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May Luxury Single Family Home Update

Although the luxury single family home market ($1M+ homes) is much better balanced this year than last, it is still a strong buyer’s market in both Manatee and Sarasota counties. Markets are generally considered in “balance” when there is about six months of inventory for sale at the current pace of home sales. When the inventory gets greater than that, buyers tend to have more leverage than sellers in negotiations.

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

memorial day pictureEnjoy this holiday weekend with friends and family, but please remember to honor those that made this all possible. I think this quote from John F. Kennedy is as relevant today as the day it was written.

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

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Price Reduction in Esplanade

Enjoy the benefits of Esplanade resort living in this 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo. With almost 2,400 square feet of living space, this is a rare opportunity to own a “non-golf-bundled” home in one of Lakewood Ranch’s most sought-after communities.

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Is Rooftop Solar Finally Ready for Florida?

Although the Florida Public Service Commission opened the door for significantly more residential rooftop solar in Florida last month, make sure you do your homework before walking through it. While I am a big fan of solar power, I am a bigger fan of people protecting their pocketbooks.

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Almost Royal Wedding Venues in Sarasota

While watching the royal wedding this weekend, I reflected a bit to appreciate marriage and living in Sarasota. Accordingly, I thought about where the best places are in Sarasota to host fabulous weddings. Here are three wonderful places to have your dream (almost royal) wedding in our area.