October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort co-led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Michael Saunders & Company is proud to be one of few real estate companies considered a Champion of Cybersecurity by these [...]

The Gulf Coast is a great place to call home for a wide variety of people – the year-round sunshine and warm temperatures, the dynamic culture that reflects both a fast and slow pace of life, the multitude of award-winning beaches and golf. We could go on all day, but we won’t. You may not get that hour back in your day, and we want you [...]

Westeros is a continent of majestic landscapes, cultural diversity, and unspeakable terrors. Residents and visitors enjoy a range of lifestyle options, whether they prefer fishing in the Narrow Sea, hunting for wild boar in King’s Landing, or reanimating the dead in colder climates. Beyond Manatee, Charlotte, and [...]

Nick Churton of Michael Saunders & Company's London office suggests a new way of thinking when it comes to selling property. Our Tastes are Ever-Evolving Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, suggests that we overestimate the amount of change which will happen over two years but underestimate the amount of change over ten. This certainly [...]

Springtime in Southwest Florida is here. With the return of refreshing showers and colorful blooms, the SaundersBEST Magazine has arrived, curating a selection of  the finest in luxury Manatee, Charlotte and Sarasota real estate. Beyond presenting exceptional properties, our seventh issue provides a glimpse into the fabulous coastal [...]

In collaboration with the Sarasota Herald Tribune on February 11th, we are proud to be the presenting sponsor of BuilderFest, bringing together some of the region's most prominent home builders in a public forum. Homeowners and would be homeowners are invited to join us for a day filled with interesting panel discussions about [...]

This month we help to shed some light on what “developer imposed setback violations” are, why they occur and the remedies available. While there are two types of setbacks, governmental and developer imposed, for purposes of this newsletter we will be focusing on developer imposed. These are covered by a Title Insurance policy whereas [...]

It is time for Florida residents to start thinking about filing for homestead exemption. In our first newsletter of 2016, we broke down the benefits and requirements of this money saving measure. Here is a little refresher, so you can check it off your list.

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Black Friday is nearly here and it is estimated that in 2015 consumers spent over $67 billion in stores on Black Friday. But for those with an interest in shopping local, this is an equally ideal weekend for supporting locally-owned, independent businesses in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County. In fact, the day after Black Friday is [...]

This month, MSC Title is discussing the portion of the contract that addresses how real estate tax amounts are determined when a new home has recently been built. With new construction more popular than ever in our region, it is critical to understand how taxes are calculated for these properties. [...]