Chris Tennant - Fairway Funding Group

05/25/2026

05/10/2026

🏡 Thinking about moving but worried about losing your low property taxes?

Good news for Florida homeowners in Sarasota & Manatee County: your Homestead “Save Our Homes” benefit may be PORTABLE. 👏

That means if you sell your current homesteaded home and buy another primary residence in Florida, you may be able to transfer some (or all) of your accumulated tax savings to the new property. 💰

A few key things homeowners should know:✅ Portability can transfer up to $500,000 in assessed value difference✅ It works across Florida counties — Sarasota to Manatee, Manatee to Sarasota, etc.✅ You generally have up to 3 tax years to establish the new homestead✅ You must file for portability (it does NOT happen automatically)

This can save homeowners thousands in future property taxes and make moving much more affordable than many people realize.

If you’re considering buying your next home and want to understand how portability could affect your payment, send me a message. Happy to run the numbers for you. 📲

03/04/2026

If you’re out and about on March 10th, make sure to stop by and check out the grand opening of the DD214 Rucksack Thrift Shop right here in Sarasota.

This amazing organization is dedicated to serving those who served by supporting local veterans in our community.

🗓 Grand Opening: March 10, 2026
📍 3675 Webber St, Sarasota, FL
🕛 Hours: 12 PM – 6 PM (Tuesday–Saturday)

You can help in a few simple ways:
✔️ Donate items
✔️ Shop for something you need
✔️ Volunteer your time

Every donation, purchase, and visit helps support local veterans.

Let’s show up for the people who showed up for us. 🇺🇸

📞 For more info: 941-928-5785

02/22/2026

Southwest Florida Market Update – Sarasota & Bradenton

There has been a noticeable shift in our local housing market, and it is showing up in very specific ways.

Homes that are priced correctly are still selling. Properties that need significant repairs are sitting longer unless they are deeply discounted. And sellers who are holding onto peak 2022 pricing expectations are finding the market less forgiving than it was a few years ago.

Inventory has increased, which means buyers have more choices and more negotiating power. We are seeing longer days on market, more price reductions, and more concessions than during the height of the pandemic market. This is not a crash, but it is a clear normalization.

Another trend worth noting is the reappearance of short sales in the single-family space. In several cases, homeowners are underwater or facing higher carrying costs, and lenders are not aligning with buyers on value. When the bank and the investor cannot agree on an acceptable payoff, contracts are falling apart. That adds friction to transactions and creates uncertainty for buyers and agents.

We are also seeing some investors exit properties more quickly. Higher insurance premiums, property taxes, HOA costs, and financing expenses are changing the math for some rental and flip strategies. As margins tighten, some investors are choosing to liquidate rather than hold.

The common thread in all of this is that strategy matters again. Pricing matters. Property condition matters. Financing structure matters.

If you are considering buying, selling, or repositioning an investment in Sarasota or Bradenton, the approach needs to reflect today’s market, not yesterday’s headlines.

If you would like a breakdown of what is happening in your specific neighborhood, I am happy to run the numbers.

12/20/2025

Just saved a dream-home deal that almost fell apart.

A good friend of mine was building a new construction home and got stuck when the builder’s lender dropped the ball. I stepped in, fixed the issues, kept the file on track, and—most importantly—preserved every builder incentive they were promised for using the in-house lender.

Quick reminder for anyone working with a builder:
Builder-preferred lenders are often order takers, not problem solvers. When things get even slightly complicated, that’s where deals fall apart.

If you hear of anyone being declined, delayed, or just frustrated with a builder’s lender, send them my way. Most of the time the solution is simple—they just made it complicated.

Happy to help keep dream homes on track. 💚🏡

10/17/2025

Turn your dreams of owning rental properties into reality. Worried about qualifying for the loan? You may be able to factor in the property's prospective rent as qualifying income. It's your turn... Call me!

10/15/2025

Would you like to save some serious cash each month? Refinancing your mortgage could be the key. DM me now to explore your options and see how much you could save!