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Why Include A Real Estate Attorney On Your Team?
Find out how a Sarasota real estate attorney can make sure your interests are protected throughout the buying or selling process. Those considering the "for sale by owner" route will want to learn why it is especially important to involve an attorney.

Information for BUYERS  |  Information for SELLERS

Title Insurance
Protect your rights as a homebuyer or seller. Make sure you read this article about why title insurance is a necessity for buyers in your area. more >

Negotiation: The Art Of Give And Take
There are strategies for getting a great price in Sarasota and the surrounding area, whether you're buying or selling a home. Study them here.

Closing: What To Expect
Lots of people and lots of paper. But that's not all. Read this article for a crash course on everything that you should be ready for, come your closing day. more >

Sarasota-Bradenton Real Estate

Real Estate News

Sarasota-Bradeton AREC Offers Free Pre-Foreclosure Seminars to Homeowners

A series of free educational seminars for homeowners addressing the Federal Foreclosure Relief Program and aiming to teach homeowners to take control of their mortgage will be hosted by the Sarasota-Bradenton Attorneys’ Real Estate Council in Sarasota and Manatee counties with a kick-off date of June 24, 2009. The Attorneys’ Real Estate Council will bring its seminars to various neighborhoods and locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties over the coming months.

To register for a seminar in your neighborhood, click here

 

By Ken Chapman, SBAREC President
 

Region's housing qualifies for help
Sarasota Herald Tribune, Jan. 23, 2009
The Mid-Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service, which includes Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties, is one of two markets chosen for a Fannie Mae pilot program aimed at reducing foreclosures and speeding up short sales.