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Interest rates and normalization

Nov 5, 2026 – Louise Bolger
October 20, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Renting a new breed of freedom

Many members of the younger generation are choosing to rent instead of owning a home.
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October 14, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Homeownership is still attainable

A wise real estate broker said to me when we were buying our second home, long before I was in the business, “buy as much as you can afford.” In other words, stretch to the limits of your financial a…
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October 6, 2026
By Louise Bolger

 The housing market keeps getting tested

Life moves on, and so does the housing market – and just like life, the housing market has its good times and bad times.
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September 28, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Three companies seek beach cabana rental agreements in Anna Maria

Three local companies seek franchise agreements with the city of Anna Maria for beach cabana rentals.
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September 28, 2026
By Louise Bolger

HOA communities are growing

The homeowners association model goes back much earlier than people would believe. The first recognized homeowners association was in 1916 in California, but the concept didn’t really take off until…
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September 24, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Grandmother was right, you need to shop around

When buying a home, it’s wise to shop around for the best mortgage rate possible.
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September 8, 2026
By Louise Bolger

It’s hot outside, let’s take a break

Those of us who live for real estate are also generally interested in the future of homes and lifestyle. If you think your new car is complicated, wait until you see your new home in about 20 years…
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September 1, 2026
By Louise Bolger

Surfside collapse impacts today’s condo owners

After the collapse of the Surfside condominium building on Florida’s east coast in 2021, more stringent condo association requirements were instituted.
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August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern opens in Cortez

CORTEZ – A family with deep roots in the restaurant business has opened a new sports bar called Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern.  After a soft opening on Friday, Aug. 21, the tavern officially opened the…
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August 25, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

April, May, June tourism remained strong

Tourism in the greater Bradenton/Anna Maria Island area remained strong during April, May and June.
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting