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GREEN REAL ESTATE - GOING SOLAR - 02/29/12 12:47 PM
Are Solar Panels Right for Your Property?
Although green real estate is known to reduce energy costs and increase resale value, many homeowners stop at the thought of solar panels, concerned that they're simply too costly an investment. However, a study conducted and published in 2011 by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory suggests that the installation of solar panels really can pay off.
In this study, researchers compared prices of about 2,000 solar homes sold between 2000 and 2009 to the prices of 70,000 similar homes minus solar panels. On average, solar panels added $5.50 per watt to a home's resale … (0 comments)

The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch - Offering a Variety of Elegant Sarasota Real Estate - 02/29/12 08:17 AM
Whether you're a real estate investor, the head of a family, married or single, working or retired, The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch offers a wide range of real estate options, including luxurious estate homes to elegant two-bedroom homes for sale.  No matter where you choose to live in The Hamptons, you'll benefit from being part of prestigious Palmer Ranch.  
NATURAL, SERENE, WILDLIFE & PET-FRIENDLYA quiet community with lakes and nature preserves, the Hamptons on Palmer Ranch offers residents opportunities to enjoy wildlife, bird-watching, and fishing.  Community amenities include a community swimming pool and sidewalks throughout - making The Hamptons a perfect neighborhood for biking, jogging, walking … (1 comments)

SARASOTA PENDING HOME SALES SURPASS NATIONAL FIGURES - 02/28/12 05:47 PM
NATIONAL VS. SARASOTA REAL ESTATE SALES For the steadily recovering national housing market, a number of good news items emerged recently. In January, the number of pending home sales -- that is, the number of Americans who signed contracts in January to purchase homes -- rose by 2%, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This is the highest level of pending home sales since April 2010. Even better data emerged in the Sarasota real estate market. In the territory covered by the Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR), pending home sales in January rose by a whopping 38% over December.  More healthy signs for the housing … (4 comments)

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist - 02/28/12 08:23 AM
True Sarasota Real Estate is proud to announce that we have earned the CLHMS Designation.
Recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury real estate markets around the world, the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation assures affluent buyers that we at True Sarasota Real Estate have the knowledge, experience, competence, and confidence required to excel at luxury real estate. The CLHMS is only given to Realtors who have:
* Proven performance in the TOP 10% of their real estate markets
* Proven expertise in the luxury home & estate market
In addition to the CLHMS, True Sarasota Real Estate also … (2 comments)

Why do you need an Exclusive Buyers Agent when Buying Real Estate? - 02/27/12 11:04 AM
You're thinking of buying real estate in Sarasota, Florida. Maybe you're surfing the web for homes for sale or going to open houses. You see a property that interests you and you dial the number of the listing agent... WAIT.  Did you know  the listing agent is bound by law to represent the seller's interest?  Who is out there to represent you, the real estate buyer? Let us introduce you to an Exclusive Buyers Agent...
What is an Exclusive Buyers Agent?
An exclusive buyer agent has 100% allegiance to the real estate buyer, representing the buyer’s best real estate interests, needs, … (2 comments)

Sarasota Real Estate - Silver Oak on Palmer Ranch - 02/27/12 08:40 AM
If you're seeking a maintenance-free, luxurious single-family home in a prestigious gated community in the Sarasota real estate market, Silver Oak on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, Florida may be just the place for you.
ELEGANT REAL ESTATE IN A PRIVATE COMMUNITY
Silver Oak on Palmer Ranch is a private and gated community with 181 single-family homes on over 200 acres. Known for fine living, elegance and sophistication, Silver Oak is also a nature-lovers oasis with nature preserves and lakes; walking and biking paths; and beautifully landscaped, tree-lined roadways.
Community amenities include: heated swimming pool, spa, exercise facility, community clubhouse, and a secure gated … (0 comments)

Luxury Real Estate of Siesta Isles on Siesta Key, FL - 02/25/12 01:45 PM
SIESTA KEY LUXURY REAL ESTATE ON THE WATER
Do you dream of owning luxury real estate near the #1-rated world-renown Siesta Key beach?  Then you'll want to take a look at Siesta Isles on Siesta Key, Florida - which offers incredible homes for sale within the $500,000 to $2,000,000 range.
In the enchanting community of Siesta Isles, you'll be able to find both charming historic architecture as well as modern construction and remodeling.
Siesta Isles Real Estate Features:
* Waterfront Views & Waterways - Most of the homes in Siesta Isles offer waterfront views* Lush sub-tropical landscaping* An appealing variety of lot sizes and wide lawns
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Why You Should Buy Sarasota Real Estate... NOW - 02/23/12 12:14 PM
There's a lot of interest in Sarasota, Florida, these days, and it's easy to understand why. A few days in Sarasota, and you’ll find yourself thinking about buying a home for sale. Soon you’ll find yourself perusing our Sarasota real estate website and dreaming about quality time on the beach with loved ones. Or perhaps you’re searching for a spot to unwind or retire close to great golf courses, restaurants and theatre
But you stop yourself and ask, "Is this a good time to buy real estate in Sarasota?"
The answer is an emphatic yes. And here are a few reasons … (1 comments)

Are Foreclosures Really the Bargains they Seem to Be? - 02/22/12 12:25 PM
At True Sarasota Real Estate, we understand the allure of Sarasota Foreclosures and REOs offered at bargain-basement prices.  However, we caution home buyers and real estate investors alike to consider the true cost of foreclosures in Sarasota, FL.
FORECLOSURES CAN COME WITH HIDDEN COSTS
 When you're thinking of buying foreclosures, it's important to determine their true "price." There are hidden costs that actually make a foreclosure more expensive than a conventional home in the same market.
An Arizona builder designed an interactive “foreclosure cost calculator” which was showcased at the International Builder’s Show in Orlando, Florida. A potential home buyer can enter … (1 comments)

Sarasota Real Estate Comes with the Best in Health Care - 02/22/12 10:28 AM
Did you know that when you buy real estate in Sarasota, you are joining a community with World-Class Medical Amenities?  When considering where you want to buy your next home or vacation get-away, it's good to know that you're surrounded by excellent in health care in Sarasota, Florida.
Not only is Sarasota the arts, cultural and recreational capital of the Florida Gulf Coast and home to the #1 Beach in the nation - Siesta Key, vibrant South West Florida city offers a plethora of world-renowned medical providers, institutes and practice groups. Some of the best doctors in the country and the world who could … (0 comments)

TPC Prestancia - Sarasota Real Estate for Golfers - 02/14/12 07:30 AM
With two 18-hole championship courses spreading out over 565 vibrant south Florida acres, TPC Prestancia balances natural beauty with exceptional playing conditions - and is the perfect Sarasota real estate destination for Golfers.
TPC Prestancia is a scenic private golf club set in the beautiful Palmer Ranch area of Sarasota, Florida, and a member of the Tournament Players Club Network. The two courses at TPC Prestancia have hosted eight Chrysler Cup Tournaments (from 1987 to 1994) and five American Express Invitationals (from 1996 to 2000).
Whether you challenge yourself on the Stadium Course or enjoy a round on the Club Course, … (0 comments)

Reasons to Relocate to Sarasota Florida - 02/06/12 01:48 PM
Every year, thousands of people relocate to Sarasota, Florida, the most beautiful jewel on Florida's Gulf Coast.
One reason they come is because Sarasota real estate offers big-city amenities while retaining its small-town charm. The city is home to the Sarasota Orchestra, the Asolo Repertory Theatre, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and the world-famous Ringling College of Art and Design, as well as dozens more theaters and art galleries. Downtown Sarasota offers a wide variety of shops and boutiques, restaurants, and nightclubs. Music, arts, and film festivals are sponsored throughout the year.
Dozens of public and private golf courses offer … (0 comments)

The Happiness of Owning Real Estate on Bird Key - 02/06/12 01:10 PM
If you're looking for a perfect home on Florida's Gulf Coast, don't overlook beautiful Bird Key, one of the most exclusive residential communities anywhere.
It's a majestic barrier island in Sarasota Bay, 250 beautifully-sculpted acres of the most magnificent homes on the coast. Bird Key is a tranquil community connected to downtown Sarasota by the John Ringling Causeway Bridge. And unlike the other nearby islands, high-rise condominiums can't be found on Bird Key. It's all single-family homes.
Bird Key sits in the center of everything, only minutes from beaches and world-class shopping and dining. Yet Bird Key's quiet, tucked-away ambience assures … (0 comments)

Sarasota Real Estate Market - Sarasota Keys are Key - 02/01/12 03:04 PM
Real Estate in Sarasota has never been more available then it is now!
 
Sarasota's Keys are a major reason Sarasota remains one of the nation’s top relocation and retirement destinations.  The beautiful barrier islands of Sarasota, Florida, offer a variety of desirable single-family homes for sale and condos for sale as well as luxury real estate communities and waterfront properties for sale.
 
Siesta Key Real Estate
 
Siesta Key, which is 8 miles long, is one of these beautiful barrier islands, surrounded by Sarasota Bay and Florida's Intracoastal Waterway.  While Siesta Key is only minutes away from downtown Sarasota shopping, dining, … (0 comments)

Dear Sarasota Home Buyers & Real Estate Investors... Sarasota Has a Sense of Humor - 02/01/12 02:55 PM
We love to show Sarasota's beautiful beaches and luxurious real estate to home buyers and investors interested in real estate in Sarasota, Florida.
 
However, it's also fun when we have a chance to expose Sarasota's marvelous personality, too.
 
An excellent example of Sarasota's sense of humor has been the ongoing Lego Man saga.  Ego Leonard, an 8-foot tall fiberglass creation, washed ashore on Siesta Key Beach last October, and ever since he's been "doing time" at Sarasota's South County Jail in Venice, FL, waiting to be claimed.
 
On January 26, 2012, after three months in custody, Lego Man has … (0 comments)