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.
- Woodland Park Home For Sale
- Check out this fabulous home for sale in Woodland Park.......Read More March 20th, 2010 6:42am
- Just Sold - Bird Key home
- This home located at 115 South Warbler on Bird Key closed yesterday. It was listed for $1,499,000. This waterfront home offered 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and...Read More March 17th, 2010 10:28am
- Just Sold - Condo on the Bay (888)
- Unit 1010 at 888 Blvd. of the Arts recently closed for $367,000. The list price was $389,000 and was originally listed for $460,000. This lovely unit was loc...Read More March 4th, 2010 7:17am
- Florida Spring Break Destinations
- When people think of a premier spring break location their mind often ventures to the beaches of Florida, and with good reason. The climate provides...Read More March 2nd, 2010 3:19pm
- Siesta Key Homes For Sale - Market Update
- Thinking about buying a home on Siesta Key? There are many wonderful places to own a piece of your very own slice of paradise. You can find a...Read More February 24th, 2010 6:07am
- 5 Vacation Spots in Florida
- Florida has always been considered a premier destination for a memorable vacation. Fishing is tremendous on both sides of the state with the Gulf of Mexico to...Read More February 22nd, 2010 9:43am
- Just Sold - Downtown Sarasota Condo Marquee En Ville
- A client of mine closed on this great downtown Sarasota townhouse condo. Are looking to be within walking distance of everything in downtown Saras...Read More February 16th, 2010 7:12pm
- CNBC names Sarasota, Florida one of the top places to retire
- Check out this list of top places to retire by CNBC. Sarasota, Florida was named as one of the best places. I quoted them below: Sarasota, Flo...Read More February 10th, 2010 6:56pm
- Sarasota Foreclosure Facts and Misconceptions
- Misconception 1 - "I hear" only foreclosures and short sales are selling * 3,161 properties sold in Sarasota and Manatee counties within the last...Read More February 5th, 2010 3:11pm
- Which downtown Sarasota condo would you like to live in?
- Which downtown Sarasota condo would you rather live in? 1350 Main - Great downtown location. Built in 2007 with some nice water views. ...Read More February 2nd, 2010 8:54am
- CNN Money - Sarasota, Florida is 28% Undervalued
- CNNMoney.com had an interesting article today about the most over valued and under valued real estate markets in the United States. You can read the ar...Read More January 27th, 2010 6:41pm
- 5 Recently Sold Sarasota Foreclosures and Short Sales
- Here are 10 recently sold bank owned or short sale properties in the Sarasota, Florida area. Unit #404 in La Bellasara on Golden Gate Point sold for $1,82...Read More January 20th, 2010 7:03pm
- Just Sold - Lakewood Ranch Home
- My client (asked permission to make this blog post) closed on a home this week in the Greenbrook Village section of Lakewood Ranch. 6453 Indigo Bunting Pla...Read More January 15th, 2010 6:46am
- Sarasota Bucks National Trend With Best Sales Report in 33 Months
- The following was released by the Sarasota Association of Realtor: With 648 total property sales reported in December 2009, the Sarasota real esta...Read More January 13th, 2010 1:32pm
- Foreclosure in 1350 Main Condos
- 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 simil...Read More January 9th, 2010 9:19am
- Home Buyers Misconception's
- I talk to home buyers on a daily basis and it seems that all of them are under the impression that you can get 25%-50% off of the list price of a home. Sin...Read More January 7th, 2010 1:26pm
- Sarasota, Florida Foreclosure Update
- 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...Read More January 6th, 2010 12:01pm
- New Listing in Hamptons on Palmer Ranch
- 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 askin...Read More January 6th, 2010 9:05am
- New Sarasota Foreclosures For Sale
- 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...Read More December 29th, 2009 9:43am
- Sale of the week - Bird Key Home
- 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...Read More December 24th, 2009 6:31am
- Huge Increase in Condos Sales in November
- 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...Read More December 23rd, 2009 1:41pm
- New Listing in University Park
- 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, U...Read More December 20th, 2009 9:27am
- New Listing in Bent Tree 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. T...Read More December 17th, 2009 5:32pm
- Why Own a Winter Home in Florida?
- 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...Read More December 10th, 2009 5:59am
- Gorgeous Lakefront Bent Tree Home For Sale
- 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...Read More December 7th, 2009 8:25am
- Downtown Sarasota Condo with Bay Views
- 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,...Read More December 5th, 2009 7:13am
- Great West of Trail Home
- 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...Read More December 4th, 2009 10:16am
- 94.4%
- 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 sing...Read More December 3rd, 2009 3:15pm
- Short Sale in Palm Bay Club on Siesta Key
- Looking for a short sale opportunity on Siesta Key? Take a look at this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in the highly sought after Palm Bay Club on Siesta Key. I...Read More November 28th, 2009 5:40pm
- Palm Bay Club Condo on Siesta Key
- Looking for a fabulous weekend getaway on Siesta Key beach with a great water view? Take a look at this fabulous 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo in the tower in...Read More November 27th, 2009 1:56pm
- 100 Central Condo - Price Reduced!
- My client just lowered the price of this fabulous end unit in 100 Central to $399,900. View more photos and a virtual tour 100 CENTRAL AVE # 301...Read More November 21st, 2009 4:59am
- Sarasota Foreclosures Update
- Sarasota Foreclosures Below are some foreclosure sales statistics for Sarasota and Manatee counties. * 2,578 foreclosures sold in both counties since Ja...Read More November 17th, 2009 10:34am
- Sarasota Real Estate Market Update - Inventories Are Up!
- I rotated the chart to make it easier to read. These are Sarasota county inventory, sales and pending sales figures for the last 3 years. As you...Read More November 11th, 2009 5:50am
- Frequently asked questions about Sarasota real estate market
- Check out my new page of frequently asked questions about the Sarasota real estate market. I answered the frequently asked questions. Perhaps this is a goo...Read More November 9th, 2009 6:26pm
- 3 Great Sarasota Houses For Sale
- Here are 3 great Sarasota houses for sale. I have shown these recently and think they would make a great home for someone or a family. Give me a call at 941....Read More November 7th, 2009 8:07am
- Why Southwest Florida?
- Considering a purchase of a 2nd home or relocation to Sarasota, Florida? Here is Michael Saunders, broker of one of the most successful real estate brokerage...Read More November 4th, 2009 10:38am
- Which Sarasota real estate brokers sell the most luxury homes?
- Curious which brokers sell the most luxury properties in Sarasota, Florida? In the chart below you will find sales information of all properties sold in Sara...Read More October 31st, 2009 3:52pm
- 5 Questions to ask yourself prior to listing your Sarasota home for sale
- 1) Am I motivated?If you are not a motivated seller your house probably won’t sell. There is no question that the market is improvi...Read More October 30th, 2009 10:14am
- Top 20 Sarasota Real Estate Brokers
- Have you wondered what Sarasota Broker sells the most real estate? I pulled the information from Trendgraphix, Inc. and listed the top 20 real estate brokers...Read More October 27th, 2009 6:04am
- Sarasota real estate update - September sales skyrocket as market approaches equilibrium
- Below is a press release from the Sarasota Association of Realtors for the September 2009 sales statistics. Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran lis...Read More October 14th, 2009 2:31pm
- Sarasota Named #1 Best Market in the U.S. to Buy A Home!
- Did you see the Today Show this morning? Good news for the Sarasota real estate market. Al Roker interviewed real estate guru Barbara Corcoran about the be...Read More October 6th, 2009 12:49pm
- 10 Things You Should Know About Working With a REALTOR
- This is a continuation of my Homegain blog post. You can read the first 5 things you should know about working with a Realtor. 6. Don't Hire More Than On...Read More October 5th, 2009 2:31pm
- Bay Island on Siesta Key
- 3410 Flamingo Ave, Sarasota, Florida Check out this magnificent home on Bay Island on Siesta Key. This is a 7 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 6,456 square foot water...Read More October 5th, 2009 6:48am
- Sarasota Homes For Sale - October 2009 Update
- Things are looking up in the Sarasota real estate market. Activity is brisk and homes are changing hands quickly. Typically, September is a slow month but...Read More October 1st, 2009 3:35pm
- Plaza at Five Points Condo Just Sold
- Take a look at this condo in the Plaza at Five Points in downtown Sarasota, Florida. It closed today for $800,000. The list price was $899,000 and was on the...Read More September 30th, 2009 6:54pm
- Another Waterfront Home Sold on Siesta Key
- Here is another home on Siesta Key that recently sold. This was a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom waterfront home. It was listed for $599,000 and it closed for $555,...Read More September 30th, 2009 9:09am
- One cool house on Siesta Key sold
- Check out this home on Siesta Key that recently sold. It was not my listing and did not represent the buyer however I did show the home to client of mine. I...Read More September 30th, 2009 5:44am
- August 2009 vs August 2005 in the Sarasota real estate market
- Just for kicks I pulled some statistics from the Sarasota MLS comparing August 2009 versus August 2005 sales. Instead of using Sarasota county which...Read More September 29th, 2009 6:39am
- August property sales almost 20 percent higher than last year
- Below is a press release from the Sarasota Association of Realtors August 2009 saw an almost 20 percent increase in local property sales than reported in...Read More September 15th, 2009 11:01am
- A sign of recovery: bidding wars for houses
- After a recession-driven hibernation, competitive bidding for homes is back in Southwest Florida. But before anyone cracks open the bubbly, take...Read More September 13th, 2009 7:00am
- Siesta Key Made the New York Times
- Here is a great article from the New York Times about Siesta Key beach. I reprinted the article below. If They Gave Awards for Sand ... Well, They...Read More September 9th, 2009 1:43pm
- Bird Key Waterfront Home Sold
- Take a look at this amazing home on Bird Key that sold earlier this year. This home at 552 South Spoonbill sold May 6th, 2009 for $4,750,000. It was a 5 bedr...Read More September 9th, 2009 10:17am
- Bird Key Real Estate and Photos
- Looking for a waterfront home in Sarasota, Florida? Take a look at these Bird Key photos that I just uploaded to my website. Bird Key is a highly sought afte...Read More September 8th, 2009 12:37pm
- 5 Fun Things to do in Sarasota, Florida
- 1) Beaches - Sarasota, Florida is well known for the gorgeous beaches. Visitors from all over the world come to Sarasota to frollick on the beaches and pl...Read More September 8th, 2009 6:21am
- Huge Price Reduction! $85,000 for a Condo in the Renaissance.
- Renaissance Condo For Sale in Sarasota Wow! What a price reduction. The studio we have listed in the Renaissance has now been reduced to $85,000 until the...Read More August 25th, 2009 1:18pm
- Siesta Key Real Estate
- Thinking about relocating or buying a vacation home on Siesta Key, Florida? Make sure you hire a Realtor that knows the island well. I have been selling on S...Read More August 22nd, 2009 9:39am
- Handling Multiple Offers When Buying
- The post below was written by Shayla Twit. I showed a property to one of my clients this week that was owned by a bank. These types of properties are als...Read More August 21st, 2009 12:23pm
- Promenade - Sarasota Beachfront Condo
- Look at those amazing views. I showed this condo in the Promenade building on Longboat Key yesterday. The list price is $1,795,000. This beach front condo...Read More August 20th, 2009 1:59pm
- Is the Sarasota real estate market bottoming?
- Remember back to your high school or college class about supply and demand? Basically, the price of anything s largely determine by the suppl...Read More August 14th, 2009 12:29pm
- Realtor Extraordinaire - Shayla Twit Testimonial
- Shayla Twit received some praise today from a very thankful client. Her client closed on a home today after quite a search. I am proud of Shayla for...Read More August 11th, 2009 3:44pm
- Sarasota Beach Front Condos For Sale
- Thinking about investing in a beach front condo. Now is a great time to start looking. I just updated my Sarasota beach front condo for sale page. Here you...Read More August 8th, 2009 8:03am
- New Listing in The Renaissance
- 750 Tamiami Trail #412 I just listed this cute studio apartment in The Renaissance condos in downtown Sarasota, Florida. You migh...Read More August 3rd, 2009 2:52pm
- Sarasota, Florida one of most undervalued cities in America
- AOL is reporting that Sarasota, Florida is the 2nd most undervalued cities in the United States. You can read the article here and see the other undervalue...Read More August 1st, 2009 7:37am
- Sarasota Foreclosures and Short Sales
- Looking for a good deal in Sarasota, Florida? Many home buyers assume that all foreclosures and short sales are good deals. That is not the case....Read More July 31st, 2009 6:23am
- My Clients Home Purchase Made the Sarasota Herald
- My clients purchase of 1162 Horizon View Drive made the newspaper yesterday. The title of the article was Homes worth seven figures are starting to move ag...Read More July 21st, 2009 9:38am
- Lido Shores Home Sells For $7,423,500
- This stunning waterfront home at 1301 Westway Drive in the Lido Shores neighborhood on Lido Key sold last week for $7,423,500. I always liked the look of thi...Read More July 19th, 2009 6:46am
- Just Sold - Sarasota Beach Front Home and Condo
- Siesta Key Beachfront Home & Condo Things have been heating up on the beach lately. While it has been slow this year at least 5 beach front homes have s...Read More July 15th, 2009 8:36am
- Foreclosure in Founders Club
- I was searching through some foreclosures today on the Sarasota MLS and ran across this bank owned property in The Founders Club. This is a 4 bedroom, 3 ba...Read More July 9th, 2009 1:51pm
- Livin' Longboat's la Vida Loca
- Come and "live la Vida Loca" on Longboat Key, Florida! While the phrase does mean "livin' the crazy life," it can also mean letting you...Read More July 9th, 2009 6:01am
- A Letter to President Obama From My Home Buyer
- A client of mine recently wrote this letter to President Obama about the short sale process he has been in the last 5 months. I thought the letter was great....Read More July 6th, 2009 12:17pm
- Vestiges of Old Florida Found on North Longboat Key
- Longboat Key, Florida is a gorgeous barrier island with dazzling beaches, lush landscaping and high-rise condos filled with residents that are a mix of &...Read More July 2nd, 2009 10:24am
- Siesta Key Market Update
- Curious what is happening in the Siesta Key real estate market? Below are the statistics as of June 30th, 2009. Siesta Key Homes - January 1, 2009...Read More June 30th, 2009 9:43am
- Just Sold! Renaissance condo in downtown Sarasota
- A condo I had listed in the Renaissance recently closed for $218,000. It was a 1 bedroom, den, 1 bathroom, 1,030 square feet end unit on the 3rd floor. It...Read More June 25th, 2009 1:34pm
- Back on Market - Longboat Key Waterfront Home
- Back on the market! This Longboat Key waterfront home is a fantastic value. The home next door without a swimming pool just closed for $670,000. Priced at...Read More June 11th, 2009 11:23am
- 100 Central Condo For Sale
- Looking for a fabulous downtown Sarasota condo as a weekend or winter getaway? Take a look at this fabulous condo in 100 Central that I just listed. This i...Read More June 8th, 2009 5:35pm
- Under Contract - Country Club Shores
- Our listing at 1125 Bogey Lane in Country Club Shores went under contract recently. You can see the details of the home here. It is a 3 bedroom, 3...Read More June 5th, 2009 9:26am
- New Features - Birdseye and Google Street Maps
- When you are looking at property via the web don't you love it when you can see overhead images of the home and neighborhood? Now on my property pages you ca...Read More June 5th, 2009 5:54am
- Needed: Beach front home in Sarasota
- I have a buyer need. My client is looking for a beach front lot or home on Casey Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key or Anna Maria Island. I know what i...Read More May 30th, 2009 10:09am
- Foreclosures in Sarasota, Florida
- I should not really be working today but I had a few minutes to run some reports for a client of mine. He wanted me to send him all of the bank owned properti...Read More May 25th, 2009 1:38pm
- Help setting up a blog or real estate website
- I was fortunate enough to have sat on a panel in the Michael Saunders and Company recent conference about blogging and real estate websites. If any MS&C R...Read More May 22nd, 2009 7:00am
- Reinvent Yourself - Michael Saunders and Company Social Media Conference
- Yesterday I attended the "Reinvent Yourself" conference about social media held by Michael Saunders and Company. It was a great event. The two guest...Read More May 15th, 2009 7:04pm
- Sarasota-Bradenton posts nation's 7th biggest home price drop
- Some interesting news came out today about housing markets across the nation. The National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday that home prices fell...Read More May 12th, 2009 8:56pm
- Lido Shores on Lido Key
- Looking to own in one of the most exclusive areas in Sarasota? Take a drive with me through Lido Shores on Lido Key. This is one of the most sought after area...Read More May 8th, 2009 2:51pm
- Country Club Shores on Longboat Key
- Looking for a waterfront home on Longboat Key? Take a drive with me through the Country Club Shores neighborhood. It is located on the south end of the islan...Read More May 8th, 2009 2:41pm
- New address search to find Sarasota MLS listings
- You may have noticed a change on my home page quick search. I had my web guys install an address search. Often times we are driving by a home for sale and w...Read More May 6th, 2009 8:05pm
- Siesta Key Home - Just Sold
- My listing at 738 Siesta Key Circle closed last week for $900,000. There is a link at the bottom of this post that will lead you to more photo and details o...Read More May 6th, 2009 1:39pm
- Pending Home Sales Rose in March
- The Sarasota Herald Tribune reported a story about the March pending home sales in the Sarasota area. You can read it here. Here are a few highlights of the...Read More May 5th, 2009 7:19am
- Bent Tree Home For Sale - 7326 Weeping Willow Drive
- Looking for a great home in the Bent Tree neighborhood in Sarasota? Take a look at this wonderful home at 7326 Weeping Willow Drive in the Woodland II section...Read More May 4th, 2009 8:36am
- Housing prices rise in Sarasota-Bradenton
- If you read the Sarasota Herald Tribune newspaper this morning you probably noticed the article about how housing prices rose in Sarasota and Bradenton. You...Read More April 24th, 2009 8:53am
- HARP - Home Affordable Refinance Program
- Harry Fager of Michael Saunders Mortgage Company provided the following information about the HARP program (Home Affordable Refinance Program). HARP is part...Read More April 23rd, 2009 8:51am
- Video Collection of Sarasota, Florida
- Below are videos of various neighborhoods and areas of Sarasota, Florida. The neighborhood videos are nothing fancy, just a drive through the subdivisio...Read More April 18th, 2009 9:30am
- Sarasota Homes For Sale
- Looking to buy a home or condo in Sarasota, Florida? Visit my Sarasota homes for sale page for prearranged home and condos searches in north, south, east and...Read More April 10th, 2009 7:45am
- Sarasota Foreclosures Alert
- Looking for a great bank owned property? Would you like to be notified via email the minute a Sarasota foreclosure hits the market? Go to my Sarasota foreclo...Read More April 6th, 2009 7:56pm
- Tuscana Homes For Sale and Video
- I get a lot of requests from prospective home buyers for a newer homes in Sarasota, Florida. Most of the newer homes in the area are located in Lakewood Ranch...Read More April 6th, 2009 10:26am
- Siesta Key Home Under Contract
- My listing at 738 Siesta Key Circle just went under contract. This home offers great boating water since there are no bridges to bay and you can be in the g...Read More April 3rd, 2009 11:28am
- Country Club of Sarasota Home Sold
- Remember my listing in the Country Club of Sarasota? It just closed recently for $320,000. This was a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,209 square foot pool home on...Read More April 3rd, 2009 11:22am
- Woodland Park Home Sold
- My clients approved this post. This home in Woodland Park closed recently for $325,000. This home offered 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,985 square foot on a...Read More April 3rd, 2009 11:14am
- Three Oaks Homes For Sale
- Do you like newer homes? Would you rather be closer to the beach than Lakewood Ranch? Take a drive with me through the Three Oaks subdivision off Proctor R...Read More April 1st, 2009 9:35pm
- More Sarasota Videos
- I made a few more videos of some Sarasota neighborhoods. Take a drive through Oakleaf, Southfield and Country Manor. All three of these neighborhoods are off...Read More April 1st, 2009 6:47am
- Sarasota, Florida Videos
- I had my web guys add a TV to my website. The pages below have come great video of the Sarasota, Florida area. Enjoy. Sarasota homes for sale Siesta Key home...Read More March 27th, 2009 6:11am
- Sarasota Golf Course Communities
- Looking for fabulous home in a golf course community? Visit my Sarasota golf course community page to see some wonderful golf course neighborhoods in the Sa...Read More March 27th, 2009 5:58am
- Pending sales rise to highest level in three years in February 2009
- Here is a press release from our ever so wise Sarasota Association of Realtors: Pending sales in the Sarasota real estate market once again rose in Februar...Read More March 23rd, 2009 3:25pm
- Stocks surge on bank plan, rise in home sales
- Finally, some good news on the economy front today - Stocks surge on bank plan, rise in home sales! Here is the article from the Associated Press....Read More March 23rd, 2009 3:17pm
- Siesta Key Video
- Siesta Key, Florida Video Take a drive with me through the island paradise of Siesta Key. This is an 8 mile long barrier island off the coast of Sarasota,...Read More March 6th, 2009 4:23pm
- Woodland Park Home Under Contract
- My listing in Woodland Park recently went under contract. I will let you know what it sells for when it closes. If I can help you buy or sell a home i...Read More March 4th, 2009 11:21am
- Season Ends Soon So Plan Accordingly
- Easter is April 12th this year. That is usually about the time the snowbirds start heading back north. Plan your purchase and sales accordingly. If you are...Read More February 25th, 2009 10:46am
- Video of Lido Key and St. Armands Circle
- Lido Key & St. Armands Circle Video Lido Key is a beautiful island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. Residents can enjoy a walk on the beach, a swim i...Read More February 20th, 2009 2:29pm
- Bent Tree Video
- Bent Tree Homes Take a drive with me through the Bent Tree neighborhood in Sarasota, Florida. The first video is Bent Tree Woodlands I & II. The second...Read More February 20th, 2009 9:01am
- Bird Key Video
- Bird Key Video Thinking of buying a Bird Key home? Take a ride with me through this island paradise just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. If I can help y...Read More February 20th, 2009 8:52am
- Woodland Park
- Woodland Park Home More information and photos on this Woodland Park home for sale. Virtual Tour We just lowered the price of this home to $374,900....Read More February 19th, 2009 10:22am
- Sarasota Foreclosures
- I just built some pages so it will be easier for you to search for foreclosures and short sales in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Bird Key, Case...Read More February 15th, 2009 5:27am
- Just Sold in Turtle Rock
- We closed on this Turtle Rock home yesterday for $335,000. It was listed for $349,900. The buyer found the home on my website from another country. Thi...Read More February 5th, 2009 10:31am
- Price Reduced on Siesta Key Waterfront Home
- Siesta Key Waterfront Home Looking for a nice home on good boating water? Take a look at this wonderful Siesta Key home at 738 Siesta Key Cir...Read More February 2nd, 2009 11:08am
- Price Reduced on Downtown Sarasota Condo - Central Park
- Central Park Condo Looking for a condo in downtown Sarasota? My client just lowered the asking price of their Central Park condo. Central...Read More February 2nd, 2009 11:00am
- Longboat Key Waterfront Home
- We just listed this spectacular waterfront home on the south end of Longboat Key. It is located in the sought after waterfront community of Country Clu...Read More January 29th, 2009 11:25am
- Sarasota Real Estate Sales 2007 vs 2008
- Sarasota Real Estate Sales from 2007 to 2008 I pulled all of these numbers from the Sarasota MLS. They are not totally accurate but are pretty close....Read More January 23rd, 2009 11:04am
- Sellers read bad news too
- Foreclosure rate spikes! I read the in the local newspaper this morning that the number of foreclosure filings in the area has spiked. You can read the...Read More January 15th, 2009 10:22am
- Contrarian Investing - Are you following the herd?
- Are you following the herd? The herd of buyers who purchased a home in 2004 and 2005 may now be regretting their purchase now that prices have declined. I...Read More January 15th, 2009 9:43am
- Turtle Rock Home Under Contract
- Turtle Rock Home Under Contract This home in the Turtle Rock subdivision in Palmer Ranch recently went under contract. This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath...Read More January 15th, 2009 8:48am
- Renaissance Condos in Downtown Sarasota - Price Reduced
- Renaissance Condos in Downtown Sarasota We just lowered the price of this chic downtown Sarasota condo in The Renaissance from $249,900 to $224,...Read More January 6th, 2009 8:30am
- Happy New Year!
- I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Here are some interesting new year quotes: "Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live!...Read More January 1st, 2009 6:17am
- Gorgeous Home in Woodland Park Reduced Again
- My clients want this house sold. They just lowered the price again to $399,500. This home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms or can also be used nicely as a&n...Read More December 31st, 2008 9:19am
- Why people love to winter, vacation and live in Florida
- I was trading text messages with Shayla over the weekend. She went to Wisconsin for Christmas. She was commenting on how it was 5 below zero and ...Read More December 22nd, 2008 8:02am
- Woodland Park Home - Price Just Reduced
- We just lowered the price of this lovely home in Woodland Park from $449,500 to $424,500. I have seen hundreds of homes in Sarasota, F...Read More December 17th, 2008 12:55pm
- Siesta Key Waterfront Home Just Reduced
- We just lowered the price of this Siesta Key waterfront home from $1,350,000 to $1,199,000. Property Description: Beautiful canal front...Read More December 17th, 2008 12:43pm
- Signature Sothebys buys Premier Properties
- The office was rumbling yesterday with the latest Sarasota real estate news. Signature Sotheby's International Realty has purchased Premier Properties of Sa...Read More December 11th, 2008 12:11pm
- Home For $8,500 - Sarasota Foreclosure
- Look at this home in Newtown Terrace. This is the least expensive home for sale in Sarasota and Manatee counties. It is a Freddie Mac foreclosure and is l...Read More December 8th, 2008 10:44am
- Just Reduced! Country Club of Sarasota golf course home
- I just got a priced reduction on this lovely spacious golf course home in The Country Club of Sarasota. It was listed for $399,000 and we lowered it to $3...Read More December 5th, 2008 12:19pm
- Central Park Condo For Sale
- I just listed this lovely two bedroom, two bathroom downtown Sarasota condo. This condo is located in the Central Park condo development just south of Mou...Read More December 3rd, 2008 7:51am
- Sarasota and Manatee County Real Estate Market Stats for November 2008 - Part 2
- This is part 2 of my Sarasota FL real estate market update. Please view part 1. Casey Key Real...Read More December 2nd, 2008 7:57pm
- Sarasota and Manatee County Real Estate Market Stats for November 2008
- Below you will find a Sarasota, FL real estate market update for the month of November. I pulled...Read More December 2nd, 2008 6:10pm
- Siesta Key Real Estate Market Update
- Looking for a home or condo on Siesta Key? Below you will find information on Siesta Key real estate activity for 2008. View my Siesta Key page...Read More November 25th, 2008 7:52pm
- Sarasota Foreclosures & Short Sales
- Looking for a foreclosure? I just built some pages to show foreclosure and short sales for sale in the Sarasota, Florida area. Here you wil...Read More November 22nd, 2008 2:15pm
- New Listings in Sarasota, Florida
- Need to keep a close eye on the market? I just built some pages to show what has recently been listed in the Sarasota, Florida area. It is a great way to...Read More November 22nd, 2008 2:02pm
- Indian Beach Homes and Beau Ciel
- I went on caravan today and visited a number of homes and condos for sale in Sarasota, Florida. Here are a couple of properties that really stood out: 9...Read More November 18th, 2008 10:37am
- Siesta Key Home For Sale
- We listed this lovely Siesta Key home today. Located at 738 Siesta Key Circle this Spanish/Mediterranean waterfront home exudes charm and...Read More November 17th, 2008 3:09pm
- Casey Key Home - Just Sold
- This home 526 North Casey Key road just closed on November 14, 2008. It was listed most recently at $4,950,000 and closed for $4,375,000 (public record...Read More November 17th, 2008 9:00am
- Have the number of foreclosures peaked in Sarasota?
- Reported in this article by the Sarasota Herald Tribune the number of foreclosure filings in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte counties dropped in Septemb...Read More November 13th, 2008 9:15am
- Country Club of Sarasota Home For Sale
- I just listed this lovely golf course home in The Country Club of Sarasota. You can see more photos here - golf course home in Sarasota. Property Descr...Read More November 10th, 2008 2:45pm
- Drum Circle on Siesta Key
- We took the kids to the Siesta Key drum circle tonight. I have been to the drum circle before but I really wanted to see how the kids would like it. They...Read More November 9th, 2008 7:39pm
- Dinner on Siesta Key
- Last night the grandparents watched the kids so my wife and I went to dinner at the Midnight Pass Pub on south Siesta Key, near Turtle beach. We have...Read More November 9th, 2008 6:05am
- Sarasota Home Inventories
- The chart above are Sarasota home inventory figures for the last three years. These are only single family homes and in Sarasota county. As you can see inve...Read More November 6th, 2008 9:24am
- More luxury shopping ahead for Sarasota
- Have you ever been to the Millenia Mall in Orlando? It is pretty nice isn't it? Well, that mall is going to be the model for Benderson's University Town C...Read More November 4th, 2008 8:09am
- Turtle Rock Home For Sale
- I just listed this home in the Turtle Rock section of Palmer Ranch. The asking price $349,900. Property Description of Turtle Rock home: F...Read More November 3rd, 2008 12:36pm
- Sarasota MLS
- Sarasota Association of Realtors and Manatee Association of Realtors recently joined the Mid-Florida Regional MLS. This MLS system encompasses 13 Realtor as...Read More October 30th, 2008 8:15pm
- Longboat Key Condo - Just Sold
- My clients just purchased this gorgeous 2 bedroom/2 bathroom, 1,458 square foot Longboat Key condo. The condo was located on the south end of the island b...Read More October 29th, 2008 7:49am
- Marc Rasmussen vs. Sarasota Association of Realtors over thesarasotamls.com
- If you saw the business section today in the Sarasota Herald Tribune you may have noticed the article about my fight with the Sarasota Association of Realtor...Read More October 27th, 2008 3:10pm
- Longboat Key Condos
- Thinking about buying a beachfront getaway? Consider Longboat Key as an option for you. This is a gorgeous 11 mile long barrier island off the coast of Sara...Read More October 20th, 2008 7:05pm
- Siesta Key Condos
- I recently added a bunch of pages about various Siesta Key condos. Siesta Key is an 8 mile long barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. Th...Read More October 19th, 2008 9:00am
- Concession Home For Sale
- Stacy Haas just listed this gorgeous home in The Concession. This recently finished John Cannon custom built home is the lowest price per square foot in this...Read More October 14th, 2008 3:43pm
- Woodland Park Home For Sale
- Check out this fabulous home for sale in Woodland Park.......Read More March 20th, 2010 6:42am
- Just Sold - Bird Key home
- This home located at 115 South Warbler on Bird Key closed yesterday. It was listed for $1,499,000. This waterfront home offered 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and...Read More March 17th, 2010 10:28am
- Just Sold - Condo on the Bay (888)
- Unit 1010 at 888 Blvd. of the Arts recently closed for $367,000. The list price was $389,000 and was originally listed for $460,000. This lovely unit was loc...Read More March 4th, 2010 7:17am
- Florida Spring Break Destinations
- When people think of a premier spring break location their mind often ventures to the beaches of Florida, and with good reason. The climate provides...Read More March 2nd, 2010 3:19pm
