Governments change; so do taxes

There always seems to be something to talk about as it relates to taxes. Tax liability for real estate investors and individual homeowners is...

Good grief, it’s almost hurricane season

Let me be the first to welcome you to the 2021 North Atlantic hurricane season. Technically, it doesn’t start until June 1, however, based...

Home prices, new construction soaring

It seems like new home construction and home renovations are taking over Manatee County. If you dare to take a ride east of the...

Foreclosure in the time of COVID-19

Foreclosure has taken on a whole new meaning this past year. Yes, your home may be in foreclosure or approaching foreclosure because of job...

Are we in a boom or a bust?

Happy tax day! Well, maybe not, since tax day has been extended another month. With so much going on in the world and in...

Louise Bolger

Louise Bolger writes about real estate in Castles in the Sand. Email