"Working with Scott Standriff was a fantastic experience. His knowledge, guidance, and dedication made us feel confident every step of the way. Jennifer, his assistant, was incredibly helpful, keeping everything organized and ensuring great communication throughout the process. Together, they made an outstanding team and made our buying experience seamless. Highly recommend this team!"

- Amy E. - 2026

"My experience with the MLS Detectives Team was great. They were in contact with a local couple who wanted to downsize and they worked with them to keep their interest in my home. After the sale of their home, the purchase of my home was smooth. Thank you MLS Detectives!"

- Bruce W. - 2025

"Curt and the team were wonderful! We needed to sell quickly so Curt recommended aggressive pricing and staging ideas! We sold the first day! Highly recommended!!!"

- Susan R. - 2025

Punta Gorda Ranks #14 as one of the Hottest, Family-Friendly Cities in 2024

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A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing CrisisEverywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do officially enter a recession, it’ll be mild and short. As the Federal Reserve explained in their March m...

Is Your Garage A Disaster?

Although you may have the best intentions for organizing and cleaning your garage, busy schedules can sometimes keep you from achieving this goal. If you find your garage space disappearing under clutter and you can no longer find your lawn chemicals, then it's time to organize it.The Big Clean-OutSet aside ample time for cleaning and organizing your garage — this could be a full day or a weekend....

5 Mistakes To Avoid In Your First Year As A Homeowner

Buying a house for the first time is exciting!But once you have the keys, don't let your excitement and inexperience take over. Avoid these five mistakes that often surprise first-year homeowners.Not budgeting for additional expensesAlthough you can't envision every possible scenario, there will be additional expenses. Many first-time buyers don't think about extra money needed directly after clos...