Sarasota, Florida Real Estate News
Below you will find posts from my Sarasota real estate blog. They contain news and information about the Sarasota, Florida real estate market including Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, Casey Key and Lakewood Ranch. Check back often for continual updates.
- Video Profile: Downtown Sarasota Florida
- Thinking about purchasing a vacation property in Sarasota? One of the draws of this gorgeous beach town is our vibrant downtown area. Watch the video below t...Read More May 15th, 2013 7:03am
- Video Profile: Lido Key & St. Armands Circle
- Watch the video below to admire the beauty and serenity of Lido Key and St. Armands Circle. Both keys are located conveniently just a couple of miles west of...Read More May 15th, 2013 6:39am
- Sarasota Luxury Sales Hit Four-Month High
- A little free press doesn't hurt. Below is an article from the Sarasota Herald Tribune about all of the fabulous sales in the luxury home and condo market. T...Read More May 13th, 2013 7:56pm
- Elevating the Profession
- We received a call this morning from one of our clients raving about our Realtor John Wilcher. She wanted to say this instead of typing, "John is wonderful...Read More May 8th, 2013 3:08pm
- Sarasota Foreclosures Update
- Buyers are not asking about bank owned and short sale properties like they used to. It seems that all of the positive real estate news in the media and Realt...Read More May 8th, 2013 12:47pm
- Featured: 7 Acres in Lakewood Ranch area
- Check out this lovely home listed by DWELL Realtor Ansu Swanepoel. Give us a call at 941.822.0708 if you are interested in this property. Private setting...Read More May 8th, 2013 11:51am
- Congratulations DWELL Co-Broker Allison Werner!
- Congratulations to DWELL co-broker Allison Werner for becoming a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist! Allison recently attended a conference at t...Read More May 1st, 2013 11:03am
- Just Sold: Misty Creek
- Congratulations to our clients who just purchased this lovely golf course home in Misty Creek in Sarasota. This home offered gorgeous golf course views as we...Read More April 29th, 2013 2:28pm
- Just Sold: Lido Surf & Sand
- Congratulations to our clients who purchased this fantastic unit in Lido Surf and Sand. This unit offered 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and 1,213 square feet of...Read More April 29th, 2013 12:20pm
- Just Sold: Winding Oaks Longboat Key
- Congratulations goes out to our clients who purchased a fantastic unit in Winding Oaks on Longboat Key. This was a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,678 square foot,...Read More April 29th, 2013 11:23am
- Just Sold: Orchid Beach Club Part 2
- A big congratulations goes out to our clients who just purchased a lovely condo in the Orchid Beach Club on Lido Key and Allison Werner for representing the...Read More April 29th, 2013 10:25am
- Distressed Beachfront Condos
- Two new distressed beachfront condos have recently hit the market—in St. Armands Tower on St. Armands Key, and in Seaplace on Longboat Key. St. Armands T...Read More April 24th, 2013 3:09pm
- Welcome Kathryn Cooper!
- It’s about time we welcome our newest addition, Kathryn Cooper. She comes to us with years of experience in many areas of real estate. In the four shor...Read More April 24th, 2013 11:57am
- Pine View Ranks #6 Best Public School
- U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best High Schools list was announced Tuesday and revealed what most Sarasotans know already: Pine View School is the...Read More April 24th, 2013 10:52am
- Don't Hire Two Realtors
- If you really want to annoy a Realtor ask them to help find you a home and then buy the home through a different Realtor. Like many agents I have been bur...Read More April 19th, 2013 5:50am
- Pampering your Doggies, Sarasota-Style!
- Do you have a dog that is a part of your family? Sarasota is a great place for dog-lovers! (And other kinds of pet lovers, but I’m focusing on dogs her...Read More April 17th, 2013 1:02pm
- Sold - Lakewood Ranch Custom Home
- Take a look at this gorgeous home in Lakewood Ranch Country Club that my clients purchased yesterday. This home boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,973 squa...Read More April 17th, 2013 10:44am
- Open House Tomorrow Night - The Oaks
- Celebrate the end of the season with DWELL Real Estate at our listing in The Oaks Bayside tomorrow night. Realtors and the general public are welcome. Plea...Read More April 17th, 2013 6:41am
- March Sales Highest Since August 2005
- If you read this blog consistently then you probably won't be surprised by the following news about how well the Sarasota real estate marketing is doing. Her...Read More April 17th, 2013 6:02am
- Just Sold: Orchid Beach Club on Lido Key
- Our clients just purchased this impressive condo in the Orchid Beach Club Residences on Lido Key. The views from this condo are gorgeous and plentiful, wit...Read More April 10th, 2013 2:33pm
- "I'm only interested in short sales & foreclosures" - part 2
- I was poking around my blog this morning and ran across this post from December 2010 - "I'm only interested in short sales and foreclosures." I added this...Read More April 10th, 2013 7:19am
- Sarasota's Best Markets
- Looking for a departure from the traditional grocery store options? You’ve come to the right city. Sarasota has so many local markets, it would be impo...Read More April 3rd, 2013 2:32pm
- Home Buyer Statistics
- Where do today's home buyers come from? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducts surveys every year to help us Realtors figure out where to spen...Read More April 3rd, 2013 1:37pm
- Inexpensive Newer Sarasota Homes
- With the lack of inventory in the Sarasota market new home builders are super busy. Many of our clients have decided to build a home for themselves. However...Read More April 3rd, 2013 10:18am
- Yoga in Sarasota
- When I first moved here from Michigan nearly five years ago now, one of the first things I noticed was how easy it is to be healthy here. Options are endle...Read More March 27th, 2013 11:20am
- Sarasota Boating Communities
- Does having your boat docked in your back yard sound like a dream come true? Homes in Sarasota’s boating communities will give you the chance to make your d...Read More March 26th, 2013 11:09am
- Sarasota Waterfront Foreclosures
- Looking for this view? The waterfront is one of the most sought after segments of the Sarasota real estate market. That is totally understandable. Who wouldn...Read More March 20th, 2013 10:30am
- Waterfront Condo - Not on MLS yet!
- Here is a sneak peek of a completely renovated waterfront condo that we are listing on Golden Gate point in Sarasota, Florida. It will go on MLS in the next...Read More March 18th, 2013 11:55am
- Sold Homes West of Trail
- West of the Trail (U.S. 41or Tamiami Trail) is one of the most sought after areas to live in Sarasota, Florida. These are popular areas because of the c...Read More March 13th, 2013 11:16am
- 4 questions for a pro: Realtor Marc Rasmussen, Sarasota
- Chris Angermann was nice enough to interview me for the Sarasota Herald Tribune and refer to me as a pro. ;-) Here is a link to the article At 41, Marc R...Read More March 9th, 2013 6:37am
- Market Value vs. County Assessed Value
- How do you figure out the value of a property? First let's discuss what market value is not: It is not the price you paid for the home plus improvem...Read More March 7th, 2013 8:17pm
- Five Downtown Sarasota Condos with Great Views
- Yearning for a more metropolitan lifestyle without many of the hassles of a large city? Downtown Sarasota is a great place to live if you want to be within...Read More March 7th, 2013 8:11pm
- Going stir crazy from the cold?
- With all the freezing cold weather this week (don’t laugh at me, snowbirds! It’s cold out there!) I’m going pretty stir crazy being bundled up in my...Read More March 6th, 2013 12:15pm
- The Least Expensive
- Here are some of the least expensive homes and condos for sale in Sarasota, Florida. The Least Expensive Newest built home in The Oaks Bayside - I...Read More March 6th, 2013 12:00pm
- "Are You Working With a Realtor?"
- If you have ever been to an open house or inquired about a property for sale you have probably been asked by the agent, "Are you working with a Realtor?" Th...Read More March 6th, 2013 10:56am
- Get a Different View of Sarasota
- Just a short drive east of I-75 off of Clark Road will get you to Sarasota’s wonderful Myakka River State Park. The serene park is the perfect escape fro...Read More February 27th, 2013 11:27am
- Navigating the World of Home-Buying
- Tips & Information for Prospective Home-Buyers Why should I work with a Realtor? Oh, so many reasons! Since you are reading this, you probably...Read More February 26th, 2013 5:43pm
- Sarasota Golf Communities Update
- With all the talk about gorgeous beaches, gulf breezes and expansive water views, people tend to forget about the golf communities. Sarasota, Florida is fo...Read More February 26th, 2013 4:46pm
- Getting More Referrals - John Wilcher Style
- Realtors love to receive referrals. They are usually the best prospects for us. What is more believable? An advertisement promoting the services of a Realt...Read More February 26th, 2013 6:20am
- January Sales Up 22%
- The Sarasota real estate market saw sales leap by 22 percent in January 2013, compared to January 2012 - a great start for the new year, and evidence that th...Read More February 21st, 2013 2:57pm
- 8 Signs You Hired a Lazy Realtor
- Selling or buying a home can be a stressful experience. The stress can be compounded when you have a lackadaisical Realtor. So, how do you know if your agent...Read More February 20th, 2013 1:27pm
- Congratulations to our Broker, Marc Rasmussen!
- Since Marc is so quick to post exciting things all of his agents are doing, their accomplishments, and their praising testimonials, I thought it was about ti...Read More February 20th, 2013 1:23pm
- Sarasota "Must Do": Drag Queen Bingo
- Ever since I moved here, I heard rumblings of Drag Queen Bingo. “You have to go to Drag Queen Bingo!” “Oh, you haven’t been yet? It’s hilario...Read More February 13th, 2013 12:31pm
- Just Sold - Longboat Key Condo
- Congratulations to our sellers who recently sold their condo in Beachplace on Longboat Key. It only took 11 days to successfully get it under contract. Th...Read More February 13th, 2013 12:17pm
- 10 Signs That You're Overpriced
- We all want to sell our properties for more than they are worth. Dealing with a seller who wants to overprice their property can be a Realtor's biggest frust...Read More February 13th, 2013 12:03pm
- Higher Education: What Sarasota has to Offer
- I love writing about the million things Sarasota has to offer: nightlife, culture, beautiful weather, endless gorgeous beaches, great shopping, wonderful res...Read More February 6th, 2013 2:40pm
- Just Listed - University Park Villa
- We just listed this fabulous 2 bedroom/2 bathroom lakefront villa in University Park. 7742 Whitebridge Glen, University Park Enjoy the Florida lifestyl...Read More February 6th, 2013 7:37am
- We Love Receiving These
- In an effort to improve the home buying or selling process for our clients we always ask after the closing about their experience and if there was any...Read More February 4th, 2013 7:46pm
- Just Listed - 'WOW' House in the Oaks
- If you think you know The Oaks, this exquisite property will make you think again! Built in 2006 on a lot and a half, this made-for-entertaining home offers...Read More January 30th, 2013 3:08pm
- Best Golf Communities
- What’s the first thing you think about when you think about retirement in Florida? Okay, okay, AFTER the beach. Golf, of course! And there is no shor...Read More January 30th, 2013 3:07pm
- High Wire Act - Congrats Nik Wallenda
- Congratulations to Nik Wallenda for putting on a good show yesterday. There was quite a stir in downtown Sarasota yesterday as their were tons of people walk...Read More January 30th, 2013 3:04pm
- Under Contract - Longboat Key Condo
- Our new listing in Beachplace is already under contract! It only took 11 days to successfully find the buyer. We are hopeful that the transaction will c...Read More January 23rd, 2013 10:31am
- Realtors: Watch Your Clients
- Realtors should be careful of losing their clients to agents holding open houses. Some agents are very aggressive in trying to poach buyers at their open hou...Read More January 23rd, 2013 9:16am
- Sales in 2012 - 4th Highest in SAR History
- Property sales for the year 2012 were the fourth highest in the 90-year history of the Sarasota Association of Realtors®, achieving 9,169 total sales. In 20...Read More January 17th, 2013 2:05pm
- Moving Destinations - Sarasota Makes Top 10
- Sarasota ranks No. 10 in the nation among U.S. moving destinations, according to a just-released report by moving company Penske Truck Rental. ABC 7 News...Read More January 16th, 2013 2:25pm
- Sarasota's Beer Bars
- I started writing a blog on bars in Sarasota, covering different scenes such as “Dance Club Bars” and “Sports Bars,” but had such a wealth of materia...Read More January 16th, 2013 1:16pm
- Just Listed - Beachplace on Longboat Key
- We just listed a great condo in Beachplace on Longboat Key. 1075 Gulf of Mexico Drive #104 This attractive beach condo is located just steps from the...Read More January 11th, 2013 1:45pm
- Just Sold!
- Congratulations to buyers of Beth Lancaster for closing on this fabulous home in Racimo Ranches. This fabulous properties offers a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom ma...Read More January 9th, 2013 2:05pm
- Live on Siesta Key Beach!
- What a great opportunity to own on one of the worlds best beaches. This gorgeous 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 728 square foot condo in Casa Blanca is waiting for...Read More January 9th, 2013 12:16pm
- Some of Our 2012 Transactions
- Thank you to all of the great buyer and seller clients who put their trust in us. We appreciate you using our services and look forward to working with al...Read More January 9th, 2013 12:01pm
- 2012 - A Market in Flux
- It was an interesting year for the Sarasota, Florida real estate market. We saw a noticeable drop off of properties for sale in this market. It became increa...Read More January 9th, 2013 9:51am
- Future Sellers – We Can Help You!
- Although many of our blog articles are geared toward homebuyers, we at DWELL are also highly skilled at working with sellers and future sellers. Many homeo...Read More January 8th, 2013 2:00pm
- The Most Expensive...
- We are continuing our MOST EXPENSIVE series below with some of the highest priced properties for sale in the Sarasota real estate market. Contact us at 941.8...Read More January 2nd, 2013 4:02pm
- Happy Holidays from DWELL
- We at DWELL hope you had a wonderful holiday season this year. We wish you a happy and fruitful 2013! See you in the new year! Molly Russo, Sarasota...Read More December 26th, 2012 1:03pm
- The Least Expensive...
- We are continuing our least expensive series below with some of the lowest priced properties for various segments of the market in the Sarasota, Florida area...Read More December 19th, 2012 7:53am
- Just Sold - Water Club on Longboat Key
- Our clients just purchased this fabulous condo in the Water Club on Longboat Key. The views from this unit were simply breathtaking. It offered 3 bedrooms, 4...Read More December 18th, 2012 8:40pm
- Restaurants with a View
- We know there are a million wonderful places to eat with water views. This is bayside Sarasota, after all. So while the options are seemingly endless, th...Read More December 18th, 2012 8:35pm
- November Sales Up 29%
- The Sarasota Association of Realtors® is on pace to see the fourth highest number of annual sales in SAR's 90-year history in 2012, after members sold 764 p...Read More December 17th, 2012 11:15am
- The Cultural Coast
- Sarasota is far from a sleepy town. I’ve already talked about parks, shops, and beaches to help you wile away your daytime hours, so now let’s talk abo...Read More December 12th, 2012 3:35pm
- Just Sold - Longboat Key Condo
- I wouldn't mind waking up to this view everday. The above photos was taken from the condo Shayla Twit recently sold at the Inn on the Beach on Longboat Key....Read More December 7th, 2012 5:59pm
- Just Sold - Siesta Key Condo
- Clients of Allison Werner just purchased a fabulous condo in Peppertree on Siesta Key. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,324 square foot condo is in Peppertree B...Read More December 5th, 2012 3:44pm
- Are Luxury Properties Hot Too?
- The Sarasota Herald Tribune and agents like myself keep writing stories about how hot the Sarasota real estate market is. Here are a few examples: Octobe...Read More December 5th, 2012 2:03pm
- Where to Run
- Living in Florida has brought out in me a new passion for outdoor fitness, my favorite of which is running. Sure, there is a lot you can do outside here:...Read More December 5th, 2012 11:30am
- Another Real Estate Bubble Ahead?
- I was at a Realtor social last night. This is where people in the industry get together once a month to mingle, network, let off some steam and tell stories...Read More November 28th, 2012 3:00pm
- 'Tis the Season to Go Shopping!
- One of my favorite things about living in Sarasota is the shopping. Before I moved here, I was a frequent vacationer. Yes, it’s true; I was a tourist,...Read More November 28th, 2012 10:43am
- Sarasota Real Estate - Inventory Up!
- Inventories in Sarasota county rose during the month of October. Realtors working with buyers generally regard this as good news. It has become increasingly...Read More November 28th, 2012 6:50am
- Do You Want This View?
- This is the view that just about everyone envisions in their head when wanting to retire to Florida or buy a winter home here. Sarasota is blessed with...Read More November 21st, 2012 4:13pm
- Sarasota Lifestyle - LeBarge Tropical Cruises
- If you ever spend much time in Sarasota you probably noticed this funny looking boat with trees cruising around the bay. Yes, those are actual live tre...Read More November 21st, 2012 4:12pm
- Please Like Us on Facebook
- We recently added a Facebook like button in the header of our website. If you enjoy using our website and reading our blog posts please do us a favor and LIK...Read More November 21st, 2012 4:12pm
- One Week of Happy Hours
- It’s a nasty job but somebody’s got to do it. The mission: locate some of the best after work happy hour deals every day for a week. Looks like this...Read More November 16th, 2012 4:21pm
- The Most Expensive...
- Not everyone is looking for the least expensive property. Wise buyers are looking for the BEST VALUE and that does not always mean the lowest price. Even...Read More November 14th, 2012 3:18pm
- The Least Expensive...
- Finding a 'great deal' requires you to be both patient and fast acting. You have be patient and unemotional enough to wait for a good one. Once a 'great d...Read More November 14th, 2012 12:13pm
- There's NOT "Nothing to Do!"
- What I hate to hear more than anything, especially from the under 40s in the area, is that there is “nothing to do in Sarasota.” Wrong! Aside from al...Read More November 14th, 2012 11:57am
- Avoid These 6 Seller Mistakes
- Even though it is easier to sell a home in Sarasota these days it is still important to avoid some common pitfalls. Afterall, doing it the right way can put...Read More November 14th, 2012 7:04am
- Waterfront Home - Guess the Sales Price
- Sharon Straw recently sold her listing in the Hawks Harbor waterfront community. This fabulous home was on the market for only 13 days before receiv...Read More November 7th, 2012 11:14am
- Overpricing Your Home - Don't do it!
- We DWELL agents work with both buyers and sellers in all sectors of the market here in Sarasota and there are some challenges that we help clients face, rega...Read More November 7th, 2012 11:05am
- Entertaining the Kiddies
- Sarasota is a sort of cultural mecca in southwest Florida, known for the sheer quantity of plays, operas, museums, festivals, and other fun ways to fill your...Read More November 6th, 2012 9:43pm
- Newer Condos on Siesta Key
- Sarasota is blessed to have several gorgeous beaches. Siesta Key is ranked by several authorities as one of the best beaches in the country (probably th...Read More October 30th, 2012 1:49pm
- Just Listed - 100 Central Condo
- Who wants to live in downtown Sarasota? Check out my new listing in the 100 Central condo complex in the heart of downtown Sarasota. This fabulous end u...Read More October 27th, 2012 1:18pm
- John Wilcher's Style - Very DWELL-ish
- Congratulations goes out to our Realtor John Wilcher for a job well done. Check out the great testimonial below. If you are looking for a real estate ag...Read More October 27th, 2012 12:47pm
- Our Client Made the Newspaper
- There was a very good article in the Sarasota Herald Tribune yesterday by Cynthia Anderson. The articles talks about the bidding wars happening in the Saraso...Read More October 27th, 2012 12:36pm
- Sarasota Lifestyle - Where to Exercise
- After examining the number of quality fitness venues in Florida, one could come to the conclusion that many Floridians consider physical fitness a prerequisit...Read More October 23rd, 2012 9:43pm
- Welcome Ansu Swanepoel
- I would like to welcome Ansu Swanepoel to DWELL Real Estate. She and her family hail from South Africa. Ansu is no st...Read More October 23rd, 2012 2:29pm
- "...inventory down to 3,460 - the lowest level since 1998”
- The following press release was issued by the Sarasota Association of Realtors yesterday. September sales cool, but higher than last year Members of...Read More October 18th, 2012 8:25am
- Guess the Sales Price - Lakewood Ranch Condo
- Clients of John Wilcher just closed on a wonderful condo unit in Boca Grove in Lakewood Ranch. This unit offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,552 square feet an...Read More October 17th, 2012 11:24am
- Neighborhood Spotlight: Country Club Shores
- Beach, sun and boating. If you are looking to enjoy the fun Florida waterfront lifestyle you should explore Country Club Shores on Longboat Key. A life of...Read More October 17th, 2012 10:54am
- Casual Dining on St. Armands Circle
- St. Armands Circle is the focal point on the island of St. Armands Key. Off the west coast of Florida's luxurious Sarasota, this Gulf Coast idyllic retrea...Read More October 16th, 2012 7:59am
- Welcome Beth Lancaster
- I am pleased to announce that Beth Lancaster has joined DWELL Real Estate. Beth and I were agents together back in 2006 & 2007 when we were both at SKY...Read More October 10th, 2012 9:59am
- Sarasota Real Estate: 11 Year Look Back
- "You can't know where you are going until you know where you have been" I find these charts particularly useful when I am talking to a buyer or seller. Bel...Read More October 10th, 2012 9:36am
- Just Sold - REO in Beach Residences
- Our clients just purchased a foreclosure in the exclusive Ritz Carlton managed Beach Residences on Lido Key. This 2005 built condo directly on Lido Key...Read More October 2nd, 2012 1:13pm
- Just Sold - Sarabande Condo
- Congratulations to clients of Shayla Twit for purchasing a lovely unit in the Sarabande condo community in downtown Sarasota. Located at 340 S. Palm Av...Read More October 1st, 2012 10:50am
- Top this Testimonial!
- There simply aren't enough superlatives. Our Dwell agent, Allison Werner, did everything except paint the condo (she did guide us to the right person...Read More October 1st, 2012 9:56am
- Just Sold - Beachplace on Longboat Key
- Congratulation to our clients who just purchased in Beachplace on Longboat Key. This lovely condo within footsteps of Longboat Key beach has 2 bedrooms...Read More September 26th, 2012 1:30pm
- 12 Foreclosures Near the Beach
- Looking to live near the beach? Below are 12 bank owned properties on Lido Key, Bird Key, Longboat Key or Siesta Key. 290 N Washington Dr, Sar...Read More September 26th, 2012 12:34pm
- Neighborhood Choices: To Go Deed-Restricted or Not?
- How do you feel about matching mailboxes? How about cars parked in lawns? Questions like this may seem silly but are very important as choosing a neighbor...Read More September 19th, 2012 11:30am
- International Marketing Hoopla
- There is a lot of "fluff" in the real estate sales business. Our industry has many participants because of the relatively low barriers to entry. As a result,...Read More September 19th, 2012 11:17am
- Newspapers Don't Sell Homes
- I was in Panera Bread the other day for lunch and overheard a conversation from the neighboring table. One lady mentioned how she just listed her house for s...Read More September 12th, 2012 4:48pm
- Just Listed - Waterfront Properties
- We just listed two new great waterfront properties. Take a look at them below and contact us with any questions or for a showing. Hawks Harbor This...Read More September 12th, 2012 2:20pm
- Just Sold - Siesta Key Waterfront Home
- Congratulations to our clients who just sold their Siesta key home at 5318 Avenida Del Mare. The asking price was $899,000 and it closed for $837,000 (publ...Read More September 12th, 2012 11:36am
- Sarasota Lifestyle - Hot Yoga
- If you enjoy yoga and don't mind doing it in 105 degree heat I highly recommend Body Heat Yoga in Sarasota. It was voted Best Yoga Studio on the Sunco...Read More September 12th, 2012 11:07am
- Downtown Sarasota's Happy Hour Hot Spots
- As a hip realtor specializing in the downtown market (why yes, I am! & yes, I do! :-) ), I am a downtown happy hour aficionado. If you are visiting...Read More September 5th, 2012 11:32am
- Sarasota vs. Naples
- A few weeks ago I headed down to Naples, Florida to check it out. Home buyers that contact us will often look in Sarasota as well as Naples for retiring or p...Read More September 5th, 2012 11:18am
- Just Sold - Two Sarasota Homes
- We just sold this wonderful home in The Hammock subdivision in east Sarasota. 3759 Eagle Hammock Drive This 4, potentially 5 BD home with office will...Read More August 29th, 2012 3:06pm
- SHORT SALES: Dispelling Common Misconceptions
- In Sarasota’s real estate market today short sales are nearly unavoidable. I talk with buyers every day and many of them have questions about how sho...Read More August 29th, 2012 2:11pm
- Downtown Sarasota Condo Market Update
- Which Downtown Condo Buildings are Most Active? Below are the number of sales by condo building. Condo on the Bay, Renaissance and 1350 Main h...Read More August 29th, 2012 10:12am
- Just Sold a Mish Mosh of Properties
- We fortunately have been busy selling property in Sarasota. Below are a few of our recent sales: Lakewood Ranch Sales Clients of Realtor James Tassel...Read More August 22nd, 2012 11:48am
- Looking for a Buyers Agent
- An agent in my office is looking for a buyers agent. Clients will be provided. Likes: Hard working, professional & happy. Dislikes: Laziness,...Read More August 20th, 2012 9:32am
- Sarasota Real Estate - Hot Streak Continues in July
- Below is a press release for the Sarasota Association of Realtors. July sales continue hot streak for Sarasota real estate The Sarasota real estat...Read More August 17th, 2012 10:34am
- Luxury Sarasota Foreclosures
- The great recession has been difficult on everyone, but every dark cloud has a silver lining. Despite lower numbers of foreclosures and short sales there...Read More August 15th, 2012 2:22pm
- 100 Central Condo For Sale
- We have some clients interested in selling their condo in 100 Central in downtown Sarasota. This unit has 1 bedroom, den, 2 bathrooms and is 991 square feet....Read More August 15th, 2012 1:30pm
- Sarasota Real Estate - The Pendulum Swings
- This is an interesting time in the Sarasota Florida real estate market. In my years of selling in Sarasota I have noticed a few pivotal points when the under...Read More August 8th, 2012 6:30pm
- Longboat Key Condo - Just Sold in Islander Club
- Congratulations to our clients who purchased a fabulous beachfront condo on Longboat Key in the Islander Club complex. Islander Club is a condomini...Read More August 8th, 2012 9:38am
- Sarasota Condos - Just Sold in 888
- Congratulations to our clients for purchasing a fabulous unit in the Condo on the Bay 888 building. If you want to be in the downtown Sarasota area you cann...Read More August 8th, 2012 8:20am
- Sarasota Real Estate - Fishing for the Same Clients
- Yesterday, I went deep sea fishing with my Realtor friend Jason Painter of ProgramRealty.com (I highly recommend him for property in Englewood, Venice, Punta...Read More August 1st, 2012 2:47pm
- Downtown Sarasota Condo Short Sales
- Downtown Sarasota condos are highly sought after. Many people love the idea of walking to all of the amenities that downtown has to offer without the hassle...Read More July 25th, 2012 1:18pm
- Sarasota Real Estate - New Listings
- Here are some recently listed properties by our Realtors at DWELL. This is a fabulous studio overlooking the lagoon located on the south end of Longbo...Read More July 25th, 2012 12:11pm
- Siesta Key Waterfront Home Reduced $50,000!
- We recently reduced the price of this home by $50,000! This lovely 1997 built home is located on the grand canal of Siesta Key. It offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 ba...Read More July 25th, 2012 11:31am
- Distressed Siesta Key Condos
- Looking for a fabulous Siesta Key condo to spend the winters, weekends or for your retirement years? There may be no better time to explore the Siesta...Read More July 18th, 2012 12:02pm
- Sales in 2nd Quarter at Highest Level Since 2005
- More good news about the Sarasota real estate market. The Sarasota Association of Realtors issued the following press release today. With 864 closed sale...Read More July 17th, 2012 11:58am
- Welcome John Wilcher
- DWELL Real Estate is happy to announce that John Wilcher has joined our team. We are excited to have him aboard. Decorated Combat Veteran of the Afg...Read More July 14th, 2012 12:56pm
- Sarasota Real Estate - Sellers Market?
- Fortunately, we are still busy during the summer. I overhear our agents on the phones talking to potential buyers and a conversation we frequently have is...Read More July 11th, 2012 4:08pm
- 9 Distressed Condos with Gulf Views
- Looking for this kind of view? I used my property search and found 9 condos on Lido Key, Longboat Key and Siesta Key that were either a short sale or ban...Read More July 4th, 2012 5:04pm
- We Love These Letters
- We love it when our clients say good things about us. Below are two unsolicited testimonials that two of our clients wrote last week. Thanks for everyth...Read More July 2nd, 2012 10:29am
- Please Review St. Armands Circle
- Have you ever visited St. Armands Circle? Did you love it or hate? Do you like to shop there? Have you had a massage or facial at The Met? Have you en...Read More June 27th, 2012 4:15pm
- Just Sold in Harbor Acres
- A big congratulations goes out to our clients who purchased 1508 Flower Drive in the highly sought after West of Trail community of Harbor Acres. ...Read More June 25th, 2012 11:48am
- Just Sold - Peppertree on Siesta Key
- Our clients just purchased this fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 square feet condo in Peppertree on Siesta Key. The asking price was $320,000 and it...Read More June 20th, 2012 11:24am
- Sales in Sarasota Market Continue Hot Pace
- The Sarasota Association of Realtors just issued the following press release. The May 2012 numbers are in, and property sales in the Sarasota market once a...Read More June 19th, 2012 1:43pm
- Just Sold in Prestancia
- Congratulations to our clients who just purchased 4131 Boca Point Drive in Prestancia. This lovely 1988 built home has 3 bedroom, 5.5 bathrooms and 4,133 s...Read More June 19th, 2012 9:21am
- How Many Distressed Properties Over $1,000,000?
- Have you ever wondered how many short sales and bank owned properties are for sale in Sarasota county with an asking price above $1,000,000? 14 Properties...Read More June 13th, 2012 5:29pm
- Welcome James Tassell
- DWELL Real Estate would like to welcome James Tassell to our firm. Originally from England, James has a passion for real estate and for assisting his clien...Read More June 13th, 2012 12:10pm
- Send us Some Social Love
- Do you enjoy our Sarasota real estate website and blog? Please help us by sending us some social love. Please like our Facebook page - https://www...Read More June 6th, 2012 11:56am
- Distressed Homes Become More Rare
- Did you miss the boat? Yesterday in the Sarasota Herald Tribune there was an article titles - Distressed Homes Become More Rare. Here are some highlight...Read More June 6th, 2012 10:35am
- Just Sold - Seaplace on Longboat Key
- Clients of ours just purchased a lovely unit in Seaplace on Longboat Key. This condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,265 square feet and was built in 1974. Th...Read More May 30th, 2012 4:14pm
- 5318 Avenida Del Mare
- Looking for a fabulous home on Siesta Key? Consider the luxury waterfront home at 5318 Avenida Del Mar on Siesta Key. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, 3,044 squ...Read More May 30th, 2012 3:32pm
- Just Sold - Siesta Key Canal Home
- Congratulations to clients of Jim and Jamey Hirschman for buying 5073 Higel Avenue. This immaculate Siesta Key canal home has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 2...Read More May 22nd, 2012 9:13am
- Sarasota Ranks No. 1 for the Arts
- An article from the Sarasota Herald Tribune - Sarasota Ranks #1 for the Arts It is no surprise to locals, but American Style Magazine made it official w...Read More May 22nd, 2012 6:38am
- April 2012 Sales Hit a New Seven-Year High
- There seems to be no stopping the Sarasota real estate market! April 2012 saw yet another seven-year high for monthly sales, hitting 886 total closed transac...Read More May 21st, 2012 12:31pm
- Superstar Realtor - Sharon Straw
- Congratulations to Sharon Straw for making another client happy! I need to let you know that had it not been for Sharon, I probably would not have bough...Read More May 18th, 2012 12:37pm
- Welcome Nathan Hays
- We would like to welcome Nathan Hays to our company. As a 10-year resident of Sarasota, Nathan has developed an extensive knowledge of local neighborhoods...Read More May 16th, 2012 11:08am
- Longboat Key Condo Market Update
- January 1, 2012 - May 15, 2012 The Longboat Key condo market has been active this year. Here are the sales statistics for all Longboat Key condo from Janu...Read More May 15th, 2012 9:00pm
