Pride Month is underway across the Suncoast with an array of parades, activities, parties and other events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Michael Saunders & Company embraces inclusivity and diversity and is proud of the MSC Foundation’s support of local nonprofits that support LGBTQ+ youth, including ALSO Youth, which believes “you [...]

Sustainability is front of mind, now more than ever. Changing everyday habits to be greener and more eco-friendly may not always be easy, but definitely worthwhile. Where better to start than in and around the home? According to [...]

Sitting down with Lucy Edwards, the Director of Client Success at VHT Studios and host of Get Real With Lucy, Michael Saunders, our Founder and CEO, elaborates on the dynamics of today's real estate market and the lessons she has learned through 46 years of success. From nurturing a strong commitment to community to being an independent [...]

Along the Suncoast, we do not need snow to embrace the spirit of the holidays; from city streets lined with lights, cheerful music playing in shops, to reliving the traditions that bring families together. When the holiday festivities draw near, we can all feel the excitement brewing. Our communities are rich in culture and creativity, [...]

The Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Contract for Sale and Purchase (FR/Bar) AS IS and Residential forms have undergone changes as of November 1, 2021. Seven Riders were updated and three new Riders were included. It is common for these forms to undergo changes every few years as various laws, technology advancements and societal occurrences [...]

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. [...]

In 2020, the MSC Foundation set forth a goal to celebrate its 10^th anniversary by reaching $1 million in grant distribution funds by the end of 2021. Ambitious yet confident in the efforts, the Foundation felt sure the goal would be met by December for its year-end calculations. With pride, awe and honor, the MSC Foundation announced in [...]

Without a doubt, our veterans deserve the utmost respect and support, every day of the year. Michael Saunders & Company wants to share our gratitude for all those who have served. [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce expanded service offerings to military personnel through the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s U.S. Military on the Move® program. The program was created to provide active duty, retired military, and wounded warriors with special benefits on real estate services, including a [...]

GENERAL MARKET

The first quarter of 2021 was largely a continuation of the trends that closed out the year prior – low levels of inventory and high levels of demand that gradually bumped up home values 17% and caused a 27.4% decrease in time on market. Throughout the first quarter, however, new listings coming to market are also on an [...]