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Siesta Key - It's Not Just for Millionaires Anymore

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Real Estate Agent with True Sarasota Real Estate

When I first moved to Sarasota, I of course enlisted the help of a local Realtor to assist me in finding a home. (I did not have a license as of yet) . I like to tell the story of how I told the Realtor how much I had to spend, and then added "I would love to have a view of the water, if possible".

And ten minutes later, when she stopped laughing, she said "You do mean a swimming pool, right?" :)

Ok, that is a slight exaggeration. But I was a bit disappointed to find out that the substantial sum which I had acquired from my home sale in New York was not enough to get me within 4 miles of the beach. That being said, I have an awesome home, and I love it...

But the recent market has caused some significant changes on the Keys. The very place where I stood, in awe, nearly a decade ago, when I decided this place HAD to be my home...is now accessible to virtually any price range.

Yes, you may have to fix it up. Yes, it may be a little small. But you can buy a condo within walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world starting at $150K. You can have a single family home starting at for $250K. And you can be in a direct beachfront complex for about $400K.  

I know these prices may sound steep to other parts of the country. But for a resort beach town directly on the Gulf of Mexico, its unheard of.

If you have ever wanted a place at the beach, now may be the time to look again at Siesta Key. I promise, you too will be in awe.   

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Regina Brassil, Realtor, ABR, AHWD, e-Pro
Sarasota Real Estate Agent
Sarasota Exclusive Buyers Agent

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Comments (2)

Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Sounds good to me. Tempting retirement area after all of the snow we have experienced in Maryland.

Feb 24, 2010 03:58 AM
Regina Brassil
True Sarasota Real Estate - Siesta Key, FL
ABR, AHWD, e-Pro

Look me up Roy! Its a beautiful sunny day in Sarasota...I understand you may be facing more snow. Stay warm!

Feb 25, 2010 03:35 AM