2013 Sarasota Real Estate Year Report

2013 Summary

The Sarasota Real Estate market showed continued strength for 2013. Total sales for 2013 were up 9.6% which ended up surpassing 2005 levels.  Sales were within 5% of the all-time sales year of 2006 based on total units sold.  Average marketing time to contract dropped 31% from 115 days in 2012 to 88 days in 2013.

Bank Participation Down

Looking behind the broad numbers, short sales

New North Port Home for Sale

This 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.  There is a wonderful screened lanai that spans the back of the home overlooking a private greenbelt view and there is plenty of room for a pool if desired.  This home has a very open floor plan, with plenty of natural light, perfect for entertaining.  Tile and wood floors throughout, hurricane impact resistance windows, inside laundry room.

The original owner has kept this home to a perfecting standard that is rarely seen and there are no disappointments here.  It just a short distance to the beach, shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, with the cental location this home enjoys.   If you are looking in North Port for an affordable home, this one should be put on the "must see" list!.  You’ll be proud to call this your home!

See the complete details of 5432 Cornsilk Terrance in North Port.

For you personal tour, call Kimberlie Slade of Sarasota Real Estate Group at 941-468-9843.

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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 may be opportunities to buy at relatively attractive levels over the summer.

Sales May be at a Seasonal Peak

Sales appear to be peaking at the same time as the previous two years during early summer but at an almost 10% higher level than last year in terms of units sold.  After making two attempts

SOLD by John Woodward

Rare Covered Slip Accommodates 50 foot Boat

It is a rare occasion to find covered boat slip in the Sarasota and here is the real deal!  Situated just of the intra-coastal waterway in Osprey Harbor Village at the Wet Slips at Bellagio Harbor, your yacht, up to 50+ feet stays out of the Florida sun in the protected harbor.  Located at 480 Blackburn Point Road in Osprey, It’s just a quick trip south by water to

Just Sold on Longboat Key

Sarasota Real Estate Group announces their latest Longboat Key sale at 909 Spanish Main Drive. John Woodward worked with the buyers of this wonderful turn-key standalone bayside villa.

Spanish Main offers a carefree maintenance free community centered on a community deep water

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 was an overall reduction in inventory by nearly one-third over prior years.  Simple supply and demand rules mean one thing, the bottom is behind us as we predicted almost a year ago and prices are starting to rise while inventory shrinks.

Unit Sales

Sales for Sarasota County came in at 10,511 total units up