Is homeownership threatened?
For most Americans, their biggest source of wealth is the equity in their homes. But what if you never own a home? What if...
Real estate market disruption
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...
County approves record high tourism budget
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Manatee County commissioners have approved a record $13.2 million marketing budget for the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)...
Order out of chaos
Writing has been compared to bringing order out of chaos, something I try to do weekly on this page, and one of the most...
Luxury ain’t what it used to be
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...
The fun and not-so-fun of selling a home
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,...
The fun and not-so-fun of buying a home
Labor Day has just passed and in some parts of the country, that signals the end of summer - but not in Florida. We...
Counterfeit money being passed around
MANATEE COUNTY – Several area businesses have been presented with counterfeit $50 and $100 bills in recent weeks.
On Friday, Aug. 23, a counterfeit $50...
Gulf Drive Café expansion approved
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,...
How to determine the truth about home flooding
Home inspections and seller property disclosures are an intricate part of home buying. You would think a seller’s disclosure is pretty clear cut, but...
It’s all about the kitchen
You may not want to do a kitchen renovation in August, but August is the perfect time to start planning one. Sitting on the...
Calming waters
It’s the end of July, and most of the country is hot, really hot. But if you live near the water as we do,...
The condo dance
Every dance has specific dance steps. Even though some dancers may look like they’re just winging it, they’re at least the ones that you...
The suburbs and the millennials
For several years, I wrote about how the millennials were moving into the cities. They didn’t want anything to do with the suburbs and...
Are you as smart as a private equity firm?
The phrase, “follow the money,” goes back to the Watergate era as a method to shed light on corrupt activities by looking at money...
