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Fed's Sept. 17, 2025 Rate Cut: What It Means for Southwest Florida Commercial Real Estate

Downtown Sarasota from Ringling Bridge

By MSC Commercial Division — Insights for owners, investors, and brokers

National Impact

On September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%. The move is designed to lower borrowing costs and support a slowing economy. For commercial real estate nationally, lower rates should [...]

MSC Agent Lisa Harris Wins First Place in Selby Gardens Photo Contest

black and white photo of historic house and small wooden boats in foreground

We’re excited to announce that MSC agent Lisa Harris has taken first place in the Black and White category of Selby Gardens' Virtual 45th Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition. Her winning photograph, titled In Harmony with Nature, showcases the beauty of the Guptill House and Lizzie G boat at Historic Spanish Point. Built in 1901 by Frank and Lizzie Webb Guptill, the [...]

Michael Saunders & Company's Commercial Division Returns to ICSC with Booth Presence for the First Time Since 2006

4 people standing in Michael Saunders & Company booth at ICSC event

Michael Saunders & Company's Commercial Division proudly returned to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual conference in Orlando from August 24–26, 2025, marking the first time since 2006 that the division hosted an exhibitor booth at the event. Six members of the MSC Commercial team staffed the booth throughout [...]

What Today's Home Buyers Are Looking For: Insights into Florida's Gulf Coast Market

Modern living room with open sliding doors to patio and garden.

The Florida Gulf Coast continues to be one of the most sought-after real estate markets in the nation, attracting buyers from across the country with its pristine beaches, warm climate, and vibrant lifestyle. Understanding what today’s home buyers prioritize can make the difference between a property that sits on the market and one that [...]

Outdoor Living Upgrades that Add Value to Your Home

Elegant outdoor swimming pool with blue tiles and a water feature, surrounded by lush landscaping in a beautiful Florida home.

Savvy homeowners know that having a beautiful outdoor living space is just as important as having a beautiful interior, especially here on the Gulf Coast, where our year-round sunshine, gentle breezes, and stunning sunsets create the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining outdoors. Thoughtful outdoor improvements create spaces that [...]

Top Paint Colors That Help Homes Sell Faster

Upscale modern living room with fireplace and neutral gray and cream walls and furniture

It's well known that colors can evoke strong emotional and psychological responses. We encounter their influence daily, such as in advertising, where bold reds, oranges, and yellows command our attention, or in waiting rooms, where soft blues and greens create a sense of calm. Interior designers rely on color to shape environments that feel [...]

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