The Sarasota Board of Realtors hosted a real estate conference yesterday - Insider Insights: The Sarasota Housing Market, 2008 and Beyond. A panel made up of four experts on the local real estate market answered questions from a moderator and local media. The four panel members were John Tucillo (former Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors), Jim Tadora (Sarasota County Property Appraiser), Pat Neal (president of Neal Communities), and Penny Hill (top 5 producer for Chase Mortgage nationally).

Kathy Roberts, CEO of the SAR, opened the conference with a presentation on the current real estate market including an overview of Sarasota MLS inventory levels and sales data. The numbers indicated that while the market is well off from the highs of the past several years, the perception of real estate market is much worse than the reality.

Tucillo made the point that the decline in the number of listings available for sale suggests that the market is beginning to settle down. The MLS numbers indicate a reduction in new listings and inventory.

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The International Property Awards announced that our site, http://www.buysarasota.com , won their "Best Real Estate Agency Website - USA" for 2007. We are very honored to receive such a prestigious award. There are so many great websites out there. To view a complete list of winners visit http://www.propertyawards.net/int/2007website.html.

The International Property Awards aim to recognize the leaders in a variety of real estate related fields. There are five media partners including CNBC, New York Times and the Daily Mail. In addition, there are 9 supporting organizations including the National Association of REALTORS and the National Association of Home Builders.

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For a limited time, the Broadway Promenade is offering closeout pricing on all 8 remaining developer owned units. In addition buyers can purchase residences with only 5% down and will receive a credit for one years condominium association fees. All units include the finest amenities and feature either bay or courtyard views. Prices start in the $300,000s.

The Broadway promenade was recently completed in 2007. The mixed use development has a brand new Publix supermarket as well as a luxury day spa. For more information, visit our website or contact us directly at 941-544-6467.

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Whether you are a young professional or an active retiree, One Palm can accommodate all lifestyles. This contemporary and prestigious address offers a diverse arrangement of floor plans to choose from. Consisting of 10 floors and 99 residences, these units are ranging from $1 to $5 million. With an array of unique floor plans, residents may select from one to three bedrooms, including a library and terrace, ranging from 2021 sq. ft. to 4433 sq. ft. Each unit offers a different scenic view of the city, bay or gulf.

Conveniently located in Downtown Sarasota, One Palm offers a myriad of local activities to participate in, along with ample amenities within it self. Within blocks, residents can enjoy a stroll to the Marina, or the beautiful Selby Library or even Burns Court Cinema. Casual and fine dining, boutiques, post office, book stores, art galleries and many more are just around the corner.

Meticulously balanced, One Palm, incorporates, luxury, simplicity, convenience, and carefree living all into one immaculate building.

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