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January 2012 property sales throughout Southwest Florida showed a slight improvement over last January. Historically, January sales typically fall off after the end of each year. The major news was in pending sales, which jumped by 56.1% vs. December and were up by nearly 22.8% vs. last January.

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several successful closings and leases made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial buyers, leasers and sellers.  For the week ending February 11, 2012: SALE Seller:  LBK Realty, LLC Buyer:  Angelshot, LLC Address:  505 S. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, [...]

  Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers.  For the week ending February 4, 2012 the properties below sold for over $1 million. Linda Dickinson of Michael Saunders & Company represented the [...]

If 2012 is your year to sell, the info-graphic above depicts another critical reason to choose an agent from Michael Saunders & Company. Long steeped in the complex intricacies of selling the luxury space, they found buyers for more closed transactions over $1 million in Sarasota County than all four of their closest major competitors combined; thus empowering the sellers to move on with their lives and pursue similar low-priced buying opportunities.

Kathy joins Michael Saunders & Company after six years of working with a prominent south New Jersey real estate firm, where she was an NJAR Circle of Excellence award recipient. A graduate of the Katherine Gibbs Business School, Kathy’s other career skills as an executive assistant are among her professional attributes, as well as her [...]

When facing foreclosure, one of one of the most commonly suggested approaches to save the home would be to work using the mortgage company, either to set up a forbearance agreement or loan modification. A mortgage modification can usually be the ideal resolution in situations when homeowners can not afford a regular repayment plan, refinance [...]

  Accordingly, the kitchen area is the heart of the home.  It is the place we all get our nourishment that is why it is very important to really give a intent extra attention to it especially when it comes to the furnishings used.  Talking especially about dining table and chairs, there are quite a [...]

Looking to enjoy the Florida lifestyle on the water? Here are 3 waterfront short sale in Sarasota, Florida. Siesta Key Canalfront Short Sale The home above is located on the immensely popular Siesta Key. It is a canal home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,096 square feet and was built in 1972.

Looking to enjoy the Florida lifestyle on the water? Here are 3 waterfront short sale in Sarasota, Florida. Siesta Key Canalfront Short Sale The home above is located on the immensely popular Siesta Key. It is a canal home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,096 square feet and was built in 1972.

Obviously, the drawbacks of losing a house to foreclosure are much greater and more several than any benefits. Even so, homeowners could knowledge some positive aspects of facing foreclosure. A monetary crisis which leads to the possible loss of one’s property gives several opportunities for the foreclosure victims to learn vital lessons about their current [...]

Boca Raton Homes for Sale   Palm Beach County is located in southeastern Florida and is the largest county inside the state with regards to area. Palm Beach may be the third most populated county in Sarasota, with Miami-Dade and also Broward counties coming in first and next, respectively. With a population of 1, 320, [...]

One of the most important members of your investment team, is your real estate broker . When your real estate agent or you locate a particular property investing opportunity that you are interested in , your real estate agent will furnish you with comparable properties other properties to compare with . Your real estate agent [...]

<robust>sturdy> Are you obtaining tired of the residence’s market appearance? Are there parts of it which are previously dilapidated? Afterwards maybe it’s time for the house to be remodeled. To start with it, you can gather fabrication materials, products, and other additions to beautify your house. One can also remodel your house to suit your [...]

Pirate Harbor is a quiet eclectic waterfront community with charms not seen or experienced anywhere else in Charlotte County.

A growing dilemma seems to become that quite a few tenants find that the home or apartment building they are renting is going into foreclosure, due to the inability of the owner to continue paying the mortgage. The tenants are arguably in an even worse circumstance than the homeowners themselves at this point, because they [...]

A first-time visitor to the “West of Trail” neighborhoods of Harbor Acres and Cherokee Park will be immediately impressed by two things. First, these are obviously exceptional neighborhoods; filled as they are with immaculately-maintained and manicured waterfront estates of every size, shape and architectural style. Though each home makes its own individual statement, most have in [...]

A jewel on Florida’s peaceful Sun Coast close to downtown Sarasota, The Oaks Club is the embodiment of beauty and vitality. This private, member-owned country club offers the finest of amenities.

Are prices in Sarasota, Florida rising yet? It depends on where you look. Here is a concrete example of where prices have risen. Take a look at the Marquee en Ville condos in downtown Sarasota. These are the hip looking modern townhouses on Fruitville road. From this location you can walk to all of the amenities of downtown Sarasota. The difference between these and other downtown condos is that you get over 2,000 square feet and a 2 car garage whereas most other condos are in a high rise with less square footage.

Are prices in Sarasota, Florida rising yet? It depends on where you look. Here is a concrete example of where prices have risen. Take a look at the Marquee en Ville condos in downtown Sarasota. These are the hip looking modern townhouses on Fruitville road. From this location you can walk to all of the amenities of downtown Sarasota. The difference between these and other downtown condos is that you get over 2,000 square feet and a 2 car garage whereas most other condos are in a high rise with less square footage.

Is Sarasota a cheap or expensive real estate market? I guess it depends on who you talk to. Someone coming from Manhattan might view this area as a bargain. Another buyer from Detroit, Michigan might view Sarasota as very expensive. It is all relative to what you are used to. Sarasota vs. Vail

Is Sarasota a cheap or expensive real estate market? I guess it depends on who you talk to. Someone coming from Manhattan might view this area as a bargain. Another buyer from Detroit, Michigan might view Sarasota as very expensive. It is all relative to what you are used to. Sarasota vs. Vail

Come see this updated single family home in Montoya Circle’s Captiva neighborhood in central Boca Raton!

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several successful leases made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial buyers, leasers and sellers.  For the week ending January 28, 2012: LEASE Landlord:  SunTrust Bank Tenant:  Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau Address:  1777 Main Street, Sarasota, [...]

The end of year 2011 Village Walk real estate market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below. Built by DiVosta Homes, Village Walk is an amenity rich community featuring single family, patio, and townhomes. DiVosta designed Village Walk so that most of the homes will have lake views and planned an all-inclusive [...]