Sarasota Currently at Top of National Home Inventory Increase List

Sarasota

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 United States where home inventory levels saw the largest increases over the course of the previous year.  The report, published by Realtor.com, notes that the available home inventory in Sarasota […]

Crackdown on Foreign Property Buyers Causing Ripple Effect on Florida Real Estate

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 foreign investment in real estate from a list of specific countries, despite the fact that the law isn’t set to go into effect until July 1.  Senate Bill 264, signed […]

Florida Realtors Announce that June is Officially “Homeownership Month”

Homeownership

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 for over 100 years, has announced that June is officially National Homeownership Month across the United States. This designation notes the importance of owning a home and how it contributes […]

Over 3 Acres of Downtown Sarasota Purchased by Virginia Developer for $32 Million

downtown Sarasota

SARASOTA, FL – Seven parcels of land in downtown Sarasota – totaling 3.1 acres – located near the Ringling Boulevard and Orange Avenue intersection have been purchased by a Virginia developer for an eye-opening $32 million, representing the one of the most significant real estate purchases in the city in quite some time.  The sale […]

Six Bedroom, Eight Bath Resort-Style Sarasota Home Hits Market for Over $16 Million

Resort-Style Sarasota Home

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 – or for welcoming guests for an extended stay – has hit the real estate market for an eye opening $16.8 million.  Located at 8218 Sanderling Road and boasting breathtaking views of […]

Sarasota’s Historic 100-Year-Old Mira Mar Plaza Sells for Over $17 Million

Mira Mar Plaza

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 years, was sold last week to Miramar Acquisition Company, LLC, with its 40 tenants being informed by email shortly afterwards.  The seller, Mira Mar Plaza Associates, LTD, was paid an […]

Chinese Residents, Real Estate Firm Sue Florida Over Ban on Property Ownership

The ACLU, American Civil Liberties Union entrance to its DC office.

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Following a new law in the state that restricts foreign investment in real estate from a list of specific countries, a group of Chinese citizens is suing Florida officials due to the law’s wording that nearly prohibits all purchases of land on the part of Chinese nationals, alleging that the law violates […]

$15 Million Sarasota Home Hits Market with Built-In Rooftop Putting Green

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SARASOTA, FL – Affluent individuals who are looking for a new home where they can work on their golf game may be interested to know of a residence in Sarasota, Florida that has just the hit the market for a cool $15 million – making it one of the most expensive single-family homes for sale […]