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Sarasota, FL Real Estate News

By Cyndi Kerr
(Sandals Realty)
Like most markets Sarasota has had a down turn in prices and an increase in inventory.  We are also seeing sales as Sarasota is a premier destination.    That inventory includes some very very (did I say Very) nice homes on Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Tera Cia and Bradenton Beach.  As a local I expect that the cost of a home on LBK will be more than one on Siesta Key or Bradenton Beach but in comparing prices there is not that much difference.  Tera Cia being more exclusive yet a different (read more relaxed) atmosphere than LBK from my point of view - of course this is most probably do to the amount of semi new construction that has gone on in Tera Cia.  Regardless, I am seeing excellent price points on the island properties.  Let me know if your interested and I will do a search and ema...
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By Cynthia Calisch and Preston Larus
(Keller Williams Realty)
For many years, Ed Smith Stadium over at 12th and Tuttle has been the spring training home for the Cincinatti Reds. The Reds are leaving us after the 2009 spring training session, and I wasn't really in on that controversy. But now the news is that the 2007 World Champion Boston Red Sox are looking at Sarasota as a new training camp venue, and Sarasota is looking at the Sox: http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20080603/NEWS/806030314/1661 I'm not a big sports fan but I did go to my first major league baseball game a few weeks ago in Tampa (The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox, thank you very much) and it was great! I would be delighted to go to spring training games in Sarasota. That declaration probably won't weigh heavily on the City's decision, though. What the Powers That ...
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By Cyndi Kerr
(Sandals Realty)
Its interesting going through the interview process.  What questions will they ask, where are you goal oriented, how will you market this home, what type of advertising, ......  the full gambit of questions and the whole time I am thinking - I will market the property to the best of my ability, does the same question really have to be answered so many times - Well the answer is yes - part of the my job as a Realtor and a person is too answer questions as fully as possible as many times as they are asked.   Being willing to answer honestly is important and with so many sellers here in Sarasota that bought at the top of the market now trying to understand why the house is worth 1/2 of what they bought it for it is VERY important to answer questions and to substantiate where the numbers an...
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By William True, Sarasota Real Estate
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Accredited Buyer Representative, ABR, Sarasota, Florida William True, Broker, True Real Estate of Sarasota has added the ABR designation (Accredited Buyer Representative) to his name. Why should you look for the ABR designation before looking for a home? The ABR Designation is awarded by REBAC  to those REALTORS who have met the specific educational criteria and experience needed to provide the high level quality service required by REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council) for Buyer Agents. William True and True Real Estate provide professional exclusive buyer agent services to Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Venice, Osprey, Nokomis, Lakewood Ranch & Lido Key. To protect your interests, always use a Sarasota buyer agent when purchasing local real estate.    
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By Annette Smith, Sarasota Real Estate Agent
(Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.)
Casey Key Homes for Sale Casey Key homes are sought after for the privacy offered on the island.  We've written many times about movie stars, writers such as Steven King who call the island home.  Visitors and vacationers from around the world having been coming to Casey Key homes in the summers to enjoy the water, beach, walking and a relaxed lifestyle from their hectic real estate lives.  Most feel right at home on Casey Key and this waterfront Paradise adds a special touch tor vacations.  Are you looking for a private location to build a home on the water?  Want a tropical location for a wedding or just want to get away.  Casey Key could be the perfect spot. For photos, virtual tours and area information on Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Casey Key, and Sarasota Florida real estate visit o...
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By Regina Brassil, ABR, AHWD, e-Pro
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Three news stories crossed my desk this morning that are of interest to Sarasota home buyers. 1) Sarasota was named by the Editors of "Relocate America!" in their annual Top 100 places to relocate. The winners are picked based on the towns own submission of what makes their town special, and demographic information such as schools, business, environmental awareness and amenities. 2) Siesta Key Beach, arguably a Sarasota Buyer Agent's best selling point, was named 2nd runner up in Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman's annual "Top Beaches in America" list. Not that this comes as ANY surprise to us, and the fact that a Hawaiian beach just barely beat us out is well, quite flattering. 3) Across the nation, the housing sales number that remains quite strong is the luxury housing market. Sarasota certa...
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By Annette Smith, Sarasota Real Estate Agent
(Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.)
Sarasota Real Estate Market Update Sales of Sarasota Florida Homes Total 567 The Sarasota Board of Realtors issued a press release on May 23 indicating month over month improvement in Sarasota's real estate market continuing what looks like a trend.  Statistics pulled from the Sarasota MLS system reported overall property sales in the local market for April 2008.  In March, home sales in Sarasota topped 500 for the first time in eight months and in April homes sales stood at 567.  Read article in its entirety on our Sarasota Real Estate News Blog.
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By Annette Smith, Sarasota Real Estate Agent
(Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.)
Gulf front  Longboat Key Condos Update Beach Condo Communities - Over 100 Currently Available on Longboat Key Longboat Key Condominium Report Posted on Longboat Key Luxury Condos Blog Sea Oats Sea Oats, offering the lowest priced Gulf condo on this key, is a small 8 unit beachside complex allowing rentals "52" times per year.  In this buyer's market, take advantage of the incredible inventory of condos on Longboat Key, many with Gulf views.  No frills at Sea Oats -- enjoy the beach! Longboat Key Fl is approximately 90 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Water Club is a beautiful beachfront complex right on the beach providing an elegant resort lifestyle.  These luxury Water Club units start in the high $1 millions! The Sarasota MLS currently lists over 100 Longboat Key condos for ...
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By Regina Brassil, ABR, AHWD, e-Pro
(True Sarasota Real Estate)
Although Sarasota has been impacted by the downturn in the housing market like everyone else, report after report has come out over the last 12 months citing that Sarasota is a bright spot in an otherwise dismal outlook. Our sales are up, our pending sales are strong and many buyer agents in town, myself included , can speak to greatly increased sales volume. As a matter of fact, the last 6 months has been remarkable for me. Which led a customer of mine to ask, why is Sarasota different? I suppose I could expound on how beautiful it is here. Situated on the emerald waters of the southern Gulf Coast, there is water everywhere! Breathtaking views from many places in this city might explain the draw and continued buyers... Or perhaps its the fact that Sarasota remains a small town with big...
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By Bill Travers
(Bill Travers Real Estate, Inc.)
was visiting amazon.com tonight to check out a phenomenal artist; Victor Wooten.   This guys is unbelieveable.  But something came to mind, each one of his songs on Amazon.com can be purchased for $0.99.  Some songs were 7:11 minutes in time and one of them was only 2:56 minutes.  Regardless, they all were the same price of $0.99.  Sure each song is original. Was the 2:56 song time worth more money than the 7:11 song?  It must be if it were shorter and could still bring the same cost.  Or was the 7:11 not as good since you got more music for the same price?  In real estate, we analyze with cost per sq. ft.  A buyer can see the benefit in paying a little more for the floor plan or because the home was freshly painted in today's earth tone neutral colors that make it a move in ready home....
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By Linda Reynolds, Bradenton Real Estate
(Bradenton Real Estate - Linda Reynolds)
The Ringling Art Museum in Sarasota Florida is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Huge rooms that house some of the most famous paintings around. The Ringlings spent years collecting art and displaying it in this wonderful building.The courtyard is breath taking as you stroll through the gardens and view the statues interlaced among the grounds. When you sit on the veranda, you get the view of Sarasota Bay just past the grounds facing West. If you are in the area, this is one place that needs to be on your must visit list.
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By Linda Reynolds, Bradenton Real Estate
(Bradenton Real Estate - Linda Reynolds)
Make an on-line slideshow at www.OneTrueMedia.com Looking for a place to explore in a day? Try out the Ca d Zan, it has been refurbished and the original furniture still remains. The home is 4 levels high and is 22,000 square feet in size. The regular admission of $20 will get you into the first two floors, you have to pay another $20 to see floors 3 and 4. While I recommend the general admission price, I did not feel the extra $20 was worth seeing a couple more bedrooms and the terrace that sits atop the house.The mansion sits on the edge of the water on 66 acres. John and Mable Ringling built this home in 1924 and when you tour the home you will see they spared no expense. Marble is all throughout the home and gold leaf on the ceilings. They travelled through Europe collecting furnitu...
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By Annette Smith, Sarasota Real Estate Agent
(Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.)
St Armands Circle and Lido Key Real Estate Live, Shop and Dine on Prestigious St Armands Circle St. Armands Circle and Lido Key real estate offer waterfront homes on canals off the intracoastal and the bay.  Homes styles are diverse from tiny ranch houses of the 1940s and 1950s to majestic wrought iron gated estates.  Fabulous shopping, restaurants and galleries await you on prestigious St. Armands Circle.  You can walk to Lido Key Beach or stop by a local java cafe on the Circle for your favorite flavor. St. Armands Key FL and Lido Key are approximately 2 hours from Tampa International Airport Want a homes for your boat, panoramic water views? Search for St Armands Key or Lido Key real estate on our sites.  Currently Sarasota MLS data reports 37 homes for sale with prices ranging from ...
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By Annette Smith, Sarasota Real Estate Agent
(Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.)
Beaches Condos on Longboat Key Right on Longboat Key Beach Residents at Beaches can actually hear the waves of the Gulf of Mexico from their condo on Longboat Key.  Most of these condos have Gulf views and some are offered with Gulf and Bay views providing views of sunrise and sunset. Longboat Key FL  is  approximately 90 minutes from Tampa International Airport Beaches is right on the pristine Longboat Key beach providing a relaxed lifestyle in some units are under $1 Million!     The Sarasota MLS currently lists only 5 Longboat Key condos at Beaches for sale.  Prices range from $639,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath turnkey furnished condominium with 2183 sq.ft. to $1,199,000 for a totally remodeled 1524 sq.ft unit with full Gulf views. Amenities at Beaches include Club house, elevator, fit...
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By Annette Smith, Sarasota Real Estate Agent
(Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.)
Gulf front  Longboat Key Condos Report Beach Condo Communities - Over 175 Available on Sarasota's Pristine Key Sand Cay, offering the lowest priced Gulf condo on this key, is a small beachside complex allowing rentals "52" times per year.  There is an onsite rental office to handle your property.  In this buyer's market, take advantage of the incredible inventory of condos on Longboat Key, many with Gulf views.  Longboat Key FL  -  approximately 90 minutes from Tampa International Airport Lafirenza is a small 10 unit enclave right on the beach providing an elegant resort lifestyle.  These luxury units are in the $3 millions and there is only one available!   The Sarasota MLS currently lists over 175 Longboat Key condos for sale with full Gulf or partial Gulf views and a minimum of two b...
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By Annette Smith, Sarasota Real Estate Agent
(Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.)
Sarasota Golf Course Homes at the Founders Club Best Development 2008 Parade of Homes Tranquil lakes and stately oaks draped with Spanish moss are signatures of the lush landscaping of this three year old Sarasota golf and country club community.  These Sarasota golf course homes are beautifully detailed. The Founders Club, a signature Robert Trent Jones Golf course, is approximately 60 minutes from Tampa International Airport. If you are planning to retire and enjoy a resort lifestyle, new golf course homes in Sarasota at the Founders Club are currently priced starting at $999,000.  Currently, data shows 49 homes are available in the Sarasota MLS at the Founders Club.  A $3,799,000 home on the 4th fairway is offered and designed with the finest architectural features of Sarasota signat...
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By Annette Smith, Sarasota Real Estate Agent
(Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.)
Sarasota Real Estate Market Update Sales of Sarasota Florida Homes Total 500 The Sarasota Board of Realtors issued a press release on April 22 indicating even more improvement in Sarasota's real estate market  Statistics pulled from the MLS system reported overall property sales in the local market for March 2008 topped 500 for the first time in eight months. March property sales totaled 514 and easily beat February 2008 Sarasota property sales of 423. Sarasota single family homes sold totaled 344 in March 2008 and 170 condos were sold.  In February, 294 single family homes sold and 129 condominiums. A small decline  of 6.3 percent in the median sale price for single family homes was reported.  Median prices of condos rose slightly from $230,500 in February 2008 to $235,000 in March 200...
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Longboat Key is barrier island located off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. Its sugar-white beaches are famous tourist destinations, along with the area's manicured lawns, southern architecture, and crystal waters. This barrier island is a tropical vision of understated elegance, according to observers, and offers a wide array of wonderful real options for home buyers. Recent Condo Sale Prices Keep Market Watchers Hopeful Recently, the area got good news; that the owners of the Longboat Key Club and Resort are preparing to invest $500 million over the next several years to revive the famous tourist destination. Recently as well, local real estate brokers announced that two condos on this key sold for what represented the highest price per square foot for condos in the last six months. A ...
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By Annette Smith, Sarasota Real Estate Agent
(Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.)
Downtown Sarasota Condos - 1350 Main For an urban lifestyle, check out 1350 Main, one of downtown Sarasota's newest buildings.  Built in 2007 1350 Main is centrally located in the heart of downtown and close to the water.  It is ideal for enjoying a city lifestyle.  See our bay front slide show on our latest  downtown Sarasota condos blog article to see the picturesque waterfront area of Sarasota Florida. Own a downtown Sarasota condo at 1350 Main and enjoy shopping, dining, cultural attractions of beautiful Sarasota.  Dock your boat at the marina to spend weekends on the water.  Sarasota has a small town feel with city culture including a spectacular waterfront park within walking distance to 1350 Main.  It is also a short drive to the barrier island beaches. In September, the Sarasota...
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