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Jan. 12, 2014

Just Listed - 5432 Cornsilk Terr, North Port FL - Kimberlie Slade

New North Port Home for Sale

5432 Cornsilk Terrance, North Port, FLThis home boasts a very private and quiet North Port location featuring a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage with a brand new reverse osmosis system, brand new well pump, and has been totally updated and upgraded to the owners exacting standards throughout …

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June 10, 2013

Sarasota Real Estate Market Update for May, 2013

Sarasota Real Estate Market Continues Up

The Sarasota Real Estate Market is peaking at higher levels both in units sold and price as we predicted at the end of last year.  This is good news for sellers in this market.  For buyers who believe history repeats itself, there …

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May 28, 2013

The Best Time to Buy in Sarasota

When is the Best time to Buy in Sarasota?


Real Estate is  one of the biggest investments we will ever make.  Like any other investment, timing can be a key component of an overall purchase strategy.  For those who have been following our market updates, we called the …

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Feb. 8, 2013

Annual Sarasota Real Estate Sales Trending Up for 2012

Sarasota Real Estate Sales Up for 2012

Seven Years of Volume Increases - Three Years of Price Increases

Total sales for the 2012 Sarasota Real Estate Market came within ½% of 2005 sales levels.  There has been a nice upward trend which started in 2007.  The difference this year …

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Jan. 24, 2013

Sarasota Real Estate Update - December 2012

Sarasota Real Estate Market Update for

December 2012

Earlier this year we called the bottom of the Sarasota Real Estate market.  Buyers who bought are enjoying the beginning of market appreciation.  What we missed in our April call was the national media attention pointing out the real estate …

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Jan. 3, 2013

Sold on Siesta Key by John Woodward

Siesta Key Real Estate

Another Canal Front Home Sold by John Woodward

John Woodward recently sold 940 Siesta Key Place located in Siesta Key.  John was working with the buyers on this successful sale.  This home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with the canal to Roberts Bay …

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Dec. 27, 2012

Sarasota Real Estate - Cash Sales Dominate Again

Sarasota Real Estate Sales Mostly Cash

While sales for 2012 look to be on par with the final year of the boom year in 2005, an interesting dynamic has taken hold with respect to financing.  Even with good credit, substantial assets, and lower prices, cash sales are higher than …

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Sept. 19, 2012

Sarasota Real Estate Market Projections for 2012

Sarasota Real Estate May Beat 2005 Sales

Early Predictions this Year Show Markets Heading Up

We indicated in April our belief the Sarasota real estate market had bottomed based on solid market numbers.  In our report of the “High 5” sales at the time, there was clear movement in …

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Sept. 19, 2012

Sarasota Market Still Strong - August 2012

Sarasota Real Estate Market - August 2012

Market Bias Shifts to a Seller's Market


Sarasota Real Estate Sarasota real estate sales
continue to demonstrate a somewhat predictable pattern as in past years.   We continue to notice each monthly low during the summer to be higher than the previous year's low.  …

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Sept. 18, 2012

Sarasota Foreclosures - August 2012

Sarasota Foreclosure Sales Rise in August

Sarasota and Manatee Foreclosures for August 2012Sarasota - August 2012 saw a modest uptick in foreclosure and short sale closings.  Initial foreclosure filings have dropped by over 20% month over month.   Looking back through the past couple of years, there have been at least 200 more filings than sales …

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