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Sarasota vs. Englewood

Sarasota vs. Englewood, FL: Which Gulf Coast Community Is Right for You?

By Michelle Forneris with The Forneris Group at Coldwell Banker | 239-849-4387 | www.LivingSouthwestFlorida.com

When exploring Florida's breathtaking Gulf Coast, Sarasota and Englewood are two communities that offer wonderfu...

26.02.26 02:39 PM - Comment(s)
                 Home Title Theft: How To Protect Yourself

Odds of falling victim to online crime? 1 in 4.

You probably know more than a few people who have been scammed. Last year, Americans lost over $12.5 billion to online crimes with new scams emerging daily.


When most people think of home theft, they picture a burglar breaking into a house through a win...




19.02.26 01:45 PM - Comment(s)
Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring Thursday February 5th, 2026 For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see:

  • Mortgage rates drop a little more.
  • More homes hit the market.

But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, de...

08.02.26 02:53 PM - Comment(s)
                                Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market

If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while.

After a stretch where many people felt stuck, 2026 is shaping up to be a year with more balance, more options, and more clarity for people who want to make a move. Not because the market is s...

29.12.25 02:20 PM - Comment(s)
2025 Housing Market Year in Review

2025 Housing Market Year in Review


This year in housing, inventory grew, rates fell, and almost 5 million homes sold. Want to know what to expect in the year ahead? Let’s connect.


26.12.25 02:23 PM - Comment(s)
                               How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now

Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? Here’s the secret. Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while.

Because when a listing lingers, sellers tend to get more realistic – and, more willing to negotiate. And that’s where the savviest b...

26.12.25 02:18 PM - Comment(s)
Turning a House Into a Home: The Benefits You Can Actually Feel

There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important. But if you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s worth remembering something the headlines rarely talk about: people don’t buy homes just for f...

26.12.25 02:11 PM - Comment(s)
Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you need to remember...

A great rate won’t make up for a h...

11.12.25 08:45 PM - Comment(s)
The VA Home Loan Advantage

The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

For Buyers,Buying Tips

If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without having a down payment...

11.11.25 01:17 AM - Comment(s)
Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now

You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. As Realtor.com says:

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