Your Sarasota Real Estate Weekly Update
Today, with 885 properties analyzed (vs 621 last week), I’m checking my crystal ball accuracy. Some predictions were spot-on, others completely wrong.
Your Manatee Real Estate Weekly Update
Today, with 700 properties analyzed (vs 572 last week), I’m eating humble pie.
Why Do Florida Home Sales Fall Through?
About 10–15% of Florida contracts collapse — financing fails, inspection disputes, low appraisals, title defects, and HOA estoppel delays drive most.
Buyer’s Agent vs. Listing Agent: What’s the Difference?
Florida’s 2026 NAR rules require a written Buyer Representation Agreement before showings. A listing agent’s loyalty runs to the seller — bring your own.
💧 St. Armands Circle Was Underwater Last Fall—Now the City Plans a $10M Fix
Hey neighbors, Michael here with your latest Sarasota update. Last fall, a combo of storms and heavy rain—Helene, Milton, and more—left St.
What Should Buyers Know About Easements?
Florida easements run with the land, not the owner. In Sarasota and Bradenton, a side-yard utility strip can block your future pool or fence after closing.
FHA vs. Conventional Loan in Florida: Which Fits You?
FHA Sarasota cap is $524,225 with 3.5% down at 580 credit. Conventional reaches $806,500 and lets PMI drop at 20% — usually cheaper above a 680 score.
What Should Florida Home Sellers Expect in 2026?
Florida home sellers in the Sarasota – Bradenton area are entering 2026 in a normalized market — not a crash, but a clear shift from the 2021–2022 frenzy.
Can a Buyer Back Out of a Florida Contract?
Florida buyers can back out only with a valid contingency exercised in writing before the deadline. Miss it by a day and $10,000–$25,000 earnest is gone.
Is St. Regis Parking Hurting Longboat Key Home Values?
St. Regis Longboat Key opened August 2024 to record room rates, but parking is unresolved. Owner pursues a two-story garage; Seaplace talks continue.