Happy Valentine’s Day! Nothing says “love” better than finding an awesome deal on your dream home. And in Sarasota real estate this season, there is lots to love.
Let’s start with the weather. No snow here, and with temps in the 70s over the last week, Sarasota residents are enjoying a temperate and beautiful “winter”. I gladly traded in my snow shovel for roller blades and a bicycle 10 years ago. This is an ongoing love affair for me.
Interest rates are creeping up, with the national average for 30 year fixed sitting this morning at just over 5%, and a 15 year fixed at 4.4%. Interest rates remain the key component in the long term cost of buying a home, and although rising, are still low. Lock in your relationship with a low rate, and love your home for many years to come.
As far as the beach, we all love Siesta Key, and we are willing to share her. Did you know there are currently over 60 properties under $250K on the Key, and 27 single family homes under $500K? Everyone has their own love language, so maybe you prefer downtown, Lido or Bird Key (27 homes under $500K, 50 condos under $250K) or Longboat Key (19 homes under $500K, 80 condos under $250K)
Sarasota continues to be on everyone’s heart, with accolade after accolade; top schools, top value, top beaches. What’s not to love? So if you are ready to fall in love with your dream home this year, call the best matchmakers – um, real estate agents – in town.