Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 24th, 2009
The Sarasota Florida real estate market is continues to improve month over month from the previous year. Home sales rose in August 2009 beating August 2008 by 20% according to new figures released by the Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR).
August 2009 Sales in Sarasota up 20 Percent
SAR reported that the 500 level was nearly reached again with 382 homes and 114 condos selling. The summer months encountered a seasonal dip but nothing like what was expected.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 23rd, 2009
The Sarasota Florida real estate market is continues to improve month over month from the previous year. Home sales rose in August 2009 beating August 2008 by 20% according to new figures released by the Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR).
August 2009 Sales in Sarasota up 20 Percen…
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Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 23rd, 2009
Sarasota Florida’s luxury real estate market of high-end properties has suffered just as other parts of the country, however we’ve found 11 sales in the $3,000,000+ range so far for 2009. From a high-rise condo on Longboat Key, an Indian Beach …
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Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 23rd, 2009
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 often purchase maintenance free condos where they can walk away and lock their door until they return. Lately new companies offering landscaping, home watch and pool services are creating an interest in single family homes.
Inventory of single family homes for sale in Sarasota is up and prices after a large correction are now ranging from low $100,000s to $15 million for some luxurious waterfront estates. Barrier island homes for sale on canals or open bay offering swimming pools and boat docks have dropped in price significantly bringing in worldwide buyers who have been watching the Sarasota market.
Barrier Island Real Estate
Casey Key Homes for Sale
· Active Listings: 49
· Pending Listings : 1
· Sales in the Last 6 Months: 5
Siesta Key Homes for Sale
· Active Listings: 212
· Pending Listings: 44
· Sales in the Last 6 Months: 74
Bird Key Homes for Sale
· Active Listings: 38
· Pending Listings: 44
· Sales in the Last 6 Months: 18
Longboat Key Homes for Sale
· Active Listings: 78
· Pending Listings: 12
· Sales in the Last 6 Months: 19
For more information on Bird Key real estate, Siesta Key homes, Casey Key estate or Longboat Key homes and condos contact me at 941-544-6467 or search our main website for all Sarasota homes for sale, lender and title referrals, as well as insurance and tax contacts. We provide the resources to make your Sarasota Florida lifestyle choice close smoothly.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 4th, 2009
Sarasota real estate news continues to hit the web. In May when Dr. Beach, added Siesta Key beach to the 10 Best Beaches in America list, we noticed articles appearing in US News and World Report, several personal Sarasota real estate blogs and just yesterday the New York Times. Read entire article here.
Summer real estate showings were brisk this year when we are usually taking a break. The barrier islands of Sarasota get the most attention as we are getting calls for Siesta Key condos, Lido Key and Longboat Key condos too. Mainland Sarasota homes are on the move too!
Summer Activity on the Barrier Islands
Siesta Key Real Estate
Active Single Family Homes: 209
Active Condos, Town Houses & Villas: 406
Current Pendng Sales: 85
Sold Last Six Months: 194
Lido Key Real Estate & St Armands
Active Single Family Homes: 50
Current Pendng Sales: 4
Sold Last Six Months: 45
Longboat Key Real Estate
Active Single Family Homes: 153
Active Condos, Town Houses & Villas: 415
Current Pendng Sales: 67
Sold Last Six Months: 175
Casey Key Real Estate
Active Single Family Homes: 48
Current Homes Under Contract: 1
Homes Sold Last Six Months: 3
These stats come from the Sarasota MLS. Results are not guaranteed as many listing agents add same listing to multiple categories: single family home, condos, townhouse, villa. Condos for the purpose of this post include fractional ownership and time share complexes.
If you have been reading articles on Siesta Key and Sarasota real estate lately and would like more information, give us at call. Sarasota is our full-time home and a Paradise just waiting for you to discover. Barrier island real estate is getting a nationwide look as prices have corrected considerable from the peak of the Sarasota real estate boom.
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