Posts Tagged ‘inventory’
Posted by John Butzko on November 23, 2011
Find the perfect waterfront lifestyle in Bay Isles Harbor on Longboat Key.
Located at the south end of Longboat Key, the Harbor Section of Bay Isles is a luxury waterfront community set within its own private gated enclave in exclusive Bay Isles. The Harbor Section of Bay Isles has 60 custom homes with boating access and deepwater dockage that leads directly into Sarasota Bay. Having long been considered by many to be among the most desirable communities on Longboat Key, Harbor Section offers its owners membership to the Bay Isles Beach Club, which is located right on the beautiful Longboat Key Beach with its 11 miles of white sandy beach.
Market Activity – Harbor Section of Bay Isles
Real estate activity on Longboat Key has been brisk. There are currently five homes for sale in the Harbor Section ranging in price from $1,295,000—for a home built in 1986 with over 3,800 square feet—to $2,495,000—for a home built in 2002 with over 4,500 square feet.
The most recent sale in the Harbor Section was listed by Michael Moulton of Michael Saunders & Company’s Longboat Key office. This was the highest sale in the Harbor Section this year. This breathtaking property was newly built in 2011 and designed by architect Cliff Scholz, builder Steve Carr, and landscaping designer Michael Gilkey. This home boasts over 5,000 square feet and sold for $3,097,000. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on February 10, 2011
Find a range of residential options in Glenn Lakes & The Estates at Glenn Lakes. Pictured: 5122 44th W St.
Centrally located on the southwest side of Manatee County, Glenn Lakes & The Estates at Glenn Lakes encompass approximately 271 sprawling acres, which includes eight lakes. There are 371 one- and two-story homes in Glenn Lakes that were built starting in 1995. Glenn Lakes and The Estates at Glenn Lakes are deed restricted communities, which allows the residents to follow certain guidelines to help maintain the aesthetic atmosphere of the community. Many of the homes in the Estates at Glenn Lakes back up the Manatee County public golf course, awarding these homes some fabulous views. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on February 3, 2011
Beautiful waterfront homes grace the community of Hidden Harbor. Pictured: 5132 Jungle Plum Rd.
Located on the bayside north end of Siesta Key—convenient with quick access to Siesta Key Village and the mainland—Hidden Harbor is a gorgeous, upscale community embellished by a lush, Selby Garden-like environment and meandering brick paver roads. The heavily treed, private neighborhood is ideal for boaters, with a number of elegant waterfront homes with some docks accommodating large watercraft.
Contemporary Florida architectural design is the predominant style of homes in this neighborhood, but a number of custom built properties are intermixed and add their own unique flair. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on January 27, 2011
The resort-style neighborhood of Venetian Falls is the newest and arguably the best adult community in Venice, Florida. Located just a few miles from beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches, challenging golf courses, and meandering biking and walking trails, a year-round playground of recreational fun is convenient to residents and visitors of this remarkable destination. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on January 25, 2011
The Masterworks of Luxury Homes tour is your exclusive opportunity to view some of the area's most impressive homes. Pictured: 712 N. Casey Key Dr.
Residents and visitors of Florida’s Gulf Coast now have a new, fun way to spend to experience luxury lifestyles this March.
Michael Saunders & Company, in conjunction with Christie’s International Real Estate and Sarasota Magazine, is pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind, two-day showcase tour of ultra-luxury coastal homes.
The three-day event is a reflection of the collective efforts of the participating homeowners, businesses, volunteers and arts groups, who are working together for the future of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra. Spanning March 2, 4 and 5, ten gorgeous properties actively listed in highly sought-after areas—namely The Oaks, Casey Key, Bird Key and St. Armands—will be included in exclusive daily tours running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on January 25, 2011
Enjoy the freedom to decorate as you wish when you own your own home.
After listening to the advice of friends, families, coworkers or news outlets, many new homeowners have been encouraged to actually take the plunge and purchase a property. However, there are some who still wonder whether buying a home is the right thing to do.
It’s perfectly normal to have reservations for embarking on such a significant experience. However, the more you know about why buying a home now is a good idea, the less intimidating the process will be .
To help reinforce the positive input of your closest confidants, here are our top reasons to own your own home:
Renting Wastes Money – When you rent a property, the money you pay each month is wasted as far as you’re concerned. When you own a home, your mortgage payments pay off that home. In other words, you are actually working towards owning something rather than just paying for something that you are only using temporarily. When renting, you’re just paying someone else’s mortgage. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on December 9, 2010
Well-manicured common areas make Burnt Store Village ideal for gatherings.
Developed in the late 1970s as a deed restricted, single-family community Burnt Store Village is located at the southern end of Charlotte County between Burnt Store and Zemel Roads. While a handful of homes in Burnt Store Village were constructed in the 1980s, most of the development took place during the housing boom in the 2000s, creating a variety of newer home styles and options. Burnt Store Village boasts 139 acres of common open space, which includes a resident park with walking paths surrounding a peaceful pond and a picturesque Gazebo. This area is also a great spot for community events.
Market Activity – Burnt Store Village (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on November 11, 2010
Discover a range of home styles in Rotonda West. Pictured: 902 Boundary Blvd.
Perfectly situated near the beautiful Gulf of Mexico—mid-way between Sarasota and Fort Myers—Rotonda West offers its residents a peaceful, planned community embellished by meticulously kept grounds and rolling golf course fairways. There are six golf courses, including four operated by Rotonda Golf & Country Club and two by Pinemoor Golf Club. Clubs, activities, and many volunteer opportunities abound for those who wish to become involved.
Thirty miles of picturesque canals, lakes and ponds wind through the community and offer an abundance of fishing and boating opportunities. Additionally, many exotic and beautiful birds call Rotonda West home, as the community is a designated Bird Sanctuary. Nearby recreation facilities, beaches, theaters, sporting events and fine restaurants are available for all tastes and preferences.
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Posted by John Butzko on November 11, 2010
If you were attending an outdoor event and needed to know how warmly to dress, would your first thought be to consult last month’s weather forecast? Of course not. Yet that’s not unlike what many home buyers do, thinking they’re obtaining the most “up-to-date” assessment of today’s local real estate market. Regrettably the data they’re fed in the mainstream media is often as much as two months old by the time it is compiled, released publicly and positioned as indicative of current market conditions.
Unfortunately, if you rely on the best available housing statistics for Florida—as culled monthly by the Florida Association of Realtors and reported to the media—you are, in fact, using stale data to inform fresh decisions. Sales that occurred in October won’t be reported officially until late November. By the same token, a definitive glimpse at November sales won’t be released until late December. By then, the market—with all its day-to-day volatility—could easily reveal a whole new reality.
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Posted by John Butzko on November 4, 2010
One of the area’s most prestigious boating communities, Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club offers its residents remarkable amenities, including a deepwater marina, clubhouse, tennis courts, community pool and bay front park. The marina consists of a seven-acre yacht harbor with deepwater access to the Intracoastal Waterway, which connects to the Gulf of Mexico less than five miles away. The community’s well-manicured common grounds are lined with over five miles of winding sidewalks for walking, running or biking pleasure. Many residents use the park for casual fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway, and beautiful sunsets are a stunning sight at Lookout Point Park. (more…)
