Michele Ostrander Realtor

05/26/2026

Check out my new listing! Please contact me for a showing. Thank you :)

07/20/2025

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05/08/2025

Please check out my new listing and please forward to anyone who might be interested in this beautiful property in the Bradenton / Anna Maria area. Thank you.

02/02/2025

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02/02/2025

10/03/2024

Do I Need a REALTOR for a New Construction Home Purchase?

Often buyers are enticed by builders after spending so much time looking at resales. There are reasons to buy a new construction home, and we’ll share a little about that later in this blog. Using a REALTOR to help you with your new construction home purchase can be a great benefit.

In most cases builders have already considered buyer agent commissions (BAC) in their home price and these costs are built into the sales price. This means that more than likely, most if not all of the BAC is paid by the builder saving on your cash to close.

Builders employ licensed sales associates to help them put together builder favored contracts (which are quite complex) for new construction buyers. These contracts are very different to what you would expect when buying a resale. The builder’s salespeople represent the builder. Yes, you can walk right in and sign on the dotted line, but you would have lost your chance of being represented by a REALTOR. Your REALTOR will help you understand your options, act as a guide and provide insight into the market and the local area.

REALTORS are skilled negotiators and can assist you with securing a better deal, upgrades, options, incentives and insight you can’t find anywhere else.

The process of building a home is much different than buying a resale home. For example, with new construction homes you get to pick your own model, options and lot location. Moving into a brand new home with a bumper to bumper warranty is a great feeling.

Builders often provide incentives for new home buyers. One builder may provide a credit at close or offer better financing terms if you use their preferred lender as one example. Another example is a 55+ developer offering a free golf cart when buying in their community.

Also there is no way to describe the new house feeling when you close and move in. We have purchased three new construction homes in our personal life and really like them.

If you are ready to make a change in your lifestyle and select a new construction home, don’t forget that your REALTOR can work with you to get you into the home of your dreams!

I am a Licensed Florida Realtor and have over 30+ years of Real Estate experience.

Please contact me at (407) 435-3863 if I can answer any questions or assist you if you are looking to sell or for your forever home or investment.

09/13/2024

Weekly Central Florida Market Report

Report from September 1st, 2024 - September 7th, 2024
Single-family existing homes:
-Sales of single-family homes decreased to 331 during the week of September 01, from 501 the week prior
-The median price of single family homes remains constant at $420,000
-The number of single-family home foreclosure transactions remains constant at 2
-The number of single-family short-sale transactions remains constant at 0
Single-family inventory increased by 78, and now sits at 7,449.

Condos, townhomes, and villas:
-Sales of condos, townhomes, and villas decreased to 120 during the week of September 01, from 148 the week prior
-The median price of condos, townhomes, and villas decreased to $287,000 a change of -7.6%
-The number of condo, townhome, and villa foreclosure transactions remains constant at 0
-The number of condo, townhome and villa short-sale transactions remains constant at 0
-Condo inventory remains constant at 3,657.

Information provided by the Orlando Regional REALTOR Association. Please let us know if you would like a more detailed report and we will send it your way. Have a great weekend!

07/14/2023

07/14/2023

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