Inheriting a home in Manatee County when you live somewhere else adds a layer of complexity to an already emotional situation. The good news: you don't have to be in Florida to sell the home well — most of the process can happen remotely with the right people helping you. Do You Have to Come to ... Continue Reading » about Out-of-State Heirs: How to Sell a Florida Home Remotely
What Happens If You Miss a Mortgage Payment in Florida
If a payment slipped — or a few did — here is the first thing worth knowing: a missed mortgage payment is not a foreclosure. It is the start of a clock, and there is still a lot of room on it. I walk through the whole sequence in the video below: what the lender can and cannot do, when the ... Continue Reading » about What Happens If You Miss a Mortgage Payment in Florida
Parrish vs. Lakewood Ranch: Which Fits Your Next Move
If you're cross-shopping Parrish and Lakewood Ranch, you're looking at two of the fastest-growing communities in this part of Manatee and Sarasota counties — and the right answer usually comes down to budget and what you're willing to trade for it. The Price Gap Is Real Parrish new construction ... Continue Reading » about Parrish vs. Lakewood Ranch: Which Fits Your Next Move
New Construction in Ellenton, FL: What’s Being Built and What It Costs
Ellenton doesn't get the spotlight that Parrish or Lakewood Ranch do, but for buyers watching new construction and price tags, it's worth a closer look right now. What's actually being built in Ellenton The most concrete project on the books is Abrazo at Ellenton, a planned community from Third ... Continue Reading » about New Construction in Ellenton, FL: What’s Being Built and What It Costs
What to Do With an Inherited Home You Don’t Want to Keep
Inheriting a house in Manatee County almost never comes at a convenient time, and it rarely comes with a clear instruction manual. If you've realized you don't actually want to keep the home you inherited, that's a completely normal feeling — and you have more options than it might seem right ... Continue Reading » about What to Do With an Inherited Home You Don’t Want to Keep
Commuting From Palmetto, FL: Real Drive Times to Tampa, Bradenton, and Sarasota
One of the first questions almost every buyer asks about Palmetto is some version of "how far is this from everything?" It's a fair question, and the honest answer is: closer than most people expect. The real commute times from Palmetto FL Palmetto sits right at the mouth of the Manatee River, ... Continue Reading » about Commuting From Palmetto, FL: Real Drive Times to Tampa, Bradenton, and Sarasota