Buyers

June 30, 2016

3 Reasons to Buy Luxury Property THIS Year!!

Lakewood Ranch Homes

The housing market is hot, with prices rising as demand far outpaces supply in almost every region. However, when it comes to luxury real estate, things are quite different. In the upper-end market, inventory is plentiful in most locations. Homes in Lakewood Ranch's most prominent neighborhoods The Lake Club …

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June 14, 2016

Building a new home? Here is what you need to know

7 Things To Consider When Building A New Home

With the flurry of new construction in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch you have a great opportunity to build your dream home. We compiled this quick list of tips to ensure you are confident in your decision! 

1. Have someone …

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June 5, 2016

Market Update Manatee County May 2016

New Listings Are Up In Manatee County 

Manatee County Market Update May 2016So what does this data mean to you? 

Pending sales are down 1% in Manatee County which is great news for buyers. We also saw an increase in new listings which means there is a bit more inventory on the market. …

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June 5, 2016

Market Update Sarasota County May 2016

Sales are staying steady in Sarasota County

Sarasota County Market Update May 2016

So what does this data mean to you? 

Pending sales have risen 3.1% in Sarasota County which is great news for sellers. We also saw a drop in new listings which means there is less to choose from. We had …

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June 5, 2016

Where Are Home Sarasota Home Values Headed Over the Next 5 Years?

Where are Sarasota Home Values Headed?

Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. People have questioned with all the new construction going on in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch will the same things happen again? Are we going down the same path we did from 2007-2011? That is …

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June 3, 2016

Calendar of Events for Sarasota & Manatee Counties June 2016

June 3- "Live from Downtown Sarasota it's First Fridays!" 6-9pm Downtown Sarasota Main Street- Live entertainment

June 3- "Music on Main Street" 6-9pm Downtown Lakewood Ranch Main Street- Entertainment, food, drinks

June 4- World Oceans Day at Mote Aquarium- 10am-1pm- 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway- Mote …

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June 1, 2016

Schools in Manatee County

Elementary

Florine J. Abel Elementary- 5/10 Rating- Abel Elementary Website - 941-751-7040

Anna Maria Elementary- 10/10 Rating- Anna Maria Elementary Website - 941-708-5525

Ballard Elementary- 4/10 Rating- Ballard Elementary Website - 941-708-8400

William H. Bashaw Elementary- 4/10 Rating- Bashaw Elementary Website - 941-741-3307

Bayshore …

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May 31, 2016

Schools in Lakewood Ranch

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Elementary

 B.D.Gullett Elementary- 8/10 Rating- B.D. Gullett Elementary Website - 941-727-2067

Braden River Elementary- 9/10 Rating- Braden River Elementary Website - 941-751-7012

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary- 10/10 Rating- Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary Website - 941-751-8165

Robert E. Willis Elementary- 10/10 Rating- Robert E. Willis …

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May 30, 2016

Schools in Sarasota County

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With so many options in Sarasota County, finding a great school for your child is imperative, so we have a list of all of the schools and some information for each.  

Elementary

Alta Vista Elementary- 8/10 Rating- Alta Vista Elementary Website - 941-361-6400

Ashton Elementary- 10/10 …

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May 20, 2016

Are Foreclosures Increasing and Decreasing?

Are Foreclosures Increasing and Decreasing? Whats happening with the foreclosure market in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, and Bradenton?Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch Foreclosure

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the size of the foreclosure inventory in the nation. There has been some speculation that distressed property inventories are about to skyrocket. Today, …

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