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 [...]

Another incredible year of sales is on the books as we announce the annual sales report for 2019. Michael Saunders & Company agents have exceeded $2.78 billion in sales for Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties and beyond. https://issuu.com/michaelsaunders/docs/sold_2019_sht The Michael Saunders & Company family is monumentally proud [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The enormous hearts and outreach expressed from our agents and staff in a time of need is nothing short of inspiring. When Hurricane Dorian devastated parts of The Bahamas recently, our [...]