December 2009 
There are 10 blog entries for December 2009.
New Sarasota Foreclosures For Sale
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at 9:43am. 448 Views, 1 Comments.
Looking to purchase a Sarasota foreclosure? Follow the links below to see the latest foreclosures and short sales to hit the market.
New Bank Owned and Short Sales listed within the last 7 days
Sarasota county - 24 new properties
Manatee county - 33 new properties
Siesta Key - None
Longboat Key - 1 new property
Bird Key/Lido Key/Downtown - 2 new properties
Lakewood Ranch - 4 new properties
Casey Key - None
Bank Owned Properties & Short Sales
Sarasota county - 1,143 properties
Manatee county - 921 properties
Siesta Key - 42 properties
Longboat Key - 28 properties
Bird Key, Lido Key and Downtown Sarasota - 46 properties
Lakewood Ranch - 114 properties
Casey Key - 3 properties
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Sale of the week - Bird Key Home
Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 6:31am. 285 Views, 0 Comments.
Bird Key Home Sold
This Bird Key home sold on December 18th, 2009 for $1,250,000. This was a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom canal front home with 3,260 square feet. The list price was $1,595,000 and it had been on the market 352 days. I didn't sell the home but it was listed by a fellow Michael Saunders Realtor.
454 Partridge Circle, Bird Key
A JEWEL on Bird Key. Contemporary style designed by Architect Mark Smith features high ceilings, transom windows, polished limestone floors, large sliding doors opening to beautiful pool and spa, 50' dock with lift on canal just 4 lots to the bay. All rooms have views of the water and peek of the bay from lanai. Fabulous kitchen with large curved granite counters, hidden walk-in pantry, island cook top with gas…
Huge Increase in Condos Sales in November
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 at 1:41pm. 290 Views, 0 Comments.
There was an article in today's newspaper about the huge increase in condo sales in Sarasota, Florida. You can read it here. Highights of the article:
* In the Sarasota-Bradenton market, 239 condos changed hands, a 130 percent increase from the 104 sales that took place during the same month a year earlier.
* Realtors and analysts attribute the uptick to both the first-time buyer tax incentive, which was recently extended, and to the return of investors to the market.
*In Sarasota-Bradenton, the median condo price was down 20 percent to $141,100 in November from the same month a year ago.
Above is a chart of condo sales in Sarasota county for the last 3 years. The light green bars represent the inventory of condos on the market. The dark green bars…
New Listing in University Park
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 9:27am. 201 Views, 0 Comments.
7320 Barclay Ct - This Magnificent Home In University...
Check out this new listing in University Park. It is located at 7320 Barclay Court. It was listed by a fellow Michael Saunders agent.
7320 Barclay Court, University Park
This magnificent home in University Park Country Club with its European influence was designed with a Resort life style in mind. Over 7500 sqft of luxury with a southern exposure and expansive golf course and lake views. Lavish style awaits you in this unique residence. This exquisite home features 4 spacious bedroom suites, 4 car garage, all state-of-the-art appliances, custom cherry and mahogany cabinetry, 4 fireplaces,a home threatre, stone and walnut flooring, an elevator, Anderson windows and doo rs, plenty of extra storage, a fully applianced outdoor kitchen and a disappearing…
New Listing in Bent Tree Woodlands
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 5:32pm. 340 Views, 0 Comments.
7627 Weeping Willow Cir - Behind The Gates Of Woodlands...
Looking for a great home on a large lot? Take a gander at this stunning home at 7627 Weeping Willow Circle in the popular Bent Tree Woodlands neighborhood. This is a great community in a fabulous school district. If you are looking to escape the new cookie cutter neighborhoods you should consider the homes in Bent Tree.
Behind the gates of Woodlands at Bent Tree sits this traditional home. Features marble floored foyer, vaulted ceilings, built-in lit display cases in step-down living room & French doors leading the patio. The French-country-inspired custom kitchen boasts thick granite surfaces, solid copper sink, Wolf ovens & Sub Zero refr igerator & warm cherry hardwood floors. The cabinets are all built-in and even have ball and claw feet. The…
Why Own a Winter Home in Florida?
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 5:59am. 309 Views, 3 Comments.
Madison, Wisconsin has seen the greatest snowfall so far in the Midwest, with 18.5 inches. The region is warned of 'extremely dangerous blizzard conditions' as schools are closed, flights are canceled and delayed, and motorists are stranded.
Sarasota, Florida Winters
Where would you rather be in the winter?
Gorgeous Lakefront Bent Tree Home For Sale
Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 8:25am. 316 Views, 2 Comments.
5001 Coco Plum Way - Gorgeous Lake View Lot With Over...
Take a look at this huge house in the Woodlands II section of Bent Tree. This is a 4 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom lakefront home with 4,159 square feet. Looking for a little space and mature landscaping? You will get it here with this 29,067 square foot lush and waterfront lot.
5001 Coco Plum Way
Gorgeous lake view lot with over 1/2 acre. Stately curb appeal and grand entrance way. Enjoy over 4100 sq. ft. of living area, 2 fireplaces, 2 swimming pools and 4 bedroom suites for all your out of town guests. Travertine flooring in main areas, updated kitchen with granite countertops, upstairs loft/office and separate exercise room. Light and bright with soaring ceilings. A wonderful home for entertaining.
Give me a call at 941.812.6272 if you…
Downtown Sarasota Condo with Bay Views
Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 7:13am. 454 Views, 0 Comments.
33 S Gulfstream Ave # 601 - Direct Bay Views..... From This...
Looking for a condo with a water view for under $250,000? Take a look at this downtown Sarasota condo in the Gulfstream towers building. This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,055 square foot condo listed at $249,000.
33 S Gulfstream Avenue # 601
DIRECT BAY VIEWS..... from this 6th floor end unit in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Gulfstream Towers now allows PETS and RENTALS so investors take notice. This two bedroom, two bath unit has been maintained meticulously and shows pride of ownership. New carpets and updates in the bathrooms. Being an end unit, there is plenty of light with extra windows. Murphy bed in the guest bedroom makes this room ideal as an office. Furnishings may be purchased separately. Gulfstream Towers is just steps away from…
Great West of Trail Home
Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 10:16am. 227 Views, 0 Comments.
4050 Turks Cap Pl - Fall In Love. Now Is The Time...
Take a look at this great pool home west of the trail in the Indian Beach neighborhood. This is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with 2,044 square feet.
4050 Turks Cap Place
Fall in love. Now is the time to own this picturesque courtyard home in a storybook setting. Sublime solitude awaits you, the charm will envelop you. This three bedroom, two and a half bath, pool home is a block from Sarasota Bay in the historic Ringling Museum locale of Indian Beach, a five minute drive to downtown Sarasota or a short stroll to the Bayfront. Become enamored by the tree canopied neighborhood surrounded by Ringling College of Art & Design, New College, Asolo Repatory Theater and the Ringling Museum. Privacy and serenity are ensured in this classic brick…94.4%
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 3:15pm. 236 Views, 0 Comments.
Buyers need to get it out of their head that they can get 20%-30% off the list price of a properly priced property. October statistics show that single family homes are selling for 94.4% of list price on average. Condominiums are selling for 92.4% of list price on average. View these statistics from the Sarasota Association of Realtors. Be careful listening to your "think they know it all" friend or relative telling you that Florida real estate is basically half off.
Notice above that I underlined the word properly. Sellers can't assume that their overpriced home is going to fetch 94% of an unrealistic list price. Remember, this number is an average so there are sales with 20%-30% discounts from list price but they are out weighed by those closer to…
