On the Homefront

A New Palm Avenue Condo Project, New Models in The Lake Club and West of Trail, and More.

News and notes from the real estate industry.

12/18/2017 By Staff

Real estate

Maryland Real Estate Agency Expands Into Sarasota County

The Creig Northrop Team recently launched a new real estate agency, Northrop Realty, that will serve buyers and sellers in Sarasota County.

12/14/2017 By staff

Data

Florida Still No. 1 State for Foreign Real Estate Buyers

A new report finds that 22 percent of all foreign buyers who recently bought residential property in the United States purchased property in Florida.

12/14/2017 By Staff

Construction

Renovation Begins on Nokomis Shopping Plaza

J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. last month began the renovation of the exterior facade of Palm Square Plaza.

12/13/2017 By staff

New hires

Architecture Firm Hires Five

Alysha Townsend, Gary Christensen, Pamela Winkle, Shannon Barrier and Allison Angle recently joined Fawley Bryant Architecture.

12/13/2017 By staff

New hires

Michael Saunders & Company Adds Four Agents

The real estate firm has added staff to its Venice, Longboat Key and Siesta Key offices.

12/13/2017 By staff

Planning

State Wants Input on Affordable Housing

Florida's Affordable Housing Workgroup is asking for public input on what the state can do to address affordable housing needs.

12/12/2017 By staff

Real Estate

The Best Places to Live in South Sarasota County

Whether your passion is boating, golf or beachfront bliss, there’s a spot for you.

12/12/2017 By Ilene Denton

Construction

Developer Breaks Ground on 16-Unit Downtown Project

Sarasota's Seaward Development recently broke ground on its new 7 One One Palm project.

12/11/2017 By staff

Real estate

New Agent Joins Michael Saunders South County Office

Michael Saunders & Company's Plantation and West Villages office recently hired Kristen Wheat.

12/07/2017 By staff

Data

American Homelessness Up

The number of Americans who are homeless has increased for the first time in seven years.

12/07/2017 By staff

New hires

Real Estate Office Adds Agent with 20 Years of Experience

RE/MAX Alliance Group recently hired realtor Kathryn Cooper.

12/05/2017 By staff

Real estate

Sarasota Agent Earns Realtor Institute Designation

Beth Wietrzykowski, a realtor in the Main Street office of Michael Saunders & Company, recently earned her Graduate, Realtor Institute designation.

12/01/2017 By staff

Deals

Sarasota Office Suite Sold for $175,000

SAP Sons, Inc., recently purchased a 1,170-square-foot space in a Stickney Point Road office building.

11/30/2017 By staff

Top Sale

Bird Key Notches a $6 Million Sale

The sale price is among the highest this year on the tony island.

11/29/2017 By Ilene Denton

Appointments

Real Estate Agent Joins Downtown Advocacy Board

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance recently added Holly Sylvester to its board of directors.

11/28/2017 By staff

Deals

Martial Arts Expert Leases Space for New Sarasota Studio

Charles Dos Anjos of WP Fitness, LLC, recently leased 1,458 square feet on the second floor of the building located at 3627 Webber St., Sarasota.

11/28/2017 By staff

Construction

Builder Completes Amenity Center in Englewood Neighborhood

Neal Communities recently unveiled the new resort-style amenity center at Boca Royale Golf & Country Club.

11/27/2017 By staff

Data

Local Home Sales Increase After Hurricane Slowdown

Sales of single-family homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties were up in October after September declines caused by Hurricane Irma's landfall.

11/22/2017 By staff

Real estate

Florida Home Sales Up Again After Hurricane Slump

Sales of single-family homes in Florida totaled 20,543 last month, up 2 percent when compared to October 2016.

11/21/2017 By staff