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Posted by Beth Ward on August 25, 2010
Michaelsaunders.com now features rich neighborhood profiles, community videos, local real estate market data and improved property search functionality
SARASOTA, Florida—(August 17, 2010)—Michael Saunders & Company, the leading real estate company on Florida’s Gulf Coast, announces the premier of its new web site, michaelsaunders.com. The distinctive new site combines consumer-centric design and ease of usage with the compelling neighborhood content, market data and advanced property search capabilities that buyers and sellers need to make important decisions impacting their real estate goals. The new site is now live at michaelsaunders.com.
“When we opened our first office 34 years ago, we did so with the commitment to deliver an outstanding real estate experience to every customer who passed through our front door,” said Michael Saunders, company founder and CEO from her headquarters in downtown Sarasota. “Times have definitely changed; with today’s “front door” very often being the home page of our web site. The new site renews our commitment to an exceptional experience no matter which portal a customer comes through.” (more…)
Posted by Beth Ward on August 16, 2010
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce two closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending July 31, 2010, the properties below sold for over $1 million.
Longboat Key residence sold for $1,300,000 on July 30, 2010
Debra Pitell of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyers of a direct Gulf-front unit with many designer appointments located in Sanctuary IV. Barbara Ackerman of Coldwell Banker represented the seller.
A great bayfront lot on Lido Key, located close to the beach, shops and restaurants, closed on July 26, 2010 for $1,600,000. Tom Delaney and Carol Aviles of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and the buyer respectively.
Posted by Beth Ward on July 29, 2010
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce two closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending July 24, 2010, the properties below sold for over $1 million.
Longboat Key residence sold for $2,400,000 on July 15, 2010.
Hannerle Moore of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller of a soft contemporary residence directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Susan McLeod of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer. It closed on July 15, 2010 for $2,400,000.
Another Longboat Key property located on the Gulf of Mexico with 100′ of beach frontage sold for $1,800,000 and closed on July 22, 2010. Sandi & Jim Layfield and Michael Nink of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and the buyer respectively.
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Posted by Beth Ward on July 20, 2010
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending July 17, 2010, the properties below sold for over $1 million.
Longboat Key condominium closed for $1,100,000 on July 9, 2010.
Kathleen Carbone of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Richard Perlman of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of an expansive condominium with panoramic views encapsulating the Gulf, bay, golf course and marina. This unit sold for $1,250,000 on July 9, 2010.
Carol Thomas of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of a charming two-story Princes Gate residence on the bayfront. The property sold for $1,100,000 on July 14, 2010. Coldwell Banker represented the seller.
Kim Ogilvie of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Klaus Lang, also of Michael Saunders & Company, represented the buyer of a 1.3 acres Gulf-front property on Siesta Key on with 138′ of Gulf frontage. The island-style home is perfect for casual living. The selling price was $2,625,000 and it closed on July 9, 2010.
- Riviera Dunes estate sold for $1,550,000 on July 12, 2010.
Debbie Vogler of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of a beautiful Rutenberg custom home on the Manatee River. The selling price was $1,550,000 and closed on July 12, 2010. Alexa Realty represented the seller.
Posted by Beth Ward on July 19, 2010
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending July 10, 2010 the below properties sold for over $1 million.
Siesta Key condominium sold for $1,065,000 on July 1, 2010
Karen Greco of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller, Judy Arreola and Kristina Talkie, also of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of a rare end unit in Gulf & Bay Club. The new owner has a beautiful view of Siesta Key’s white sugary sand. Selling price was $1,065,000.
Marc Rasmussen of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of a property located in Country Club Shores, Longboat Key. The home was built in 2005 and offers gracious living inside and out. This property closed on July 6, 2010, and the sold price was $1,100,000. Coldwell Banker represented the seller.
Prestancia property sold on June 29, 2010 for $1,120,000
Betty Mullinnix and Steve Abbe of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller of a residence in the sought after Manors community within the gates of the ever-popular Prestancia, home of the famous TPC. Sold on June 29, 2010 for $1,120,000. Coldwell Banker represented the buyer.
Marcia Salkin and Paulene Soublis of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Kelly Quigley, also of Michael Saunders & Company, represented the buyer of an incredible British West Indies style waterfront home within walking distance to the world famous Cresent Beach. It sold for $1,250,000 on July 9, 2010.
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Posted by Beth Ward on July 19, 2010
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several successful closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers nad sellers. For the week ending July 3, 2010, the below properties sold for over $1 million.
Mary Hellhake of Michael Saunders & Company closed a sale on a Key West-style custom home on Casey Key that blends perfectly with its lush surrounds and Gulf and bay waters. Mary represented the buyer, who bought the residence for $4,275,000 on July 1, 2010. The Lewis Group of Re/Max Alliance Group represented the seller.
Sarasota property sold for $1,700,000 on June 30, 2010
Kelly Quigley , Judy Limekiller, and TammyL. Garner of Michael Saunders & Company closed the sale of a 2-story custom home located in Cherokee Park. This residence has abundant natural light and consummate finishes. Kelly and Judy represented the seller, who sold the home for $1,700,000 on June 30, 2010. Tammy represented the buyer, who will appreciate the finesse and style of this property.
Pat Mudgett and Susan McLeod of Michael Saunders & Company closed the sale of a 1927 Mediterranean Revival-style estate located in Sarasota. All the charm and history that one can expect a home of this caliber is present. Pat represented the seller, who sold the home for $1,450,000 on June 30, 2010. Susan represented the buyer, who appreciates the wrought iron gates, main house and guest cottage surrounded by an open pool.
Siesta Key property sold for $1,395,000 on June 30, 2010
Bryan Flippen and Lee Dillon of Michael Saunders & Company closed on a listing located in the Orchid Beach Club Residences, Siesta Key on June 30, 2010 with a sale price of $1,395,000. Signature Sotheby’s represented the buyer.
Whitney Eichenberger of Michael Saunders & Company sold a listing at Summer Cove, Siesta Key on June 28, 2010 for $1,200,000. JD Culp represented the buyer.
Susan Fox of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer on June 30, 2010 for a condominium in the Water Club on Longboat Key. Sale price was $1,150,000. Coldwell Banker represented the seller.
Summer Cove condominium sold for $1,200,000 on June 28, 2010
Bibiann Allard and Jennifer Schwell of Michael Saunders & Company closed on a condominium located in Marina Bay on Longboat Key on June 30, 2010. Sale price was $1,125,000. Bibiann represented the seller and Jennifer represented the buyer.
Richard Perlman of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer for a condominium located in Grand Bay, Longboat Key on June 30, 2010. The sale price was $1,100,000. Coldwell Banker represented the seller.
Carol Aviles of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller of a property that sold for $1,050,000 located in the Longboat Key Towers on July 2, 2010. Prudential Palms represented the buyer.
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Posted by Beth Ward on June 28, 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
Longboat Key Property sold for $1,075,000 on June 21
needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending June 26, 2010, 1 property sold for over $1 million.
Jan and Mel Goldsmith and Mirta Matheu Klauber of Michael Saunders & Company closed a sale on a Gulf front condominium on Longboat Key boasting amazing views of gulf waters and golf courses and just steps away from pristine white beaches. Jan and Mel represented the seller, who sold the home for $1,075,000 on June 21, 2010. Mirta represented the buyer, who will be enjoying the condominium’s heated pool and spa, tennis courts, state-of-the-art exercise facilities, and other luxurious offerings.
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Posted by Beth Ward on June 22, 2010
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce 2 successful closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending June 19, 2010, 2 properties sold for over $1 million.
Sarasota property sold for $3,050,000 on June 17
Linda Roe Dickinson and JoAnn Thorpe of Michael Saunders & Company closed a sale on a home in Sarasota with beautiful views of protected Bayfront and a separate, 780 square foot guesthouse. Linda represented the seller, who sold the exquisite bayfront estate for $3,050,000 on June 17, 2010. JoAnn represented the buyer, who will be enjoying incredible outdoor living with a pool and spa, a deepwater dock with hoists, a complete summer kitchen, and even a tiki hut.
Deborah Nelson of Michael Saunders & Company closed a sale on a property on Longboat Key boasting 165 feet directly on Sarasota Bay with tremendous views across to Jewfish Key, Sister Key, and Tidy Island. Deborah represented the buyer, who bought the superb bayfront property for $1,400,000 on June 14, 2010. The seller was represented by Reid Murphy of Developers Realty Inc.
Posted by Beth Ward on June 18, 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 homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending June 12, 2010, one property sold for over $1 million.
Sarasota property sold for $2,000,000 on June 10
Stacy Haas and Judy Nimz of Michael Saunders & Company closed a sale on a property in Sarasota conveniently located just minutes away from downtown by land and from Marina Jack’s by sea. Stacy represented the seller, who sold the waterfront home for $2,000,000 on June 10, 2010. Judy represented the seller, who will soon be entertaining guests with an outdoor kitchen, pool, and spa.
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Posted by Michael Saunders & Company on June 17, 2010
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
If you could position a glass dome over Lakewood Ranch—inclusive of such nearby neighborhoods as Greyhawk Landing and Heritage Harbour—you would have on exhibit a near-perfect microcosm of our region’s accelerating real estate recovery. For within this award-winning community and its many unique neighborhoods, buyers have scooped up the best-priced properties to such an extent that inventories of available homes have been pared down to levels that are at, near—or below—those typically considered normal in a balanced market. Moreover, they are confidently cherry-picking properties across all price ranges, so long as real value is at the core of every transaction.
As a matter of fact, based on the current pace of existing home sales in Lakewood Ranch—especially for properties priced below $150,000, below $300,000 or below $500,000—less than a four month supply is available for purchase in all three of these price ranges. Similarly, for homes priced from $500,000 to $1 million less than a six-month supply is available. Properties priced above $1 million have yet to re-establish a healthy balance—typically defined in the industry as a six to seven month supply, based on the rate of current sales. Yet with its supply now down to less than ten months, even the market for $1 million-plus homes in Lakewood Ranch is approaching equilibrium. Moreover, across all price ranges, less than a five month supply of properties is on hand. (Source: Trendgraphix, June 2010). Although it will be a very long time before sellers see prices rivaling those of 2004/2005, technically speaking Lakewood Ranch is on the threshold of becoming a sellers’ market again.
To pinpoint precisely how dramatically the Lakewood Ranch market has improved, one need only compare today’s level of inventory to that of two years ago when sales were painfully sluggish. Across all price ranges, the inventory has been drawn down from 958 properties in May 2008, to 341 properties in May 2010; a decline of over 64%. The number of properties priced below $500,000 has dropped by 61%; and those between $500,000 and $1 million by 71%. Even the inventory of properties priced above $1 million is down by 68%.
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