March 2011

 Sarasota Real Estate Market Update

   In January’s Market Update I shared that the Sarasota Real Estate Market has seen some very significant improvements.  Even though national and global economics can influence the market, the bottom line has always been that real estate is local in nature.   Let me explain.  The price of a house in Boston has nothing to do with what a person is willing to pay for a house in Detroit.  A boom for houses in Seattle doesn’t effect a bust for houses in Nevada. So what has happened to make Sarasota real estate such a hot topic around the country and how does that effect you and me?

Sarasota prices have adjusted over the last several years to the level of pricing that we experienced in 2000-2001.  Why? Because Buyers were…

This 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo located at 11 Sunset Towers Unit #207 Closed on Friday morning for the asking price of $250,000.  It is a second floor end unit with views of the Ringling Bridge and the Sarasota Bay.  Sunset Towers is located directly next to the Ritz Carlton just before you cross onto the Ringling Bridge going towards St. Armands Circle.

Enjoy downtown living at its best!  Walk to Marina Jacks, stroll thru the park or take a jog over the Ringling Bridge.  Watch sailboats sail by from your 2 balconies.  Relax by the heated pool overlooking the bay. Enjoy the convenience of the SCAT bus stop across the street.  Walk next door for a leisurely dinner at the Ritz Carlton.  No worries, let someone else maintain the building.  Parking

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The Pointe on Siesta Key Condo for Sale

New to the market The Pointe on Siesta Key Condo for sale at 9393 Midnight Pass Road unit 207 at the very end of Siesta Key.   This condo is priced at $399,000. Gorgeous views!

The Pointe on Midnight Pass is a premiere south Siesta community with panoramic views of the gulf and bay. Located at the southernmost end of Siesta Key, My husband calls this “The End of the Rainbow”.

       

 

 

 

This gated community is peaceful and private, offering an exercise and game room, lighted tennis, heated pool and spa overlooking the bay. And for entertaining family and friends, an island gazebo with grills, picnic tables and water views. Bring your boat and rent a boat slip or kayak space. You can enjoy the…

Prestancia Homes for Sale in Palmer Ranch 

Prestancia in Palmer Ranch has many great homes that are for sale.  This home located at 3730 Boca Pointe has just come onto the market for $475,000. 

This Home Sold on May  23, 2012 for $445,000.

This fine Prestancia home is 2,907 sq. feet and has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.  It is very bright and sunny with a pool and a heated spa that overflows into the pool.  The pool lanai area overlooks a private lake in the backyard.  If you like to entertain or just happen to have guest come and visit from the snowy north then this home will work for you.  The master suite is on one side of the house with the other guest rooms being sectioned off of the family room.  The large kitchen has an Island and a breakfast

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