Paying your monthly rent on time may now boost your credit scores according to a recent article at Realtormag.org.

Borrowers who have a history of making rent payments on time may now see a boost to their credit scores.

Experian, one of the top 3 credit reporting companies, added a section to its credit reports last year that reflecs on-time rent payments, which helped boost credit scores for some on-time rent payers. Now the two other major credit reporting companies...

January 6th thru 8th of this year saw approximately 40,000 motorcycle riders gather in downtown Sarasota for the annual Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival for events, planned rides and a bike show featuring 15 different classes.

We spent some time downtown on Saturday, taking in the number and quality of the motorcycles parked in the downtown streets, enjoying the music provided by the bands. For those of you who have never attended, the city of Sarasota closed several blocks of...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is extending its “anti-flipping” waiver through the end of 2012, allowing buyers to purchase homes that have already been sold in the last 90 days.

An anti-flipping rule originally took effect in 2003 to stop an increase in home flipping that was being blamed on driving up home prices during the housing boom. The rule prevented FHA-backed loans from being used to purchase homes that had been owned by a seller for less than 90 days. ...

If you’ve been searching for a home in the Sarasota - Bradenton area lately, you know firsthand that the inventory of homes has been shrinking in many price ranges and neighborhoods.

There are several factors contributing to the shrinking inventory.

The “shadow” inventory of homes is no longer growing and is, in fact, shrinking.

So what is shadow inventory? Shadow inventory typically refers to homes where the owners are at least 3 payments behind on their...

The 13,000 sq. ft. fitness center at 8256 Legacy Blvd in Lakewood Ranch makes it easy for residents of the Ranch to stay in shape: Cybex strength and cardio equipment, free weights and access to a personal trainer. The center offers aerobic, step, spinning, yoga, Pilates and other wellness programs for members. After your workout you can relax in the sauna, steam room and/or whirlpool or indulge yourself with a professional massage.

The athletic center features both a heated resort...