When browsing real estate in Sarasota, you might be wondering which waterfront community best suits you or your boating lifestyle. The desire to spend time on the water draws many people to southwest Florida. Favorable currents and steady winds make this region an ideal environment to take full advantage of boat ownership. Sarasota Bay features … Continue reading Sarasota – A Waterfront Boater’s Paradise
Popular Interior Design Trends 2021
Interior design trends – enhanced with personally curated artistic elements – showcase the essence of a home. A growing interest in using sustainable materials impacts stylish elements for 2021. Due to limited travel associated with the pandemic, design influences can be utilized to bring a taste of the outside world into living spaces. Let’s take … Continue reading Popular Interior Design Trends 2021
Sarasota – 2020-2021 Best Place to Retire and Best Place to Live
According to the recent U.S. News and World report, Sarasota, Florida has earned the No. 1 spot for retirement in Florida. The Florida metro areas dominated this year’s 25 best places to retire due to affordable homes and low taxes – as well as high ratings for happiness and popularity. These realities forecast a favorable … Continue reading Sarasota – 2020-2021 Best Place to Retire and Best Place to Live
2020 Market Snapshot
Things are still trending upwards in the Sarasota real estate market, according to the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee counties. Sarasota and other housing markets throughout Southwest Florida continue at a brisk pace. The October numbers show us how busy our market has been and, with new listings increasing slowly, we have not been … Continue reading 2020 Market Snapshot
The Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
Longboat Key ranks among the most interesting and unique areas in the world. This beloved gem builds on its rich history by providing unique experiences for residents and visitors alike. This barrier island off the western side of Sarasota Bay extends for twelve-miles and offers gorgeous beaches and dense mangroves on the eastern shore. Split … Continue reading The Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
Improvements That will Add Value to your Home
Making upgrades adds value to any home, whether or not you plan to stay in it or sell. Your property remains one of the best ways to build wealth through home equity. Think beyond standard equity appreciation. Major updates to kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, roofs, and windows absolutely add value, but don’t underestimate other approaches that … Continue reading Improvements That will Add Value to your Home
Lakewood Ranch – It’s a Lifestyle
Lakewood Ranch, located on the Sarasota/Manatee County border, provides a premier planned residential community within the area. This expansive, family-oriented community, was once again, named the best-selling multigenerational community in the U.S. positioning it among the nations top-selling communities for the ninth consecutive year. Today, Lakewood Ranch stands as a thriving mini-metropolis of almost 18,000 … Continue reading Lakewood Ranch – It’s a Lifestyle
Sarasota – A Rare Gem in a Perfect Setting
The western shore of mainland Sarasota ushers in a unique air of sophistication, with a serious commitment to its flourishing downtown real estate, hotels, and arts scenes. Not only is downtown Sarasota growing steadily, its beaches are regularly listed among the nation’s best. With a charming downtown, a thriving food scene, an ever-growing cultural hub, … Continue reading Sarasota – A Rare Gem in a Perfect Setting
2020 Real Estate Market Trends
Sarasota and other housing markets throughout Southwest Florida have continued their rebound, with homeownership being pursued by millennials, first-time homebuyers, relocators, and investors – all looking to secure a home purchase. According to many housing economists and trade experts, the housing market’s statistics indicate a “V” shaped housing market. The “V” shape recovery, driven by … Continue reading 2020 Real Estate Market Trends
Downtown Sarasota – Urban Vitality and Historic Neighborhoods Make it the Place to Be
The downtown Sarasota real estate market is among the most vibrant and desirable destinations in all of Southwest Florida. The relative affluence and elegance of the surrounding area, comprised of shiny high-rise condos and historic residential neighborhoods, creates a unique and appealing place to call home. A surge of pending sales marks a notable rebound … Continue reading Downtown Sarasota – Urban Vitality and Historic Neighborhoods Make it the Place to Be