On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act.) As part of the PATH Act, certain provisions concerning withholding under The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) were amended. These amendments went into effect for transactions closing on and after February 16, 2016. [...]

Although spring began right on schedule with last Sunday’s vernal equinox, Easter seldom arrives as early as it did this year.  Meanwhile Passover—which usually overlaps closely with Easter—is still nearly four weeks away! Traditionally, the passage of these two spring holidays begins the unofficial winding-down of Southwest [...]

Every generation has their particular set of motivations and habits when buying a home. This week's Saunders in 60 is pulling back the curtain on the characteristics of the Baby Boomer homebuyer thanks to [...]

I recently returned from my first LeadingRE Annual Conference. LeadingRE is the short name for one of our affiliations, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. And for our customers, or those who aren’t sure what this is, I’ll explain. Imagine a forest of lush trees. One tree by itself manages well enough, but together, the [...]

Beyond beautiful weather, spring break, and seasonal festivities, March is the month for baseball along Florida's Gulf Coast. Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County become the home to Major League teams as they practice before the start of the competitive season. Fans can attend games in [...]

Join us this Friday at Florida Studio Theatre for the debut of a distinctly different property video, Aquadisia, An Unexpected Tour. This new view of 7712 Sanderling Rd shines the spotlight not only on a spectacular Siesta Key home for sale, but on a community rich with arts and culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsNRnnNhijM [...]

The market for homes throughout our region has been—and indeed remains—a veritable beehive of activity.   Buyers in unprecedented numbers continue to comb every corner of our Gulf Coast communities searching for properties in all price ranges; making ours one of the most active real estate markets in Florida, if not the country.  [...]

As the leading luxury real estate broker in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County, we work hard to provide exceptional service to all our buyers and sellers. And in providing [...]

Maybe it’s our blue skies, beaches, or mild temperatures but according to a recent report conducted by Gallup-Healthways, the people of Sarasota, Bradenton, and North Port are living happy and healthy. We've got all the smiling specifics in this week's Saunders in 60! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjPz9Q8e9o   The report looks at [...]