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. [...]

  The month of July 2020 has been one for the record books. COVID-19 has put our state in the national spotlight. While the number of cases in our communities have been low, the overall toll it has taken on us as residents, friends, neighbors and family is [...]

Most of the world — including our local real estate market — was rocked by sudden closure at the tail end of the first quarter. But what can we expect going forward as many cities and states begin to open up again? We take a look at overall buying and selling activity pre-COVID in our first quarter update to try to understand what to [...]

Of the trends we've seen in the last 3-5 years, none has been more prominent than the need to simplify. Personalities like Marie Kondo help us declutter our homes. Modern design and Scandinavian influences are ushering in the appeal of the mid-century ideal of "returning to nature." People everywhere are looking at luxury more holistically [...]

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 [...]

  Have you heard? Thousands of people a month are choosing to make Florida home. In U-Haul's latest study of one-way rentals, Florida became the top relocation destination, overthrowing the great state of Texas (which held the title for the past four years). Among the preferred destinations within the state is the Sarasota/Bradenton area [...]

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 [...]

Another incredible year of sales is on the books as we announce the annual sales report for 2019. Michael Saunders & Company agents have exceeded $2.78 billion in sales for Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties and beyond. https://issuu.com/michaelsaunders/docs/sold_2019_sht The Michael Saunders & Company family is monumentally proud [...]

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 [...]