When it comes to ownership of condominiums, villas and town homes, the requirements differ from single family homes in a few ways. This month’s newsletter offers some clarification on the most commonly asked questions and explains the rights of owners and purchasers of condominium, villas and town homes. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 holiday spirit has spread throughout our offices, bringing goodwill to our neighbors, laughter and joy to colleagues and associates, and ending the decade with happiness and gratitude. [...]

Closing the chapter on one decade and beginning a new one inspires reflection on the lessons learned and preparation of what is to come. Michael Saunders, Founder and CEO of Michael Saunders & Company, is always looking for fruitful opportunities to learn something new that can be carried into the future. In September, she - along with [...]

Owning a timeshare includes plenty of benefits and special perks, one of them being the opportunity to exchange your trip. A timeshare exchange is a convenient way to switch your scheduled time of stay or completely swap stays within a timeshare network. If you’ve been considering investing in a timeshare, this could be the added [...]

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 [...]