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. [...]

Introducing: Now Trending  A few weeks back, we introduced our new video series, Michael Saunders ON, featuring Michael and California Association of Realtors Chief Economist, Leslie Appleton-Young.  This week, we are launching a new feature series for our blog called, Now Trending, which surfaces specific market activity and consumer trend information that can’t be accessed anywhere [...]

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 [...]

The newest issue of SaundersBest is a look ahead. In some ways, it was a different world when we sent our spring/summer issue of SaundersBest Magazine to press earlier this year. COVID-19 had yet to constrain and challenge us. We were not sheltering in place. Businesses were bustling. Our focus for the issue was on the dawn of a new [...]

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 was with great pride that Michael Saunders & Company leadership, staff and agents gathered at the Lakewood Ranch office on January 15^th for the MSC Foundation year-end grant distribution event. Also in attendance were more than 70 individuals, representing 52 local non-profit organizations throughout Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte [...]

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 [...]

From the "Best City for Vegans" to one of the "Most Desirable Places to Live", Southwest Florida continued with its trend of national recognitions in 2019. We've compiled a list below so you can see them all in one star-studded place! [...]

It is time for Florida residents to start thinking about filing for homestead exemption. In our first newsletter of 2020, we're breaking down the benefits and requirements of this money saving measure. Here is a little refresher, so you can check it off your list. [...]