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Sarasota's Catalist Realty, known for giving back to local nonprofits, joins The Keyes Company as The Catalist Group in our 1630 Morrill St. office.

Catalist Realty Joins The Keyes Company in Sarasota

How to Compare Homes With Different Strengths and Tradeoffs
Sometimes the hardest choice isn't between a home you love and one you don't. It's between two homes that both work, just in completely different ways.
One may have the location you wanted but less storage. Another might have an extra bedroom but need more updating. You may prefer the yard at one property...

How to Compare Homes With Different Strengths and Tradeoffs Two homes can be appealing for very different reasons. Compare their strengths, compromises, and long-term fit before deciding which works better.

Easy Ways to Make Darker Rooms Feel Brighter
Some rooms seem darker no matter how many times you turn on the lights. Maybe the windows face the wrong direction for strong daylight. A covered porch, nearby trees, or another part of the house may block some of the sun.
You can't always change where the natural light comes from, but you can make...

Easy Ways to Make Darker Rooms Feel Brighter Dark rooms don't always need a major renovation. Try practical lighting, color, and layout changes that can help your home feel brighter.

Making Sense of Seasonal Changes in the Housing Market
Real estate activity tends to shift throughout the year, but that doesn't mean there's one season when everyone should buy. More homes may come on the market during certain months, while other times of year bring fewer listings and different levels of buyer competition.
Those changes are worth noticing....

Making Sense of Seasonal Changes in the Housing Market Housing markets don't behave the same way all year. Learn what seasonal changes can mean for buyers without letting the calendar drive your decision.

How to Keep a Home Sale Moving After You Accept an Offer
Accepting an offer feels like a major milestone, but it isn't the end of the selling process. There are still several steps between a signed agreement and the day ownership changes hands.
Sellers can't control every part of that timeline. They can, however, stay organized and respond quickly when something...

How to Keep a Home Sale Moving After You Accept an Offer Accepting an offer is an important step, but the sale still has work ahead. Staying organized, responsive, and aware of deadlines can help keep the transaction moving.

Shelton Coats II joins Keyes President Christina Pappas to unpack the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and what it means for South Florida buyers and sellers.

Norma Cooper-Uguccioni - Plantation - The Keyes Company Visit Norma Cooper-Uguccioni's agent profile on The Keyes Company. Norma Cooper-Uguccioni works out of the Plantation office and can be contacted at 954.918.3039.

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History
A home can look well cared for during a showing and still leave plenty of questions about how it has been maintained over the years. Fresh paint and an orderly yard are easy to notice. The condition and history of the systems behind the walls aren't always as obvious.
You don't need a complete record...

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History A home's maintenance history can reveal more than its current appearance. Learn what buyers can look for when reviewing repairs, updates, and major systems.

What to Do When Your Home Has Been on the Market Longer Than Expected
Most sellers have a rough idea of how long they expect their home to take to sell. When that timeline stretches, it's easy to focus on the number of days the listing has been active.
The more useful question is why buyers haven't moved forward.
Sometimes the answer is price. Other times, the home is...

What to Do When Your Home Has Been on the Market Longer Than Expected A slower-than-expected home sale may call for more than patience. Take a fresh look at price, presentation, feedback, and how the listing is reaching buyers.

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.