Real Estate report

Inventory, Home Prices Rise in Sarasota and Manatee

In Sarasota County, the median sale price for single-family homes increased by 10 percent to $495,000 In Manatee County, by 2.5 percent to $490,000.

03/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Juiced

Mixon Fruit Farms, an Iconic Bradenton Landmark, Is For Sale

After 84 years, the tourist attraction and beloved citrus farm's last 39 acres are on the market for $15.8 million.

02/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

A 1925 Treasure

This Almost Century-Old Home Is a Slice of Vintage Florida

Built in 1925, this cozy, two-bedroom, one-bathroom home in the historic Maine Colony neighborhood stands strong—and it’s on the market for $345,000.

02/24/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate report

The Buying Frenzy Has Slowed, But Home Prices Are Holding Tight

Overall home and condo prices aren’t budging despite a dip in sales and an increase in inventory. The median price for homes in Sarasota County is $459,999 and $505,710 in Manatee.

02/23/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Can't Stop, Won't Stop

Lakewood Ranch Remains One of the Nation's Top-Selling Communities

For the fifth consecutive year, the master-planned community earned top recognition from two real estate firms.

01/10/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

New Realtor Association President Shares His Insights on the Local Market

Brian Tresidder, the incoming president of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, answers the big question: Will the real estate market crash or hold steady in the new year?

01/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Rental Report

What Does the 2023 Rental Market Hold for Sarasota-Manatee?

Last year saw the local rental market cool down compared to 2021, with slower increases but prices that remain high.

01/04/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Q & A

Local Real Estate Experts Weigh in on 2022 and Look Forward to 2023

Rising interest and insurance rates, a hurricane and more: three local realtors share what stood out about 2022.

12/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Spec-Tacular

This House Will Be the Most Expensive Residential Listing in Sarasota County—Ever

The spec home will sit on a 1.3-acre waterfront property on north Siesta Key. Once built, it will be listed for $32.5 million.

12/13/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Swellin' Wellen

Wellen Park Is Adding a New Neighborhood and Kicking Off Condo Sales

A new neighborhood of single-family homes, called Antigua, as well as Veranda condominiums within the Wellen Park Golf & Country Club, have hit the market.

11/04/2022 By Kim Doleatto

By the Numbers

The Latest Real Estate Numbers Show a Move Toward a Healthier Market

Real estate inventory has increased significantly, but is still below a healthy supply, meaning we're still a seller's market.

10/25/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Eastern expansion

A New Assisted Living Facility Breaks Ground in East Sarasota

It's part of Sarasota Suncoast Community Church’s growing empire.

10/20/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate

How Will Hurricane Ian Affect the Local Real Estate Market?

Four real estate experts talk natural disasters, risk factors and probable increased demand for new construction.

10/06/2022 By Kim Doleatto

cool down

The Housing Market Is Showing a Return to 'Normalcy'

For the first time since 2021, the median percentage of single-family homes sold at or above the list price was below 100 percent. A longtime Sarasota realtor shares how that's affecting sellers.

09/23/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Real Estate

New WSJ Report Ranks North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton Metro Area No. 8 in the Nation

The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets list highlights metros based on housing market data and lifestyle metrics.

07/27/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Market Report

Local Housing Inventory Continues to Grow, But Prices Are Still Rising

Home and condo prices remain high, but rising interest rates are playing a role in an uptick in inventory.

07/25/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Gold Star

Lakewood Ranch Named Best Selling Master-Planned Community in the Country—Again

The community has notched 1,026 sales so far this year.

07/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Growth Spurt

A New Mixed-Use Project Is Headed to the Rosemary District

Scheduled for completion in 2024, Villa Ballada will have 22 residences above a ground floor of commercial spaces.

06/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Temp check

Home Inventory Is Up Again, and So Are Home Prices

Median single-family home prices in Sarasota increased by 21.6 percent year over year to $495,000. In Manatee they increased year-over-year by 37.5 percent to $550,000.

06/22/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Breaking

Sarasota Developer Plans to Buy and Demolish Mira Mar Plaza

Seaward Development's plans will be discussed at a Historic Preservation Board meeting on Tuesday, June 14.

06/11/2022 By Kim Doleatto

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