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sarasota real estate: Homes for Sale in Sarasota FL - 10/26/09 06:28 AM
If you are searching for a Sarasota home for sale, the selection is still excellent. The real estate market continues to improve as shown by NAR's monthly report. Existing home sales rose to a 2 year peak last month, and the Sarasota real estate market sales were up 35%. Buyers took advantage of the tax credit for first time homebuyers, and investors took advantage of low prices as well as low interest rates. Sarasota's beautiful neighborhoods offer homes for sale for all budgets. South Gate and Gulf Gate are neighborhoods where first time home buyers can find affordable housing in communities where owners
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sarasota real estate: Village Walk in Sarsota Florida - Questions and Answers - 10/23/09 08:42 AM
Village Walk in Sarasota Florida is an award winning gated community of ideally situated off Clark Road, just 10 minutes to I-75 and 15 minutes to the world-renowned white sand beaches of Siesta Key. Why is Village Walk so special? The answer to many of its residents is Location, Location, Location. The premier location of this neighborhood on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota meets all the location requirements many homes buyers seek. Question: "I am a nature lover and I want to walk safe clean trails for exercise and see beautiful nature preserves, is there a neighborhood like that?" Answer: "yes, Village Walk has wide concrete walkways the
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sarasota real estate: Regency House Condos Downtown Sarasota - 10/17/09 09:19 AM
Regency House touts some of Sarasota Florida's most picturesque vistas of Sarasota Bay and Marina Jack's. All of the public areas at Regency were recently remodeled. Amenities include: Library Club room Fitness center Swimming pool On site staff The Sarasota MLS currently reports 5 condos for sale at Regency House. One condo sold at the Regency House in the last six months at a selling price of $600,000. Buyers can now choose from condos priced at $339,000-$544,000. Sandy Whitehead and Annette Smith just listed a condo at Regency House on the second floor. Beautiful Main Cottage furnishings are offered with the unit. With approximately, 1700 sq.ft., buyers
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota Waterfront Neighborhoods - 10/16/09 11:00 AM
Sarasota has a wonderful selection of waterfront neighborhoods. From magnificent luxury estates overlooking Sarasota Bay or the beach, to mainland homes on a canal, there are many options for those interested in the waterfront lifestyle. Prices range from $500,000 or so for a starter canal-front home to over $15,000,000 for a Gulf to Bay home for sale on Casey Key. Below are some of Sarasota's most popular waterfront neighborhoods and areas. Bird Key Casey Key Cherokee Park Coral Cove Harbor Acres Lido Key Longboat Key Oyster Bay Southpointe Shores In addition to the areas/neighborhoods listed above, there are many more options.
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sarasota real estate: McClellan Park - Sarasota Florida West of the Trail Neighborhood - 10/07/09 09:51 AM
For several months, we’ve been giving you examples of “walkable neighborhoods” in Sarasota Florida. McClellan Park is another west-of-the-trail neighborhoosd offering its residents walking options. As gas prices continue to rise, urbanization is on the rise in this country. Americans are choosing these “walkable” neighborhoods to economize during our nation’s economic recovery. As reported in an earlier post, a group of CEOs for Cities recently commissioned a study of homes in walkable neighborhoods. The study reported “higher values” as well as a shorter selling period than traditional suburban real estate markets. McClellan Park is just one of these neighborhoods. McClellan Park
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sarasota real estate: Three Highest Priced Sarasota Real Estate Listings - 09/23/09 01:00 PM
Sarasota beaches, weather and cultural amenities including an opera, ballet and symphony along with the variety of downtown's Palm Avenue art galleries have drawn visitors and buyers to this areas for decades. The world-class shopping on St. Armands Circle as well as the European style beach community of Lido Key bring in thousands of visitors every year who are enjoying the area and never want to leave. The Sarasota real estate market currently shows 68 properties in Sarasota County listed above $4 million. The 3 highest listings are currently in the $13,500,000 to $15,000,000 range. #3 - 600 N Jackson Rd
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sarasota real estate: Southpointe Shores Waterfront Neighborhood in Sarasota Florida - 09/15/09 08:46 AM
Southpointe Shores, consists of 112 single family homes. This lovely West of the Trail neighborhood's homes range in price fro $$325,000-$3,450,000. The Sarasota MLS currently reports 7 active listings. Located West of Highway 41 or the Tamiami Trail, homes in Southpointe Shores were mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s. Buyers for million dollar plus homes in this Sarasota neighborhood can choose from canalfront, bayfront and interior properties. Homes styles range from old Florida ranch to new construction. Many older homes have been replaced with outstanding newer architectural designs utilizing the area's incredible water views. Residents enjoying the boating waters of
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota Golf Course Homes for sale at University Park - 03/07/09 07:31 AM
Just off of University Parkway is the elegant golf course community of University Park. Residents living in University Park enjoy lush tropical Florida foliage from the minute they pass the guard gates. Before our showings on your selected University Park real estate listings, we will have a representative of the community give you a comprehensive overview including membership requirements. University Park is one of the most naturally preserved golf developments in our area, and our buyers are awed by nature. In this golf course community in Sarasota, homes and villas are available starting at $239,900 for a two bedroom, two bath single
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota Real Estate Stastics Released - 11/26/08 06:28 AM
November 26, 2008 The Sarasota Association of Realtors just released the latest monthly real estate statistics for October 2008. Click HERE for a pdf of the new statistical pages from the December issue of Sarasota Realtor Magazine. Pending sales remained above the 500 level in October 2008, forecasting a stronger market for the winter real estate season in the Sarasota area. Pending sales reflect contracts executed by sellers and buyers. Current numbers indicate more closings likely in the upcoming months - a positive sign. In October of 2008, 549 properties were reported pending, compared to 446 in the same month of 2007. If you
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sarasota real estate: The Condo on the Bay in Downtown Sarasota Florida - 11/19/08 09:51 AM
The Condo on the Bay development is a fixture of the downtown Sarasota skyline. It is one of the few buildings located directly on the shores of Sarasota bay. Built in 1982, residents enjoy breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay, the John Ringling Bridge, Longboat Key and gorgeous sunsets. There are a total of 272 residences in the two tower buildings and townhomes just to the east. As you can see in the photo above, there are a limited number of boat slips available as well. There are currently 12 listings for sale including 11 high rise units and one townhouse. Prices
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sarasota real estate: Bird Key Homes for sale - 11/12/08 10:42 AM
If you are considering a waterfront home in Sarasota Florida, Bird Key should be at the top of the list. The prime location and unforgettable view make Bird Key one of the most prestigious waterfront neighborhoods on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Bird Key is a small island neighborhood located just across the John Ringling Bridge from downtown Sarasota. There are 500 homes in the community with about half directly on the Sarasota Bay or canal. Boaters love the quick access to the Bay and Gulf of Mexico. Listing prices of Bird Key homes for sale start around the low $500,000's
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sarasota real estate: Sarasota Realtor Releases Market Statistics Page - 06/23/07 06:38 PM
We just debuted a new page on our real estate website that covers some of the most requested Sarasota real estate market data. In response to many requests from individuals and members of the media, we decided to make the data easily accessible for everyone. The inventory data covers both homes and condos and is updated every day. All of our statistics are for Sarasota County only and include: inventory levels for homes and condos, median sales price, average sales prices and sales price vs. listings prices. If you have any questions or requests for additional stats, contact us by email or phone.
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