Sarasota Real Estate Blog

Have you ever wondered by who many people come to Florida for winter? Instead of dealing snow on a daily basis people from up north (we call them snowbirds) come down to sunny Florida to escape the snow and cold weather. You could be walking along Siesta Key beach enjoying a sunset. And just thi...

Does your IDX have Birds Eye images? I love these images and have received a few comments from visitors to my website about they love looking at them. If you are thinking about adding an IDX solution to your website or buying a custom real estate website find out if you can add the Birds Eye ima...

Thinking about buying or selling on Siesta Key? It is important to be an educated consumer so you don't overpay if you are buying or leave money on the table if you are selling. Below are some Siesta Key sales statistics for November 2009. Siesta Key, Florida Real Estate Update 32 properties sol...

I read this great post this morning about sellers and the grieving process. I totally see the similarities between a seller accepting the realities of today's real estate market and the grieving process. I can also see it in a buyer as well. Stage 1 - Denial A buyer reads about how prices have d...

Should you buy a keyword rich domain name or one that is memorable? People have debated this topic before. Experts on both sides have made compelling arguments. Personally, I have always liked the keyword rich domain names. It makes me feel like I am doing something right when Google bolds the s...

When should a buyer start looking at property? I have dealt with buyers who got the urge to move or buy a 2nd home, started looking at property and bought one rather quickly. I have buyers that have been looking at Sarasota houses for the last 5 years without making a purchase. I don't blame the...

If you have an active website you probably get asked the same or similar questions over and over again. Below are a few of the more frequently asked questions about the Sarasota real estate market. 1) Can I buy a condo on the beach, rent it out and break even or get a positive cash flow? Yes and...

Located just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida with just over 500 single family homes and no condos is the highly sought after community Bird Key. This is a fabulous to live if you enjoy boating, convenience, breathtaking water views and a laid back lifestyle. Boaters especially love this locat...

Looking for a downtown Sarasota condo? 1350 Main condos are located right on Main street and within footsteps of several great restaurants. Like Mexican food? Go have a nice meal across the street at Two Senoritas. Feel like a more European experience? Epicure is right across the street. 1350 Ma...

Looking for something more affordable and within a bike ride to the beach? You should take a look at the popular Gulf Gate community in Sarasota, Florida. The homes were built in the 1950's and 1960's. The neighborhood has kept their deed restrictions and it has a strong sense of community. Ther...