The third quarter of 2019 saw the same stabilized growth of Q2 in both new inventory and median sales price. Consistent with a slower summer season, demand cooled with a slight bump of activity in August. Home values are up 2%, with average days on market increasing 8%, showing although buyers are taking their time, pricing is in line with [...]

In an effort to promote energy efficiency, PACE financing is becoming available in our area. This allows homeowners to finance qualifying improvements falling under energy efficiency. In this newsletter we discuss what items qualify, the disclosure requirements by the seller and how it will affect closing on a property that is [...]

As friends and family come together to cook and feast on November 28th, we thought it would be fun to share five magnificent dining rooms from across the Gulf Coast. Old-world authenticity | Museum Area in Sarasota Three-bedrooms | Built in 2016 This waterfront estate replicated the grandeur of a 17th-century Tuscan farmhouse. The dining [...]

Late October, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County announced the 2019-2020 Corporate Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Directors as the agency prepares to celebrate its [...]

The tri-county area commercial market posted strong market fundamentals through the third quarter of 2019 for all property types. Looking back at the quarter, the largest commercial sales in the market involved multi-family properties. Becovic Management Group acquired the Preserve at Riverwalk in Downtown Bradenton, a 252-unit apartment [...]

Every year, our award-winning website receives over 8.7 million page views from all across the world, but sometimes there is nothing better than a face-to-face conversation and personal relationships. With so many buyers nowadays coming from all over the world this can be a challenge. [...]

It doesn’t begin to feel like the holiday season until the fall edition of SaundersBEST Magazine is released. Now, we can let the festivities begin!  

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This edition is all about embracing relationships, experiences and exceptional lifestyles found nowhere but here. We are passionate about the culture, scenic [...]

Since 1976, Michael Saunders & Company has been the known and trusted name in luxury real estate in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. We proudly present the luxury sales results and applaud our experienced agents for successfully facilitating these transactions in the third quarter of 2019. Michael Saunders & Company also thanks [...]

There are plenty of reasons why buying a brand-new home is appealing. The trendiest finishes. Meeting the highest codes and standards. Peace of mind of being the first to ever move in. Buying new, however, tends to be followed by the misconception of being put on a waiting list until the entire community is complete. That’s not always [...]

Zagat may point you toward Andrea's and Bijou Cafe (which are great choices, for the record), but where do the locals prefer to dine for a quick bite or when cooking just isn't an option after a long day? We've asked our [...]