August 2009 Exceptional Properties Fine Homes and Luxury Estates for Sale Over $1,000,000 Exceptional Properties Cover Feature: Peter Laughlin, Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, 941.356.8428 Solymar, 3910 3916 Solymar Drive, Siesta Key, Sarasota, MLS #A374133 #A374139 Sarasota, Florida’s Solymar on Siesta Key, private and secluded, sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Siesta Key, long known for having the world’s whitest powdery sand is a location like no other. Solymar’s two exquisite waterfront estate homes for sale utilize the finest craftsmanship and materials. If you are interested in building on the beach there are two remaining lots to build on.
Go Global Panama – Is it For You? By Pat Tan We often hear stories about attractively priced properties in Central America. Regular readers may remember my articles on Costa Rica, Belize and Mexico. Well now it’s the turn of Panama to come under the magnifying glass. Panama lies between Colombia and Costa Rica in Central America, forming a natural isthmian bridge between the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Settled by the Spanish in 1500s, and separated from Spain in 1821, Panama became a department of Columbia. With the support of the United […]
Solymar Private Paradise On Siesta Key, Gulf Of Mexico Live on the Beach… By Tracy Eisnaugle Photography by SRQ360 Experience the exclusive and luxurious lifestyle of Solymar on Siesta Key. Solymar is a quaint yet distinguished community tucked away on the north end of the treasured Siesta Key, a boutique community with only nine estates located on the mesmerizing Gulf of Mexico.
#1 In Customer Service: Home Buyers; Keller Williams – Home Sellers; Coldwell Banker. The study, now in its second year, still shows the agent is the most important factor in customer service.
Go Global – When Is A Dollar Not A Dollar? By Pat Tan Currency Considerations When Buying And Selling International Real Estate. The decision to buy or sell a piece of property in another country is not one to be taken lightly. There are many aspects of an international transaction that will differ significantly from country to country. Obviously, investors need to understand the local laws and business practices of the market in which they plan to be active, and to identify trusted partners in that country to assist them with the transaction. In addition, it is vitally important to […]
Entity Ownership Of Real Estate By Jeff Riddell Last article we talked about how individuals can own real estate. Now let’s turn our attention to ownership in an entity. Let’s look at a few. We’ll start with corporations. You probably know that corporations—other than some federal corporations like banks—are formed under state law. Although corporations are great for businesses, corporate ownership of real estate is generally not favored regardless of whether the corporation has elected to be taxed as an “S Corporation” or a “C Corporation.” Double taxation—both corporate and shareholder level—can be one problem (at least in a C […]
Alan Atchley and Atchley International Realty The World is Waiting By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Chad Spencer A passion for real estate, a background in business marketing and accounting, and marked success in new home sales have proven the ideal foundation upon which Alan Atchley and his father, Jack Atchley, have built Atchley International Realty, a rising star among Sarasota’s real estate firms.
Leonard “Len” Garner Construction and Development Management By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Chad Spencer In the world of construction and development, opinions are as varied as they are abundant. Regional trends tend to dominate the way business is handled, though there are always exceptions to the rule. Case in point: Len Garner, who incorporates a comprehensive approach to his projects, offering his clients a veritable “one-stop-shop” experience that’s not commonly found within the Florida market.
July 2009 Exceptional Properties Fine Homes and Luxury Estates for Sale Over $1,000,000 Exceptional Properties Cover Feature: Peter Laughlin, Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, 941.356.8428 Casa Elegante, 3731 Indian Beach Place, Sarasota, MLS #A3903856 Rarely found in Sarasota, a secluded 35,000+ square foot bay front lot, containing a palatial 14,000+ square foot estate residence. Casa Elegante delivers sweeping views from Anna Maria Island to downtown Sarasota. Containing one of the last navigable channels for some distance this could be your very own waterfront paradise. Oh, did we say Casa Elegante has its own beach as well? Come explore the special lifestyle […]
REAL Magazine July 2009 Featuring: 4136 Roberts Point Road; Casa Fiorenza, South Florida Museum, Atchley International Realty, Leonard “Len” W. Garner.
Neal Communities Brings The Green Alliance To Manatee. Neal Communities is sponsoring a Realtor® seminar on Green Certification. The certification is part of a continuing education program
“Gail Shane & Friends” Community & Real Estate Talk. Live on the Radio and on the Web !!!! Sundays, starting July 19, 4-5 pm WTMY Radio 1280 AM and www.WTMY.com
Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Launches Commercial Division. Signature Sotheby’s announced it has expanded its luxury real estate operation by opening a new commercial group
Alternative Ways To Own Real Estate By Jeff Riddell If you’re ready to start your real estate investment career—or have already started and may be acquiring more properties—we need to talk about how to hold title. In other words, who should be the “grantee” in the deed you receive. The first choice, of course, is yourself, or you and your spouse if you are married. Most people take title to their properties in their own name when they are beginning their real estate investment careers because it is simple and cheap. You sign the purchase contract in your own name […]
Go Global …. Experience Island Living in the Bahamas By Pat Tan When Christopher Columbus first visited the Bahamas in 1492, he found Indians occupying islands surrounded by white and pink sands and crystal clear waters. Columbus was followed by a group of Puritans who landed in the Bahamas in 1648, and by Loyalists fleeing America after the War of Independence, many of whom brought their African slaves to the islands. Today, the Bahamas is a rich tapestry of African and European cultures living in harmony on those powder sands and enjoying all that the crystal clear waters have to […]
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