According to the latest reports and statistics from the Sarasota real estate listings data, sales in this area are headed in the right place: up! Just last week the Today Show’s Barbara Corcoran named Sarasota as the No. 1 Best Place to Buy a Home in the United States. The Sarasota real estate market was hit hard in the last few years with prices coming down a whopping 33% last year but now are up by 13% in the last few months. The median price for a home is now $179,000. Sarasota seems to have stabilized with low interest rates, a great selection of inventory providing buyers excellent choices of Sarasota real estate.
There are homes for sale in Sarasota to suit almost every lifestyle and budget. The equestrian can choose from a fabulous section of acreage, farms or ranches. The golf enthusiast can find a home on a beautiful lagoon overlooking a peaceful fairway in one of Sarasota’s premier gated country clubs. Buyers of beachfront property will be certainly surprised to see that they can purchase a luxury condominium on the Gulf of Mexico at a price far below the prices of previous years. In downtown Sarasota, urban lifestyles are conveniently offering buyers amenities of luxury resorts without leaving their condominium. Walking neighborhoods are popular in downtown as well as Sarasota’s West of the Trail are near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
With all these lifestyle choices including beach, golf course and downtown Sarasota real estate, Sarasota will remain in the news as the area continues its recovery! Make sure you are searching for your Sarasota home before you are priced out of the market.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Southpointe Shores Homes for Sale in Sarasota FL
Searching the Sarasota MLS for homes for sale in Southpointe Shores is easy on our site. Our custom search engine takes you right to the doors of houses in Southpointe Shores, a waterfront Sarasota neighborhood. View basic details, photos and virtual tours and ask for more detailed info if you find a property that peaks your interest.
Enter your Southpointe Shores on the form, add a price range, let us know the number of bedrooms and baths, provide us with some square footage details if you like. Save your search, and you’ll automatically receive updates and new Sarasota MLS listings with homes for sale in Southpointe Shores as they come on the market.
If you aren’t comfortable with filling in a form with you property requirements, use our Sarasota MLS MAP search or send John Allen a personal email for the information you need. Our great team of Sarasota Realtors will follow up quickly and get you all the detailed information on homes for sale in Southpointe Shores as soon as possible.
Currently there are 6 houses for sale in Southpointe Shores. Prices range from $325,000 to $3,450,000. The closer to the water, additional square footage and the better the condition of the property and view, the more expensive it is. In the last six months, one home has sold in Southpointe Shores at a selling price of $312,500. This home had approximately 2200 square feet, a swimming pool and a boat dock -- an outstanding buy for a waterfront home in the Sarasota area.
For more detailed information on Sarasota homes for sale, simply request a property detail sheet. We can show you any listing in the Sarasota area, just give us a call for a showing appointment.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Sellers Are Dropping the Prices on Luxury Sarasota Real Estate
High-end sales of Sarasota real estate have lagged similar to the national trend. Even Hugh Hefner took a big price reduction when he recently sold his California home. Many Sarasota sellers are getting the message and finally reducing prices causing the market to see some activity.
In Sarasota, Florida two recent sales gave estate sellers a boost in confidence that the high-end market is rebounding in this area. According to Sarasota MLS records, the recent sale in Lido Shores was originally listed at $11,000,000. It sold for 7,423,500 or 67% of original price.
Casey Key homes for sale have demanded top prices for many years. The home at 1538 North Casey Key Road recently sold for $6,200,000 (adjacent parcel included with the original listing was sold off in 2008 for $3,797,500). The listing was originally priced at a whopping $20,035,000. Both properties were on the market for several years.
Sarasota Florida waterfront real estate has been prime real estate for decades. Luxury home buyers have pursued properties in Sarasota largely because of the beautiful beaches and warm weather. Sarasota brings culture into the picture too. The cultural venues of this delightful city include an opera, ballet and symphony. The downtown area of Sarasota is a place to enjoy shopping, dining and professional services as well as Sarasota’s fabulous Bayfront Park. The Sarasota lifestyle is the best!
If you are interested in receiving any information on Sarasota real estate, head over to BuySarasota.com to start your search. We regularly show all Sarasota barrier islands of Casey Key, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key as well as the mainland Sarasota.
In Sarasota, Florida two recent sales gave estate sellers a boost in confidence that the high-end market is rebounding in this area. According to Sarasota MLS records, the recent sale in Lido Shores was originally listed at $11,000,000. It sold for 7,423,500 or 67% of original price.
Casey Key homes for sale have demanded top prices for many years. The home at 1538 North Casey Key Road recently sold for $6,200,000 (adjacent parcel included with the original listing was sold off in 2008 for $3,797,500). The listing was originally priced at a whopping $20,035,000. Both properties were on the market for several years.
Sarasota Florida waterfront real estate has been prime real estate for decades. Luxury home buyers have pursued properties in Sarasota largely because of the beautiful beaches and warm weather. Sarasota brings culture into the picture too. The cultural venues of this delightful city include an opera, ballet and symphony. The downtown area of Sarasota is a place to enjoy shopping, dining and professional services as well as Sarasota’s fabulous Bayfront Park. The Sarasota lifestyle is the best!
If you are interested in receiving any information on Sarasota real estate, head over to BuySarasota.com to start your search. We regularly show all Sarasota barrier islands of Casey Key, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key as well as the mainland Sarasota.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Sarasota Mortgage and First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Update
Bruce Garlitz of HomeBanc just emailed to us let everyone you know that 30 year fixed conventional rates are now between 5.25% and 5.375% depending on the day. FHA rates have been between 5.375% and 5.5% depending on the day. The US government is still offering the $8,000.00 federal housing tax credit to 1st time home buyers.
Qualifications for $8,000 tax credit:
Contact us today for more information, or visit our award-winning Sarasota real estate website where you view detailed information on the hundreds of communities in the area and search thousands of MLS listings.
Qualifications for $8,000 tax credit:
- Must purchase a home (close and receive title) between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009.
- Must be a first-time home buyer, which means you cannot have owned a home for the previous three years prior to purchase.
- The home must be a primary residence, cannot be used as a vacation home or rental property.
- Home can not be purchased from a close relative such as your spouse, parent, grandparent, child or grandchild.
- Buyers must make less than $75,000 for a single taxpayer or less than $150,000, if filing jointly.
Contact us today for more information, or visit our award-winning Sarasota real estate website where you view detailed information on the hundreds of communities in the area and search thousands of MLS listings.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Country Club of Sarasota
Enjoy the Sarasota Golf Course Lifestyle at an Affordable Price
Bordering the fairways of the TPC at Prestancia club course, the Country Club of Sarasota offers resort style living to its owners at an affortable price. The homes in this quiet country club community were built from 1977 to 2005 and have excellent curb appeal.
Amenities offered at Serendipity Racquet Club, located within the gates of the Country Club of Sarasota, are available to residents. Fitness, tennis, pool and dining are popular activities enjoyed by the residents of this Sarasota neighborhood. Golf membership at TPC and tennis membership at Serendipity are both optional.
The Sarasota MLS lists 10 homes for sale in the Country Club of Sarasota. Current listing prices range from $349,000 to $537,900.
The Country Club of Sarasota is in a terrific location adjacent to Palmer Ranch Sarasota, close to Westfall Shopping Mall, specialty shopping, beaches and restaurants. Downtown Sarasota’s Main Street shopping, galleries and cultural venues are a short drive from Country Club of Sarasota.
Other Golf Course Communities
BuySarasota.com has extensive information on many of Sarasota's most popular golfing communities. Visit our website for more information on:
If you are searching for the golf course lifestyle in Sarasota, visit BuySarasota.com or contact John Allen directly at 941-544-6467. John has extensive experience in Sarasota golf course properties and can help guide you to a home and community that fits your needs and budget.
Bordering the fairways of the TPC at Prestancia club course, the Country Club of Sarasota offers resort style living to its owners at an affortable price. The homes in this quiet country club community were built from 1977 to 2005 and have excellent curb appeal.
Amenities offered at Serendipity Racquet Club, located within the gates of the Country Club of Sarasota, are available to residents. Fitness, tennis, pool and dining are popular activities enjoyed by the residents of this Sarasota neighborhood. Golf membership at TPC and tennis membership at Serendipity are both optional.
The Sarasota MLS lists 10 homes for sale in the Country Club of Sarasota. Current listing prices range from $349,000 to $537,900.
The Country Club of Sarasota is in a terrific location adjacent to Palmer Ranch Sarasota, close to Westfall Shopping Mall, specialty shopping, beaches and restaurants. Downtown Sarasota’s Main Street shopping, galleries and cultural venues are a short drive from Country Club of Sarasota.
Other Golf Course Communities
BuySarasota.com has extensive information on many of Sarasota's most popular golfing communities. Visit our website for more information on:
- Bent Tree
- Concession Golf Club
- Gator Creek
- Meadows
- Laurel Oak Country Club
- Misty Creek
- Prestancia
- The Oaks Club
- The Founders Club
- University Park
If you are searching for the golf course lifestyle in Sarasota, visit BuySarasota.com or contact John Allen directly at 941-544-6467. John has extensive experience in Sarasota golf course properties and can help guide you to a home and community that fits your needs and budget.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Bird Key Homes for Sale – Sarasota MLS Update
Our report on Bird Key homes for sale is often posted quarterly, but since this community is quite active we are providing an update. Our April 28, 2009 post reported 44 homes for sale on Bird Key. Read our Poston the Bird Key real estate market update in the April report. This month there are 39 Bird Key properties currently available in the Sarasota MLS.
Bird Key’s winding deep canals lead to open waters and provide a Paradise for boaters. Located between St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota, boaters have easy access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Many homes on Bird Key have their own dock or owners use the active Yacht Club to moor their vessels.
Buyers of Bird Key Homes can choose from old Florida style ranch and plan to redo to fit their own lifestyle or select a mini mansions with custom fishes created for the luxury buyer. Many older homes were replaced in the last several years on this popular Key. There are over 500 homes in this enclave, and buyers can select from the 39 active listings of homes for sale in the Sarasota MLS. Bird Key continues to be an active area of Sarasota for single family sales as the statistics show:
Bird Key Home Sales Update:
For additional news and information on Bird Key real estate sales, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John knows waterfront properties and has the experience to guide you to a successful purchase of a home on Bird Key. If you are planning to view homes for sale on Bird Key, please give us plenty of notice as our calendars fill quickly. Owners and agents need time to make their arrangements also.
*Homes sold in the last 6 months on Bird Key, according to the Sarasota MLS database.
Bird Key’s winding deep canals lead to open waters and provide a Paradise for boaters. Located between St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota, boaters have easy access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Many homes on Bird Key have their own dock or owners use the active Yacht Club to moor their vessels.
Buyers of Bird Key Homes can choose from old Florida style ranch and plan to redo to fit their own lifestyle or select a mini mansions with custom fishes created for the luxury buyer. Many older homes were replaced in the last several years on this popular Key. There are over 500 homes in this enclave, and buyers can select from the 39 active listings of homes for sale in the Sarasota MLS. Bird Key continues to be an active area of Sarasota for single family sales as the statistics show:
Bird Key Home Sales Update:
- Least Expensive Home: $451,000
- Most Expensive Home: $6,800,000
- Average Home Price: $2,180,397
- Median Home Price: $1,775,000
- Under Contract: 19
- *Solds: 18
For additional news and information on Bird Key real estate sales, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John knows waterfront properties and has the experience to guide you to a successful purchase of a home on Bird Key. If you are planning to view homes for sale on Bird Key, please give us plenty of notice as our calendars fill quickly. Owners and agents need time to make their arrangements also.
*Homes sold in the last 6 months on Bird Key, according to the Sarasota MLS database.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Lido Key Real Estate - 2009
Lido Key real estate is hot right now. Buyers are searching for small homes to purchase under $500,000. Their idea is to hold on to these homes until their retirement, refurbish or tear down and build their dream home within walking distance or a short drive from Lido Key Beach.
Lido Key condos are on the radar of buyers right now too. With price adjustments, buyers are finding deals on Lido Key condos priced under $500,000 too. Some buyers searching for second homes just don’t want the problems of dealing with maintaining a second home that is sometimes thousands of miles away. A Lido Key condo offers a carefree beach lifestyle. Stay at home and cook a seafood dinner or take a short walk to St. Armands Circle and choose your pleasure. You might just opt for a 1905 salad at Colombia instead.
Luxury home buyers from around the world are drawn to Lido Shores Sarasota. This neighborhood is home to some of the most spectacular homes on the Gulf coast of Florida. Single family home prices here currently start at $600,000 and go all the way up to $8.9 million.
If you are searching Lido Key FL real estate and are ready to view properties, call John Allen at 941-544-6467. John shows properties regularly on Lido Key and is ready to assist you with your purchase of a Lido Key condo or home.
Lido Key condos are on the radar of buyers right now too. With price adjustments, buyers are finding deals on Lido Key condos priced under $500,000 too. Some buyers searching for second homes just don’t want the problems of dealing with maintaining a second home that is sometimes thousands of miles away. A Lido Key condo offers a carefree beach lifestyle. Stay at home and cook a seafood dinner or take a short walk to St. Armands Circle and choose your pleasure. You might just opt for a 1905 salad at Colombia instead.
Luxury home buyers from around the world are drawn to Lido Shores Sarasota. This neighborhood is home to some of the most spectacular homes on the Gulf coast of Florida. Single family home prices here currently start at $600,000 and go all the way up to $8.9 million.
If you are searching Lido Key FL real estate and are ready to view properties, call John Allen at 941-544-6467. John shows properties regularly on Lido Key and is ready to assist you with your purchase of a Lido Key condo or home.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Looking for a Casey Key Florida Beach House?
Have you been dreaming of a Casey Key beach house for the last 10 years? Perhaps you’ve recently read “Duma Key” by Stephen King and just discovered Casey Key, Florida. Regardless of how you found out about this special island Paradise, now might just be the time to begin a search for your Casey Key beach home. The winter selling season is over in the Sarasota area, prices are at reasonable levels and the selection is terrific.
Casey Key is a very private key, however you can still be in downtown Sarasota in 25 minutes from the North end of the Key. Venice, FL is only a few minutes from the South Casey Key Bridge. Many residents here enjoy the privacy that the island provides. In addition to privacy, Casey Key offers beach houses on the Gulf of Mexico from the North end of its 8 miles to the South end. Some special properties cover several acres and extend from the Bayside of the island to the Gulf of Mexico and beaches.
Currently the Sarasota MLS reports 54 houses available. Options include direct beachfront, bay front and gulf-to-bay properties. Many of the homes that are not directly on the beach have deeded beach access. If you were looking for that tiny two bedroom traditional Florida beach house, the lowest priced Gulf listing is priced at $1,599,000. If your budget is just a little over $2,000,000, you might consider purchasing a listing directly on the beach offering 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2300 sf of living space. Use your beach house a few years, tear it down and built your dream home. If the sky’s the limit, a cool $17,000,000 will purchase the largest of Casey Key beach houses – a Gulf to Bay estate with over 16,000 square feet of living space.
Don’t’ wait another 10 years, call John Allen, at 941-6467 with your parameters for your Casey Key beach house. John regularly shows the finest properties available on Casey Key, FL. If you want to keep up on sales, inventory and new listings, check out our new Casey Key Florida real estate blog where we will be posting regularly.
Casey Key is a very private key, however you can still be in downtown Sarasota in 25 minutes from the North end of the Key. Venice, FL is only a few minutes from the South Casey Key Bridge. Many residents here enjoy the privacy that the island provides. In addition to privacy, Casey Key offers beach houses on the Gulf of Mexico from the North end of its 8 miles to the South end. Some special properties cover several acres and extend from the Bayside of the island to the Gulf of Mexico and beaches.
Currently the Sarasota MLS reports 54 houses available. Options include direct beachfront, bay front and gulf-to-bay properties. Many of the homes that are not directly on the beach have deeded beach access. If you were looking for that tiny two bedroom traditional Florida beach house, the lowest priced Gulf listing is priced at $1,599,000. If your budget is just a little over $2,000,000, you might consider purchasing a listing directly on the beach offering 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2300 sf of living space. Use your beach house a few years, tear it down and built your dream home. If the sky’s the limit, a cool $17,000,000 will purchase the largest of Casey Key beach houses – a Gulf to Bay estate with over 16,000 square feet of living space.
Don’t’ wait another 10 years, call John Allen, at 941-6467 with your parameters for your Casey Key beach house. John regularly shows the finest properties available on Casey Key, FL. If you want to keep up on sales, inventory and new listings, check out our new Casey Key Florida real estate blog where we will be posting regularly.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
St Armands Cirlcle: Cork Restaurant
If you have a home or condo on Lido Key, Longboat Key or Bird Key, chances are you’ve been to Cork on St Armands Circle. Cork is one of the new bright spots on the Circle and quite popular with many locals. Sarasota magazine recently named Cork the "Best New Restaurant." Jeff Trefry, Executive Chef, adds his experience and culinary gifts to bring metropolitan cuisine to Sarasotans palates.
If you're in the mood of fish, try the seared mahi fillet with celery root puree. It’s a hit and a favorite of many diners. Located at 29 N. Boulevard of the Presidents on St. Armands Circle, Cork is just above the Bottle Shop.
St. Armands’s has many popular restaurants, but Cork Restaurant is exceptional. Buy a bottle of great wine to enjoy at home from the Bottle Shop on your way back to your Longboat Key home! If you can’t get a table at Cork, try Columbia, Hemingway’s Retreat or the always popular Columbia Restaurant.
For information on St Armands Key real estate for sale or properties on Longboat Key, Lido Key or Bird Key, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John shows waterfront properties regularly on all of Sarasota’s barrier islands.
If you're in the mood of fish, try the seared mahi fillet with celery root puree. It’s a hit and a favorite of many diners. Located at 29 N. Boulevard of the Presidents on St. Armands Circle, Cork is just above the Bottle Shop.
St. Armands’s has many popular restaurants, but Cork Restaurant is exceptional. Buy a bottle of great wine to enjoy at home from the Bottle Shop on your way back to your Longboat Key home! If you can’t get a table at Cork, try Columbia, Hemingway’s Retreat or the always popular Columbia Restaurant.
For information on St Armands Key real estate for sale or properties on Longboat Key, Lido Key or Bird Key, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John shows waterfront properties regularly on all of Sarasota’s barrier islands.
Friday, April 24, 2009
More Good Sarasota Real Estate News
Sarasota real estate got some more good news this week. The Herald Tribune reported a $6,000 rise in the median price of homes in Sarasota-Bradenton in March from February figures. Sales rose 8% from a year ago. Read entire article.
We noted in several blog articles since the first of the year that our web traffic and showing are up. Inventory levels have gone down. Sale pendings are following the upward trend too. Foreclosures and short sales are popular right now, but there are some fabulous buys out there in properties that are not distressed too. Sellers who are realistic are making deals and buyers are taking advantage of a brisk buyers’ market.
Contact us today to help with your Sarasota Florida real estate needs or shoot us an email for a prompt reply.
We noted in several blog articles since the first of the year that our web traffic and showing are up. Inventory levels have gone down. Sale pendings are following the upward trend too. Foreclosures and short sales are popular right now, but there are some fabulous buys out there in properties that are not distressed too. Sellers who are realistic are making deals and buyers are taking advantage of a brisk buyers’ market.
Contact us today to help with your Sarasota Florida real estate needs or shoot us an email for a prompt reply.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Lido Key Florida Real Estate Update - March 2009
Customers are flocking to see Lido Key real estate this season. Each week we have inquiries about condominiums at Orchid Beach Club, St. Armands Towers and Lido Beach club, as well as L Elegance. These condos are located conveniently to Lido Key Beach and are close to dining and shopping on St. Armands Circle.
Homes for sale near the Circle are hot right now to with low interest rates in place and a fabulous selection of inventory. Lido Key FL is an easy drive from Tampa International Airport. The drive takes about 60 minutes.
The Sarasota MLS currently reports 51 Lido Key homes for sale and 123 condos are currently on the market. Prices for homes start at $325k for a two bedroom two bath home within walking distance to St. Armands Circle. Many homes on Lido Key are canal front and need your handyman's special touch. Premium prices are asked for property on deep open water with sweeping views of downtown Sarasota and Sarasota Bay. If you are a boater, some Lido Key homes offer private docks for large boats and some are on sailboat water.
From the Sarasota MLS
If you are interesting in a maintenance-free lifestyle for your second home, you might consider Lido Key Florida condos for sale. The Sarasota MLS data base reports 123 condos for sale on the Lido Key currently. Newer complexes such as Orchid Beach Club provide owners superior architectural detailing today's luxury buyers expect.
Call us for detail information on Lido Key homes and condos for sale or check our websites for property listings which are updated daily. For photos, virtual tours and area information for Sarasota, Florida, visit our blogs and find about what's happening in Lido Key Real Estate.
* Appraisers use the sales data from the last six months for comparable purposes.
Homes for sale near the Circle are hot right now to with low interest rates in place and a fabulous selection of inventory. Lido Key FL is an easy drive from Tampa International Airport. The drive takes about 60 minutes.
The Sarasota MLS currently reports 51 Lido Key homes for sale and 123 condos are currently on the market. Prices for homes start at $325k for a two bedroom two bath home within walking distance to St. Armands Circle. Many homes on Lido Key are canal front and need your handyman's special touch. Premium prices are asked for property on deep open water with sweeping views of downtown Sarasota and Sarasota Bay. If you are a boater, some Lido Key homes offer private docks for large boats and some are on sailboat water.
From the Sarasota MLS
- Active Homes on Lido Key: 51
- Lowest priced Home: $325,000
- Highest Priced Home: $11,300,000
- Pending Sales: 2
- *Sold Last Six Months: 7
If you are interesting in a maintenance-free lifestyle for your second home, you might consider Lido Key Florida condos for sale. The Sarasota MLS data base reports 123 condos for sale on the Lido Key currently. Newer complexes such as Orchid Beach Club provide owners superior architectural detailing today's luxury buyers expect.
- Active Condos on Lido Key: 123
- Lowest Priced Listing: $219,000
- Highest Priced Listing: $4,495,000
- Pending Sales: 4
- *Sold Last Six Months: 10
Call us for detail information on Lido Key homes and condos for sale or check our websites for property listings which are updated daily. For photos, virtual tours and area information for Sarasota, Florida, visit our blogs and find about what's happening in Lido Key Real Estate.
* Appraisers use the sales data from the last six months for comparable purposes.
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