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        <title>Sarasota Real Estate Blog and News - Sarasota, Florida Blog</title>
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        <description>Sarasota real estate authority. View frequent updates on real estate news in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, Casey Key and Lakewood Ranch. A very active Sarasota blog.</description>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Woodland Park Home For Sale</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Check out this fabulous home for sale in Woodland Park.... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:42:48 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Sarasota Foreclosure Facts and Misconceptions</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Misconception 1 - &quot;I hear&quot; only foreclosures and short sales are selling

* 3,161 properties sold in Sarasota and Manatee counties within the last 90 days.&nbsp; 

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* Of that 3,161 properties 1,244 of them were foreclosures and short sales. They make up 39.5% of the market. The percentage of distressed property sales are declining. 60.5% of all sales ARE NOT distressed sales. 

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Misconception 2 - &quot;I hear&quot; I can take 20%-30% off the list price of a foreclosure o... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Sarasota Bucks National Trend With Best Sales Report in 33 Months</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
The following was released by the Sarasota Association of Realtor: 

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With 648 total property sales reported in December 2009, the Sarasota real 
estate market saw the most closed transactions since March 2007, a 33 month 
span. Overall sales in December 2009 were also 52 percent higher than December 
2008, when only 406 properties changed hands, and 70 sales higher than the 578 
sales reported in November 2009. Median sale prices were also up last month for 
both single family home... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:32:52 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Foreclosure in 1350 Main Condos</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Check out this foreclosure in 1350 Main Steet condos. This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,232 square foot penthouse in the heart of downtown Sarasota. A similar sized unit sold in a lower floor recently for $800,000. At $725,000 this represents a good value.&nbsp; I don't imagine that it will be on the market a long time.

Give me a call at 941.812.6272 if you are looking to buy soon and want to see this unit. Visit my 1350 Main condos page to view everything for sale in the building. View other... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:19:18 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Sarasota, Florida Foreclosure Update</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Looking for a Sarasota foreclosure or short sale? Here is this week's update:

New Bank Owned and Short Sales listed within the last 7 days 

Sarasota county - 91 new properties

Manatee county - 75 new properties

Siesta Key -&nbsp; 1 new property

Longboat Key -&nbsp; 1 new property

Bird Key/Lido Key/Downtown - 1 new property

Lakewood Ranch - 10 new properties

Casey Key -&nbsp; None

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Bank Owned Properties &amp; Short Sales 

Sarasota county - 1,120 properties

Manatee county -&amp;nbsp... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:01:54 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>New Listing in Hamptons on Palmer Ranch</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Take a look at this new listing I took in the Hamptons on Palmer Ranch. This is a 3 bedroom plus den, 2 bathrooms, 2,206 square feet built in 2001. The asking price is $334,900.

Click on the link above to view photos and a virtual movie of this home at 7349 Stanhope Court, Sarasota. Call me at 941.812.6272 if you would like to view this or any other Sarasota home. 
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:05:08 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>New Sarasota Foreclosures For Sale</title>
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Looking to purchase a Sarasota foreclosure? Follow the links below to see the latest foreclosures and short sales to hit the market. 

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New Bank Owned and Short Sales listed within the last 7 days 

Sarasota county - 24 new properties

Manatee county - 33 new properties

Siesta Key -&nbsp; None

Longboat Key -&nbsp; 1 new property

Bird Key/Lido Key/Downtown - 2 new properties

Lakewood Ranch - 4 new properties

Casey Key -&nbsp; None

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Bank Owned Properties &amp; Short Sales 

Sa... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:43:33 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>New Listing in University Park</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
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,... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:27:29 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>New Listing in Bent Tree Woodlands</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
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 &amp;... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:32:52 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Gorgeous Lakefront Bent Tree Home For Sale</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
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.&nbsp; Stately curb appeal and grand 
entrance way.&nbsp; Enjoy over 4100 sq. ft. of living area, 2 fireplaces, 2 swimming 
pools and 4 bedroom suites for all ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:25:36 -0600</pubDate>
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