Real Estate Market Updates

In our current climate of elevated interest rates and Fed tightening, one inherently laments the corresponding negative impact on housing affordability and activity. Mortgage rates hovering around 7%, double the rate this time last year, have sent ...

As always, I am here to answer any questions regarding the market locally or assist in connecting you with a Sotheby’s International Realty expert in another part of the country or world. For more information about Siesta Key and the ...

SARASOTA — Daytime television show "The Today Show" has named Sarasota as the second-ranked place to live in the U.S. According to the July 10 ranking, released by Frances Katzen, a real estate broker with Douglas Elliman, Sarasota ranks ...

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CALL THE JUDIE BERGER TEAM TO JOIN OUR SUCCESS As always, I am here to answer any questions regarding the market locally or assist in connecting you with a Sotheby’s International Realty expert in another part of the country or world. For ...

I am pleased to introduce the Sotheby’s International Realty® exclusive 2023 Luxury Outlook report, an in-depth exploration into high-end real estate markets across the globe. Following two years of residential real estate ...

Rising interest and insurance rates, a hurricane and more: three local realtors share what stood out about 2022. By Kim Doleatto | Sarasota Magazine Soaring interest and homeowners’ insurance rates, ...

Hurricanes and Housing Values Will Hurricane Ian have a lasting negative impact on the market?  While some areas of the region experienced post-Ian flooding, as a whole, fortunately, our region was spared. The weather is just one of many ...

I am pleased to share our Market Outlook Report for the 3rd Quarter 2022 on what's happening in the real estate market locally and nationally. Discover why the Sarasota-Manatee area is the most-searched destination to move to in the USA....

by Budge Huskey | Special to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune It’s not every day that the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, Lawrence Yun, openly declares, “We’re in a housing recession.” Coming on the ...

We’ve all felt the effects of inflation, whether through higher gas prices or spending more on food at the grocery store, but it’s left many of us wondering what it means for the housing market. While inflation can be somewhat ...

By Susan Burns, Cooper Levey-Baker, and Kim Doleatto | Sarasota Magazine What all 10 homes share are prime waterfront locations and lots of square footage. Compared to Buckingham Palace, valued at $1.6 billion, or the ...

by Budge Huskey | Special to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune Inflation, geopolitical instability, economic insecurity, market correction, etc. Are locusts just around the corner? It’s not been much fun reading the news of late, with the constant ...

After two years of unprecedented growth in sales and rising prices, the market has shifted. Odds are you already know the market has slowed, but you want to know where the market is headed for the remainder of 2022.  Though nobody can predict ...

Derek Gilliam | Sarasota Herald-Tribune From some of the best beaches in the state to quality schools and an abundance of activities, it's not surprising that Sarasota is a popular destination where people ...

Inventory remained low and average sales prices continued to increase in May. If you’re considering a move and would like to discuss detailed information about market trends in your neighborhood with an experienced and trusted professional, ...

by Budge Huskey | Special to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune In 2017, we were introduced to the term “ibuyer” by Stephen Kim, an equity research analyst for Evercore ISI. An abbreviation for “instant buyer,” it was coined for ...

Real-Time Changes Affect the Market   Last year and through the first four months of 2022, we experienced a market that accelerated with multiple offers, record transactions, and record prices. However, it is unlikely this rate of ...

As average sales prices continue to climb and inventory remains low, now is the perfect opportunity to sell your home. Your Home Has Never Been Worth More Would you like to know your home's estimated value? Our complimentary market analysis ...