Grand Siesta, Siesta Key, Florida What would you include when creating a great Siesta Key getaway? The beach? A great tropical ambiance? Grand Siesta may be for you. The town homes were built in 2003 and offer about 2600 square feet of living space. They have three bedrooms, private elevators, pr
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07/17/2010
Investor alert! Get in on one of the most popular rental properties on popular Siesta Key! No parking woes for residents of La Siesta, when one of the top beaches in the world is just 100 steps away. The powder white sands draw people from all over yje globe, and in this property, they have a fro
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07/17/2010
Sarasota residents who own homestead property, that is they live here more than 6 months per year, are protected by the "Save our Homes" cap. This provision caps the amount that a property's assessed value can climb in any given year. This was created to protect homeowners from rising taxes in a
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07/17/2010
Top Places To Live in Sarasota! When considering the top places to live in Sarasota, there is the old saying “Vote with your pocketbook”. Over the years our clients have done just that. Based upon where clients have purchased their Sarasota home in the past, and where they are looking to purchase
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07/16/2010
Sarasota, Florida Property Taxes When looking at the taxes either on a listing or in the tax records, you seeing what the current owner paid in Sarasota property taxes last year. However, this information may be misleading as taxes are related to the individual situation, not only the property ad
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07/16/2010
Sarasota Home Ownership Sarasota home ownership has several benefits: 1) Florida Homestead Exemption- To qualify, your home must be your primary residence more than six months per year. You will be asked to prove residency with a valid Florida drivers license and/or voters registration card. Thi
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07/13/2010
Offer Price versus List Price in Sarasota It is probably the most frequent question I hear from people searching the MLS – “When I am looking at listings, how much can I take “off the top” of a list price, offer price vs list price. Unfortunately, I can’t answer that question with any real certai
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07/13/2010
Just opening the door! Not long ago, I overheard someone at a restaurant complaining to his friend about something that got my attention. His exact words, proclaimed loud enough for me to hear at the next table, were “Why should an agent representing the buyer get 3% commission – simply for ope
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07/13/2010
Sands Point, Longboat Key, Florida Sands Point condominiums sit on a truly privileged piece of real estate – the southernmost tip of Longboat Key. The units allow you to gaze out over the Gulf of Mexico, the north end of Lido Key, and your own private, pristine beach which no one else has access
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07/13/2010
Hidden Harbor, Siesta Key, Florida When people think Siesta Key, they most often think of beach cottages, gulf front condos and a bustling tourism haven. But a more exclusive and hidden side of Siesta Key exists on the bayside. Hidden Harbor is located directly on the deep waters of Roberts Bay,
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07/13/2010
