heart who always strives to do his best for his family and his clients.
In one recent episode, Phil even shared the oath that he created and holds himself accountable to:
"On my honor, I promise to aid in man's quest for shelter, to recognize I'm not just in the business of houses -- I'm in the business of dreams in the shape of houses. To disclose all illegal additions, shoddy construction, murders, and ghosts. And to put my clients' needs before my own." 
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  for buyers, for sellers

Wednesday, December 21, 2016   /   by Ally Valdes

Healthy Market Ready for Seasonal Sales

For the full article from Lawrence Yun, click here.
Click HERE for the complete press release in PDF format, including eight pages of statistical charts. Or visit our website to view all statistics.
SARASOTA, Fla. (December 21, 2016) - Total closed sales are up by 8.7 percent from November 2015 for single family homes and condos in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Single family homes showed the most improvement from last year, with a 10.5 percent increase in the two-county area, while condos also increased by 4.5 percent. 
Inventory also showed improvement from November of 2015, with a combined 12.6 percent increase in the two-county area. Single family home inventory in Sarasota increased by 10 percent, while Manatee experienced a 6.4 percent increase. Sarasota condo inventory increased by 28.6 percent and Manatee County increased by 12.1 percent. 
"Since September, we've seen an upward trend in inventory, reversing the downward trend that started in March of this year," s; ...

  for buyers, for sellers

Tuesday, December 20, 2016   /   by Ally Valdes

Whether You Rent or Buy: Either Way You’re Paying a Mortgage

There are some renters who have not yet purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent free, you are paying a mortgage - either yours or your landlord’s.
As an owner, your mortgage payment is a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to build equity in your home that you can tap into later in life. As a renter, you guarantee your landlord is the person with that equity.

Are you ready to put your housing cost to work for you?
Christina Boyle, Senior Vice President and Head of Single-Family Sales & Relationship Management at Freddie Mac, explains another benefit of securing a mortgage vs. paying rent:
“With a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, you’ll have the certainty & stability of knowing what your mortgage payment will be for the next 30 years – unlike rents which will continue to rise over the next three decades.”
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