Most people driving SR 70 have no idea it's back there. Lionshead is just 102 homes tucked into East Bradenton (34203), with no CDD and a low HOA. What makes it unique Homes were built from the late '80s to early 2000s, so you get what new construction can't sell you: mature trees, ... Continue Reading » about Neighborhood Spotlight: Lionshead in Bradenton, FL – The Neighborhood Buyers Scroll Right Past
Florida Pre-Foreclosure: What Happens Next? The Process From Start to Finish
If you've fallen behind on your mortgage in Palmetto, Bradenton, Ellenton, Parrish, or anywhere in Manatee County, one of the hardest parts is not knowing what happens next. When you don't know what's coming, every letter in the mailbox can feel like an emergency. The Florida pre-foreclosure process ... Continue Reading » about Florida Pre-Foreclosure: What Happens Next? The Process From Start to Finish
Protective Covenants – Buying Vacant Land
A protective covenant remains in effect as the property is sold from owner to owner. The covenants are designed to maintain a certain aspect of the area in question. The covenants may require a particular architectural style or use for the land to mention only a few areas of restriction. Land in ... Continue Reading » about Protective Covenants – Buying Vacant Land
Avoid Home Buying Blues at Closing
Buying a home is a stressful and emotional affair. You can avoid the home buying blues by keeping your cool at closing. I've just come from a settlement table at which a friend bought a new condo. It's beautiful, convenient and just what she wanted. However, at the settlement table she and a ... Continue Reading » about Avoid Home Buying Blues at Closing
How Much Is My House Worth?
Are you wondering "how much is my house worth?" I have two answers for you. First, if you don't really need to move, it is worth whatever you say it is. If you think, "I wouldn't sell this house for less than $300,000," then it is worth that much to you. If you need to sell it, though, what it is ... Continue Reading » about How Much Is My House Worth?
Is Parrish, FL Still Affordable? A Buyer’s Guide to Today’s Market
"Is Parrish FL affordable?" is a fair question, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a sales pitch. Parrish has grown fast, and prices have moved with it — but compared to its Tampa Bay neighbors, it's still one of the more approachable places to buy new construction or a growing-family ... Continue Reading » about Is Parrish, FL Still Affordable? A Buyer’s Guide to Today’s Market