North of the River, Locally Owned, Independent Brokerage
Just breathe… As an almost lifelong Floridian (to my friends I’m still a Yankee), it’s hard to describe the emotions of the past month. So much has happened in just the last few weeks. For some, back to “normal” came quickly. For so many others, things may never be the same again. Ian was more […]
And, in the Blink of an Eye… In the past year, we’ve experienced an almost unprecedented real estate market. It’s been a real scorcher! If you were a seller, you likely had a gold mine on your hands with more offers than you could count, each one better than the previous with no appraisal contingencies, […]
Leslie Wells Realty Inc. North River Manatee real estate specialists. Leslie Wells Realty proudly supports local businesses like Parrish Village News. Click the link below to download current pdf.
Leslie Wells Realty Inc. North River Manatee real estate specialists. Leslie Wells Realty proudly supports local businesses like Parrish Village News. Click the link below to download current pdf.
Walking the Walk A healthy, wealthy, community is only possible with the support of those who live there. As an “almost” native and a long time local small business owner, my mantra has always been, “shop local and support local businesses.” Big box stores, national brands, and online retail giants have been reaping financial rewards […]
Does Anyone Know…? Will there be an Outback? A Lowes? A Starbucks? A Chick-fil-a? Is that a new development? Could they be building the new Rays Stadium in that open lot? If you want to know, just consult Facebook! Ok…maybe not. But it sure is fun to check-in on some of the Parrish-based social media […]
Leslie Wells Realty Inc. North River Manatee real estate specialists. Leslie Wells Realty proudly supports local businesses like Parrish Village News. Click the link below to download current pdf.
Leslie Wells Realty Inc. North River Manatee real estate specialists. Leslie Wells Realty proudly supports local businesses like Parrish Village News. Click the link below to download current pdf.
Raise a Glass to New Beginnings! Whew! We made it through! I can still recall sitting at my desk as we closed out 2020 and thinking, “I’m so glad we can put this year behind us!” I grieved for those who had lost friends and loved ones. I struggled to find meaning in the loss […]
The Gift of Patience It is said that with age comes wisdom. Good things come to those who wait. Patience is a virtue. Has anyone else struggled with believing these charming adages? Patience has never been a strong suit for me. I sometimes feel as though my entire life has been a race to the […]
Feeling Thankful and Blessed As we close in on another year, I find myself taking a deep breath, reflecting, and appreciating all the good in the world. Despite this year’s many challenges, I still have hope for our future and I know the lessons we’ve learned as individuals and as a community will make us […]
How Can it Be October Already? This month the market continues to be a mixed bag of tricks and treats! Sellers are still in a sweet spot as appraisals are now matching up with sales prices on a regular basis. Just last week I heard two appraisers make comments about the unbelievable real estate appreciation […]
The “Real” Cost of Buying and Selling in Today’s Market Your home could be worth more than ever before. In fact, if you sold it today, you might stand to make a huge profit. So, what’s stopping you? Well, that sure seems to be the million-dollar question right now — Quite literally in some cases! […]
The Gift of Fear “Trust that what causes alarm probably should, because when it comes to danger, intuition is always right.” Years ago, when my husband was Sheriff, I attended a conference for the spouses of law enforcement officers. It was there I was given “The Gift of Fear,” a self-help book by Gavin deBecker. […]
Anyone feeling a little déjà vu? In the “Glory Days” of 2005-2006, many houses sold within 24 hours of hitting the market. If you were house shopping, it meant you needed to get in line. New communities had lottery systems and building a new home meant you might be waiting a couple years. Fast forward […]
