Sarasota FL Real Estate

The U.S. House of Representatives has just voted (403-12) to extend and expand the first time-homebuyer tax credit. President Obama is expected to sign the Bill tomorrow. All changes to the Bill become effective when he signs the Bill. Sarasota real estate should continue its uptick with this good news for first time homebuyers. If you are looking for your first home in Sarasota, prices have adjusted and now is a good time to consider a purchase. Read Full Story

Sarasota Real Estate News Update Sarasota real estate news continues to hit the web. In May when Dr. Beach, added Siesta Key beach to the 10 Best Beaches in America list, we noticed articles appearing in US News and World Report, several personal Sarasota real estate blogs and just yesterday the New York Times. Read entire article here . Summer real estate showings were brisk this year when we are usually taking a break. The barrier islands of Sarasota get the most attention as we are getting calls for Siesta Key condos, Lido Key and Longboat Key condos too. Mainland Sarasota homes are on ... Read Full Story

Longboat Key real estate stats in the Sarasota MLS shows 151 single family homes listed for sale on this tropical manicured Key compared to over 400 on neighboring Siesta Key to the north. Longboat Key homes for sale are found on canals a greenbelt lots featuring water views, golf course fairways or tropical foliage. Tiny beach cottages, ranch style homes are found throughout neighborhoods where luxurious newer homes have been constructed in subdivisions such as Country Club Shores and Bay Isles. Canals in Bay Isles and Country Club Shores wind to the Bay providing direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Some of homes ... Read Full Story

Once again, downtown Sarasota real estate is on the move. Barbara Corcoran mentioned on the Today Show this week about Sarasota being the no. 1 Best Place to Buy a Home. Ms. Corcoran pointed out that Sarasota is a sophisticated city offering an urban lifestyle. We keep mentioning in our blog posts, how popular the downtown area is as a walking neighborhood. Residents in the downtown area think it’s a great place to live, work and play. Walk from home to work, shop at Whole Foods or the new downtown Publix. Shops, galleries and restaurants are within walking distance too. Siesta Key beach, Lido ... Read Full Story

Regency House, one of downtown Saraosta's bayfront condos, recently completed a renovation of its public areas. The main lobby area was totally redone and now sparkles. There's a great little library for owners on the main level, a club room and a fitness room right next to the swimming pool area. Sandy Whitehead and I just listed a great second floor condo in the building. The unit offers beautiful Main Cottage furnishings along with approximately 1700 sq.ft. of living space. There is a huge living/dining space, two bedroom, two baths, washer/dryer in the unit as well as a surprise "office" creatively tucked into a ... Read Full Story