Buttonwood Cove, Longboat Key, Florida Across the Bay from Sarasota sits Longboat Key, the northern-most of Sarasota's barrier islands. Longboat Key is known for offering upscale, exclusive, and private Sarasota real estate. The beach access on Longboat is limited as the resorts line the shorelin
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05/26/2010
Serenade, Sarasota, Florida It is no secret to buyers of Sarasota real estate that Palmer Ranch is one of the most popular parts of town. But there is one community that often gets overlooked, although it should not. Serenade on Palmer Ranch is one of the many condominium complexes that was origi
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05/26/2010
Hammocks, Sarasota, Florida The Hammocks is one of those Sarasota real estate options that seems to keep evolving. With original homes being built in 2001, and new construction homes being offered in 2010, it spans a decade. But all the homes are luxurious and meticulous in their details. The gat
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05/25/2010
Paver Park Estates, Sarasota, Florida At first glance, there is nothing about Paver Park that may stand out in the grand scheme of Sarasota real estate. The homes were built primarily in the 1950's, and are small and old. Although some have been updated, many retain the old charm of their origina
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05/25/2010
The Ritz Carlton Residences, Sarasota, Florida Sarasota downtown real estate is known for being sophisticated, upscale and trendy. The Ritz Carlton Residences are the epitome of luxury and the exciting and worldly Sarasota lifestyle. The Ritz Carlton is situated within walking distance of Sar
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05/25/2010
As a Sarasota buyer agent, I always encourage home buyers to attend the inspections for a number of reasons. First of all, it is good to be there especially if the inspector(s) were to find a problem of significance. Secondly, it is an excellent opportunity for buyers to learn the home systems an
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05/25/2010
Downsizing to a smaller homes is a smart way to avoid foreclosure and keep your head above water. The trick is to make sure your credit will hold up to buy another home after you sell your current one. As a both a Sarasota real estate broker and a mortgage broker, I should point out that for this
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05/25/2010
Pier 550, Golden Gate Point, Sarasota, Florida Recently I blogged about one of the jewels of Sarasota real estate, Alta Mer. Given the spectacular location of the complex on Golden Gate Point, I thought it only fair to add a blog about Pier 550. This little complex offers the same great location
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05/24/2010
Alta Mer, Golden Gate Point, Sarasota, Florida There are few opportunities in Sarasota real estate to truly have it all, but you can at Alta Mer. Golden Gate Point is a spectacular location which allows for sweeping Bay AND Gulf views, skyline vistas, and proximity to beaches, all the sophisticat
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05/24/2010
At first glance, there is nothing about Paver Park that may stand out in the grand scheme of Sarasota real estate. The homes were built primarily in the 1950's, and are small and old. Although some have been updated, many retain the old charm of their original owners. But its the location of thes
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05/23/2010
