Of the trends we've seen in the last 3-5 years, none has been more prominent than the need to simplify. Personalities like Marie Kondo help us declutter our homes. Modern design and Scandinavian influences are ushering in the appeal of the mid-century ideal of "returning to nature." People everywhere are looking at luxury more holistically [...]

Along our gorgeous southern Florida Gulf Coast, we have a notable collection of luxury properties. From upscale high-rise resort living to expansive waterfront estates, Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties offer a multitude of alluring lifestyle options as showcased in this [...]

Time and again, our alliance of 600-plus real estate professionals exceeds expectations when it comes to serving our customers and representing the most stellar properties throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. Michael Saunders & Company proudly announces our top performers across our region — [...]

When it comes to ownership of condominiums, villas and town homes, the requirements differ from single family homes in a few ways. This month’s newsletter offers some clarification on the most commonly asked questions and explains the rights of owners and purchasers of condominium, villas and town homes. [...]

It's no secret new construction is a significant part of the real estate conversation on Florida's Gulf Coast, but how do you find the perfect community that speaks to your lifestyle aspirations when it seems there are so many wonderful options? Michael Saunders & Company offers a full range of [...]

Join us for an exciting two-days of shopping the world – while never leaving Sarasota. Michael Saunders & Company is thrilled to present this global designer showcase at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Admission is free to this two-day-only event. The Souk is an international trunk show featuring designers and boutique brands from all [...]

The fourth quarter of 2019 continued to build upon the positive growth and buyer energy seen in previous quarters showing pending sales up 6.7%, closed sales up 5.4% and median price appreciating 2%. Inventory remains down slightly, both overall and in new listings coming to market, with single-family homes taking the brunt of that [...]

  Have you heard? Thousands of people a month are choosing to make Florida home. In U-Haul's latest study of one-way rentals, Florida became the top relocation destination, overthrowing the great state of Texas (which held the title for the past four years). Among the preferred destinations within the state is the Sarasota/Bradenton area [...]

State of the Market

The tri-county area commercial market posted strong market fundamentals through 2019 for all property types. Looking back at the year and similar to 2017 and 2018, the largest commercial sales in the market involved multi-family properties. Overall office rents increased throughout the year. New industrial/flex [...]

In 2019, Michael Saunders & Company Led in Market Share for All Price Points, Luxury and Ultra-High-End Sales

  As reported by third-party MLS data service Trendgraphix, locally owned, independent brokerage Michael Saunders & Company came out of 2019 as the leader in market share for sales volume in all prices ranges across Sarasota, [...]