(LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA) -- Unicorp National Developments, Inc., together with the Michael Saunders & Company team are pleased to announce they have now opened sales to the public for The Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort. Situated on a barrier island just outside of Sarasota, Florida. Longboat Key is renowned for its [...]

It's no secret new construction is a significant part of the real estate conversation on Florida's Gulf Coast, but how do you find the perfect community that speaks to your lifestyle aspirations when it seems there are so many wonderful options? Michael Saunders & Company offers a full range of [...]

  Have you heard? Thousands of people a month are choosing to make Florida home. In U-Haul's latest study of one-way rentals, Florida became the top relocation destination, overthrowing the great state of Texas (which held the title for the past four years). Among the preferred destinations within the state is the Sarasota/Bradenton area [...]

There are plenty of reasons why buying a brand-new home is appealing. The trendiest finishes. Meeting the highest codes and standards. Peace of mind of being the first to ever move in. Buying new, however, tends to be followed by the misconception of being put on a waiting list until the entire community is complete. That’s not always [...]

New construction continues to be a popular choice in Southwest Florida, and while the first quarter of 2019 experienced a slowing of new home starts, the overall growth of this category remains on a stable upward trajectory. And what's not to love? Depending on the neighborhood and builder, buyers are able to customize nearly everything [...]

Heading into the second quarter, the uptick in activity from pent-up demand in March quickly whittled away the high inventory numbers seen at the beginning of 2019. This left Q2 as a balanced market where a slowing of inventory creation gradually shifted the market to favor the seller by end of June. Overall, this behavior is in line with [...]

Curious how the housing market is performing along Florida's Gulf Coast? We are bringing you everything you need to know about Manatee, Charlotte, or Sarasota real estate from the first quarter of 2017. Watch our MSC Market Report delivered by Drayton Saunders, President of Michael Saunders & Company and read on for more details.

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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. [...]