Market Pulse, September 2026 Data: A $485,000 Median in Both Counties as Rates Hold at 7.40%
September’s single-family median hit $485,000 in both Manatee and Sarasota, supply tightened and homes went under contract faster, while the 30-year rate held at 7.40%. Here’s what the new data means for buyers, sellers and investors.
Florida Explainer: Your Property Tax Bill Arrives in November. Here’s How to Keep 4%
Florida property tax bills go out around Nov. 1, and paying in November saves 4%. Here’s how the discount, escrow, closing prorations and the post-sale reset work in Manatee and Sarasota.
Investor Tip: HUD’s New Rent Benchmarks Rise 9% to 12% in Manatee & Sarasota
HUD's new Fair Market Rents for Manatee and Sarasota took effect Oct 1, with 1- to 4-bedroom benchmarks up about 9% to 12%. Here's how to use them when you underwrite a rental at 7.40% rates.
Rate Watch: Citizens Reopens After Isaias as Rates Hold at 7.40%
Citizens resumed new-policy binding after Isaias, while the 30-year mortgage average still sits at 7.40%. Here’s the Monday Rate Watch for Manatee and Sarasota closings.
Florida Homestead Exemption & Amendment 3: What Manatee and Sarasota Homeowners Should Know
Florida’s homestead exemption can cut your property taxes for years, but only if you file by March 1. Here’s how it works in Manatee and Sarasota, and what Amendment 3 on the Nov. 3 ballot would change.
Rate Watch: Mortgages Hit 7.40% as Isaias Freezes New Florida Policies
The 30-year mortgage average jumped to 7.40%, and Citizens has paused new policies statewide while Isaias hits the Panhandle. Here’s what it means for closings in Manatee and Sarasota.
Market Pulse, October 2026: Rates Top 7% as Local Inventory Keeps Shrinking
Mortgage rates topped 7%, but local inventory keeps shrinking and homes are selling faster than a year ago. Here's the October 2026 Market Pulse for Manatee and Sarasota.
Buying Your First Home in Manatee & Sarasota Counties: The 2026 Guide
Your first home in Manatee or Sarasota County, step by step: budget, pre-approval, Florida insurance and fees, buyer assistance programs, inspections, closing and homestead.
Moving to Lakewood Ranch, FL: The 2026 Relocation Guide
Lakewood Ranch spans 53 square miles across Manatee and Sarasota counties. Here's what relocating buyers should know in 2026: amenities, home prices, and the real cost of ownership.
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