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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Local Condo & Townhome Market Update by Price Point

The Sarasota and Manatee county markets for condos & townhomes are currently moving in lockstep. Both markets are Seller’s markets for condos & townhomes priced below $400,000, Balanced markets for condos & townhomes priced between $400,000 and $600,000, and Buyer’s markets above $600,000.

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Home Buying Home Selling Real Estate

Single Family Home Market Update by Price Point

Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, it is important to understand market conditions. Real estate is hyper-local, with market dynamics changing from subdivision to subdivision. However, county trends will give you a good idea of what to expect.

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Home Buying Home Selling Luxury Homes Real Estate

It is a Great Time to Buy a Luxury Home!

Although the luxury single family home market ($1M+ homes) is much better balanced this year than last, it is still a strong buyer’s market in both Manatee and Sarasota counties. Markets are generally considered in “balance” when there is about six months of inventory for sale at the current pace of home sales. When the inventory gets greater than that, buyers tend to have more leverage than sellers in negotiations.

The luxury single family home market in Sarasota and Manatee is a buyer's market

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Real Estate

The Joy of Fishing Charters

If you enjoy fishing (or think you might) but have never hired a fishing charter in our area, you are missing out. While I am not going to recommend a specific charter since there literally tons of great options, I am going to use this article to help you understand the differences between nearshore and offshore fishing trips. Also, I will share a few pieces of advice on what to bring and what to expect.

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Home for Sale Real Estate

1731 Old Summerwood Blvd, Sarasota, FL

Whether you are looking for a family home or to invest in a rental property, you don’t want to miss this one. This newly renovated, Morrison-built home is centrally located in the distinguished neighborhood of Summerwood. Listed at only $425,000, this property is sure to move quickly.