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 [...]

As in previous years, the fourth and final quarter was largely a continuation of the market behavior seen in Q3, with inventory levels slightly outpacing demand and a balancing of the median sales price that peaked in the middle of the quarter before tapering down. In this quarterly report, we're taking a look at the three driving factors [...]

The annual sold report for 2018 has been released and we are proud to announce Michael Saunders & Company agents exceeded more than $2.79 billion in sales across our three-county region – Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte. See [...]

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 fourth quarter of 2018. Michael Saunders & Company also thanks [...]

With the start of the new year, it is time for Florida residents to start thinking about filing for homestead exemption. In our first MSC Title Talk of 2019, we broke down the benefits and requirements of this money-saving measure. Here is a little refresher, so you can check it off your list. [...]

Charlotte Harbor in Florida is often called a boaters paradise. With great fishing, sailing, over 300 boating days per year, and waterfront homes with docks and marinas, it is easy to understand why boat owners move and retire to this area of Florida. [...]

The power of Michael Saunders & Company’s national and international affiliations allows our agents to connect properties with qualified, affluent buyers from anywhere in the world. Our affiliations and partnerships also mean we have an extended family of independent brokerages and real estate agents for relocation and vacation purposes, [...]

2018 was another great year for the MSC Blog. From top area events to stunning properties, and market updates, our team is constantly bringing you the latest in real estate and lifestyle in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties.   Find out below which blogs received the most online attention. [...]

Tidings of good cheer, camaraderie, and charitable giving have kept the numerous offices of Michael Saunders & Company in high spirits all December long. From evenings of laughter to an outpour of giving, our teams have been filled with the meaning of the season, finishing 2018 strong and getting ready for a prosperous new year for [...]