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Louise Bolger

Louise Bolger

August 17, 2017
Louise Bolger is The Sun’s Real Estate columnist.
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July 21, 2026
By Louise Bolger

The financial reality of owning a home

The housing market has been in a slump for four straight years because of affordability challenges.
July 14, 2026
By Louise Bolger

To cut or not to cut property taxes

Two weeks ago, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Much of the conflict between Great Britain and the colonies was over taxation. Two hundred and fifty years later…
July 6, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Condo living for dummies

We’re almost to midsummer and fewer people are condo shopping, but it may be time to reconsider condo living.
June 30, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Happy birthday, America

On July 4, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of this civilization-changing document that promised freedom and equality.
June 22, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Cash is always king

Cash is king when it comes to making all-cash real estate transactions.
June 15, 2026
By Louise Bolger

We’re in hurricane season – better read your insurance policy

It’s a good idea to read over your homeowners policy when hurricane season begins.
June 10, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Does your family have a pot of gold?

I’m a firm believer in making it on your own, probably because of the generation and the family I grew up in. However, I do recognize that the housing market we’ve been experiencing for at least the…
June 2, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Why can’t so many buy a home?

There is a continuing dialogue in the country, in Florida and in Manatee County about the price of homes and, of course, the cost of a mortgage. In this column, in recent weeks, I’ve talked about…
May 26, 2026
By Louise Bolger

A mortgage tutorial

Learning new things is one of life’s pleasures. You’re never too old to learn something new; and when it comes to purchasing property, you’re never too experienced to understand the nuances involved…
May 19, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Renovations can blow your mind

Sometimes it seems like Anna Maria Island is one big renovation project. It’s going on two years now since we lived through the worst hurricane season in my memory and there continues to be ongoing r…
May 12, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Is Florida still growing?

The state of Florida has lived through many stages, going back to cattle ranching and cattle drives in the early 1800s, and winter retreats for the northern wealthy. Every evolution in the lifetime o…
May 5, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Old homes, old problems

Is it charming or is it just old? This is the age-old question homebuyers who are looking for a home with character continually ask themselves. Since our country will be celebrating its 250th birthda…
April 29, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Time to think positive, no matter what you read

According to national real estate reporting, the sky is falling. I agree the housing market has been stuck in a rut for the past three years, which is why I’m feeling optimistic. It’s time; and based…
April 21, 2026
By Louise Bolger

End of season, end of sales?

April is almost over, Easter was over two weeks ago, and your house or condo is still waiting for a viable offer.
April 15, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Artificial intelligence is real estate’s future

What role will artificial intelligence play in the present and future of real estate searches and sales transactions?