A report from the Bradenton Herald in Florida. "The most recent housing report for Manatee and Sarasota counties indicates a buyer-friendly market. In Manatee County, 500 single-family homes were sold in February, marking an 8.6% decrease year-over-year. The median sale…
A weekend topic starting with the Los Angeles Times. "What does a small, solidly Republican city in Oregon have in common with California’s largest liberal enclaves? All breathed a sigh of relief this year thanks to the far-right U.S. Supreme…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Brian Glendenning, a Realtor with Edina Realty, says even for those move-up buyers who are having success, sometimes they find themselves in unexpected predicaments. Maybe they have the money for their new…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "The Austin housing market has seen a drastic change in the last five years. It is now balancing itself out after homes were selling at an unsustainable rate just a few years…
A report from the Naples Daily News in Florida. "For Lee County-based Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association, the median closed for houses and condos is only off slightly from $380,000 a year ago to $379,000 now. Sales sank by nearly…
A report from the Arizona Republic. "The number of February 2023 home sales in metro Phoenix was about 100 higher than February 2024, and the median price was about $28,000 less. 'If you found February’s sales volume numbers disappointing, you’re…
A report from 12 News in Arizona. "Michael and Danielle Tantone decided to divorce in August, but remained living in the same house for several months after. Although the couple said they felt separating was best for their relationship, the…
A report from Fox 4 in Florida. "A luxury condominium for cars will soon come to Collier County. The Lutgert Companies have revealed their plans to construct the facility which will be named the Naples Auto Vault, on Airport Road.…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "This June, Golden Gate Estates-based contractor Metro Home Builders filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Out of the 64 paused home construction projects from Washington State to Marco Island, 29 are Naples-based. 'It’s…
A report from Community Impact in Texas. "Even as Southwest Austin remains among the most desirable and pricier areas of the metro to buy or rent, local data points to the housing market settling down after a recent burst of…