There are so many GREAT properties in Sarasota right now...I encourage people to consider their move or purchase NOW. The beach is on sale! Downtown is on sale! The bayfront is on sale!! The deals here are undeniable. But not blindly or without caution - there are absolutely situations to stay aw
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09/02/2008
NAR recently published a study about home buyer preferences. There were a few points that I found interesting...and have a few offbeat comments about. NO HOT AIR! Apprarently, many places around the US do not have central air conditioning? I ask that question in all sincerity, because it never oc
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08/27/2008
A buyer agents recommendations for great places in Sarasota to buy real estate, whatever your price range, if you are looking for: Golf: Concession, Founders Club - Luxury Estates University Park Country Club ($500K - $2 million) Lakewood Ranch ($200-$500K) Bent Tree ($25
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08/27/2008
When I have a client come to town, I try to make sure they understand the diversity in Sarasota. After all, many people realize that there is a beach - but maybe they aren't aware of our thriving downtown arts community...the fact that there is a golf course on nearly every corner...or that we ha
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08/24/2008
With a nod towards the Herald Tribune who published a story extolling the beach after dark... I head to the beach at 7:30pm at least 3 or 4 times a week. It's a habit that many don't understand, at least those who equate beaches with bikinis, bodies and suntans. While that's enjoyable to me, t
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08/22/2008
How times have changed. Just a few years ago, I decided I really didn't enjoy working with listings, sellers and all that entailed. Don't get me wrong, there were some nice folks I encountered, but I just didn't really like the process of marketing the home, open houses, and the like. What I did
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08/22/2008
Alright, I don't actually mean to disregard Sarasota real estate sales and market statistics. After all, the news of late has been surprisingly good - inventory has dropped for 4 months running, and is at its lowest point in 2 1/2 years. Pricing seems to have moderated with sales settling at a s
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08/20/2008
There is an old Indian legend that Native Americans came to Sarasota during the "season of the big storms" because they knew it was protected. Another local story claims that John Ringling, when looking for a home for his circus and his family, landed in Sarasota for much the same reasons. After
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08/20/2008
I get that question all the time. Seems the term, and the concept, are catching on. And rightfully so, as a purchaser of real estate SHOULD expect sole representation. What many people do not understand is that every real estate agent is a buyer agent, at some point. The definition of a buyers ag
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08/11/2008
As a buyer agent, I am asked all the time why I love living here. There are so many reasons, but the following are five of the main reasons that Sarasota is a fabulous place to live. As I put this list together, I realized it sounds like a great place to take a vacation - and we live here!! No wo
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08/03/2008