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
Built in 1968, St Armands Towers, condos on Lido Key, are comprised of two buildings with 121 residences. Both of these buildings are directly across the street from the Lido Key Public Beach.Owners of St. Armands Towers enjoy beautiful views of downtown Sarasota's skyline to the East and to those facing the West, incredible views of the Gulf f Mexico. Amenities available include: gym, resort-style pool, sauna, social room and concierge.Currently the Mid-FL Regional MLS rep... Read Full Story
There's a new way to view Sarasota real estate! Contact Chris Moon of Allen Real Estate Services, Inc. at 941-586-0722 to get on the next Sarasota homes for sale Trolley Tour. You can get all the info on this tour by visiting their website at HomeTrolleyTours.com or call Chris to book your appointment.The next tour on Saturday, November 7, 2009 visits six homes for sale in quaint neighborhoods. Hop aboard the trolley at Morton's Gourmet Market in Southside Village and relax from 9:30 ... 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... 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 n... 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 Isl... Read Full Story
Orchid Beach Club, Luxury Condos on Lido KeyAt the south end of Lido Key, you will discover the Key West style buildings at Orchid Beach Club. Buyers are checking out these beautiful Lido Key luxury condos offering the newest amenities available in luxury beach condominiums.In our Lido Key condo report in June, we reported 13 condos for sale at Orchid Beach Club listed in the Sarasota MLS. In this report, there are 10 condos for sale at this fabulous Gulf of Mexico resort.Prices currently beg... Read Full Story
Siesta Key Waterfront CondoSunrise Cove is close to the Siesta Key's south end. Right across the street from Turtle Beach, these condominiums on Siesta Key have outstanding water views. Most of the units are 2 bedrooms and two baths, but Sandy Whitehead and I just sold a condo in Sunrise Cove with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. The new owner is looking forward to gutting the unit and updating it with today's architectural detailing to make it an outstanding piece of Siesta Key real estate. T... Read Full Story
Siesta Key Village Florida. Have you seen the completion of Siesta Key’s street project in the Village? If you visited Sarasota last winter season and wandered through Siesta Key, I’m sure you remember jackhammers and huge equipment along with dust everywhere. Siesta Key has got a new classy look now. It’s worth a trip to see how nice it is. I took some pictures with my Cannon digital camera last week when I was at the farmers market so you could see the new “Siesta Ke... Read Full Story
Sarasota homes for sale have long been popular with buyers from across the United States. Many of the current buyers have been vacationing and visiting the Sarasota area for decades. With newsy lists like Dr. Beach 10 Best Beaches in America, Siesta Key Beach moved up a notch to the number 2 spot, and once again Sarasota real estate is on everyone’s real estate radar. In fact, US News and World Reports named Sarasota to its Top 10 Most Unervalued Places to Live list.Out of state buyers ... Read Full Story
