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Sarasota Currently at Top of National Home Inventory Increase List
SARASOTA, FL – According to a newly-released report, the Sarasota metro area is currently at the top of a list that ranks cities across the

Crackdown on Foreign Property Buyers Causing Ripple Effect on Florida Real Estate
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida is already feeling a ripple effect from a recent piece of legislation signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis that restricts

Sarasota Sets Record as Two Neighboring Bird Key Homes Sell in One Day for Total of Over $20 Million
SARASOTA, FL – Bird Key, a barrier island located in Sarasota, Florida, set an all-time record for luxury home sales in early June when two

Florida Realtors Announce that June is Officially “Homeownership Month”
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Realtors, the state’s largest trade association that has worked to meet the needs of the real estate community and Florida homeowners

Over 3 Acres of Downtown Sarasota Purchased by Virginia Developer for $32 Million
SARASOTA, FL – Seven parcels of land in downtown Sarasota – totaling 3.1 acres – located near the Ringling Boulevard and Orange Avenue intersection have

Six Bedroom, Eight Bath Resort-Style Sarasota Home Hits Market for Over $16 Million
SARASOTA, FL – A huge, lavish resort-style estate situated on four acres of land in Sarasota, Florida that would be ideal for the ultimate staycation –

Sarasota’s Historic 100-Year-Old Mira Mar Plaza Sells for Over $17 Million
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota’s historic Mira Mar Plaza, a commercial retail property which has stood the test of time on Palm Avenue for the past 100

Canal-Front Longboat Key Home Perfect for Lounging and Launching on Market for Over $5 Million
SARASOTA, FL – Longboat Key is an offshore barrier island running roughly north to south and enclosing the western boundary of Sarasota Bay in Southwest

Chinese Residents, Real Estate Firm Sue Florida Over Ban on Property Ownership
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Following a new law in the state that restricts foreign investment in real estate from a list of specific countries, a group

$15 Million Sarasota Home Hits Market with Built-In Rooftop Putting Green
SARASOTA, FL – Affluent individuals who are looking for a new home where they can work on their golf game may be interested to know

Median Price of Existing Single-Family Florida Homes Remains Flat in April Year-Over-Year
According to new housing data released this week by Florida Realtors, the median price for a pre-existing single-family home statewide remained flat in April year-over-year,

Top Pros and Cons of Residing in Sarasota, Florida
SARASOTA, FL – Located on Florida’s West Coast, Sarasota is a beautiful city steeped in history and culture, known for its beaches, art scene, and

Custom-Built Bradenton Home with Nature Preserve Hits Market for Over $1 Million
BRADENTON, FL – For high-rollers who are looking for a unique piece of Florida real estate where they can kick back and get in touch

Federal Housing Finance Agency Rescinds Upfront Fees on DTI Ratios for Loans
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Wednesday that they have rescinded the upfront fees for loans acquired by Fannie Mae and

Florida Legislature Passes Property Insurance Bills to Strengthen Consumer Protection
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida’s Legislature this week passed two bills to address previous property insurance reforms that critics complained lessened the ability of consumers to
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