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Carolyn Yates, Realtor | Coldwell Banker Realty
🏆 Coldwell Banker National award winner x2
📍 Southwest FL expert
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01/16/2026

Most people assume spring is the best time to sell — but Sarasota plays by different rules.

Winter is often our strongest selling season:
✔️ Seasonal residents are in town
✔️ Out-of-state buyers are active
✔️ Showings increase
✔️ Sellers have more leverage

As we head into late spring and summer, buyer activity typically slows and pricing becomes more sensitive.

Selling isn’t about rushing — it’s about timing and positioning.
If selling is on your radar this year, now is a smart time to understand your numbers.

This meant more to me than they know.Helping someone through an out-of-state sale takes trust, care, and follow-through....
01/16/2026

This meant more to me than they know.

Helping someone through an out-of-state sale takes trust, care, and follow-through. I’m grateful for the opportunity, the kind words, and the relationship that came from it.

01/15/2026

Step inside 20918 Fetterbush Place and feel how easy life can be in Wellen Park. Light filled living spaces, a smart and comfortable layout, and a location that puts trails, dining, and everyday conveniences right outside your door.

This is one of those homes that feels even better in person.
Come see it for yourself.

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Florida keeps leading the way. 🌴The 2025 U-Haul Growth Index is out, and Florida dominates again with 8 of the top 10 gr...
01/09/2026

Florida keeps leading the way. 🌴

The 2025 U-Haul Growth Index is out, and Florida dominates again with 8 of the top 10 growth cities and 12 in the top 25 nationwide.
Ocala ranks #1 (again), with North Port, Sarasota, St. Cloud, Fort Lauderdale, and others close behind.

Florida also ranked #2 in the U.S. for inbound moves, confirming what many are already doing.

Thinking about making a move to Florida, or planning your next chapter here? Let’s talk through timing, neighborhoods, and what makes the most sense for you.

Florida housing is entering 2026 on firmer ground.Mortgage rates easing into the low-6% range are already making a diffe...
01/07/2026

Florida housing is entering 2026 on firmer ground.

Mortgage rates easing into the low-6% range are already making a difference. Sales are rising for the first time since 2022, time on market is leveling out, and inventory growth is slowing as homes are absorbed.

The market isn’t overheating, but it is stabilizing.

Affordability remains the biggest challenge, especially for first-time buyers, while equity-rich homeowners have more flexibility. If rates hold steady or dip further, we could see continued momentum into the spring buying season.

If you’re wondering how these shifts affect your plans for 2026, let’s talk.

01/06/2026

Biking the Venetian Waterway Trail 🚲☀️
This trail runs about 9.3 miles from Shamrock Park north to the Historic Venice Train Depot, where it connects directly to the Legacy Trail.

From there, you can keep riding another 18+ miles on the Legacy Trail toward Sarasota, turning one ride into nearly 30 miles of continuous paved trail.

Along the Venetian Waterway Trail you’ll pass neighborhoods, preserves, and downtown Venice access points. Just a heads-up, most of it is full sun, so early mornings or later afternoons are best.

If biking, walking, or trail access is part of your lifestyle, this is one of Venice’s best connections.

01/06/2026

Quick local heads-up 👀
If you know me, you know I’m not a coffee drinker, so this immediately caught my attention. I just learned that HTeaO opens January 10 at Albee Rd & 41 in Nokomis, behind Wendy’s and across from Wawa (near Woody’s Car Wash).

Freshly brewed iced tea all day, tons of flavors, and an easy stop for something cold and refreshing that isn’t coffee.

It’s officially on my list.
Now tell me… what flavor should I try first? 🧊

01/06/2026

November brought a quiet shift.
More closed sales. More pending sales.
Buyers easing back in as rates softened.

I’m seeing it firsthand, including getting a buyer under contract this weekend.

This isn’t a frenzy.
It’s a healthier market where pricing matters, good homes move, and informed buyers act with intention.

If you’re watching Florida from out of state, or waiting for the “right moment,” this is often how it starts.
Quietly. Then steadily.

November was the signal.

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Grateful for a Year of GrowthThis year pushed me to think differently about how I serve my clients. I introduced complim...
12/30/2025

Grateful for a Year of Growth

This year pushed me to think differently about how I serve my clients. I introduced complimentary staging for my listings and expanded concierge support for out-of-state homeowners and those who needed help preparing a property for sale.

The goal was simple: raise the level of support and make the selling process more efficient and less stressful.

That focus led to meaningful growth, deeper relationships, and more opportunities to help guide important decisions. I’m truly grateful for the trust, referrals, and conversations that shaped this year.

Thank you to everyone who was part of it 🤍.

12/27/2025

With a diverse background spanning roles as a realtor, appraiser, investor, and landlord, Carolyn Yates offers a comprehensive understanding of real estate. Having earned her BSBA from the University of Florida with a major in Real Estate and Urban Analysis, she further cemented her expertise by sec...

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Sarasota, FL
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