Sarasota Real Estate Blog

We believe Sarasota Florida is one of the best places to live, work and retire. But don't just take our word for it. Here is a partial list of what others are saying this year.

2009 Sarasota Real Estate Accolades

• Barbara Corcoran names Sarasota #1 on her Top 10 Best Markets in United States to Buy a Home,
• US News and World Repots names Sarasota # 5 on their 10 Best Undervalued Places to Live list.
• Dr Beach names Siesta Key beach in Sarasota the 2nd Best Beach in the United States for 2009.
• The Natural Resources Defense Council names Sarasota #4 on its list of Smarter Cities taking into account things such as air quality, energy conservation, environmental standards, green building, recycling, standard of living and…

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Sarasota Homes for Sale Update

From Palmer Ranch family neighborhoods, Sarasota golf course communities, and Sarasota’s barrier islands, Sarasota homes for sale are on the move. Many signs are pointing to Sarasota’s recovery, and Sarasota was recently one of the cities mentioned in an article by US News and World Report as being one of the nation’s most “undervalued cities.” With interest rates still very low, and an incredible selection of homes for sale in Sarasota, this could be your time to step into this market where the weather is wonderful year-round, the sky is blue and the sun is shinning. It’s Paradise.

Sarasota Real Estate Update - October 2009:

Siesta Key Homes:

• Single Family Homes for sale: 207 
• Least Expensive…

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The Sarasota Florida real estate market is continues to improve month over month from the previous year. Home sales rose in August 2009 beating August 2008 by 20% according to new figures released by the Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR).

August 2009 Sales in Sarasota up 20 Percent

SAR reported that the 500 level was nearly reached again with 382 homes and 114 condos selling. The summer months encountered a seasonal dip but nothing like what was expected.

Sarasota Inventory Levels Declining

Inventory levels in Sarasota are declining and along with the increased sales Sarasota real estate agents are encouraged that the market seems to be bottoming out. Prices for Sarasota real estate have dropped from their highs of several years ago and…

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Siesta Key real estate stats in the Sarasota MLS show over 213 single family homes currently listed for sale on this island noted for its famous Crescent Beach. In May, Siesta Key Beach was moved up to the number 2 position in Dr. Beach’s 10 Top Best Beaches in America list, and real estate sales and interest in this ever-popular area are once again on the rise.   Siesta Key real estate for sale ranges from colorful beach cottages, ranch style homes to luxurious contemporary newer high-rise condos sprinkled in the midst of hundreds of condos lining the beach of this famous Key. Many Siesta Key homes are found on canals that wind to Sarasota Bay and have access to the Gulf of Mexico. Some of the properties on Siesta Key are directly on the Bay and…

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Searching the Sarasota MLS for homes and condos? Our sophisticated Sarasota real estate search system provides you the opportunity to search by Sarasota neighborhoods, condominiums or you can search the area with our Map Search or MLS number.

We try to make searching for the Sarasota MLS easy, and our high powered real estate search engine leads you right to listing details, photos and virtual tour of homes and condos in Sarasota that meet your criteria. We also cover Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Casey Key.

Sarasota Neighborhood Search

First, if you need neighborhood suggestions, check out our extensive Sarasota neighborhoods section first where you'll find detailed information on many of Sarasota's most popular communities. If you…

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