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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE IN SARASOTA COUNTY

Get to know the suncoast of Florida.

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One Tank Wanders

Looking for a little adventure? These One Tank Wanders bring you and your family a bucket list of destinations for your Florida Suncoast experience. All on one tank of gas, all in one day. Now get out there and enjoy!

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Venice Theater

Enjoy performances from top-quality productions right here in Venice, Florida! Venice Theatre is the second largest community theatre in the nation and the heart of the arts in South Sarasota County. Take a peek at what’s happening on stage and behind the scenes.

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Home Maintenance Checklist

This blog shares top home maintenance items with checklists and professional tips that can save you time, money, and aggravation.

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The 5 Must Know Things About Florida Homeowners Insurance.

This blog discusses the state of the Florida homeowners insurance industry, recent legislation and some tips and pointers on finding and securing the best premiums for wind storm, flood and homeowners insurance.

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3 Things To Consider If You’re Considering A Move To Sarasota County.

This blog discusses Sarasota County property values and the relative meaning of value in relation to real estate. It includes market updates for the Suncoast region and historical real estate and demographic data in Sarasota County.

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3 Things You Can Learn From A Prepper

This blog will walk you through the steps to becoming a forward thinker in the realm of preparedness in an age of supply chain and distribution channel disruptions.

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Top 5 Home Improvements That Add Value

This blog post takes a look at a variety of Home Improvements that add value, while steering homeowners away from projects that add little, if any resale value. It also considers home improvements from a cost versus homeowner and resale value benefit.

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Are The Stars In Alignment For A Repeat Of The 2008 Real Estate Crash?

This blog post explores the comments on the probability of another housing crisis by the nation’s leading real estate economist, Lawrence Yun, through the eyes of Kim Stephens, Broker/Associate, RE/MAX Alliance Group.

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3 Things To Know About Pricing In The Post Pandemic Real Estate Market

This blog post takes a look at market conditions prior to the pandemic, what led to the historic run-up of sales prices, record volume, the overall shortage of inventory and the state of the post-pandemic real estate market.

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How To Get The Lowest Mortgage Interest Rate

Find out what approach makes an attractive option for buyers seeking a mortgage, and sellers eager to sell.

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Hanging With Hurricane Ian: 25 Takeaways From Any Hurricane.

There are many myths, misperceptions and fallacies about hurricanes. There are also lots of good tips, hacks and tricks.

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Peter Crowley: Perspective on Recent Shifts in Local Real Estate Market

Want to know how your Suncoast home stacks up in the marketplace? Tune into these recent shifts in the market.

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Five Thoughts On Convincing Your Parents Senior Care Is Right For Them: A Case Study

If you or your parents find themselves ready to consider transitioning to Senior Living, talk to us. Let us show you how we can put our expertise to work for a stress-free move.

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Mortgage Rates, Inflation and The Fed 101

The Fed raises the prime rate and mortgage rates go down. The Fed lowers the prime and mortgage rates go up. Confused yet?? We reached out to the experts at Gulfside Mortgage to get the 411 on interest rates, where they’re going, and where they’ve been.

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What is the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Designation and Why is it Important For Seniors?

Whether you’re a maturing senior or assisting your parents with a real estate transaction, SRES® designees have unparalleled training and experience in Seniors real estate.

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Top 5 Tips For Finding The Right Listing Agent: Part 2

In your quest to find the best listing agent to list and sell your home, we dispel these six common real estate industry myths.

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Five Thoughts On Convincing Your Parents Senior Care Is Right For Them.

Convincing your parents of the need to declutter, downsize their home and purge belongings can be a daunting task.

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The 5 Things That Make Wellen Park The Next Big Thing

With buyer competition at record highs, #WellenPark brings more home inventory online and new construction opportunities where and when it is most needed.

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What Are The 3 Most Important Things About Florida Real Estate? Relocation, Relocation, Relocation!

Kim & Brett Stephens came to Florida for the coastal lifestyle, which includes boating.

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3 Things You Should know About Home Mortgage Financing In 2022’s Suncoast Market

There are a lot of cash deals beating out offers with a financing contingency. What about financing your home?

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Top 5 Tips For Finding The Right Listing Agent

Use these proven tips to avoid all the pitfalls in your search for the right listing agent to list and sell your home.

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The 65 Most Valuable Things A REALTOR® Does For You, Explained

Discover the numerous professional services Realtors and real estate sales associates provide when you buy or list and sell your home.

The Suncoast Life with Kim Stephens
Stretching along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, the Suncoast of Florida features the beautiful cities of Sarasota, Venice, Osprey, Nokomis, and Englewood, including Sarasota and southern Manatee Counties. So if you're looking to get to know and enjoy the endless possibilities on Florida's Suncoast, you've landed in the right place.

Kim Stephens
REALTOR® Broker/Associate
1314 E Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
941-321-6858
Kim@TheSuncoastLife.com

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