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Real estate markets upturned

Nov 23, 2020 – Louise Bolger
October 25, 2020
By Cindy Lane
Tourism remains down in pandemic

Tourism remains down in pandemic

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The coronavirus pandemic continues to keep out-of-state and international tourists away from Manatee County, but Floridians are still coming, the Manatee County Tourist Developmen…
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October 18, 2020
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Appraisals in the time of COVID

Like everything during the difficult times we’re living in, property appraisals have become one more task to accomplish safely. Not only is it difficult for appraisers to avoid a COVID infection and…
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October 11, 2020
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Mortgage protection in the time of COVID

As we keep moving along down this never-ending pandemic road, hardly a day goes by when there isn’t another major hit to our nervous system. Buried in all of this bad news and extraordinary events th…
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October 4, 2020
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Florida is new home to thousands

When I moved to Florida 23 years ago, I honestly thought I was at the end of the world. During my dog’s 11 o’clock walk, the brightness of the stars was so overwhelming, I would ask the dog, “Where h…
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September 27, 2020
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Mortgage interest rates lowest since 1971

Based on current interest rates, it’s a great time to buy a home, and it’s also a great time to sell a home. At this moment in time, sellers have the upper hand, prices are high, inventory is low and…
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September 21, 2020
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

COVID can’t ground soaring real estate market

Strange doesn’t even come close to describing today’s real estate market. You would think that in the middle of a pandemic, everyone would be afraid to leave their home, much less purchase a new one…
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September 21, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Skincare boutique seeks beer and wine service

Skincare boutique seeks beer and wine service

BRADENTON BEACH – The new Leah Chavie Skincare boutique at 115 Third St. S. hopes to soon serve beer and wine to its patrons. On Thursday, Sept. 17, the city commission authorized Building Officia…
September 13, 2020
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

To disclose or not to disclose

Since there are no perfect houses, when it comes time to sell your imperfect home, just how honest do you have to be about its defects? Basically, you should disclose anything that might affect a…
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September 5, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Seymour’s group selected for City Pier grill and bait shop

Seymour’s group selected for City Pier grill and bait shop

ANNA MARIA – The group consisting of Brian Seymour, Vic Mattay and Nick Graham is the city commission’s top choice to operate the City Pier grill and bait shop. During Friday’s emergency meeting…
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September 5, 2020
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Everyone needs a change – even in paradise

Are you starting to feel like you’re in prison? Granted it’s a really nice prison and you’re enjoying the views, but since you haven’t left recently, even the beach gets redundant. Welcome to what I’…
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