Moving to a new city can be both an exciting feeling and scary at the same time. I know when I was first looking to move to Sarasota I had many questions but was hard to find answers, which is why when I got into real estate my main goal was to make sure I put out as much information on topics of question by people like us who are moving from out of state. There are many great things about Sarasota Florida, such as the beaches and the outdoor lifestyle, but there are some downsides to moving to Sarasota so we will be breaking all that down in this episode. If you are looking to make the move ..read more

Building new construction in Florida has both its PROS and CONS. With a brand new house, you will mostly likely go through the 1st year working with the builder to fix some cosmetic details. Also, within the 1st year that is when your house will settle and you may see some minor cracks in walls, tills, etc, but all that is common and can be repaired. What many people love about new construction is that for the first 3-5 years it is pretty much maintenance free and you just have to change out a filter here and there to keep up with routine maintenance. In this episode, we will be discussing the ..read more

Building a House in North Port Florida- What You Must Know North Port introduced a new rule when it comes to clearing your lot before building that many people do not know. If you don't know this it may cost you $10,000+ dollars more than you needed to spend when building. Many real estate agents are not familiar with this rule, so when a client comes to us to build a house they are caught off guard by the additional costs. This new rule in North Port Florida has a primary focus on the trees on your lot. These trees are classified as native trees, protected trees, heritage trees, and invasive ..read more

Moving to Sarasota Florida- What to Expect In this episode, we are going to be discussing the Top 5 Reasons Why Most People Move to Sarasota. I, myself, moved from the Midwest to Sarasota a few years ago and will be sharing my experience along with some things that I did not expect when I first moved. Sarasota Florida has a lot to offer to people of all ages, whether you enjoy the outdoors, going to the beach, or checking out the amazing art done by local artists. If you have been looking to move to Sarasota, but not sure where to start we have an entire team that is focused on helping you ma ..read more

How much are closing costs for vacant land in Florida? It may be cheaper than you think! Here in Southwest Florida we have seen an influx of people looking to buy vacant land and then build a new construction house on that vacant lot. Not only are future homeowners looking to build a custom house, but we are working with both domestic and international investors to help build their real estate portfolio in Southwest Florida. One of the most frequently asked questions I get asked by people looking to buy land is "How Much Are Closing Costs on a Vacant Lot?" In this episode, we are going to be b ..read more

AirBnB Investing in Manatee County Florida- Is it worth it? Unlike last weeks episode about AirBnB Rules in Sarasota, which are restricted, Manatee County allows AirBnB in most areas, it will just depend on the specific city. Many people are turning to buying property in Manatee County vs Sarasota County as there is more flexibility and more relaxed rules. However, even though Manatee County allows Short Term Rentals, it is going to be up to each city whether or not they allow Short Term Rentals. In This episode, we are going to help you navigate the AirBnB rules across Manatee County so that ..read more

Looking to move to either Sarasota Florida or North Port Florida? Which is a better city to live in? Just like any city there are pros and cons about moving to both Sarasota and North Port Florida. However, both are very similar in a lot of aspects. North Port has been voted in the Top 10 Fastest Growing Cities in the entire United States and Sarasota Florida has been Voted One of the Best Cities to Live in the United States. Both Sarasota and North Port have great New Construction opportunities. However, North Port has more options when it comes to NO Homeowners Associations. You will also h ..read more

What is a Community Development District in Florida? Why are CDD's necessary? CDD's are a common occurrence in Southwest Florida and many people are caught off guard by the extra cost that is associated with living within a community/development that has a CDD Fee. CDD's are responsible for bringing in the infrastructure into local housing developments. CDD's are a 20-30 year bond that gets paid through your taxes annually. Make sure you're not caught off guard when you decide to buy a home in Florida, let us help you navigate this process whether you want to build new construction or are loo ..read more

What are Florida Homeowners Associations Like? What should you be aware of before buying/building a house in an HOA community? Homeowners Associations are a hotly debating topic in Florida because some people have great experiences while others do not. What it comes down to is who is on the HOA board for that community that will make the difference. HOA's are meant to keep the uniformity of a community/development. This can be both a good thing and a bad thing. On the good side, you do not have to worry about one property next to yours getting neglected and decreasing your house's value, but ..read more

Looking to Build New Construction in Florida? You are going to want to know the differences being building with a Tract Home Builder Vs. a Private/Custom Home Builder because there is a MAJOR difference. Depending where you plan on building your next home in Florida you will either be building on a lot within an HOA, a lot without an HOA or choosing to build within a community/development with a Tract Home Builder, such as Neal Communities, M/I Homes, Taylor Morrison, etc. I have personally gone through the building process with a Tract Home Builder and will be providing you a little insight ..read more