Sarasota real estate

Misty Creek Country Club was the obvious choice for my clients from Ohio who were looking for a home that would offer them a sense of serenity and space. A home with a water view, large lot and privacy was what they were searching for and that is just what we found at Misty Creek in Sarasota Florida. My clients had a few other key criteria for their future dream home – a bright open floor plan with a generous sized kitchen for her, and a large 3-car garage for him. The moment they stepped into the home on Misty Creek Drive, they were taken in by the view from the great room out to the pool, lavish lawn and lake beyond. The home was listed for $495,000 and my clients purchased it for $450,000 and are thrilled with their decision to make Misty Creek their…

The Sarasota Association of Realtors just released the February 2010 Sarasota real estate stats and property sales were up 49% over February 2009. In addition, pending sales (properties under contract) spiked up to 967, the second highest in the past four years. The pending sales figure at 967 is a strong indicator for the next few months that real estate in Sarasota continues to improve.

Total property sales hit 528 in the Sarasota real estate market in February 2010 continuing to show a recovery in our area. Median sales prices rose for condos according to the report and single family homes were stable.

Distressed property sales are still a significant part of the increase in Sarasota real estate sales. In January and February 2010, distressed…

Once again, the Sarasota real estate stats moved up. January 2010 sales were up 58% over January 2009 according to a reported presented by the Sarasota Association of Realtors a few weeks ago.

Pending sales gave a strong performance also – at the 800 level. October 2009 was the last time pending sales performed so well.

“In sharp contract to the first month of last year, January 2010 saw 506 overall sales, compared to only 319 sales in January 2009. In addition, pending sales surged by over 10 percent from December 2009 to a total of 815. The statistic is a strong indicator for the next two or three months of sales, as pending sales are an indicator of current buyer activity.”

Many buyers are focusing on buying homes that aren’t in the distressed…

Are you looking for new things to do in Sarasota? Are you new to the area? Head on over to the new Facebook Page that we just set up - 365 Things to do in Sarasota Florida and Become a Fan. Over the next year we will be posting a total of 365 places to visit, events, place to eat and much more. Feel free to browse our selections, comment or leave a suggestion of your own favorites.

Sarasota is often referred to as the Cultural Coast of Florida and is home to dozens of art galleries, ballet, orchestra, a professional symphony, more than 10 independent theaters, the John and Mable Ringling Museums and much more.

Sarasota has all of the amenities of most big cities, but keeps the small town feel that so many people love. In addition to all of our cultural…

Luxury homes have lagged in the comeback of Florida real estate, but as we noted in July and October 2009 market reports, Casey Key home sales are on the move. There’s a very nice selection of waterfront Casey Key homes available for sale. Buyers continue to surf and shop for homes that are well priced for the market. Sellers are working with offers and deals are being made. We’ve been showing small beach houses as well as much larger ranch style houses and luxurious waterfront estates. Activity is once again on the rise on this private tropical paradise.

The beauty and privacy of Casey Key are what draw the affluent, entertainers, movie stars and authors to this tropical island. Residents walk the beaches, explore the jetties, and are awed by the vistas…