Shannon Dodge - Real Estate Advisor

09/18/2026

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...

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.

09/16/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 518 129TH STREET NE, Bradenton.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 518 129th Street Ne, Bradenton, FL 34212, 2152 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $559,000, MLS ID A4692109

09/16/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 3512 SAVANNA PALMS COURT, Lakewood Ranch.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 3512 Savanna Palms Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211, 2231 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, asking price of $625,000, MLS ID A4700497

09/15/2026

Stop by Saturday, September 19th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to see 3512 SAVANNA PALMS COURT Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 3512 Savanna Palms Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211, 2231 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, asking price of $629,100, MLS ID A4700497

09/14/2026

There's no downtime between summer and the holiday season.

09/14/2026

Pool home, no CDD and low HOA + over half acre lot in Hidden Oaks. https://www.wagnerrealty.com/pim-video/186714192/518-129th-street-ne-bradenton-fl-usa-34212.html Schedule your showing today Shannon Dodge + Barbara Hughes, Realtor

518 129TH STREET NE Bradenton FL Home for Sale | mlsid A4692109 | See full property details at https://www.wagnerrealty.com/p/518-129th-Street-NE-Bradenton-FL-34212/dmgid_186714192 | 518 129th Street Ne, Bradenton, FL, USA 34212 property video | Data and photographs relating to this video come in pa...

09/14/2026

Lakewood Ranch Home for Sale - Check out my latest listing. Schedule showing on showing time. Shannon Dodge and Barbara Hughes, Realtor

3512 SAVANNA PALMS COURT Lakewood Ranch FL Home for Sale | mlsid A4700497 | See full property details at https://www.wagnerrealty.com/p/3512-Savanna-Palms-Court-Lakewood-Ranch-FL-34211/dmgid_188408359 | 3512 Savanna Palms Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL, USA 34211 property video | Data and photographs rel...

09/14/2026

My buyers got a new home for their beautiful family! Congratulations and thank you for trusting Shannon Dodge and Barbara Hughes, Realtor to support your home buying journey. WELCOME to Florida! We are so happy you're here! Wagner Realty - Florida Real Estate

09/12/2026

Look at the updated Lakewood Ranch Home Search Market Watch Report.

With real estate being local, it's important to work with a local expert that understands the changing market.

09/12/2026

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...

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.