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There’s a big predicament out there all over the country for home buyers, especially first-time buyers. There’s nothing to buy and, apparently, it’s my...

Generally, credit scores are available through one of your credit card companies, financial institution or loan statement, and if you don’t know yours you...

Once upon a time if you were earning a six-figure salary you were sitting pretty. You could easily buy a home, make sure your...

In case you haven’t noticed, interest rates are low, real low. Most rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage are hovering around 4% based on...

I never really believed in ghosts and evil spirits. It was always fun to talk about other people’s experiences at parties but since I...

You may think it’s finally over - you found your dream home, your forever home or your long-dreamed-of beach house. But guess what, unless...

For most Americans, their biggest source of wealth is the equity in their homes. But what if you never own a home? What if...

Is there an algorithm in your future? If you’re planning on buying or selling a house, get ready for the future of real estate. In...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Manatee County commissioners have approved a record $13.2 million marketing budget for the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)...

Writing has been compared to bringing order out of chaos, something I try to do weekly on this page, and one of the most...

Did you ever feel sorry for the really wealthy real estate owners? Well, we’re at a point in time when there might be just...

Last week we talked about the fun and not-so-much fun of buying a home. This week we’ll talk a little about selling your home,...

Labor Day has just passed and in some parts of the country, that signals the end of summer - but not in Florida. We...

MANATEE COUNTY – Several area businesses have been presented with counterfeit $50 and $100 bills in recent weeks. On Friday, Aug. 23, a counterfeit $50...

BRADENTON BEACH – Gulf Drive Café owners Wendy and George Kokolis have the city's approval to expand their beachfront business operations. On Thursday, Aug. 15,...