The market for homes throughout our region has been—and indeed remains—a veritable beehive of activity.   Buyers in unprecedented numbers continue to comb every corner of our Gulf Coast communities searching for properties in all price ranges; making ours one of the most active real estate markets in Florida, if not the country.  [...]

As the leading luxury real estate broker in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County, we work hard to provide exceptional service to all our buyers and sellers. And in providing [...]

Maybe it’s our blue skies, beaches, or mild temperatures but according to a recent report conducted by Gallup-Healthways, the people of Sarasota, Bradenton, and North Port are living happy and healthy. We've got all the smiling specifics in this week's Saunders in 60! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjPz9Q8e9o   The report looks at [...]

You don’t have to love major league baseball to love the spectacle of attending a game, especially when it is played under glorious blue skies with warm, balmy breezes rustling the palms and bright orange pennants flapping aloft at Ed Smith Stadium—or “Birdland South,” as the ball park is officially known when the [...]

According to The National Association of Realtors®, Millennials (sometimes called Generation Y) make up the largest share of homebuyers and 68% of them are making this significant purchase for the first time. What's more, 97% of this generation who were born between 1980 and 1995 finance their purchase. To help navigate what can be [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several successful closings and leases made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial customers in buying, selling, or leasing Sarasota area commercial real estate property. [...]

Nothing says romance like spending time with your sweetheart in a beautiful setting. With Valentine's Day nearly here, we are featuring five homes for sale in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County that are cozy, intimate, and beyond beguiling.   [...]

Once you've made the decision to put your home on the market, it's time to determine the value. Since every home is unique, there is no easy formula to gauge the best asking price. However, there are steps you can take to find a good number. Watch the "Saunders in 60" to see our top tips for pricing your home. [...]

As we welcome the New Year, it is time for Florida residents to start thinking about filing for homestead exemption. In our first newsletter of 2016, we break down the benefits and requirements of this money saving measure, so you can check it off your list. Click [...]

We can’t seem to get enough of good mid-century modern design and when it’s a waterfront Sarasota home by renowned architects, Paul Rudolph and Ralph Twitchell, all bets are off. This week’s Saunders in 60 features a clean-lined listing of historic significance, the Burnette House. The Burnette House at 1201 Hillview Drive in Sarasota, [...]