2015 ~ A historic year in Sarasota real estate sales

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There is wide range of Sarasota golf course communities to suit any budget,lifestyle and handicap. The most economical option for a home purchase in a golf course community in Sarasota can be found in one of our “bundled” golf course communities. They are; Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club in Palmer Ranch, Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club along the…
Across the country ( not just Florida !) lenders, title companies and consumers must now adhere to new Federal Government mandated real estate closing guidelines called TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure). With little media exposure, and little fanfare, the following is now the new normal as at October 3/15… **Good Faith Estimates and Truth-in-Lending statements are…
Played the Club Course at TPC Prestancia this past Monday. It’s been years since I have experienced it, as I normally get invited to the The Stadium Course…generally considered the more impressive course for members to show off to their guests. The Club Course, designed by Robert Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, winds through a community…
I have blogged about Waterlefe Golf & River Club many times before. But it bares repeating. This is a perfect choice for buyers trying to decide between golf, boating or tennis? Why not have it all at Waterlefe Golf and River Club. Located east of I75 and north of State Road 64, one can buy…
An excellent choice if you are looking for a Sarasota golf community offering more than just golf is the Longboat Key Club. There are a variety of homes and condos on Longboat Key to suit any lifestyle near the club. Whether you’re looking for a waterfront beach or bay front condo or home on a canal…
At our company meeting, our in house loan consultant spoke to us about some of the MYTHS associated with financing a Sarasota condo purchase. She wanted us know that there are programs for getting over hurdles that once challenged Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key and downtown Sarasota condo buyers. Here a few of those…
Celebrate inspired urban living in this intimate, boutique condominium community located on fashionable Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota, South Palm Residences offers the perfect balance of livability and luxury.
The results show that our area is poised for another potential record-breaking year in 2015 for real estate sales. Even with a severe inventory shortage, sales didn’t waiver in June as closed transactions pushed into near-record territory with median sale prices rising in both counties. Year-over-Year Comparisons Inventory Shortages Sarasota County – down 16% Manatee County…
There are currently 33 new construction projects underway or being proposed to the City of Sarasota, per a recent report issued by the coordinator of the Downtown Economic Development Committee. Many of these projects offer mixed use with either commercial or retail on the ground floors and living units above. A majority of these projects are within walking distance to Main Street, which is exhibiting…