From St. Petersburg to Punta Gorda, the commercial market is showing increased strength with high demand and low inventory - a similar story expressed in the housing market. Scott Cietek, Director of MS&C Commercial, explains analytics and trends experienced across our region in the latest Market Reports for the Tri-County and St. [...]

Sitting down with Lucy Edwards, the Director of Client Success at VHT Studios and host of Get Real With Lucy, Michael Saunders, our Founder and CEO, elaborates on the dynamics of today's real estate market and the lessons she has learned through 46 years of success. From nurturing a strong commitment to community to being an independent [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce expanded service offerings to military personnel through the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s U.S. Military on the Move® program. The program was created to provide active duty, retired military, and wounded warriors with special benefits on real estate services, including a [...]

Symbolizing hope and positivity going into the new year, MSC Foundation council members virtually united in December 2020 to award a total of $66,500 to local organizations. This marked the largest contribution since the formation of the Foundation in 2011. Embarking on its [...]

Much has happened since our spring issue of SaundersBest. In the days since – we’ve all been touched by the Covid-19 pandemic - that sadly took many lives- causing great heartache while affecting worldwide economic conditions. It is heartbreaking to see the toll of personal loss and financial hardship that this pandemic has caused [...]

The Trend in Suncoast’s Real Estate – Still Hot and Getting Hotter. The month of August in Florida is known for its notoriously hot weather. As Floridians – whether we’re born here or have found our way to paradise decades ago from the Midwest – or last year from the Big Apple – the weather is something we all get used to. [...]

View homes for sale without leaving home during our virtual open house While businesses are back open, we understand not everyone is ready, or able, to rush into the routines they once held. That includes viewing homes. That is why we are committed to accommodating every agent and every customer with an array of choices to suit their [...]

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. [...]

The fourth quarter of 2019 continued to build upon the positive growth and buyer energy seen in previous quarters showing pending sales up 6.7%, closed sales up 5.4% and median price appreciating 2%. Inventory remains down slightly, both overall and in new listings coming to market, with single-family homes taking the brunt of that [...]

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 [...]