941-586-4790

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on February 23, 2016 for closed January 2016 business.

Home Prices Continue to Rise During Seasonal Sales Dip

SARASOTA, Fla. (February 23, 2016) – The end of 2015 witnessed record-breaking sales for both Sarasota and Manatee counties. January sales reflected the expected seasonal dip as a result of reduced buying activity during the holidays, even as median prices continued to rise. 

“Our slice of paradise is catching its breath a bit after our very busy fourth quarter,” said Linda Formella, RASM President, “and while sales are slowing down slightly, we are confident that our real estate community…

1444 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Longboat Key Pet Friendly Condo Buildings 

There are 29 Longboat Key condo buildings that allow owners to have a pet of various sizes and some buildings will allow more than one pet.  You will see below each building is different and most condo buildings have a weight restriction on the size of the pet. 

Please keep in mind that these restrictions may change so if having a pet in a Longboat Key Condo buildling is very important to you always be sure to check on the current restrictions before purchasing. 

Arbomar - No Pets

Longboat Key Pet Friendly CondosAquarius - No Pets

Banyan Bay Club - Owners can have 2 pets up to 30 lbs. 

Bay Harbour - No Pets

Bayport Beach and Tennis -Owners can have 1 pet up to 35 lbs.

Beaches - No 

Beach Harbor Club - No Pets

…

12286 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Longboat Key Condo Rental Restrictions by Building

Longboat Key has over 53 different buildings each having their own rental policys from the minimum length of time a renter can stay to the number of times an owner is allowed to rent their condo for the year. 

Many owners of Longboat Key condos rent their units when they are not there which helps to cover the costs of owning a little piece of paradise on Longboat Key. Many of the condo buildings have an on-site rental office that will take care of booking and handling all the rental details. If there is not a rental office on-site there are several rental agencies on Longboat that can handle the details or you can take care of all the arrangements yourself.

Please note that since this was…

5252 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Lido Key Beachfront Home is sold by Sara Leicht of Berkshire HathawaySara Leicht of SaraSellsSarsota is proud to announce the sale of this "to be built" magnificent custom Lido Key beachfront pool home to a northern customer who is planning on making this a full time residence.  

Located on the beach of Lido Key the owners will enjoy this contemporary Island retreat of 3,800 sq. ft. of living space with 4 individual bedroom suites, a large pool, entertaining areas, custom kitchen, elevator, and garages designed and built by the luxury waterfront builder Modus Custom Residences.  

Full Gulf of Mexico views will be enjoyed by all three levels and two balconies along with a sun deck on the top of the house that will be accessed by an outside circular staircase. Located at 165 Whittier Drive on Lido Beach this home is…

1394 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on January 22, 2016 for closed December 2015 business.

Ringing in the New Year with Record-Breaking Sales


The year 2015 was one for the record books in real estate sales for both Sarasota and Manatee counties, closing out the year with an all-time record of 20,691 in combined closed transactions, 1,302 sales above last year’s numbers.

“These truly are exciting times for the real estate community, and reflects the hard work and dedication of our Realtor® members,” said Linda Formella, 2016 RASM President. “Our industry has been steadily and soundly rebuilding and I am so proud of our professional…

1622 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The following report, information, and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on December 22, 2015 for closed November business.

Sarasota/Manatee Markets Poised to Break All-Time Record in 2015


The Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee is on pace to record the highest number of sales in
its 100‐year history.  In 2014, a total of 19,389 properties were sold in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. 
With 19,020 sales recorded in the first eleven months of 2015, only 370 property sales are needed in
December to break the record.  Sales have exceeded 1,000 every month this year, so it seems assured
that 2015 will be a historic year for real estate sales.  

SALES
…

1513 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota/Manatee as published for their Realtor members and the public on November 23, 2015 for closed October business.

Market Remains Stong in October 2015

 The October real estate market in Sarasota and Manatee counties remained strong, with overall sales slightly lower than September and last October, but median sale prices up substantially over last year at this time.

SALES

Property sales in October totaled 880 in Sarasota County and 708 in Manatee County, for a combined 1,588, down about 1 percent from the September total of 1,608. The median sales prices saw both increases and declines.

Single family homes in Sarasota County saw an increase of almost…

1304 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota/Manatee as published for their Realtor members and the public on October 22, 2015 for closed September business.

Sales Stay Strong in Traditionally Slower September

Property sales in Sarasota and Manatee counties were somewhat slower in September 2015, but the drop off from August was expected after an unprecedented six month run of record-setting closings. In addition, the start of fall 2015 looks a lot like the same time last year, but with one major exception. Single family home median sale prices in both Sarasota and Manatee counties have risen sharply over last year at this time, once again reflecting the law of supply and demand as single family…

2713 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota/Manatee as published for their Realtor members and the public on September 21, 2015 for closed August business.

August 2015 - Inventory Drops as Prices Climb


The active inventory of properties for sale in Sarasota and Manatee counties continued to drop in August 2015, while the median sale prices skyrocketed over last year at this time, demonstrating a strong seller’s market in the region.

INVENTORY OF HOMES FOR SALE
According to the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, the inventory of single family homes and condos fell to a combined 3,303 in Sarasota County and 2,534 in Manatee County. This compares to 3,745 last August in Sarasota County and…

1524 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Florida Trend's September 2015  issue featured an article about Sarasota by Amy Martinez. 

Amy writes, " Sarasota's size, good schools and arts infrastructure are attracting a young 'creative class' of workers and entrepreneurs for whom quality-of-life considerations are paramount in deciding where to live and work "

EVOLUTION
by Amy Martinez

Traditionally, Sarasota and its economy have been defined by a large population of affluent retirees, highly rated beaches and a vibrant arts, scene - the legacy of, among others, circus legend John Ringling and his wife, Mable.  Ringling settled in Sarasota full time after years of visiting on vacation and left his mansion with its large art collection to the state of Florida when he died in 1936. 

The…

2103 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post