Marc Rasmussen's Blog: Sarasota Real Estate

7627 Weeping Willow Circle

We just listed this home in Bent Tree Woodlands. This home would appeal to a buyer that does not want a "cookie cutter" feel. The homes and lot sizes are large in this community. You will find lush landscaping and mature trees throughout Bent Tree Woodlands. It is also in a great school district so it is appealing to many familes.

This remodeled pool home has 3 bedroom, 4 bathrooms, 2,899 square feet. The asking price is $649,000. View more photos and virtual tour at - 7627 Weeping Willow Circle.

7349 Stanhope Court

This 2001 built home is located in the Hamptons section of Palmer Ranch. This home jas 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and 2,206 square feet. The asking price is $335,000.

PRISTINE PALMER RANCH MAINTENANCE FREE HOME.…

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Below is a November 2009 Sarasota real estate market update. I pulled this information from the Mid-Florida MLS for all of Sarasota county.

• 635 properties sold
• 420 single family sarasota houses sold
• 215 condos, villas and townhouses sold
• Median home price - $139,500
• Average home price - $239,342
• Highest sales price - $9,900,000
• Lowest sales price - $23,600
• Average days on market - 177
• Median days on market - 75

These numbers are skewed a little bit. As you can see there is a $9,900,000 sale. Also, Sarasota county runs down to North Port and Port Charlotte. When most people consider Sarasota they want to live on the north side of the county near the…

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Last week a big sale occured on Casey Key. 1588 North Casey Key road sold for $9,900,000. It had a list price of $11,500,000. This stunning beachfront home had 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms and 7,760 square feet. It was located on the coveted north end of Casey Key where all of the big estates reside. Even Stephen King has his winter residence there. This home sat on a 97,779 square foot lot which is just over 2 acres. It looks like a nice spread. I would have bought it but it was just a wee bit out of my budget. ;-)

Go to 1588 North Casey Key to view more photos and property details.

 

 

Give me a call at 941.812.6272 if I can send you a list of Sarasota houses for sale.

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There was an article in the Sarasota Herald Tribune this morning titled - October home sales up 50 percent in Sarasota-Bradenton market. You can read it here.

Highlights of the article include:

• During October, buyers in the Sarasota-Bradenton market feasted on distressed properties and other homes that had undergone big price cuts, driving sales up 50 percent.
• Fearing the $8,000 tax credit for first-time purchasers would expire at the end of November, buyers raced to close on homes in Sarasota-Bradenton.
• Prices suffered in all the activity, though the median in Sarasota-Bradenton remains $10,500, or 7.3 percent, above the low point of 2009 -- a median of $144,000 in February.
• The median price dropped 9 percent to $154,500 from…

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Looking for a great weekend or winter getaway? Take a gander at this cozy end unit condo in the popular 100 Central condos in Sarasota. This is a great place for those who want to walk places in downtown Sarasota. Whole Foods Market is within a few footsteps of this clean, well maintained end unit condo with great city views. Enjoy people watching from your large terrace overlooking downtown Sarasota.

The price was recently lowered from $439,750 to $399,900. These sellers are ready for an offer. Give me a call at 941.812.6272 to view this condo.

One Hundred Central Sarasota

Built in 2005, and in a prime location in the heart of downtown Sarasota. This attractive, light-filled end unit is a short stroll to Whole Foods, The Saturday Farmer's Market,… Read Full Post

 

Laurel Oak Estates is an exclusive golf course community in east Sarasota. Spread across roughly 800 acres this gated community of about 400 houses is a wonderful place to raise a family, own a winter getaway or a retirement home. Laurel Oak Country Club is a private, member owned club offering two golf courses. Both courses were designed by Gary Player. The older course was recently redesigned by Rees Jones. If you want to live in a golf course community put Laurel Oak Estates on your list.

Laurel Oak Homes For Sale

• Currently, there are 34 homes for sale
• Minimum asking price - $459,000
• Highest asking price - $1,750,000
• Median asking price - $749,000
• Average asking price -…

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Below are the top 20 Sarasota real estate brokers for the last 12 months.

Sarasota Broker Top Sales By Volume Volume  Market Share List Sales Units Avg. Price List Sales Buyer Sales Units Avg. Price Buyer Sale Michael Saunders and Company $720,618 19.60% 831 444.2 903 389.2 Coldwell Banker Residential $477,397 13.00% 979 276 729 284.2 RE/MAX Alliance $341,989 … Read Full Post

Harbor Acres has long been known as one of the premier neighborhoods in Sarasota. Located close to downtown, Southside Elementary, Sarasota High School, Southside Shopping district, area beaches and Sarasota Memorial Hospital, it is one of the more sought after communities. This area is a big draw for young families looking to get their children into the Southside Elementary district, professionals who want a five minute commute to their downtown office or doctors who want to be close to the hospital.

Another draw to Harbor Acres is it's proximity to the Southside Shopping District. Take a leisurly stroll up to The Serving Spoon for breakfast, then swing by Morton's Market on your way home to pick up your favorite gourmet treat. Meet friends at Pacific…

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