2013 Year In Review Marbella Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 Overall 2013 was a good year for Marbella. The average sold price rose by 7.21% from 2012 to 2013 but the average days on market also declined by 63.73%. At the close of 2013 there were 11 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in Marbella on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $272,082 and the average sold price was $265,052. The minimum asking price for the same period was $245,000 and the minimum sold price was $227,500. The maximum asking price was $369,000 and the maximum sold price was $382,000. The average asking price per square foot was $145 while the average sold price per square foot was $141. The average list price to sold price ratio was 97.23% ... 01/25/2014

2013 Year In Review Palisades Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 By the end of 2013 only two homes sold in Palisades. The average sold price rose by 10.36% from 2011 (there were no MLS reported homes sold in 2012) to 2013 but the average days on market increased by 78.4%. At the close of 2013 there were 2 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in Palisades on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $317,000 and the average sold price was $303,500. The minimum asking price for the same period was $289,000 and the minimum sold price was $279,000. The maximum asking price was $345,000 and the maximum sold price was $328,000. The average asking price per square foot was $167 while the average sold price per square foot was $159.... 01/24/2014

As the flood insurance issue has continued to slow the sales of waterfront property in Sarasota, the good news is that the snowbirds are arriving and their purchases of condos and homes are not limited to waterfront sites.  Many come for golf, proximity to their favorite neighborhoods and haunts or just for the great weather during the winter months.  Below is the latest survey result taken by Credit Suisse of local agents and their take on the real estate market here.    January has brought many more properties to market and the sales outlook is strong. Although there are fewer short sales and bank owned properties than at this time last year, the inventory is still large with seller owned homes being offered at very good prices. The buyers are understanding that the "bargain basement"... 01/24/2014

  Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain Restored, Sarasota, FL.  Dismantled and covered over with dirt for 60 years the Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain has been renovated and is once more flowing at the southern gateway to downtown Sarasota. The Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain is located in Luke Wood Park adjacent to the Senior Friendship Center on the north side of US41 just prior to entering downtown Sarasota.  The fountain was built in 1936 by the Sarasota Federation of Garden Circles in honor of Mable Ringling, wife of John Ringling, a key figure in Sarasota history. The fountain began to deteriorate during World War II as funds to maintain it dwindled.  The fountain was filled in and covered over with dirt in the 1950s.  And so it remained until local historian Larry Kelleher of Saras... 01/24/2014

Do I have your attention?  Yes, I said "Buyer beware of new construction". One of the many unfortunate consequences of the real estate downturn in 2005/06 was that most skilled laborers were forced to move away from jobs held with large home builders.  Skilled contractors and subs were either let go due to little demand for new homes or they decided on their own to go work for themselves or shift careers altogether.     Now that new construction is once again hot, many builders are faced with a shortage of "skilled" laborers.  What is the effect on the consumer?  You guessed it, a sub-par quality build.  Look, I'm not saying the house is going to come crumbling down in a few years but I am re-iterating that the buyer beware of new construction so that they may keep a close eye on the bu... 01/24/2014

2013 Year In Review Huntington Pointe Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 Overall 2013 was a good year for Huntington Pointe. The average sold price rose by 23.80% from 2012 to 2013 but the average days on market declined by 69.47%. At the close of 2013 there were 12 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in Huntington Pointe on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $357,383 and the average sold price was $342,417. The minimum asking price for the same period was $319,000 and the minimum sold price was $302,000. The maximum asking price was $424,900 and the maximum sold price was $425,000. The average asking price per square foot was $155 while the average sold price per square foot was $148. The average list price to sold ... 01/23/2014

If your home is in a flood zone, you are probably still suffering from the sticker shock of either the increase in your flood insurance or the shock of not being able to sell your home because of the outrageous insurance that will be required of the new owner. Although Congress did pass a bill on January 16, 2014 that prohibits FEMA from implementing future premium increases on "grandfathered properties" for the next nine months, it allows premium increases that are levied on the buyers of a property.  If you have not contacted your Senator, now is the time to do so.  The Senate is voting on the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (S. 1926) on January 27, 2014.  It will allow a four year moratorium on increases for buyers of property including second homes and businesses. Let th... 01/21/2014

  Painted Pianos Of Sarasota Keys Hit The Streets Of Sarasota!  Six brightly painted spinet pianos played by six professional pianists made their city debut on Friday, January 18, 2014 at Sarasota's downtown Five Points Park at 5pm.  Also in attendance were the seven "Legacy Artists" who converted the pianos into colorful works of art. The pianos will be available for anyone to play outside of six local businesses through the end of May.  The Sarasota Keys Project was initially proposed by former City Commissioner Ken Shelin several years ago, but did not take off until concert pianist Rich Ridenour moved to Sarasota last fall.  Jim Shirley, with the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota, agreed to help bring the project to fruition. Shortly after the concert, the pianos were loaded up... 01/20/2014

3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores, Sarasota, FL 3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores, Sarasota, FL. Find Similar homes for sale in Sarasota, FL You will love coming home to this well maintained and updated home in the Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores neighborhood of Sarasota, FL. The MLS# is A3990552 and the Sarasota home for sale is located at 3829 Chapel Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234. It is in Northmoor, an established subdivision of the Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores neighborhood of Sarasota, FL (TIP: Watch the video below).   The area of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores features Indian Beach Park and Sapphire Shores Park where picturesque sunsets are a daily occurrence. The home at 3829 Chapel Dr is close to Jungle Gardens, Ringling School of Arts, New ... 01/19/2014

2013 Year In Review Turtle Rock Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 Overall 2013 was a good year for Turtle Rock. The average sold price rose by 8.53% from 2012 to 2013 and the average days on market declined by 39.47%. At the close of 2013 there were 46 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $409,648 and the average sold price was $395,955. The minimum asking price for the same period was $226,500 and the minimum sold price was $266,000. The maximum asking price was $659,900 and the maximum sold price was $650,000. The average asking price per square foot was $196 while the average sold price per square foot was $198. The average list price to sold price ratio was 96.... 01/19/2014

2013 Year In Review The Hamptons Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 Overall 2013 was a good year for The Hamptons. The average sold price rose by 9.05% from 2012 to 2013 but the average days on market declined by 80.06%. At the close of 2013 there were 21 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $356,382 and the average sold price was $346,305. The minimum asking price for the same period was $194,000 and the minimum sold price was $194,000. The maximum asking price was $525,000 and the maximum sold price was $490,000. The average asking price per square foot was $185 while the average sold price per square foot was $182. The average list price to sold price ratio was ... 01/19/2014

2013 Year In Review Deer Creek Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 Overall 2013 was a good year for Deer Creek. The average sold price rose by 9.40% from 2012 to 2013 but the average days on market declined by 50%. At the close of 2013 there were 27 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in Deer Creek on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $482,530 and the average sold price was $457,441. The minimum asking price for the same period was $349,900 and the minimum sold price was $341,500. The maximum asking price was $649,000 and the maximum sold price was $575,000. The average asking price per square foot was $167 while the average sold price per square foot was $159. The average list price to sold price ratio was 94.93% an... 01/19/2014

2013 Year In Review Botanica Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 Overall 2013 was a good year for Botanica. The average sold price rose by 10.12% from 2012 to 2013 but the average days on market also rose by 10.74%. At the close of 2013 there were 12 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in Botanica on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $319,488 and the average sold price was $304,838. The minimum asking price for the same period was $244,900 and the minimum sold price was $225,000. The maximum asking price was $419,000 and the maximum sold price was $417,500. The average asking price per square foot was $186 while the average sold price per square foot was $161. The average list price to sold price ratio was 95.43% and... 01/19/2014

Sarasota FL, Most Expensive Property Market Report – December 2013   December 2013 market report is based on the most expensive property - Single family homes sold in 13 different zip codes of Sarasota Florida, which is provided by Kwee Huset of Kwee Huset Realty.   Search million dollars homes for sale in Sarasota FL      Most Expensive Property in zip codes       34242     34239     34231 Sold price   $5,675,000  $4,150,000  $3,440,000 Average sold price  1,656,250      652,650      432,085 Days on market     141      69      114 Days on market     93%      96%      95%     Zip code 34242 Compared to December 2012 went up 225% from $2,225,000 Zip code 34239 Compared to December 2012 went up 126.71% from $3,275,000 Zip code 34231 Compared to December 2012 went up 208.48% from $1,650,00... 01/17/2014

    British Agent For Sarasota Florida Real Estate      British Agent For Naples Florida Real Estate    If you are interested in buying or selling Sarasota Florida Real Estate and are from the United Kingdom, our in house British Broker from London is offering a free , no obligation consultation on buying and selling properties in Florida.  Kathy Rainford,  has decades of experience with UK buyers and sellers  and works with the top real estate group in Sarasota Florida, The Krol Group International.     The Krol Group International is a A+ rated company from the Better Business Bureau and is a top producting award winning real estate marketing group in Southwest Florida.   Our added value we provide our clients will be worth your time contacting us.  You can reach Kathy Rainford at  ce... 01/10/2014

Five Year Real Estate Market Review For Sarasota Florida 34238 The five year index for active listings (properties currently on the market) is slightly below half of what it was in Sarasota Florida and the 34238 zip code in December of 2008 (see the chart below). The indexed value of active listings has increased slightly for the fifth month in a row; this echos and end-of-year slow down similar to last year. By January 2013 listings were selling (as well as expiring and canceled) and it can be expected that we will see this repeated again in the first half of 2014. The five year index for closed sales (properties sold) is up in Sarasota Florida generally and nearly double the closed sales in the 34238 zip code from December of 2008 (see the chart below). The indexed value of closed sal... 01/07/2014

2013 Year In Review Arielle Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 Overall 2013 was a good year for Arielle. The average sold price rose by 18.39% from 2012 to 2013 while the average days on market declined by 53.85%. At the close of 2013 there were 14 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in Arielle on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $234,914 and the average sold price was $225,143. The minimum asking price for the same period was $219,000 and the minimum sold price was $203,000. The maximum asking price was $269,000 and the maximum sold price was $242,000. The average asking price per square foot was $127 while the average sold price per square foot was $96. The average list price to sold price ratio was 95.94% and th... 01/07/2014

HUD Appeals Non-Borrowing Spouse Ruling The Department of Housing and Urban development is not giving up without a fight and has appealed the October court decision that found them liable for foreclosing on the homes of non-borrowing spouses whose spouse had a obtained a reverse mortgage. According to an article published by Reverse Mortgage Daily, the appeal, filed by HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, was submitted by Assistant Attorney General Stuart F. Delery on November 26. The plaintiffs, Robert Bennett of Maryland and Leila Joseph of New York, filed the lawsuit against HUD after they foreclosed on their homes when the loan became due and payable upon their their spouse's passing. Both spouses had their names removed from the home's title so that their spouses could obtain the most mone... 01/07/2014

Put Your Convertible Top Down When You Are In Sarasota Florida It is a true luxury to own a convertible this time of year in Sarasota Florida. When the weather is as nice as it is right now, anyone who has a convertible can be seen driving around town, to the beach, or even just to the store, with their tops down. I spot almost every day convertibles of all types, ages, and conditions with their tops down. I have seen vintage Triumph convertible sports cars (pictured above), as well as, extreme make-overs of vintage Chevy Corvettes (pictured below, which looked all original on the outside but had been modernized under the hood; I could tell because of the LED instrument cluster insert). I've parked next to convertibles everywhere in Sarasota, from Walmart to Siesta Key Public Beach park... 01/06/2014

2013 Review Isles Of Sarasota Palmer Ranch Sarasota Florida 34238 Overall 2013 was a good year for The Isles. The average sold price rose by 15.69% from 2012 to 2013 while the average days on market declined by 53.69%. At the close of 2013 there were 50 closed transactions (or "sales") for the year reported in The Isles Of Sarasota on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota Florida. The average asking price for homes sold in 2013 was $315,601 and the average sold price was $308,524. The minimum asking price for the same period was $217,999 and the minimum sold price was $219,000. The maximum asking price was $449,900 and the maximum sold price was $435,000. The average asking price per square foot was $173 while the average sold price per square foot was $169. The average list price to sold price rati... 01/06/2014