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Benefits of Living in a Downtown Sarasota Condo

Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at 6:39am. 4195 Views, 0 Comments.


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Combine attractive city condominiums with the dynamic vibe of downtown Sarasota and you have a match made in heaven! There are so many benefits of living in a Condo but even more when you partner that with the attractions and amenities of living in Sarasota. The city, located on the south western coast of the sunshine state of Florida, enjoys a pleasant sunny climate and a picturesque view of the blue waves of the Gulf of Mexico. The area is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches, friendly locals and host of opportunities for arts, leisure, work and play!

Condo living is perfect for people who want to enjoy their own space within a vibrant downtown city space. It can be summed up as your own private sanctuary with the best of city living on your…

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New Look to DowntownSarasotaCondo.com

Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at 6:11am. 14092 Views, 0 Comments.

We just revamped the look of DowntownSarasotaCondo.com. Now you can search easily for all condos in downtown Sarasota, Florida. This site is updated every day so you are sure to view all of the newest listings. We will also blog regularly with market update, news, interesting sales and anything else related to downtown Sarasota condos. We are still building individual condo pages showing what is for sale in each complex as well as numerous photos and condo details. If you enjoy searching on your own visit my Sarasota MLS page and search various areas around Sarasota, Florida.

Additional Photos

We added a bunch of additional photos for various downtown Sarasota condos. Here are a few and we will continue to add more:

1350 Main photos

100 Central…

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June sales stats for Sarasota real estate market

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at 10:32am. 4456 Views, 0 Comments.

Property sales again reach highest level of the year in Sarasota real estate market:HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS.....

* Even though the tax credit expired April 30th, the Sarasota market remains alive and well!!

* June sales marked 776 total SOLD.... again the highest number since December 2005.

* June SOLDS included 576 homes at a Median price of $175k and 200 condos at a Median price of 145k.

* During the last 12-month period, the median price of both single family homes and condos fell.  $185k to $175k for single family homes and $236k to $145k for condos.

* The number of Pending transactions also remain strong, at 767 contracts getting ready to close; compare to March and April figures of 1000 Pending contracts.  Change in stats are due mostly to the…

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Buyer needs

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 at 2:43pm. 4504 Views, 0 Comments.

If you or someone you know is considering a purchase, I would love to represent you or any of your referrals.

* Work with all types of purchases, whether you are looking for a primary residence or second/vacation home in all price ranges.

* Single family homes, maintenance-free condos, townhomes and villas.

* Area of expertise is mainly Sarasota, however my market is as far North as Parrish/Palmetto/Ellenton, down into Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch and as far South as Osprey/Nokomis/S.Venice.

* Expert in short-sale and foreclosure transactions.

* Can give you the true value of a property and negotiate the best price and terms possible.

* Have a great network of mortgage brokers and bankers whom I do business with and can refer to you.

* Provide…

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Snapshot of current listings + Seller needs

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 10:00am. 4272 Views, 0 Comments.

SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT LISTINGS:

1 - 2135 Lusitania Dr, single family home in Phillippi Gardens community Sarasota, $490,000: Remodeled Phillippi Creek canal front pool home on oversized lot. Private seawall and dock in your own backyard with access to the Gulf with one bridge. Updates include: new kitchen featuring lots of granite extended countertop space, solid wood cabinets, recessed lighting and modern light fixtures, built-in deck and hidden wine rack. Large tile throughout kitchen and main living areas, all new windows throughout the home and brand new barrel tile roof! Master bath features jacuzzi tub, glass block shower and new vanity. Extra room off the master suite is great for nursery or office space. Oversized garage, decorative Italian accent…

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The oil update... and May's sales figures for Sarasota real estate market

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at 3:05pm. 4055 Views, 1 Comments.

THE OIL UPDATE:
* As I have had particular inquiries from out-of-state and out-of-country clients, I felt the need to keep people informed as to the latest on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
* As if the local real estate markets havent suffered enough, we now have this challenge in front of us.
* I try to present an informative panel, yet remain positive in the future of the local real estate, but we also cannot bury our heads in the sand.
* There is NO debate that this oil spill has affected our local beach economies, as well as nationally
* We are and have been extremely fortunate in that our area is in more of a protected zone, meaning that the Gulf Coast "Loop Current" is expected to grab much of the surface oil well offshore; and in a clockwise motion…

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Carolyn Capalbo - Northern Virginia Realtor

Sunday, June 6th, 2010 at 6:51pm. 4189 Views, 1 Comments.

I was over at RealEstateWebmasters.com blogs today and read a story about Carolyn Capalbo. She is a Northern Virginia real estate agent who shares the same name as the mother of Ashley Alexandra Dupre. Ashley is the escort who was involved with former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. As you can imagine having the same name with someone like this can be a problem when you are in business as a Realtor and are concerned about your reputation.

Why Does Carolyn Capalbo care?

We are in the internet age. If you are thinking about doing business with someone you might run to your computer and "Google" that person. It is a good way to gather any available information.

I am certain that Carolyn Capalbo the Realtor cares about her name and…

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Snapshot of Sarasota Real Estate Inventory

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 at 1:06pm. 3845 Views, 0 Comments.

For Sale/Sold For Sale/Sold/Pended For Sale/Pended Sold/Pended For Sale/Sold/Pended/New Listing For Sale/New Listing For Sale/Sold/New Listing For Sale/Pended/New Listing Sold/Pended/New Listing Sold/New Listing Pended/New Listing   SHAYLA TWIT, Michael Saunders & Company, c 941.544.7690, w 941.951.6660, ShaylaTwit@MichaelSaunders.com

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Sarasota #5 small city in the country.... and the Market from our Broker's viewpoint

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 11:20am. 3781 Views, 0 Comments.

SARASOTA listed as the #5 small city in the country:

#1 - Asheville, NC

#2 - Santa Fe, NM

#3 - Saugatuck, MI

#4 - Key West, FL

#5 - Sarasota, FL

And here is the section on Sarasota from 'American Style' magazine and see the [attached] web link:

"Coming in at number 11 last year, Sarasota climbed into the top five with the help of AmericanStyle readers. Home of numerous art museums—including the popular John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, galleries, art centers and festivals, this Florida city has long been known as a cultural destination. “Sarasota is just without parallel in its uniqueness and commitment to the arts,” says reader Debra Mixon of Homosassa, Fla. A walk along Palm Avenue, one of the city’s centers for art, will show you how…

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the OIL update, from a Sarasotans perspective

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 2:45pm. 3817 Views, 0 Comments.

SARASOTA is free from oil: highlights from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 5/18/10:

* "Our beaches are as beautiful as they've ever been," said Richard Bradshaw, owner of the Comfort Inn and Days Inn hotels, on Clark Road, and chairman of Sarasota County's Tourist Development Council.

* "The water here is clear, clean and refreshing," said Jim McManemon, the Ritz-Carlton's general manager, to a background of beach strollers and pelicans fishing for a late breakfast.

* "The loop current is pretty far offshore from Sarasota, so unless there's wind and current that pushes it, I think it's pretty good news for you guys," said Stephen "Dr. Beach" Leatherman, chair professor and director of coastal research and director of the International Hurricane Research…

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