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Just over the bridge from downtown Sarasota lie the gorgeous beaches and lush tropical features of Lido Key. Some say Lido affords the perfect place for a short stay or the place to live forever.
Lido Key is the beginning and end of many a visitor’s search for the perfect Sarasota lifestyle. The Key offers many beachfront condominiums with magnificent views of the beautiful beaches.
Siesta Key is one of the area’s largest islands and is filled with a varied collection of neighborhoods, each with its own individual flavor. At one point, you’ll discover grand bayfront mansions. From mid-Siesta to the south end, you will find condominiums and villas interspersed among single family neighborhoods both on the bay side and gulf side.
Tranquility awaits in The Meadows in Sarasota. Discover a range of available properties.
The Meadows is a country club community that was the original planned urban development in Sarasota. Along with an assortment of real estate styles from single-family homes to villas and townhouses, The Meadows features 54 holes of challenging golf and a dynamic tennis club. This is a very active time in The Meadows, as many of its residents are seasonal, and everyone is here now to enjoy the beautiful winter weather.
Market Activity – The Meadows
At this time, there are approximately 40 properties for sale in The Meadows with prices ranging from $125k to $1,150,000, so opportunities for all types of homes are present. Our Main Street office represents a number of available properties for sale in The Meadows, and our most recently completed transactions have been accomplished by Judy Nimz. (more…)
If selling your home or condominium is high on your agenda in 2010 here are some important facts you should know.
Any licensed brokerage is capable of listing your property. But only one is the undisputed leader in finding buyers for homes on Longboat Key. Michael Saunders & Company.
The proof is in the performance. Based on dollar volume sales over the past 12 months—as recorded by the Mid Florida MLS and published by the leading independent real estate tracking firm TRENDGRAPHIX—agents from Michael Saunders & Company bring buyers to Longboat Key property sales nearly twice as often as their next closest competitor.
As the below bar graphs depict, this phenomenon holds true across all price ranges; but becomes noticeably more dramatic as the price range increases. For properties $1 million and up, our agents furnish buyers more often than our next four closest competitors combined.
Before you list your Longboat Key property, contact an agent from Michael Saunders & Company. Find out how the region’s largest network of top-producing agents, its most heavily-frequented Web site and unparalleled network of international brokerage affiliations will help you succeed in finding a buyer faster. After all, isn’t that what selling your home is all about?
Well-manicured fairways adorn Village Green's golf course.
Village Green is a prime neighborhood in the city of Bradenton, Florida, with 1,001 residences consisting of 575 freestanding single-family homes and 426 villa condominiums. Many of the condominium sections include community swimming pools among their amenities, and winding paths and tranquil lakes highlight the beautiful, lush surrounds.
Bounded on the north by 7th Avenue West, on the south by 29th Avenue West, on the east by 63rd Street West and on the west by 75th Street West, Village Green enjoys a convenient location close to area shopping and medical services. The sparkling waters of Palma Sola Bay are only three blocks away, and the beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico are a short three-mile drive.
Recent Sales Activity – Village Green
In the last 60 days, there have been seven sales in Village Green, with an average sales price of $156,992. Of the seven residences sold, five were single-family homes and two were villa condominiums.
Agent Kudos – Selling Village Green
Bradenton office agents Kathy Valente and Ally Howell have recently sold a home in Village Green to customers from out of the area. According to Ally, “They buyers fell in love with the home due to the great condition and gorgeous greenbelt view.”
7405 7th W Ave - This 3BR villa is available in Village Green. Listed by Kathy Valente.
The buyers were familiar with Village Green since they have family in the area, so they searched for homes online, where they also located Kathy and Ally for assistance in finding the right property. The residence purchased was a two-bedroom villa condominium with a two-car garage and approximately 2,100 square feet and sold for $136,000.
Amy Drake, director of our New Homes & Condominiums division, discusses the benefits of building your own home. Discover the advantages of personalizing your place, from choosing floor coverings and designing your own lifestyle to “going green.”
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The St. Armands area offers a variety of lifestyle options.
Barbara Roberts, managing broker of our St. Armands Circle offices, reports an increase in walk-in activity. During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the agents of her office noted return customers coming in to inquire about the status of the real estate market.
We are pleased to welcome Karen Lyons Nowadly to our St. Armands offices. Karen brings over 10 years of real estate experience Michael Saunders & Company.
A premier property was just listed by Jenifer Schwell in the Grand Bay condominium community on Longboat Key. This residence is elegant and sophisticated with top-of-the-world views of the city and Sarasota Bay. This newly listed property is priced at $1.295 million. (more…)
Enjoy a tropical, laidback lifestyle on Longboat Key. Pictured: 612 Juan Anasco Dr.
Longboat Key is a unique barrier island located in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. There are 11 miles of exceptional beaches, beautiful neighborhoods, fine dining venues, and entertainment and shopping destinations among an active community of full- and part-time residents. The meandering bicycle and walking path makes this a special place to enjoy the outdoors.
The island combines the country club environment of the Longboat Key Club with a casual atmosphere that includes educational and recreational facilities for adults and children, tennis courts, beaches, boating, arts, shopping and dining. Longboat Key welcomes visitors from all over the world, many of whom fall in love with this desirable location on Florida’s southwest coast. The agents serving our South Longboat Key office are area experts who specialize in finding the perfect property for those who choose the key as their next home. (more…)
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…)
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…)
