Buying & Selling your home

If you’re ready to buy a home in Sarasota, then let us be the first to say congratulations! Now that you’ve put your mind do it, it’s time to get your finances in order to make sure that you can make this dream a reality, and the biggest first step is applying for the ‘m’ word —a mortgage. Whether it’s your first home, second home, or another investment property, the basic rules for mortgage approval will still apply. You need to have excellent credibility with your previous and existing lenders, and prove that you can afford to take on the responsibilities of another large loan.

To help highlight this process for you, we’ve put together a handy infographic to outline what you should...

Buying a condo as opposed to a single-family home can be an excellent real estate option for both millennials and baby boomers alike. Owning a condo provides many of the same benefits as owning a single-family home, such as building equity and receiving tax incentives. There are some important things to consider when you’re deciding between buying a condo and a home, however, which we’ve outlined for you below.

Pros of Buying a Condo vs. Buying a Single-Family Home

Financial Feasibility

For young individuals entering the real estate market for the first time, coming up with the down payment and getting qualified for a loan are just two pieces of the home ownership puzzle that can seem overwhelming. Buying a condo instead of a single-family home...