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Tara in Bradenton : Homes for Sale with a Golf & Country Club

The Tara Golf and Country Club, located about ten miles southeast of Downtown Bradenton, is one of the best real estate options for home buyers in Manatee County. With about 2,000 single-family residences, golf villas and condominium units, Tara in Bradenton offers value, convenience, amenities, and quality of life for families, retirees and single professionals […]

Glen Creek in Bradenton : Quality Homes for Sale in a Gated Community

Very few communities in the United States will let you experience all the comforts and safety of the suburbs while being located within walking distance of the downtown district; the only way to achieve this is through clever and careful planning, which is exactly what Maronda Homes and D.R. Horton have created at Glen Creek […]

Five Affordable Neighborhoods in Sarasota

Affordable is a relative term. For some that price is $100,000, for others it is $300,000. What is affordable for Bill Gates isnt within my budget. Here is the definition from Hud.gov:

Five Affordable Neighborhoods in Sarasota

Affordable is a relative term. For some that price is $100,000, for others it is $300,000. What is affordable for Bill Gates isnt within my budget. Here is the definition from Hud.gov:

Coming Soon Bradenton Villa at 4905 Maymont Park in Fairfield

COMING SOON!!! This Villa is located in the Gated Community of Fairfield in Bradenton Florida. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a Den and over 1400 square feet. There is a 2 car garage and an extended screened in lanai with pavers and a lakefront view. A large swimming pool with a spa and a fitness center are a few of the amenities in this maintenance free community. The Siesta, Lido and Bradenton Beaches are nearby as well as shopping at Lakewood Ranch and University Park.

How Much Do Realtors Make?

So you want to become a Realtor? Looks like easy work doesnt it?  After all, on a daily basis, we are touring multi-million dollar waterfront homes, socializing with our associates at cocktail parties, rolling around in our luxury cars picking up commission checks left and right, enjoying lunch with fabulous clients, and all of the other fun activities that fill up our day. Sounds like a nice life right?

Just Sold - What Does $595,000 Buy on Siesta Key

Congratulations to our client and agent Lauren Miller for a successful purchase of a lovely home in the Siesta Isles neighborhood on Siesta Key.

612 Indian Beach Lane - Coming Soon

I will be listing 612 Indian Beach Lane in the coming weeks. Call me at 941.822.0708 if you are interested in seeing this home before it hits market.

Just Sold in Willowbend

Congratulations to Jason Wood and our buyers for the purchase of their new home located at 1307 Copperwood Drive in Willowbend.

Just Sold - Royal St. Andrew

Congratulation to Ingrid Walker and our buyers for the purchase of their gorgeous downtown condo located at 555 S. Gulfstream Avenue

Website Troubleshooting

If you are having any trouble with our new website please email us at [email protected] Please describe the problem you are having as well as your operating system and the web browser you are using. We have encountered a few problems with very old web browsers but have since fixed them. Thank you for your patience.  Marc Rasmussen

Website Troubleshooting

If you are having any trouble with our new website please email us at [email protected] Please describe the problem you are having as well as your operating system and the web browser you are using. We have encountered a few problems with very old web browsers but have since fixed them. Thank you for your patience.  Marc Rasmussen

Sarasota Property Valuation Tool

Looking to get a ballpark idea of the value of your home? Try out our new Sarasota property valuation tool. 

Sarasota Property Valuation Tool

Looking to get a ballpark idea of the value of your home? Try out our new Sarasota property valuation tool. 

Just Listed - 3759 Eagle Hammock Drive

Take a peek at DWELLs new listings at 3759 Eagle Hammock Drive What a beauty

Just Listed - 3759 Eagle Hammock Drive

Take a peek at DWELLs new listings at 3759 Eagle Hammock Drive What a beauty

Sarasota Property Comparison Tool

  I just wanted to point out a great new tool on our website. It allows you to compare five properties for sale at the same time.  While you are searching for properties you will see a Compare Now check box under the property image. Click this box if you want to compare up to five properties.   The screen shot below is comparing five downtown Sarasota condos. You can compare everything from price, square footage, lot size, amenities, year built etc.      Give it a try and let us know if you have any questions.    

Sarasota Property Comparison Tool

  I just wanted to point out a great new tool on our website. It allows you to compare five properties for sale at the same time.  While you are searching for properties you will see a Compare Now check box under the property image. Click this box if you want to compare up to five properties.   The screen shot below is comparing five downtown Sarasota condos. You can compare everything from price, square footage, lot size, amenities, year built etc.      Give it a try and let us know if you have any questions.    

Lock amp; Leave Alternatives to Condo Living

Cathy Loeppke, one of the wonderful Realtors in our office wrote a great piece for those looking to have that secure feeling when living in our sunshine state part time. Take a minute and check this out   Many of my out-of-state clients are looking for a “lock and leave”, secure second home or retirement home  and assume the best option will be a condo in a gated community. It can be the best option for some, especially those wanting a beach area property. However, I’ve encouraged my buyers to expand their thinking about a “lock and leave” home. 

Lock amp; Leave Alternatives to Condo Living

Cathy Loeppke, one of the wonderful Realtors in our office wrote a great piece for those looking to have that secure feeling when living in our sunshine state part time. Take a minute and check this out   Many of my out-of-state clients are looking for a “lock and leave”, secure second home or retirement home  and assume the best option will be a condo in a gated community. It can be the best option for some, especially those wanting a beach area property. However, I’ve encouraged my buyers to expand their thinking about a “lock and leave” home. 

Just Sold - Seaplace

Congratulations to Ingrid Walker and our buyers for the purchase of 2055 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. G2-204 on Longboat Key

Just Sold - Seaplace

Congratulations to Ingrid Walker and our buyers for the purchase of 2055 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. G2-204 on Longboat Key

Pardon Our Dust

We are very excited to announce the roll out of our NEW WEBSITE in the next few days     Please pardon the minimal glitches that may occur in the first few days. You can typically expect that to happen, but we are on top of it 

Pardon Our Dust

We are very excited to announce the roll out of our NEW WEBSITE in the next few days     Please pardon the minimal glitches that may occur in the first few days. You can typically expect that to happen, but we are on top of it 

One of Kristys Raving Fans

We love happy clients. Here is a testimonial about Kristy Lochead from one of our wonderful clients.  Marc, I can summarize things in three words: Kristy is amazing My entire experience with Dwell was A+. Im a tech and design guy, so I was drawn to your impressive web site when I began my search for a second home. We began, and ended, our home finding experience electronically : )