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Realty Trac has identified the 25 best markets in the nation to rent to baby boomers…and both Manatee (13th) and Sarasota (14th) made the list. This means that landlord returns are higher here than virtually anywhere else in the United States. We have three different kinds of renters all competing: the annual renter, the seasonal…
Canadian snowbirds have returned to their homes in Canada for the summer. While they are home in Canada, it is important for them to stay up to date with Sarasota real estate news. The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act has been signed into law, which is incredible news for…
In today’s Sarasota real estate market, a cash buyer trumps a buyer requiring a loan, all things being equal. So how does a buyer level the playing field in a competitive market like ours ? Go in with a pre-approval letter. The only way a buyer can compete against a cash offer is to prove that he/she…
Some sellers in Sarasota often believe that a pending special assessment that has not been “formally” passed by their HOA Association or Condominium Board does not have to be disclosed. . “Pending” is defined as an item on the agenda or reported in the minutes of the Association. Many times special assessments, especially for significantly expensive items…
A recent front page headline in The Sarasota Herald Tribune asked the question. Have Sarasota properties slowed down ? Maureen and I, like many of our fellow realtors, had clients cancel their long-planned Sarasota house hunting visit during season because the freezing weather up north forced them to cancel their travel plans. And sure, mortgage…
On June 10, the Multiple Listing Service ( MLS ) in Sarasota changed over to a new system. One exciting feature is that realtors and buyers may now search for homes with green features…solar heating, geothermal heat pumps, star rated appliances, low-flow toilets, upgraded insulation etc.. These features use to be just a bonus, practically…
An inexpensive way to enter a golf course community is the “bundled” route. Meaning property ownership includes golf club membership. There may be a modest one time capital contribution, but certainly nothing close to an upfront membership fee or an equity payment. In Sarasota County, Heritage Oaks ( off the Bee Ridge extension ) and…
Home sales West of the Trail – { West of Tamiami Trail aka 41 between Mound and Siesta Dr. } are HOT ! Homes for sale or rent are in high demand because of the location close to Siesta Key and Downtown Sarasota. Most of the neighborhood is in walking distance to South Side elementary…
It’s best to know the general mortgage rules of condo financing before you start to shop for a condominium for sale in Sarasota. For Conventional and Jumbo financing, condo buyers have to put down the following amounts if they intend to work with a Michael Saunders in-house mortgage. For a primary residence purchase …25% down. For…
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