As 20-year residents and the top Michael Saunder's & Company luxury realtor of Longboat key, we know what it's like to want a little paradise. But the idea of finding the perfect location and buying a vacation home can seem like an unattainable dream. However,...
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A Comprehensive Guide To Buying And Selling Homes On Longboat Key
Longboat Key is located along Florida's Gulf Coast and a 10-minute drive to Sarasota's downtown. It is an idyllic paradise for those seeking to invest in a home or vacation getaway. Its stunningly beautiful beaches and year-round warm climate provide the perfect...
The Rise of Luxury Homes in Southwest Florida: An In-Depth Analysis
The demand for luxury homes in Southwest Florida has seen a significant increase in recent years. From Naples to Sarasota, the region has become a hub for high-end real estate development, attracting both domestic and international buyers.Factors Driving the Growth of...
Longboat Key Short-Term Rental Program Management
Short-Term Rental Program on Longboat Key Longboat Key, a beautiful coastal town on the Gulf of Mexico, is known for its stunning beaches, scenic vistas, and luxurious homes. The town is preparing to launch a new short-term rental program starting this fall. This new...
Longboat Key Luxury Buyers Will Have More Choice in 2023
Sarasota Sees New Luxury Condos BY KATE TALERICO | ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 30, 2022 | MANSION GLOBAL Throughout the pandemic, inventory was tight across Sarasota as people sought to move to Florida for its lower taxes and less burdensome Covid restrictions,...
Association Estoppel Letters
Reposted from Richard Lawrence, Esq. December 5th, 2022 Any time there is a condominium or homeowner’s association applicable to a particular property being bought and sold, the title and closing agent should obtain an estoppel letter from the...
Market Snapshot: Tiny Bayview Estates Offers Community, Ambiance and Convenience on Longboat Key
Chris AngermannSpecial to the Herald-TribunePublished: 5:59 a.m. ET June 15, 2022 Updated: 2:02 p.m. ET June 15, 2022 THOMAS BENDER/HERALD-TRIBUNE Although the name may conjure up visions of an expansive community with large acreage and a long shoreline,...
COMParables Versus COMPetitives
As realtors, we have a very narrow definition of what constitutes a comparable property. And when we generate a CMA for a prospective client, we carefully comply with the strict REALTOR’s definition. But the comparables for a property are just one factor we use when...