Every December, our associates look forward to a special visit from our extended family. The directors of our London office affiliate, Mayfair International Realty, journey to Florida to tour the ever-evolving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. It is always a pleasure to catch up with Annette Reeve and Nick Churton and gain new [...]

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 final quarter of the decade. Michael Saunders & Company also [...]

From the "Best City for Vegans" to one of the "Most Desirable Places to Live", Southwest Florida continued with its trend of national recognitions in 2019. We've compiled a list below so you can see them all in one star-studded place! [...]

It is time for Florida residents to start thinking about filing for homestead exemption. In our first newsletter of 2020, we're breaking down the benefits and requirements of this money saving measure. Here is a little refresher, so you can check it off your list. [...]

  The holiday spirit has spread throughout our offices, bringing goodwill to our neighbors, laughter and joy to colleagues and associates, and ending the decade with happiness and gratitude. [...]

2019 was another year of vibrant content for the MSC Blog. From top area events to stunning properties, and market updates, our team is constantly bringing you the latest in real estate, industry news, and lifestyle in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.  Find out below which blogs received the most online attention. 1. [...]

Closing the chapter on one decade and beginning a new one inspires reflection on the lessons learned and preparation of what is to come. Michael Saunders, Founder and CEO of Michael Saunders & Company, is always looking for fruitful opportunities to learn something new that can be carried into the future. In September, she - along with [...]

Owning a timeshare includes plenty of benefits and special perks, one of them being the opportunity to exchange your trip. A timeshare exchange is a convenient way to switch your scheduled time of stay or completely swap stays within a timeshare network. If you’ve been considering investing in a timeshare, this could be the added [...]

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 [...]