Working in paradise

This may seem redundant, but Anna Maria Island is an island and, like every island in the world, it’s surrounded by water. There are...

Is owning a home still the American dream?

Last week we talked about first-time buyers who are taking a pause in their house hunting and redirecting their savings. But is this the...

Enjoy life or keep waiting

What would you do if you had a bunch of savings and the thing you were saving for is unavailable? A lot of first-time...

Be thankful – maybe

This is Thanksgiving week, and in spite of or because of our current housing market, we have much to be thankful for. Not everyone...

Rent, buy or add on?

Confused? Of course you are, if you’re a potential buyer. We are living through a very dysfunctional housing market and the maze doesn’t look...

Louise Bolger

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