The Saunders Blog

Saunders Commercial Sale and Lease Report for August 15, 2010

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several success closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial buyers, leasers, and sellers. For the week ending August 15, 2010 eight properties were leased and one sold.

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Saunders Commercial Sale and Lease Report for July 3, 2010

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce the successful closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial, buyers, leasers, and sellers. For the week ending July 3, 2010, one property was leased and two were sold.

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Saunders Commercial Sale and Lease Report for June 26, 2010

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce a  successful closing made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial buyers, leasers, and sellers. For the week ending June 26, 2010, 1 property was leased.

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Buyer/landlord:  Ernest & Loretta Ritz
Seller/tenant:  ALA Restaurant, Inc.
Address:  27 N. Lemon Avenue, Sarasota, FL  34236
Type of Space:  3,636 SF Restaurant Space
Term of Lease:  3 year lease
Aggregate of Lease:  $173,517.00
List Side:  Linda Emery and Eric Massey of Michael Saunders & Company
Sales Side:  Kathy Wilkes of Horizon Realty

Beautiful Private Back Gardens, Sarasota, FL

This home has been written up 2 times in the Sarasota Herald. Featured as “one of the areas most beautiful private back Gardens” and the other featuring the “glorious interior and great use of space” in this West of the trail cottage. All you need to do is view the virtual tour and you will fall in love with this home.

To view the video, please click here.

Michael Saunders & Company -Donald Geikie – 2244 Alameda Ave, Sarasota, FL
MLS: 3914656

Ask Michael – What Surprises You The Most About the Market Today?

As 2009 comes to a close, we ask Michael Saunders what surprises her the most in the market today.

Please view the video below, where Michael discusses our listing inventory and the price ranges we represent.

To view the video, please click here.

Maryanne Casey’s Listing – 1230 Gulf Blvd

The Michael Saunders & Company video team is happy to showcase Maryann Casey’s listing at 1230 Gulf Blvd in Englewood, FL. This charming Beach Cottage is just steps from the white sandy beach of Manasota Key. Feel the Gulf breeze on the large lanai, ideal for entertaining or just relaxing.

View video of 1230 Gulf Blvd in Englewood, FL.

Neighborhood Report – Venice Stories of Success

Venice Beach is just one of the area's many wonderful charms. Photo courtesy of coastalliving.com.

Venice office branch manager Kathy Wood enthusiastically reports a strong market in the Venice area; and she’s right to be excited. According to the Florida Regional Venice MLS, sales of single-family homes in August rose 49.12 percent compared to August of 2008, and condominiums sales for the month of August rose 40 percent compared to August of 2008. 

Just how important is it to know your market?

As one of our Venice agents recently learned, it is very important to be familiar with the market you serve. You will hear the same response from any number of Michael Saunders & Company agents, in any number of our offices, because they are all consummate professionals who have made it their business to know their area of expertise. They make a point to actually see the inventory on caravans each week, prepare comparative market analyses (CMA) for potential listings, and familiarize themselves with the surrounding area. (more…)

It IS Easy Being Green – Top 10 Green Innovations for Your Home

Solar panels make use of the sun to provide a clean, environmentally sound way to collect energy. Photo courtesy of greenpoweryourhome.com.

Within the last several years, environmentally sensitive features for homes have become increasingly popular with builders, designers and homeowners alike. As energy prices have increased and the green movement ascended, more innovative, eco-friendly materials, systems and solutions have emerged in many of today’s newest constructions and home designs.

The benefits of creating a green home are many, including lower utility and water bills and a host of tax incentives and breaks. Below are the top 10 green innovations and ideas to help turn any house into a self-sufficient, resource-saving home. (more…)

The Neighborhood Report – St. Armands Strides

Unique shopping and dining venues attract visitors to St. Armands Circle from around the world. Photo courtesy of visitflorida.com.

The St. Armands area continues to garner attention for its exceptional location among beautiful beaches and world-class shopping and dining venues. To further introduce the many charms of their remarkable destination to potential homebuyers around the world, the agents of our St. Armands office have participated in blogs and engaged the web’s most popular social networking sites, according to branch Managing Broker Barbara Roberts.

The Power of the Web

Recently, St. Armands agent Barbara Dumbaugh received a lead through Trulia.com, one of the web’s most widely viewed real estate resources. Here, she was able to hand select and present a collection of area properties based on the buyer’s requirements for characteristics, amenities and neighborhoods. The buyer agreed, was satisfied with the selection, and made the trip here for an in-person tour. Barbara sold him a property listed by Yolanda Kaufman, also an agent of the St. Armands office. (more…)

The Neighborhood Report – Englewood Areas

The Englewood area offers an assortment of lifestyle options. From soaring condominium residences to quaint beach cottages, there is something to suit every taste.

The old adage “location, location, location” is an apt description of the undiscovered Englewood, Placida, Punta Gorda area. It is a Mecca for water lovers; from world-class fishing and boating to its uncrowded beaches, there is always a water sport or recreational activity to enjoy. This area is perfect for those who want a quiet and laidback lifestyle, but also want to be within proximity to fine dining, cultural activities and night life, as downtown Sarasota offers many amenities and is an easy drive.
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Market Update

Barbara Saputo, branch manager of Michael Saunders & Company’s Englewood office, reports a significant increase in property showings in the last few weeks for listings priced according to current conditions. Those that are priced to the market are going to get shown, from the high-end, beachfront condominiums to the moderately priced single-family homes. Buyers will also find new construction properties throughout the area—of particular interest are the single-family units in Pennington Place and paired villas in Stillwater. Both neighborhoods are conveniently located, gated, and offer a host of community amenities. (more…)