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Sarasota makes # 2 in Huffington Post’s top 10 cities people are moving to list. And # 2 in Penske 2013 moving destinations in America. Interested in getting more information about real estate in Sarasota ? Call or email me. Maureen Doherty 1801 Main St Sarasota FL 34236
Try Stoneybrook. Designed by Arthur Hill, this 18 hole championship course winds through the enclosed gates of the community situated at McIntosh and 41. Literally minutes to Siesta Key beach. Not an equity club, but all 940 home owners automatically become members. A one time $2000 fee for all new property owners followed by a…
Look no longer. AQUA on Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota is your best choice ! It is in good company with some of Sarasota’s newest finest luxury condominiums. Just a short drive or walk to downtown, St. Armand’s or Lido Beach. Each residence enjoys views of Sarasota bay and the lights of downtown Sarasota. Developed…
One of the most common questions I get from downtown Sarasota condo buyers is “Can you find me a condo close to Wholefoods ” The answer is an easy one. Yes ! The closest Sarasota condo buildings to Wholefoods are : One Hundred Central and Plaza at Five Points. They are both within the same block as…
Presently in Downtown Sarasota there are only 8 waterfront condominiums for sale with deeded boat docks. These units are prime real estate for the avid boater who also wants the convenience of a downtown Sarasota location. The choices are superb depending on your budget. On Hudson Bayou in Downtown Sarasota there are two units for…
The Oaks Club is a private golf and country club community developed on more than 1,000 acres situated on the east and west sides of US 41 in Osprey, Florida, just 12 miles south of downtown Sarasota. I am in receipt of the recent Oaks Club circular touting the latest developments in this high end, 750 home private golf…
Canadians are by far the largest international purchasers of Sarasota real estate. Additionally, the vast majority of Canadians pay cash for their Sarasota property. The reasons are threefold. Firstly, the lending criteria is very strict for Canadians. Whereas American citizen’s commonly obtain loans for 80% to 90% of the properties value, Canadians and other international buyers…
In 2013, statistics state that 66% of all Sarasota County buyers paid cash for their real estate purchase as opposed to getting a mortgage. Why ? Because cash buyers pay far less. And here’s the explanation. Florida has no state income tax, and Sarasota County has no “land transfer tax” so both entities make money…
The Founders Club now has 50% of their 262 single family lots spoken for. This represents a significant milestone as the subdivision broke ground right before the Great Recession 7 years ago. Some 23 new homes were either under construction or completed last year. As a former member, I can attest to the fact that…
Sarasota posted an 11.3% gain in median prices over 2012, while Manatee County median sales prices rose 16.2 %. Meanwhile, Florida wide median sales prices were up 16% for the year, by far outpacing the nation’s year over year increase of 7%. View the full market trend report: Residential Real Estate Market Trend Report for…
