Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®'s Blog

In real estate, a “hot market” refers to a market with lower inventory and higher demand. When the market is hot, there is more competition for property and this can make buying a home more difficult. If you’re trying to buy a home, here are some tips for how to navigate a hot market. Start With a Broad...

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Posted on 01/01/2023

Servicing a loan: What it means & why it matters

Mortgage servicers are companies responsible for the...

Posted on 12/25/2022

3 Fan-Favorite Desserts Made Fun-Sized

Dessert is often a favorite part of any meal. But what if you could bring a little more fun and a lot more smiles after a family dinner or friendly get-together? Here are a few of the best miniature grab-and-go desserts for any occasion. Cake Pops Cake has been a favorite dessert for centuries. The ancient Greeks used...

Posted on 02/09/2023

15350 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 is now new to the market!

Auction Property. List price is OPENING BID. The possibilities are endless: Rarely available, Over 5.6 acres off Fruitville Road in Sarasota, No HOA! May be possible to build second residence; check and verify options with county, zoning is OUE-1. Renovate the existing home (it needs work) and/or build new! Existing home features 2 beds, 1 bath (County shows it as 3 beds/2 baths) and a new roof in 2009. Bring your horses, Livestock, your boat, RV, Toys and enjoy the country life. This property is partially fenced and is a flag shaped lot, the rear/South of the property opens to a nice open square pasture or new home site. Mature oaks and...

Posted on 01/26/2023

6345 Cliveden Court, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 now has a new price of $389,900!

2021 VILLA located in the exclusive Gated section of WATERSET. Landscape maintenance, exterior paint and roof maintenance are included in the HOA services provided in this rarely available section of Waterset. With thoughtful design and an open floorplan this villa offers 2-Bedrooms, 2-Bathrooms, PLUS a Room for a den-office (bonus room has a closet to flex as possible 3rd bedroom) and a 2-Car garage. Enter into a light-filled kitchen, dining, and gathering room that opens with triple sliders onto the extended screened lanai with plenty of space and partial sun for your potted plants and herbs. Enjoy the Chef’s kitchen with sparkling quartz...

Posted on 01/20/2023

6345 Cliveden Court, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 is now new to the market!

2021 VILLA located in the exclusive Gated section of WATERSET. Landscape maintenance, exterior paint and roof maintenance are included in the HOA services provided in this rarely available section of Waterset. With thoughtful design and an open floorplan this villa offers 2-Bedrooms, 2-Bathrooms, PLUS a Room for a den-office (bonus room has a closet to flex as possible 3rd bedroom) and a 2-Car garage. Enter into a light-filled kitchen, dining, and gathering room that opens with triple sliders onto the extended screened lanai with plenty of space and partial sun for your potted plants and herbs. Enjoy the Chef’s kitchen with sparkling quartz...

Posted on 12/29/2022

2608 Bridle Lane, Wimauma, FL 33598 is now new to the market!

Bring your horses, boat and RV today to this masonry block home with a barn/workshop on 2.3 pristine Acres located in the water access and equestrian community of Sundance! Do not miss this 3 bedroom, PLUS an office/den (possible 4th bedroom), 2 Bath home with a new roof in 2020 and a carriage house/barn/workshop on acreage! This property is fenced for horses and includes 4 stalls plus a feed room and workshop space plus a loft area. The 24 x 48 barn/carriage house is currently set up with 4 horse stalls plus a tack/feed and workshop which could be reconfigured to suit your horse or equipment needs. The stall area is extra tall and may...