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The Strand of Sarasota

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The Strand of Sarasota

The Strand of Sarasota is a condominium complex tucked in the cozy nook on the southern banks of Whitaker Bayou northwe…

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Esplanade Golf & Country Club

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Esplanade Golf & Country Club Real Estate for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211Esplanade Golf & Country Club is an active lifestyle community embl…

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Esplanade Golf & Country Club

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Esplanade Golf & Country Club Real Estate for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211Esplanade Golf & Country Club is one of the highly successful real …

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The Vue

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The Vue Condos for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236
The construction of Vue Sarasota Bay condo is one of the opening salvos in the strong resurgence o…

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Sanderling Club

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Sanderling Club Real Estate for Sale – Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242The Sanderling Club on Siesta Key is one of the pioneer communities south o…

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Cocoanut Bayou

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Cocoanut Bayou Real Estate for Sale – Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242Cocoanut Bayou is a community established in the 1950s that strongly manifes…

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Bird Key Real Estate

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Bird Key Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34236
Bird Key is one of the smallest habitable barrier islands within the beautiful waters of Sar…

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Bay Island

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Bay Island Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34242Superlatives characterize Bay Island which is among the largest real estate developments on …

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Harbor Acres

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Harbor Acres Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34239Consider Harbor Acres as a strong contender should players in the Southwest Florida real e…

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Lido Shores

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Lido Shores Real Estate for Sale – Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida 34236Lido Shores is one of the more established and prestigious communities in Sarasot…

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McClellan Park

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McClellan Park Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34239McClellan Park is a 56-acre community located just a few miles south of the Sarasota dow…

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Paradise Shores

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Paradise Shores Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34239Just go where the doctors are.

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Point of Rocks

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Point of Rocks Real Estate for Sale – Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242Imagine yourself being lulled into sleep by the ripple of waves gently cares…

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Sandy Hook

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Sandy Hook Real Estate for Sale – Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida 34242The Sandy Hook community is a private enclave composed of 42 single family homes…

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Sarasota Ranch Club

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Sarasota Ranch Club Real Estate for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34240

The old-Florida ranching days remain alive and kicking (pardon the pun) in the we…

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St. Armands

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St. Armands Real Estate for Sale – Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida 34236St.

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Communities Gain on McCall Ranch Preservation

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 29th, 2014 – It isn’t only Orange Hammock Ranch LLC which won in the recent auction of the 5,774-acre McCall Ranch in North Port, Sarasota Bay Real Estate …

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A New Venice Florida Soon to Shape Up

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 29th, 2014 – Some profound changes appear looming ahead in Venice, Florida, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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Saving Lido Key’s Beercan Island Beach

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 29th, 2014 – Preservation of a quaint beach area in Long Boat Key, locally known as Beercan Island, has taken priority over a coastal protection project in i…

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Previous Stats Pushing Further Development

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September 29th, 2014 – Previously reported and released full-year housing data for 2013 confirmed encouraging prospects for homebuilders who have lined up additional p…

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Vibrant Summer Afoot in The Sarasota Real Estate Market

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 11th, 2014 – A vibrant market for Sarasota homes for sale is shaping up this summer, Sarasota Bay Real Estate (SBRE) reports.

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Main Street Helps Beat Path for Lakewood Ranch Real Estate Market

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 11th, 2014 – Main Street of Lakewood Ranch (LWR) has come into its own as a life and leisure center, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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Properties Win as Retail Centers Vie for the Consumers’ Wallets

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 1st, 2014 – Looming shifts in two centers of gravity in the retail landscape in Sarasota, Florida, promise to add further dynamism to its property sector.

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Relief from Siesta Key’s Parking Woes Coming

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, July 1st, 2014 – Residents and visitors of Siesta Key can expect some relief from parking problems in the barrier island particularly in areas near its beaches which a…

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Here Are Some Great Picks on Energy-efficient Sarasota Homes for Sale

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 6th, 2014 – Thanks to the rising number of builders in Southwest Florida who have committed themselves to construct 100% Energy Star®-certified homes, prospectiv…

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Why This Business Thrives in Sarasota Communities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 6th, 2014 – The presence of big box stores which provide superior services certainly contributes to the quality of life in any residential community.

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Sarasota Home Foreclosure Sales Wane as Price Discount Thins

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 6th, 2014 – Prospective buyers looking for foreclosures and short sales in Sarasota County expecting dollar discounts in the tens of thousands may be in for some …

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Sarasota Leisure Facilities Get Friendlier for the Handicapped

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 6th, 2014 – Searchers of residences in Southwest Florida who have handicapped-accessible public facilities prominent on their checklist would be well-advised to c…

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South Manatee Draws Home Buyers, But Choices are Scarce

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, June 6th, 2014 – Legends Bay and Bayshore Gardens, with their proximity to Sarasota Bay, are two attractive destinations for prospective home buyers eying options in s…

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Sarasota National

Sarasota National Real Estate for Sale – Venice, Florida 34293

Sarasota National is a new development featuring new homes located along an Audubon International Certified Signature Sanctuary 18 hol…

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What You Need to Know on Sarasota Real Estate Flood Insurance

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 22nd, 2014 – Congress approved this January a stop-gap measure to delay the implementation of the increases in flood insurance premium to homeowners.

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Sarasota High-Tech Hub Grooms Younger Generation of Homeowners

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, May 19th, 2014 – Chances have grown better for the young adult community in Sarasota and Manatee to pursue careers locally instead of seeking greener pastures elsewher…

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Greyhawk Landing

Greyhawk Landing Real Estate for Sale – Bradenton, Florida 34212

Greyhawk Landing is a well established community located east of I-75 in State Road 64.

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Bridgewater at Lakewood Ranch

Bridgewater Real Estate for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211

Bridgewater at Lakewood Ranch is one of Lakewood Ranch’s newest communities where homes are currently under construction.

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Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch

Esplanade Golf and Country Club Real Estate for Sale – Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211

Esplanade Golf & Country Club is the only active lifestyle community in the Lakewood Ranch master development.

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Sarasota Bay Real Estate has been selected for the 2013 Florida Excellence Award

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Sarasota Bay Real Estate receives 2013 Florida Excellence Award 

May 2nd 2014 –  Sarasota Bay Real Estate has been selected for the 2013 Florida Excellence Award amon…

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Sarasota Is a Small City But Big in Fun

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 12th, 2014 – Sarasota is largely considered to be a retirement community, but it can compete with other U.S. cities of its size in terms of a lively lifestyle.

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Looming Ellenton Growth Augurs Well for Manatee Home Choices

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 12th, 2014 – Growth momentum sparked by rising employment appears on the side of  Ellenton, a small community just off the northern banks of  Manatee River, a …

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Southwest Florida Homebuilders Remain Gung-ho on Market Prospects

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 12th, 2014 – The U.S.

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Active Adult Lifestyle Communities Redefined

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 12th, 2014 – A more vibrant lifestyle awaits home buyers eyeing golf communities, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports. The realty company notes that the healing U.

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Rosedale Golf and Country Club Community Entering New Growth Era

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 12th, 2014 – Rosedale Golf and Country Club marked its 20th year in the last quarter of 2013 poised for a new era of growth in its popular location in Bradenton,…

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Sarasota Real Estate Agents’ Professionalism Goes Notches Higher

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, March 12th, 2014 – Prospective home buyers and sellers in Sarasota can expect a high degree of professionalism among real estate agents whose ranks have been rising si…

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Punta Gorda Airport Poised to Bring Growth to Charlotte

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 18th, 2014 – The pieces look falling in the right places for a more dynamic economy in Charlotte County, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports, adding that one eme…

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Time to Buy in Warm Mineral Springs

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 17th, 2014 – Activity in the property market around Warm Mineral Springs currently appears slack due to the continuing closure of this popular Southwest Flori…

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Stabilizing Inventory to Spur Home Buying

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th, 2014 – More resale homes became available in Manatee and Sarasota counties in November, a development that could help provide further buying stimulus mov…

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Amazon’s Florida Entry to Boost Parrish Real Estate Market

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th, 2014 – Residential and commercials developments in Parrish, once a small rural community in north Manatee County, are expected to pick up further momentu…

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It’s 40% Cheaper to Buy than Rent a Sarasota Home

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th, 2014 – Even if mortgage interest rates rise to 6% (which compare with the 5% level that Freddie Mac expects by the end of 2014), it would still be cheape…

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Florida Leads U.S. Job Growth as Home Construction Picks Up

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th, 2014 – Fresh indications of continuing employment gains in Florida, including those in its construction sector, augur well for the 2014 prospects of the …

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Local Home Market Weathers Government Headwinds, Further Gains Seen

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th, 2014 – As some analysts expected earlier, the 16-day shutdown of the U.S.

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Better Valuations Gaining Ground for Energy-Efficient Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th, 2014 – The residential property market is growing more hospitable to home buyers who rank energy efficiency high in their purchase criteria, Sarasota Bay…

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Markings of Florida Home Market Hotspot Surface

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th, 2014 – Expectations that Florida is emerging as a U.S. residential real estate hotspot may have begun to materialize, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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Southwest Florida Seen Growing Anew as Retirees’ Destination

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th, 2014 – The rise in national home prices, which was estimated at a 12.

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New Manatee Home Models Unveiled as Builders Remain Confident

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th, 2014 – The consumer outlook appears dreary as 2013 winds up but builders nonetheless seem steadfast on their optimism on the housing market.

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Lakewood Ranch Tour Showcases the Best of Bradenton-Sarasota Homes for Sale

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, February 7th, 2014 – With exciting new neighborhoods added to its older communities, Lakewood Ranch successfully wound up its annual Tour of Homes last November.

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Great Living with the Birds of Sarasota’s Celery Fields

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 27th, 2014 – The sub-tropical climate of Sarasota, one of few in the U.S.

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Sarasota Home Market Thrives on Rental Investments

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 27th, 2014 – Recent US Census Bureau data affirmed the sustained growth of home rental investments in Sarasota. Renter-occupied homes in the city rose to 45.

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More Reasons for Choosing to Live in North Port

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 27th, 2014 – North Port, Florida, again demonstrated why it is a superior choice for prospective home buyers.

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Venice Braces for Brisk Winter Selling Season

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, January 27th, 2014 – With inventory of resale homes estimated to be as low as two to three months, the residential real estate market in Venice, Florida, appears heade…

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Here’s Where to Go for Spec or Model Homes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 23rd, 2013 – Residential buyers who have newly built model homes as priority in their choices are likely to have wider options in communities being developed …

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Lower-Priced Manatee Homes Selling Quickly

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 23rd, 2013 – Prospective home buyers of properties in Manatee at listed prices under the $200s need to act quicker on buying opportunities.

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U.S. Gov’t Shutdown Minor Effect on Home Market

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 23rd, 2013 – The impact on the home market of October’s 16-day partial U.S.

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Home Sales Robust in Bradenton Florida amid Thin Inventory

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 5th, 2013 – The property market in Manatee County, particularly the homes for sale in Bradenton, is generating keen interest from serious buyers nowadays.

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New Luxury Condo Adds to Golden Gate Point Glamor

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 27th, 2013 – The recent announcement that sales is being launched for AQUA, a waterfront luxury condo tower at the 22-acre Golden Gate Point Peninsula, came a…

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Prospects Stay Buoyant for Sarasota Real Estate

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 27th, 2013 – Home sales in Sarasota look slowing down in the last two months, with September closed deals down 14.6% from August.

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Foreign Investors Keep Competition Tight on Florida Properties

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 27th, 2013 – Institutional buying interest may be waning in Florida but competition among home buyers can be expected to remain, Sarasota Bay Real Estate repo…

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Sales of New Homes in Sarasota and Manatee County Picking Up

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 27th, 2013 – Prospective sellers in the home resale market risk missing out on opportunities if they fence-sit amid the upbeat mood in new home construction, …

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Challenges of a FSBO Bad for Sarasota Home Sellers Overall Net

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 22nd, 2013 – The current tight inventory of Sarasota homes for sale has again rekindled the thinking among prospective sellers that listings of “for sale by…

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First Time Home Buying Ramping Up

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 22nd, 2013 – First-time home buyers can easily get in the groove of the home market in Southwest Florida with the increasing choices in the region geared towa…

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World Economic Planners Laud Sarasota Anew

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 22nd, 2013 – Sarasota has again raised its profile as a hub of regional economic development, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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More Economic Rewards Seen from Port Manatee

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 22nd, 2013 – The recent completion of a project to boost the capacity of Port Manatee to serve container ships stands to bring a wide-ranging economic lift in…

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Gold Coast Condo Boom Echoes in Sarasota

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 22nd, 2013 – Southwest Florida appears riding on the same tailwinds that have boosted new condominium construction southeast at the Gold Coast, Sarasota Bay R…

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Sarasota Homebuilders Anticipate Strong Winter Season

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 22nd, 2013 – Expect the stepped-up pace of home construction in Southwest Florida to continue in the closing months of 2013.

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Institutional Buying in Sarasota Subsides

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 22nd, 2013 – Institutional buyers who were earlier active in the Manatee and Sarasota counties appear to have shifted their attention to other metropolitan ar…

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Home Choices Where Businesses, Careers Flourish

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 7th, 2013 – Enterprising and career-oriented individuals eyeing to relocate in Southwest Florida would be well-advised to consider the North Port-Bradenton-Sa…

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Sarasota Home Price Gains Seen Moderating

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 7th, 2013 – Prospective home sellers may have to take decisive action before year-end as the recent spike in home prices may soon decelerate as a result of im…

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Underwater Homeowners’ Situation Seen Improving

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 7th, 2013 – Sales of distressed properties in Florida remain among the highest in the U.S.

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Steady Home Inventory Seen as More Sellers Engage Market

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 7th, 2013 – A steady inventory of single family homes in Sarasota can be expected in the remaining months of the year, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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Esplanade Debuts at Artisan Lakes

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, November 7th, 2013 – Choices from among homes for sale in Manatee county stand to be enriched further with Scottsdale, AZ-based homebuilder Taylor Morrison set to buil…

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Lakewood Ranch Growth Sizzles

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 28th, 2013 – Close to 30 years since its establishment, Lakewood Ranch still remains strongly headed for growth, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reports.

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Affordable Manatee County Condos for Sale

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 28th, 2013 – Activity in the condo market in Manatee has stepped up in recent months, with the momentum of rising sales and prices accompanied by substantially r…

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Fed Eases Concern on Home Affordability

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 28th, 2013 – The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to keep its bond buying as part of monetary measures to stimulate the U.S.

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Punta Gorda Prims Up City Downtown

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 28th, 2013 – The city government of Punta Gorda, a local nonprofit, and area developers are pursuing plans mothballed by the Great Recession to revitalize the ci…

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Baby Boomers Shift to Urban Living

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 28th, 2013 – There’s a rising trend among retirees and those at pre-retirement age to move from the suburbs to the cities, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reported.

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Home Sales Robust in Bradenton Florida amid Thin Inventory

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 28th, 2013 – The property market in Manatee County, particularly Bradenton homes for sale, is generating keen interest from serious buyers nowadays..

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Southwest Florida Realtors Sharpen Foreign Client Servicing

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 28th, 2013 – Property buyers from abroad would be making a smart move if they put Bradenton or Sarasota real estate on their shopping list.

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Upward Momentum Building for Sarasota Condo Prices

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 21st, 2013 – The Sarasota condo market appears headed for a price breakout after a 15.

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Lenders Easing Mortgage Loan Rules

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 21st, 2013 – Aspiring home buyers who have previously encountered difficulty in meeting the tough standards of banking institutions for mortgages may now be in a…

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Sarasota Resale Homes Outpace New Builds

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 21st, 2013 – Here’s a piece of encouraging news for those homeowners thinking of selling their residence for an upgrade or change of domicile.

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Home Bidding Wars Seen Ebbing

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 21st, 2013 – The bidding wars between individual home buyers and property investors which have developed recently may be showing signs of diminishing, Sarasota B…

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Venice High Banners Superior Sarasota Schools

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 21st, 2013 – Access to superior schools is coming on its own as a magnet for prospective home buyers in Venice, Sarasota Bay Real Estate reported.

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Homebuilding Hotspots Count in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton MSA

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 8th, 2013 – Aspiring home buyers eying opportunities at the Suncoast of Florida are headed on the right path based on recent industry data from the National Asso…

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New Cortez Bridge May Spur Anna Maria Real Estate Market

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, October 8th, 2013 – Plans set in motion to repair, rehabilitate, or replace Cortez Bridge linking Anna Maria Island and the Manatee County mainland stand to have a signi…

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Sarasota Home Sales Momentum Continues

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September, 27, 2013 – Single family home prices in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota MSA have been registering double-digit annual growth rates for the past six months.

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New Venice Park Seen Adding Luster to Legacy Trail Properties

 
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September, 25, 2013 – Legacy Trail, a 10.

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Superb Sarasota Healthcare: A Boon for Home Buyers

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September, 25, 2013 – The continuing advance in the quality of healthcare services and facilities in Sarasota and Manatee adds further luster on the two counties as a …

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Old Bradenton Road Upgrade Set to Benefit Sarasota Communities

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September, 25, 2013 – A vast improvement in traffic flow from downtown Sarasota northward to the Bradenton-Sarasota International Airport and vice versa can be expecte…

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New Homes Rising at Downtown’s Ringling

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September, 24, 2013 – Downtown Sarasota is taking its share of the reinvigorated home building recently seen in the popular master developments of Lakewood Ranch and P…

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High-end Home Market Seen Revving Up

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September, 24, 2013 – Luxury homebuilder WCI Communities has recently provided fresh indications that activity in the high-end home market is building up momentum.

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Lennar Steps Up Multigenerational Home Offerings

 

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, September, 24, 2013 – Prospective home buyers who have an extended family to consider in their residential purchase decision will likely be drawn in by the multigenera…

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