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  Linked – Top 10 Real Estate Apps for Droid Phones

  John Butzko 4:18 pm on January 21, 2010 | Comments:0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Real Estate

  

  More than just phone calls - Droids offer a variety of helpful apps for real estate.

  Modern cell phones have come a long way from their bulky, buggy predecessors. Capable of performing many useful tasks, today’s smart phones have become essential daily tools incorporating programs to help with navigation, information gathering, shopping, social networking and more. For those interested in all things real estate, a number of helpful applications (apps) have become available.

  Now, beginning your real estate search or learning about specific neighborhoods can be done in the palm of your hands. Whether you want a quick view of available properties, want to learn more about an area, or are a Realtor looking for information on listings and communities, the android smart phone market has some pretty helpful applications for you. Here are the top 10 real estate-based apps for Droid owners: (More …)

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  Stay Connected – Top 10 Real Estate iPhone Apps

  John Butzko 4:00 pm on January 14, 2010 | Comments:0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: buyers (23), homebuyers (24), Real Estate, sellers (12)

  

  Simplify your real estate experience with the right apps.

  In today’s fast-paced, interconnected business environment, smart phones have become an important way of life for savvy professionals. From advanced GPS capabilities to informative home buying and selling programs, there are a number of highly intuitive iPhone applications (apps) to help anyone navigate through a real estate transaction easier than before.

  Here are the top 10 real estate themed apps for iPhone users:

  1. Around Me - This free app shows you a complete list of all the businesses in the category you have tapped on along with the distance from where you are. For every listing you can choose to see its location on a map, view the route from where you are, add the information to your contact list or even email the information to a friend.

  2. Morgulator - When searching for a new home, a mortgage calculator is a must-have. This app gives you the usual mortgage information based on interest rate, term and downpayment. Just .99.

  3. Home Tracker -  When shopping for homes, you’ll easily lose track of all the properties you’ve toured or researched. Home Tracker keeps track for you. Store information on each property such as address, ZIP code, price and size; add notes; take photos; rate the property condition, location and appeal; star your favorites; map the property. Priced at just $4.99. (More …)

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  Ask Amy - What Are The Advantages Of Building Your Own Home?

  Holli Schleicher 5:35 pm on January 12, 2010 | Comments:0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Builders, buyers (23), condominiums (15), Home Builders, michaelsaunders.com (24), New Homes, Real Estate, Sarasota County (18)

  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.”

  To view video, please click here.

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  Last Minute Shopping – Top 10 Last Minute Gift Ideas for New Homeowners

  John Butzko 11:00 am on December 22, 2009 | Comments:0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: homebuyers (24), Real Estate

  

  Avoid the rush. Here are some tips for last minute shopping made easy.

  The holiday season is here, which means your time for gift shopping is quickly running out. With friends and relatives taking advantage of one of the best times to ever buy a home, now is the perfect opportunity to purchase the things they can use to maintain and personalize their new place.

  Owning a home is a celebration and an accomplishment all in one. So, help make this holiday season extra special for those new homeowners on your list by getting them what they really need. Here are our top 10 last minute gift ideas for new homeowners: (More …)

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

  Holli Schleicher 5:45 pm on December 10, 2009 | Comments:0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: buyers (23), homebuyers (24), housing market (14), housing recovery (8), Michael Saunders & Company (44), Michael Saunders and Company (5), Real Estate, real estate market (100)

  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.

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  Inviting Bayshore Property - Nokomis, Florida

  Holli Schleicher 5:22 pm on December 8, 2009 | Comments:0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Florida (10), homebuyers (24), Michael Saunders & Company (44), Nokomis, Real Estate, real estate market (100), Sarasota County (18)

  This property located at 1812 Bayshore Road in Nokomis, Florida is perfect for friends and family gatherings.  Features include, a newly renovated kitchen overlooking the pool, split plan for privacy, two family rooms in addition to the large living room.

  Within one mile to the beach, restaurants and shopping and includes par-3 golf course and access to rentable boat dock.

  1812 Bayshore Road, Nokomis, FL – Listed by Linda Stowe of Michael Saunders & Company

  To view the video click here.

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  Siesta Key - Exquisite Bayfront Home

  Holli Schleicher 6:05 pm on December 1, 2009 | Comments:0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: homebuyers (24), lakewood ranch (9), Michael Saunders (30), Michael Saunders & Company (44), Real Estate, real estate market (100), Sarasota County (18), Siesta Key (13)

  This property located on 6629 Peacock on Siesta Key is designed with unexpected features and extraordinary detail.  Here are just some of the properties exquisite features:

  Rich ebony-stained wood floors, arched reception foyer, elegantly proportioned grand salon, soaring 32′ domed ceiling, sunrise and water views, tumbled travertine through-out, infinity-edged pool, cast stone portal

  6629 Peacock, Siesta Key, FL – Listed by Stacy Haas & Kim Ogilvie of Michael Saunders & Company

  To view the video click here.

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  Ask Michael - The Importance Of Company Values

  Holli Schleicher 5:48 pm on November 17, 2009 | Comments:1 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: company values, Michael Saunders (30), Michael Saunders & Company (44), michaelsaunders.com (24), Real Estate, real estate market (100)

  We asked Michael, what her thoughts were on why Michael Saunders & Company has been so successful in its 30+ years of service.

  Michael discusses the company’s beginning and building its foundation on values and consistency, the very high standards our clients can always count on.
  

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  Ask Michael - Buyers Finding The Best Priced Real Estate

  Holli Schleicher 5:23 pm on October 21, 2009 | Comments:0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: buyers (23), first time buyer (14), homebuyers (24), Michael Saunders and Company (5), Real Estate, real estate market (100)

  Michael Saunders answers a question on how buyers can find best priced real estate in the market. She discusses price ranges, neighborhoods, and the popular Michael Saunders & Company Best Opportunities program.

  How would a buyer find the best priced real estate on the market today?

  To view the link you can also click here.

  If you have questions for Michael Saunders, email AskMichael@michaelsaunders.com.

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  Today Show's Barbara Corcoran Calls Sarasota the #1 Best Market in the U.S. to Buy A Home

  Michael Saunders & Company 11:35 am on October 6, 2009 | Comments:1 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: al roker (2), barbara corcoran (3), fl, Real Estate, Sarasota (46), the today show

  Exciting news for the Sarasota, Florida, area! The Today Show’s Al Roker talked to real estate guru Barbara Corcoran about the US cities where you can get the biggest bang for your buck. Together, they reviewed the 10 Biggest Markets on Sale across the country, cities where prices have dropped the most, and the areas with the greatest real estate values.

  Barbara said that this is the time to buy in these particular places. The number #1 city on the list was Sarasota, FL!

  Now is definitely the time to buy real estate in Sarasota while prices are still down significantly.

  See the Today Show video of the 10 Biggest Markets on Sale below:

  Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

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