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Manatee Gets Ready for Nationwide Open House Weekend
Home buyers are invited to get out June 4-5 and discover scores of home buying opportunities for our area.
Home buyers who may be thinking of upgrading or first-time home buyers who are hoping to take advantage of incredible opportunities out there right now will have the convenient option of touring homes throughout Manatee County on June 4-5 during "Nationwide Open House" weekend.
Local real estate agents will be showcasing homes to bring home buyers and sellers together throughout the area. The public is invited to not only visit and tour homes for the areas and communities of interest to them, but to connect with a local real estate professional to ask questions about real estat-related issues and to learn more about home ownership.
The condition of the housing market, with respect to how it relates to the local economy, is a hot topic of conversation across the country. There are also many changes happening with respect to home mortgages and proposed legislative changes in the works that will affect home buyers and home sellers. Area real estate professionals will be on hand to counsel and to educate home buyers about issues that could affect them and their plans to buy a home.
To quote some statistics provided by the National Association of Realtors:
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"It is estimated that for every two homes sold, one private-sector job is created. In addition, each home sale at the median price pumps a total of $60,000 into the economy over time."
Now is a great time — a historical "perfect storm" — for home buyers to purchase a home. "Dip your toe into the water" this weekend to educate yourself while you look at homes in the subdivisions and neighborhoods that most appeal to you.
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Look for the blue and white "Realtor" balloons or, for a list of open house properties, check your favorite local newspaper or call your agent.
For questions about this event, you may contact the Manatee Association of Realtors at 941-747-1818 or call your trusted real estate professional.
"National Open House Weekend" will be an exciting time to view a variety of homes for buyers who are planning on moving soon, or for those buyers who have future plans to purchase a home.
This might be the weekend that you "meet" your new home. Happy house hunting, everyone!
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