The Sarasota-Manatee housing market set new records for real estate sales in 2015. As Ilene Denton wrote in Sarasota Magazine at the start of the new year, Industry insiders are using phrases like “shattering records” and “skyrocketing sales prices” to describe the frenetic pace of resales and new construction across the region. For the first time ever, the City of Sarasota […]
Category Archives: Florida Real Estate News
The Latest Developments in Lakewood Ranch
Florida has seen so much development in the past few decades, and Lakewood Ranch is staying top-of-mind with its stunning growth and development. It’s often considered its own town with its business parks, events, and golf courses, and this 17,500-acre master-planned community has nine villages offering everything from townhomes to estates that give residents the luxury and […]
How the Florida Economy is Doing: Good News for Financial Health
For many of us, how the economy is doing may be a more important question on our minds as a result of the Great Recession. But it looks like Florida is making a remarkable recovery. Let’s take a look at recent rankings that may ease your worries about the state’s financial health. Florida in the […]
Why Retire to Florida?
It’s no surprise that many people move to Florida following their retirement. Whether it is because they never want to wield a snow shovel again or want to leave the suburban cul-de-sac neighborhood, Florida offers residents warm climate year round, a variety of housing options and locations, and a low cost of living. It is […]
Sarasota Named On List of Top Metro Areas Attracting Baby Boomers
The Sarasota real estate market is a great place to live for many people. From newlyweds to young families, college graduates to working professionals – there’s something for everyone here! And now, according to a recent study from the National Association of Realtors, we can claim to be a top destination for another group as […]
Lakewood Ranch Recognized as a Top Master Planned Community!
We are thrilled to report that our very own Lakewood Ranch has been recognized as a top 10 master planned community for 2014! Evidently, researchers looked at the total number of home sales in the top 50 master planned community to come up with its list. And our elite Lakewood Ranch appeared in the top […]
All-Cash Real Estate Purchases on the Rise
An analysis of data from the latest Realtors Confidence index has revealed that, despite declines in investor activity and distressed sales, all-cash purchases are on the rise! When you think about what this statements, it actually seems backwards. Most would think that all-cash purchases are more common in the sale of distressed homes in which […]
What’s Better Than Gold? (Sarasota) Real Estate, According to National Poll
Where to Invest? Try the Sarasota Real Estate Market When it comes to making a sound investment, more Americans prefer to put their money in real estate than stocks and even gold, according to a recent Gallup Poll. Evidently, Americans believe that real estate is the “best” long-term investment, compared with gold, stocks, mutual funds, […]
Great News About Flood Insurance for Sarasota Homeowners in Florida!
Sarasota County homeowners are sure to be relieved when they hear about the latest decision made by the US House of Representatives regarding flood insurance! Recently, the House overwhelmingly approved a piece of bipartisan legislation that will help keep flood insurance rate increases to a minimum. The possibility of flood insurance hikes had been […]
Housing Experts Say Florida’s Real Estate Market Will Improve in 2014
All eyes are on Florida’s real estate market, according to a recent Herald Tribune article I was reading. Evidently, the Home Buying Institute recently predicted that our state will surpass other housing recoveries in California, Las Vegas and Phoenix next year. The institute’s predication comes as housing supply is waning in many area markets, including […]