The Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Contract for Sale and Purchase (FR/Bar) AS IS and Residential forms have undergone changes as of November 1, 2021. Seven Riders were updated and three new Riders were included. It is common for these forms to undergo changes every few years as various laws, technology advancements and societal occurrences [...]

If you're embracing the cooler fall weather coming this weekend or looking for an event that puts you into the spooky season mood, there is something for everyone in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. We've compiled our list of favorite spots across the region to enjoy with friends, family, and even your fur baby. [...]

In 2020, the MSC Foundation set forth a goal to celebrate its 10^th anniversary by reaching $1 million in grant distribution funds by the end of 2021. Ambitious yet confident in the efforts, the Foundation felt sure the goal would be met by December for its year-end calculations. With pride, awe and honor, the MSC Foundation announced in [...]

Without a doubt, our veterans deserve the utmost respect and support, every day of the year. Michael Saunders & Company wants to share our gratitude for all those who have served. [...]

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 [...]

GENERAL MARKET

The first quarter of 2021 was largely a continuation of the trends that closed out the year prior – low levels of inventory and high levels of demand that gradually bumped up home values 17% and caused a 27.4% decrease in time on market. Throughout the first quarter, however, new listings coming to market are also on an [...]

Spring's arrival often awakens our inner outdoor lover, urging us to take a moment and appreciate Mother Nature. There are a number of special days coming up on the calendar reminding us to live a little greener. The event that kick-starts this eco-minded season is Earth Hour. Taking place this Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 PM EST, lights [...]

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 [...]

It’s not news when the nightly weather forecaster recites the expected daily highs of 92 degrees for August and September along our Suncoast. We Floridians hardly notice. The same is true in the real estate market – come August and September where our market usually cools down a bit – even while the climate outside is [...]