Buying A Home

Sarasota Ranked No. 10 in Closing Costs

SmartAsset studies closing costs by county in Florida.

05/26/2017 By staff

Money Talks

What $450,000 Will Get You in Sarasota

Bob Plunket takes a look at three real estate listings, all priced around $450K.

03/01/2016 By Bob Plunket

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Our Real Estate Junkie is Selling His Duplex

And it could be yours!

01/07/2016 By Robert Plunket

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Sarasota's Top 10 Home Sales in 2015

The top 10 Sarasota home sales of 2015.

01/01/2016 By Sarasota Magazine

Hot Neighborhoods

Sarasota Real Estate Market Sets Records in 2015

Ilene Denton reports on red-hot neighborhoods in Sarasota's record-setting real estate market.

01/01/2016 By Ilene Denton

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For Sale: Renovated Midcentury Home in Coral Cove

This week: Take a tour of a midcentury home in Sarasota's Coral Cove neighborhood--that just happens to be for sale.

11/12/2015 By Robert Plunket

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Neighborhood Watch: Shoreland Woods

A look at Shoreland Woods, a charming West of Trail neighborhood bounded by Siesta Drive and South Osprey Ave.

10/29/2015 By Ilene Denton

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For Sale: Glamorous Georgian Home in University Park

The home is priced at $3.35 million.

10/15/2015 By Robert Plunket

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Two "Granny Ranches" Hit the Sarasota Real Estate Market

Two 1950s "granny ranches" have come on the local market.

10/01/2015 By Robert Plunket

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Step Inside a Creative, Family-Friendly Waterfront Home

The creative renovation of a waterfront home puts the teens on top.

09/30/2015 By Ilene Denton

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For Sale: Mini-Ranch in Myakka

Yes, you can live the country lifestyle in Sarasota--case in point: This mini-ranch on six acres out east.

09/15/2015 By Robert Plunket

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For Sale: Charming Burns Court Villa

Bob Plunket takes us inside a charming historic villa that's currently for sale in downtown Sarasota's Burns Court.

08/28/2015 By Robert Plunket

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For Sale: A Truly Cool Lamolithic House on Siesta Key

This week Bob Plunket takes us inside a uniquely renovated Lamolithic house on Siesta Key that's currently for sale for $800,000.

08/07/2015 By Robert Plunket

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For Sale: A Big, Beautiful Mansion on Bird Key

The owner is the founder of Garanimals, who spent millions in upgrades.

07/31/2015 By Robert Plunket

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For Sale: 115-Year-Old Bungalow Hill Beauty

This week, Bob Plunket takes us inside a 115-year-old home in downtown Sarasota's Bungalow Hill neighborhood.

07/08/2015 By Robert Plunket

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Manasota Key Real Estate Bounces Back

Plus, a new app from Murray Homes and a look at new home models in our area.

06/29/2015 By Ilene Denton

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Neighborhood Watch: Laurel Oak Estates

Take a closer look at Sarasota's Laurel Oak Estates.

06/29/2015 By Ilene Denton

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Home Tour: A 1920s Cottage on Anna Maria Island

The home was originally the Anna Maria Island post office.

06/29/2015 By Ilene Denton

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Ringling Museum-Area Home Sells for $9 Million

This month's top sale was Villa Solstice, a grand estate in the Ringling Museum neighborhood.

06/29/2015 By Ilene Denton

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For Sale: A Unique De Soto Acres Home

This week Bob Plunket takes us inside a unique Sarasota home in De Soto Acres that was rumored to be owned by a famous circus performer.

06/10/2015 By Robert Plunket