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        <description>Read the Sarasota real estate blog and news presented by John Allen. View the latest information at our real estate blog for Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Casey Key Florida.</description>
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            <title>Sarasota Real Estate Sale up 8.2 percent in 2011</title>
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The Sarasota Association of Realtors released data yesterday showing Sarasota real estate sales jumped by 8.2 percent to 8,224 in 2011. This is the highest level since 2005. &ldquo;The surge in sales was accompanied by stabilization in the median sale prices, which now stand at $155,925 for single family homes and $156,800 for condos over the full year, and have not fluctuated much for the past 12 months.&rdquo;

Real estate is local and the Sarasota, Florida area is the considered the &ldquo;place to be&rdquo; by many homebuyers. &ldquo;For the overall year of 2011, the resurgence in sales was dramatic, and represents a 44 percent increase over the low point of the downturn in 2008, when only 5,820 properties changed hands.&rdquo;

New SAR President Laura Benson said &quot;This is really incredible news, and demonstrates how far this market has improved in only three short years.&quot; &quot;Now, we also offer very affordable pricing. Combined with the high quality of homes and condos on the market, I think we clearly have the best values in Florida, without question.&quot;

Property transactions in the Sarasota real estate market jumped 7.3 percent in December 2011, compared to the November totals. Combined sales stood at 648, up from last month's figure of 602 and the October 2011 sales of 577. This sales resurgence has paralleled the drop in the available inventory, and put the remaining months of inventory in the range of a seller's market.

Inventory of properties for sale in Sarasota was at 4,567 in December. November 2011 inventory of available properties was 4,672. Inventory of available properties in Sarasota slid to a 10-year low totaling 4,408 in August 2011. As the inventory diminished, &ldquo;the months of inventory has dropped and now stands at 6.3 months for single family homes and 9.2 months for condos. A figure of 6 months is considered equilibrium between a buyer's and a seller's market.&rdquo;

For the complete press release and statistical charts, contact the John Allen Team at BuySarasota.com.
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:20:20 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Real Estate on Bird Key in Sarasota, Florida</title>
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Bird Key is a Sarasota, Florida neighborhood rich in beauty, luxury, privacy, and history. In the early 1900s, Bird Key was purchased by Thomas Worcester of Cincinnati, Ohio. Worchester built the first expensive home on a Sarasota Bay island. In the 1920s, John Ringling of circus fame bought Bird Key and proceeded with the development of connecting Bird Key, Lido Key and St. Armands to mainland Sarasota. Arvida Corporation bought the Ringling properties and continued development of the 511 single family home sites. Today Bird Key real estate is among the most desirable in all of Sarasota.





Bird Key today is a beautiful boating community with just under 300 waterfront homes facing the bay or on interior canals. The remaining homes on Bird Key are not on the water and referred to as &ldquo;garden homes.&rdquo; Youll find luxurious mansions on Bird Key, some &ldquo;old Florida&rdquo; style homes needing some &ldquo;TLC&rdquo; and possibly a refurbished beauty.


As a boating community, Bird Key is tops. The Bird Key Yacht Club is one of the most prestigious yachts clubs in Florida. The Club offers members an outstanding list of amenities as well as superior docking services with reciprocal agreements with other Yacht Clubs. 


Amenities of Bird Key Yacht Club




Social Gatherings


Parties


Tennis


Bridge


Boating




Bird Key Real Estate Data 2011


The Sarasota MLS currently reports 29 homes for sale on Bird Key. The lowest priced home is $545,000 and the highest is $8,800,000. Homes sales totaled 35 in 2011 and recent prices ranged from $407,000 to $4,950,000.

Contact Us


If you need more information on Bird Key real estate, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467. We have agents who specialize in Bird Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key available to give you more information or to schedule a tour of homes.

John Allen - Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.7131 Curtiss AvenueSarasota, FL 34231(941) 544-6467
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            <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:43:39 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Sarasota Real Estate Market Data Continues to Improve</title>
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The Sarasota Florida&nbsp;real estate market continues to improve and is &ldquo;trending toward normalcy&rdquo; according to a press release issued by the Sarasota Association of Realtors for August 2011 sales figures.


Inventory of Sarasota MLS listings for sale has steadily dropped.  The sales demand has stabilized which points to a more &ldquo;normal&rdquo; Sarasota real estate market.  


For the past nine months inventories have been dropping and, in August 2011, &ldquo;hit a decade-low figure of 4,408.&rdquo;  During the last 10 months, Sarasota property sales have exceeded 500 every month.  The Boards release state that sales hit 700 four times.  The median sale price for single family homes and condos in August was $165,000.  This was a 23 percent better than the lows of February 2011 when the median price of single family homes and condos was $137,500.


SAR President Mike Bruno said &quot;We're starting to see a definite trend line developing, and it's very positive.&quot; &quot;No one has a crystal ball, and it wouldn't be wise for anyone to make a solid prediction on the future of our market. But we can clearly see the normal market forces of supply and demand as Sarasota is becoming a seller's market, in which price appreciation would be expected.&quot;


&ldquo;The Sarasota Association of Realtors reported 601 property sales in August 2011, which was almost 6 percent higher than the August 2010 total of 567 sales. The breakdown was 445 single family home closings (the same as in July 2011) and 156 condo closings (two more than in July). The median sales prices (noted above) were about 6.5 percent higher than last year at this time.


In August, the total inventory of available properties dropped again to the lowest level in more than a decade. There were 2,817 single family homes and 1,591 condos on the market. The current figure represents an astonishing drop from the high of 17,102 properties on the market in March 2007. With only a quarter of the properties on the market compared to four years ago, competition for properties has been dramatically increased, and agents are now fielding multiple bids on many properties.&rdquo;


Pending sales in August 2011 were about the same as in July 2011.  There were 618 single family homes and 195 Sarasota condos under contract for a total of 813. In August 2010, there were 816 pending sales were reported by SAR.


&quot;We are coming out of the usually slower summer sales months with a much improved, healthier real estate market,&quot; said SAR President Mike Bruno. &quot;The fall should prove to be steady and strong. The only thing continuing to hold back our market from even bigger numbers is the percentage of distressed sales, which is still higher than we'd like to see.&quot;


Short Sales and Distressed Properties


&ldquo;The overall percentage of distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) rose slightly in August 2011 to 41.2 percent from the 38 percent figure in July 2011. That compares to 47 percent as recently as February 2011 and a high of 51 percent in November 2010.&rdquo;


&quot;The non-distressed properties are still selling for two or three times more than the short sales and foreclosures,&quot; explained Bruno. &quot;This is a huge difference, and naturally pulls down the overall median sale price. But everyone remains hopeful that the distressed inventory, which now represents less than 20 percent of the total available properties, will start to drop rapidly in the coming months.&quot;


Sarasota Florida is a destination city with beautiful beaches, extraordinary cultural and entertainment venues as well as excellent schools and a vibrant downtown area.  Our city continues to draw international attention.  Sarasota is a wonderful place to live and work.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:53:22 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>2011 Market Update - Sarasota Real Estate</title>
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Real estate in Sarasota, Florida has continued to sell at a brisk pace in 2011. The Sarasota Association of Realtors recently issued its August a press release reporting 599 properties sold in July 2011, a 14.3 percent increase from the previous year. In the&nbsp;July 2010 Sarasota real estate market, there were 525 property sales.

Single family home closings totaled 445 and 154 condos sold in July of this year. Four months in 2011, sales have hit the 700 level or above. July marked the fourth month in the previous 12 with sales exceeding 700 units. June sales reached 728 and May sales were the highest at 796 during Sarasotas busiest selling season. Sales in July, of course, cooled as summer arrived. The Federal homebuyer tax credit which was a selling factor also expired during this time.

Good News for Sarasota Real Estate Sellers in July 2011 

Excerpt from the SAR Press Release:

The total inventory of available properties dropped again to the lowest level in more than a decade. There were 2,829 single family homes and 1,656 condos on the market, for a total of 4,485 available properties. This is more than a 7 percent drop from the June 2011 total of 4,830, and a 25 percent drop from the July 2010 figure of 6,054. The decreased inventory could spur stronger competition for homes and condos, and subsequent price appreciation.

The median price of a single family home in July was $169,900, just slightly lower than the June figure of $175,000. The July 2010 figure stood at $155,000, so the median price was up almost 10 percent from last year at this time. The condo median price slipped to $145,000 from $185,000 in June, but was 14 percent higher than last July's median of $127,000.

The months of inventory rose to 6.4 months for single family homes, from last month's figure of 5.9 months. For condos, the months of inventory also rose to 10.7 months from June's figure of 8.2 months. Both figures remain far below the highs of 25.3 months for single family (in early 2009) and 41.7 months for condos (in late 2008). This statistic represents the time it would take to sell the existing inventory at the current month's rate of sales. The 6 month level is traditionally a point which represents equilibrium in the market between buyers and sellers.

Pending sales in July 2011 increased from 754 in June to 799. Pending sales in July 2010 were headed downward in the summer which indicated lower total sales in the fall period.

SAR President Michael Bruno point out that &ldquo;while we did see the market seasonally moderate in July from the hot selling pace weve experienced in the first half of 2011, these numbers still reflect strength in the market. There hasnt been an alarming drop in sales, and the higher number of pending sales signals a healthy fall market. The inventory of available properties remains at a low for the past decade, and this historically means we should experience upward pressure on prices. The percentage of distressed property sales has remained stable, which is another positive factor.&rdquo;

Short sales and foreclosure sales remained at &ldquo;38 percent of the July 2011 sales figures. In February 2011 distressed sales totaled 47 percent of total sales and in November 2010, distressed sales totaled 51 percent of total sales.

SAR President Bruno also stated that &ldquo;the impact of recent events in the financial market may cause some uncertainly in terms of national home sales, but we all know that real estate is local, and Sarasota is traditionally a market that emerges from tough times with strength and leads the new wave of prosperity.&rdquo;

Sarasota Real Estate Market Recap for July 2011


Total Properties Sold: 599

Single Family Homes Sold: 445

Condos Sold: 154

Median Price Single Family Homes: $169,900

Median Price Condos: $145,000


The Sarasota real estate market continues to tempt international buyers who have marked Sarasota as a &ldquo;hot&rdquo; destination for decades. Price adjustments have afforded many real estate buyers the opportunity of a lifetime to purchase a home or condo in one of the worlds most beautiful cities where culture and the arts intertwine with Sarasota's crown jewels, the barrier islands of Siesta Key, Casey Key, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key.
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            <title>Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Scheduled to Reopen</title>
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Following its annual two-week shutdown, the Lakewood Ranch&nbsp;Country Club is set to reopen with some new features. In addition to completing some routine maintenance, which takes place each year, the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club will now offer a certified personal trainer who offers cooking lessons as well as training sessions.

According to a recent Herald Tribune article, personal trainer Paul Evens will serve as the executive chef at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Within his new capacity, Evans will help country club members achieve a higher level of health through exercise and dietary changes.

&ldquo;We have already had great feedback about people being able to improve their health and cooking skills in one place, with one person,&rdquo; said Wayne Piazza, who is the manager of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.



Those who are interested in taking advantage of the new service can receive personal training at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center. The personal culinary instruction, on the other hand, will take place in the clients home.

Adding this new service isnt the only change that the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club underwent during its two-week break. During this time, the parking lot asphalt was sealed and striped, the members lounge was expanded and improved and a new heat-recovery system and generator were also installed. In addition, new fans and paint were added to the back patio and new doors and carpet were added to the banquet rooms.

While quite a bit of work was completed during the two-week break, some work still need to be completed. In fact, the management expects some work to continue well into October. Despite the work that remains to be completed, the Lakewood Ranch Gold and Country Club is slated to be reopened this Tuesday.

Contact us if you are interested in Lakewood Ranch real estate. We have agents that not only specialize in Lakewood Ranch, they live there as well!
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            <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:16:09 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Sarasota's Siesta Key Named Best Beach in the United States</title>
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Its official! &ldquo;Dr. Beach&rdquo; has confirmed what weve known all along: Siesta Beach was just named the #1 beach in the United States for 2011.

Dr. Stephen Leatherman (&quot;Dr. Beach&quot;) is the director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University. He considers 50 different criteria including sand, water quality, facilities and crowds to rank the nations beaches in his annual survey. For the past two years, Siesta Key held the #2 ranking. Dr. Beach cited several factors that helped Siesta Key Beach win the top spot for 2011:



Siesta Key's sugar white quartz crystal sand is considered by many to be the finest and whitest sand in the world.



Siesta Key blue and turquoise water is clean and clear.



The waves are small and currents are gentle making it a very safe area for children.



Siesta Keys expansive sand is hundreds of yards wide with plenty of room for volleyball players, sunbathers and beachcombers.



Looking for something to do on the beach besides the usual? There are daily yoga classes, weekly beach runs, and of course the weekly staple drum circle. Residents and tourists alike gather at sunset on Sunday evenings to enjoy the rhythm of hand drums and the colorful antics they inspire. Heres a link to a slide show by the Herald Tribune: Heres a link to a slide show by the Herald Tribune: Siesta Key Drum Circle

Search Siesta Key Real Estate Listings

Siesta Key Condos | Siesta Key Homes | Siesta Key Neighborhoods

Siesta Key Beach - America's Best Beach



Siesta Key's Calm Waters



Siesta Key's World Famous White Sand



Siesta Keys Unforgettable Sunsets



Paradise is waiting for you here on beautiful Siesta Key Florida.
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            <title>Seaplace Condo on Longboat Key Florida Just Listed - $639,000</title>
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Are you searching for your slice of Paradise? We just listed a gem of a condo at Seaplace on Longboat Key. The owners did a fabulous job on renovations taking the space taking down walls and opening up the living/dining area to beautiful open style living. Sip your morning coffee and enjoy incredible close-up views of the Gulf of Mexico. The view changes every day from crashing waves to a calm still scene where you'll see seagulls and pelicans diving for their catch as sailboats drift in the distance.

New Listing: 2045 Gulf of Mexico Dr #109 Longboat Key, FL 34228

This condominium residence at Seaplace Longboat Key FL&nbsp;features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a screened lanai overlooking the swimming pool, beach and the Gulf. There is a laundry room in the condo and ample store as well. Enjoy the newly designed kitchen which features stainless appliances and granite countertops. The baths are beautifully finished with granite countertops also.

About Seaplace Longboat Key

Seaplace is a one of the most popular and affordable Longboat Key condominiums, located across Gulf of Mexico Drive from the south Bay Isles Gates. Amenities at Seaplace include tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center, walking trail, 2 heated swimming pools and 2 spas. If you are a golfer, there are more than 80 golf courses in the Sarasota area where you can practice your putts.

Seaplace Real Estate Activity

There are currently 25 condos for sale at Seaplace.


Lowest Priced Condo: $249,000

Highest Priced Condo: $1,200,000

Condos Under Contract: 4

Condos Sold Last Six Months: 6

Average Selling Price: $340,250

Median Selling Price: $334,500


Seaplace residents enjoy Longboat Key's many restaurants, specialty shops, professional services and general island living. There are walking and biking trails as well as an array of water activities including swimming, diving, boating and fishing.

Located towards the&nbsp;southern end of Longboat Key, it is convenient for Seaplace&nbsp;residents to shop and dine on famous St. Armands Circle or drive to downtown Sarasota to attend the opera, ballet, theatre or a musical performance at the Van Wezel, Sarasota's performing arts hall. Sarasota is known for the beach and its wonderful climate, but the cultural venues of Sarasota complete with those of major cities.

For more information on Seaplace or other Longboat Key Florida real estate, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467. Our team of experienced agents can help you sort through all of the options available to find the perfect property for your budget and lifestyle.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:58:10 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Sarasota Florida Named Best Place in United States to Retire</title>
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Sarasota Florida just made another list. This time Portfolio.com named the Sarasota Bradenton area as the number 1 place to retire in the United States.

Portfolio.com used a six point formula to rank the top retirement destinations. Results of the survey for Sarasota-Bradenton show that:


Nearly 27 percent of its residents are 65 or older, the fourth-highest concentration of seniors in any market. Thats more than double the national average of 12.9 percent.

Bradenton-Sarasota has a median age of 48.1. A median is a midpoint, with half of all residents being older and half being younger. The national median age is 36.8 years.

Fully 95 percent of the seniors in Bradenton-Sarasota moved to Florida from another state. Only 53 percent of the elderly residents of a typical U.S. market were born out of state. 


Other 2010 Sarasota Florida Accolades


Barbara Corcoran named Sarasota the Best Place in the United States to Buy a Home Under $300,000. 

GlobalEdge named Sarasota as the Best Place to Buy Real Estate in the Western World.

Siesta Key Beach was named the Second Best Beach in the United States by Dr Beach.


Residents of the Sarasota area already know the coastal assets available in Florida. We enjoy warm weather, sandy white beaches and excellent cultural and entertainment venues. Shopping, area restaurants, galleries and salons and spas of our area are tops too.

If you are one of the 3 million Americans who will reach retirement in the next year, perhaps you are one of the 1.4 million looking for a place to relax and enjoy your &ldquo;golden years.&rdquo; Sarasota FL real estate prices have adjusted and there is an outstanding choice of Sarasota homes for sale. Plan a visit soon and contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 for a connection with one of our agents who specialize in our beautiful Paradise!
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:59:54 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Sarasota Real Estate Market Sales Update</title>
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August 2010 Sarasota Real Estate Sales Rebound

Sales data just released from the Sarasota Board of Realtors show more positive signs than last months numbers. After a disappointing July, the Sarasota real estate market rebounded in August 2010. Sales were up nicely  8% over July 2010 In addition, sales were&nbsp;up 14.3% compared to&nbsp;August 2009. 

Total property sales this August totaled 567. &ldquo;This compared to 525 sales in July 2010 and 496 sales in August 2009.&rdquo; In August, 408 single family home sold. The median price reported was $154,500. Last month the median price was $155,000. In August 2009, the price was also $155,000. 

Condos sales totaled 159 in August. The median price rose by 22 percent to $155,000 from Julys figure of $127,000. &ldquo;For the last 12 months combined, the median sale price for condos was $169,900. Distressed condo sales have dragged the overall median price down substantially, with normal arm's length sales garnering three-times as much as bank-owned properties, and twice as much as short sales on average.&rdquo;

Pending sales rose in August to too. There were 816 pending sales, a 25 percent increase over July. Fall is looking good for an increase in sales too.

Eric Shumway, pointed out that &quot;it was very encouraging to see that the market recovered nicely after a drop in sales from June to July. After experiencing a five-year high in sales for the second quarter, everyone knew the loss of the homebuyer tax credit would have a negative impact. But we saw a big jump in sales for August, and prices held steady, so this market still has legs and the recovery appears to be a healthy one.&quot;

Contact the John Allen Team if you are interested in exploring current Sarasota real estate listings. Our agents specialize in luxury homes and condos on Sarasotas barrier islands of Siesta Key, Casey Key, Longboat Key, Bird Key and Lido Key.

Click HERE for the complete PDF version of the press release, along with two pages of statistical charts.
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:18:41 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Beau Ciel Hosts Cocktails at Twilight</title>
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 &ldquo;Cocktails at Twilight&rdquo; were enjoyed by a select group of Sarasota real estate brokers and&nbsp;residents of Beau Ciel in Sarasota. Barbara Mei, Realtor at Surfside Properties on Siesta Key was the hostess of this elegant event to introduce one of Sarasotas most beautiful buildings. 

Barbara spoke shortly of the outstanding features of Beau Ciel before turning over the podium to the buildings architect, Chuck Jones of Tampa. Chuck took the audience through the beginning concept of Beau Ciel which was originally sketched on a cocktail napkin at a meeting with the building developers. The Manager of the Hyatt Hotel, Beau Ciels neighbor, pointed out the amenities provided to Beau Ciel from the Hyatt, and The President of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce rounded out the program.

Guests mingled with each other while sipping cocktails and visited several food stations with delicious edibles prepared by the Hyatt staff.

Beau Ciel was completed in 2003 and has outstanding views of the downtown Sarasota waterfront. The 17 story contemporary building offers &ldquo;resort amenities and magnificent views to opulent luxury and spectacular convenience.&rdquo; There are 8 condominiums for sale currently in the MLS at Beau Ciel. Prices range from $749,000 to $7,700,000.

Each residence has its own elevator. There is a gorgeous Lobby with a 24 hour concierge service, a social room with large catering kitchen, an outstanding fitness center, swimming pool and spa featuring an outdoor entertainment area. If you would like to know the complete list of Beau Ciels amenities or make an appointment to view one of these distinctive residences, please call the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467.
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