If you're embracing the cooler fall weather coming this weekend or looking for an event that puts you into the spooky season mood, there is something for everyone in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. We've compiled our list of favorite spots across the region to enjoy with friends, family, and even your fur baby. [...]

Introducing: Now Trending  A few weeks back, we introduced our new video series, Michael Saunders ON, featuring Michael and California Association of Realtors Chief Economist, Leslie Appleton-Young.  This week, we are launching a new feature series for our blog called, Now Trending, which surfaces specific market activity and consumer trend information that can’t be accessed anywhere [...]

It was with great pride that Michael Saunders & Company leadership, staff and agents gathered at the Lakewood Ranch office on January 15^th for the MSC Foundation year-end grant distribution event. Also in attendance were more than 70 individuals, representing 52 local non-profit organizations throughout Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is pleased to welcome Charles (Charlie) Willits as its new Director of Information Technology. In his new role, Charlie directs every aspect of the company's Information Technology department, supporting 24 branch offices, over 650 agents and nearly 200 staff members. His team includes eight highly specialized, [...]

If you are wondering how the real estate market is doing along Florida's Gulf Coast, we are bringing you a look at all the big picture trends from the second quarter of 2017. Breaking it down for us and comparing the current market to that of our [...]

Seldom does a day go by that a client, neighbor or friend doesn’t ask us how the housing market is doing.  We are, after all, the ones who should know. In framing our response we are always careful to explain that no two housing markets perform exactly alike; and that we can only speak with fluency about ours.  That said, there are [...]

  On a recent visit to Sandhamn Place on Longboat Key, I was reminded just how special our slice of Florida paradise is. Set along one of the widest parts of Sarasota Bay amidst tropical canopies, a story-book lagoon, and intimate natural surroundings, a grouping of only nine luxury homes are poised to offer a dreamy [...]

What “normal” means, in a market as active and in-demand as ours has been in recent years, is subject to interpretation.  But one could reasonably argue that home prices in the [...]

The master bedroom should be a sanctuary in the home – a place to wake up feeling refreshed and retire each evening in comfort.  These 5 masterful masters in Manatee, Lee and Sarasota homes for sale will have you dreaming of drifting off in style: [...]

With school almost back in session, this weekend marks the return of Florida’s tax-free holiday. From August 1-3, shoppers will save on school supplies, clothing and some electronics, and with the array of retail options throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, you’ll be top of the class in no time! Here’s what you need to know to make the most of this 72-hour shopping extravaganza: [...]