One of the most fundamental concepts in economics is that of supply and demand. For homeowners on Siesta Key, the demand for vacation rentals far outweighs the supply. TripAdvisor recently published an article listing the best places in America to own a home if you’re looking to bring in some extra money. They shared [...]

The Generation X homebuyer makes up 27% of those purchasing homes nationwide. Tune into the Saunders in 60 to learn about real estate and the post-Baby Boomer generation – what, why, and where they choose to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors®, Generation X was born between 1965-1979. Source: National Association of [...]

From pumpkins to palm trees, art, and architecture, the MSC Blog and the Saunders in 60 are bringing you a mix of October festivals in Sarasota and beyond that are sure to keep you celebrating fall throughout the entire month. Watch our video for top picks and then view the list below for more information. [...]

  It is unlikely Shannon Clement included “proficient in swordplay” on her resume when she applied for her first job at Michael Saunders & Company. As Corporate Administrative Assistant, her stage combat skills with a blade (to the best of our knowledge) are not called for when handling employee vacation requests and scheduling [...]

Decisions. Decisions. Shopping for a Manatee, Charlotte, or Sarasota home for sale should always be a rewarding experience. But with inventories of existing homes stuck in low, many buyers are choosing new construction as a way to create their own unique spaces. For those unacquainted with the process, how one buys a parcel of land—then [...]

Football season is back and we’ve brought you three perfect pads in Casey Key, Panther Ridge, and Palmer Ranch for watching the game.   To view each of these luxury homes for sale visit michaelsaunders.com. 1143 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 20015 77^th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34202 4788 Sweetmeadow Cir, Sarasota, FL 34238

Watch this week's Saunders in 60 to find out how Sarasota was ranked by Livability.com as one of the "Top 100 Best Places to Live" when compared to 2,000 small to mid-size cities in the United States. To view the entire list of results, go to Livability.com. Or learn more about the Sarasota area and our many lifestyles (from beach, golf and [...]

What “normal” means, in a market as active and in-demand as ours has been in recent years, is subject to interpretation.  But one could reasonably argue that home prices in the [...]

The average sale price for a Manhattan apartment hit an all-time high last quarter at $1.87 million*. In a quick search of Manhattan real estate on the site of one of our New York [...]

Wondering what to do this weekend in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County? Starting Friday, September 18th, the “Saunders in 60” has got all the local hot ticket items lined up for you.   To learn more about the Friday Fest at the Van Wezel, head to vanwezel.org. Also in downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Opera is hosting A Taste of [...]