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        Blog :: 08-2025

        Builders Are Sweetening the Deal: Why Home Buyers May Want to Take a Look

        REALTOR® Magazine MediaReal Estate News

        August 22, 2025

        By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey

        From mortgage rate buydowns to steep price cuts, record incentives are helping shrink the gap between new and resale homes.

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        Home buyers today are navigating elevated mortgage rates [...]

        July 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

        Posted by: Communications Department on Thursday, August 21, 2025

        SARASOTA, Fla. (August 21, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its July 2025 real estate market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of key trends across both counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the July [...]

        15th New Insurer Approved in Florida Since Reforms

        By Ron Hurtibise -

        Cape Coral–based Vision Insurance Exchange is set to launch in November, writing policies statewide, except for Monroe County, as Florida’s market stabilizes.

        TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Suddenly insurance companies seem to be falling out of the sky in Florida.

        Another new company – the 15th since lawmakers [...]

        Mortgage Rates at Lowest Level Since October

        By Alex Veiga -

        Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.58% from 6.63% last week while 15-year rates dropped to 5.71% from 5.75%, Freddie Mac said.

        MCLEAN, Va. — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly 10 months, giving prospective homebuyers a sorely needed boost in purchasing power [...]

        Stay in the Loop: Your Essential Market Insider for Real Estate Updates & Trends – Daily Update!

        Welcome to the official Market Insider page—your go-to hub for the latest real estate updates and expert insights! Whether you are a first-time home buyer, a seasoned investor, or simply intrigued by market trends, my content is designed to keep you informed from day one. In this rapidly evolving market, staying connected is essential. My [...]

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