Heralded nationally as the "Year of the Buyer" for both the general and luxury markets, the Gulf Coast real estate market entered 2019 with mixed results but picked up momentum as the first quarter drew to a close. As seen throughout the second half of 2018, a healthy pace of inventory creation carried throughout the entire quarter with [...]

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 [...]

Michael Saunders & Company offices, teams and agents across Sarasota, Bradenton and Charlotte counties were honored with recognition and awards for their superlative performances during 2018. Hard-work, collaboration, and adherence to values conducted by our associates provided customers in the region another year of exceptional service, [...]

In honor of the many contributions Michael Saunders has made to the community, the City of Sarasota is officially proclaiming Wednesday, March 20, 2019, as Michael Saunders’ Day. Kicking the day off in style, [...]

  The promise of a new year often sparks the desire to make big changes in one’s life. So, it is no surprise that spring is one of the most active home buying and selling seasons in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. Venturing into real estate – whether for the first time or buying your third home – can be stressful and [...]

The MSC Relocation Division of Michael Saunders & Company saw a busy and successful 2018 helping customers relocate to and from our area. Rounding out last year, we saw our customer relocation numbers soar up to 38%. As we know, more and more people wish to call Sarasota their new home and our numbers are proof. [...]

Romance is blooming all around Southwest Florida. In fact, the metro area of North Port - Sarasota - Bradenton was just named the No. 1 Best Affordable Honeymoon Spot in the United States by Liability. Well, first comes love, and then comes marriage, and we have compiled a comprehensive list of some of the best destinations to say "I do" [...]

The MSC Foundation completed its year-end grant distribution cycle in mid-January, providing 51 non-profit organizations throughout the Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties with $59,200 collectively. Agents, associates, staff, and officials from [...]

Over the last decade, the term "luxury" has acquired more and more ambiguity. Ask 10 of your friends what “the good life” means to them and you’ll undoubtedly receive a variety of responses – generally based on location, upbringing, hobbies, etc. As an affiliate of [...]