Did you buy a home last year in Sarasota FL? Have you owned your home here for a decade? Do you have an accurate idea of how much equity you really have in your Sarasota home? If you were to sell today, do you know how much cash you’d have available moving forward? Understanding the [ Read More ]
Appreciate your Sarasota Neighbors Living next door to someone in Sarasota FL or anywhere, doesn’t really make you a neighbor. It makes you a nearby homeowner. One of the great opportunities we have in our communities is the chance to build real, meaningful relationships with the people who live closest to us. While [ Read More ]
This video will show you how to start the process of finding your home in the greater Sarasota area, including Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key. You can click here to start your search: Search the MLS Find a Home in Sarasota: You Tube Video
Is the Real Estate Recovery Under Way? Just about every day people ask me: “So how long is this down real estate market going to last? Where’s the recovery?” They’re surprised when I tell them that in some markets, the recovery is already under way. Consumer attitude often lags behind local market data. Here [ Read More ]
In an unscientific poll we conducted, we found that an equal number consumers consider both Real Estate and Stocks/Mutual Funds to be the best investments long term. Most (58%) felt that Real Estate values would not rise in the next 2 years, but were strong in their opinion, that Real Estate values would rise of [ Read More ]
The majority of my clientele are baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964). I have found that many of the boomers have similar wish lists when it comes to retirement housing in Sarasota: About 80% of my baby-boomer real estate clients prefer a single story, ranch-style home from 1800 to 2500 sq ft and between $150,000 to [ Read More ]
A house is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Create a financial plan that takes into account repairs, upgrades, mortgages, insurance, and taxes. You probably already have a financial plan for yourself in place. Most likely you sat down with an advisor at some point to set up a budget and diversify your investments. [ Read More ]
Home Staging Tips TOP 10 TIPS TO SUCCESSFUL HOME STAGING! Preparing your Sarasota house for selling can be a daunting and overwhelming task whether you have lived in your home a few years or many. The longer you have lived in your home the more things you will have acquired. The intent of this Top [ Read More ]
What does your future home in Sarasota, Florida look like? Where is it located? As you hunt down your dream home at our website, www.SearchforSarasotaProperties.com, consult this list to evaluate properties and keep your priorities top of mind. You may answer the following questions for us to help you find your dream home in Sarasota [ Read More ]
Believe it or not, part of my specialty as a real estate agent is managing stress for my clients. It means a lot to me when clients tell me at closing, “Wow, Nicki I can’t believe how smoothly everything went.” It’s a badge of honor for me when I hear things were “stress free” [ Read More ]
