Randy Schweitzer, Realtor in Sarasota

07/07/2016

Trends are reversing for Millennnials as they cannot afford the higher prices for living Urban/Downtown.

Millennials have long been flocking to city centers and urban areas, but as they age and look toward homeownership, the city may not be where they choose to stay. In a trend reversal, young buyers are increasingly looking for homes in the suburbs and small towns.

07/07/2016

I work with many Seniors as well as their Adult Children trying to help Senior Moms & Dads with financial decisions. This is a great article summarizing Pros and & Cons of Aging in Place.

Are your trying to decide whether aging in place or assisted living is right for a loved one? Review the pros and cons of aging in place.

07/04/2016

Another accolade for Sarasota. is ranked #7 & neighboring Bradenton is #14 ; however, I would dispute the crime rate which is not 'high'. With 5 universities and 5 theaters, multiple art districts, I would dispute that rating for 'well being' and 'culture'.

Does your hometown rank among the best cities to retire in? We rank U.S. cities based on cost of living, crime rate, health care quality, and more. See the full list.

06/03/2016

Lots of useful links to webpages for dozens of attractons and Things To Do In Sarasota. If you live here or are planning to visit, I suggest you Bookmark this link from the Trip Advisor page.

Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Sarasota, Florida on TripAdvisor: See 28,289 traveler reviews and photos of Sarasota tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Sarasota. Visit top-rated & must-see attraction...

03/12/2016

Longer days are here again. I always like to remind my friends to Change your Smoke Detectors and AC filters. Click on the arrow in clock to watch the video. Hope you are having an awesome weekend.

Enjoy your Weekend! Reminder-----------Good time to change your smoke detector batteries and AC filters. All the best.

03/04/2016

There are some good tax tips before you do your 2015 income taxes. I am not a CPA, but am well-acquainted with the laws. If I can help you, please get in touch.

HouseLogic has found the 10 most common errors home owners make when filing taxes. Read this article to learn what they are and how to avoid them.

02/03/2016

Please give some thought to attending this worthwhile charity event this Saturday and helping the non-profit. Thank you

02/01/2016

If you plan on buying a home/condo and having a mortgage, this is a good article for you to read. If you want reliable sources to get Pre-Approved, please get in touch. I recommend mortgage brokers who have a large variety of sources vs. your bank which doesn't have many choices.

Reasons you shouldn’t: ZERO

01/23/2016

Banner year for and County for real estate sales. With so many retiring to Sarasota or purchasing 2nd homes, we still have 3-4 buyers for every home on the market. We still rate as undervalued with our median priced home compared to much of the US.

All-time sales record broken in 2015!

The year 2015 was one for the record books in real estate sales for both and counties, closing out the year with an all-time record of 20,691 in combined closed transactions, 1,302 sales above last year’s numbers.

Click here for the full release: http://goo.gl/lzZPpy

01/13/2016

Clients often blame their realtor for the following!

I find myself shaking my head in disbelief a lot lately. Where is the human touch? Are these agents so out of focus that they can’t consider their fellow Realtors and respect their time as much as their own?

01/13/2016

WHAT DOES YOUR PERSONALITY SAY ABOUT YOUR HOMEBUYING FUTURE?

You found what you think is the right house. The bank approved you. The lender secured your loan with just five percent down. You've got your closing costs together and you've lined up your movers. But are you really making the right move? Turns out, a simple personality test might help you figure i…

01/12/2016

Are you a Senior or concerned about your Senior relative with respect to Senior Care, Elder Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation. Ck out Comfort Keepers Home Care of Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice Florida to learn more. I work with Seniors frequently and am amazed at the Abuse I hear about.

Watch this week as Michael discusses with Lisa Chittaro, Assistant State Attorney & Lisa Voigt, Operations Program Administrator of Adult Protective Services...