Are You Thinking Of Selling Your Home? By Lori Collins Rodriguez and Helaine Giddens Seller Beware! Reasons FSBO are a BAD Idea! Homeowners obviously know their homes better than anyone, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best salespersons for their properties. Some sellers are tempted to try a For Sale by Owner (FSBO) transaction because their local community is in the midst of a sellers’ market and they think they can sell easily without help. Others try the FSBO route because they want to maximize their profits and avoid paying a commission to a Realtor. However, statistics show that selling […]
The Legendary Crosley Estate: An Upside To A Real Estate Bust By Norm Luppino Few properties were as affected by the dramatic swings in Florida’s volatile real-estate market as the historic Crosley estate on Sarasota Bay. But as evidence that there is often an upside within a market bust, it was during some of Florida’s biggest real estate slumps that the Crosley mansion was built, later saved, and finally restored to create one the premiere cultural facilities on Florida’s west coast. The first attempt to develop the property occurred during the famous land boom of the 1920s. In 1925 – […]
6921 43rd Court East, SaraPalms, Sarasota FL 34243 Open House. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 28th 10am-1pm – JUST LISTED – $235,000. Location, Location, Location is what it’s all about. Near all the shopping that UTC has to offer, including Benderson Park, minutes to SRQ Airport, within 8 miles to Downtown Sarasota and the Art District and a few extra to Lido Key Beach. Located in Sarapalms Community which lies in Manatee County but retains a Sarasota address. The cathedral ceiling and open floor plan offer spacious comfort and flow from the family room to the kitchen and dining area. In […]
6921 43rd Court East, SaraPalms, Sarasota FL 34243 For Sale. JUST LISTED $235,000. Location, Location, Location is what it’s all about. Near all the shopping that UTC has to offer, including Benderson Park, minutes to SRQ Airport, within 8 miles to Downtown Sarasota and the Art District and a few extra to Lido Key Beach. Located in Sarapalms Community which lies in Manatee County but retains a Sarasota address. The cathedral ceiling and open floor plan offer spacious comfort and flow from the family room to the kitchen and dining area. In the front of the home are two bedrooms […]
Property Owners And The 2018 Legislative Session By Barry Grooms So here we are half way through the 2018 legislative session and we are left wondering if anything is going to get done. Floridians are asking themselves what have the elected officials done to help property owners in our area. The answer is not as simple as one may think, you see the hundreds of bills that are filed are filled with special interest and “pork”. 2018 is an election year. Couple that with defect years because of the 2017 hurricanes and you come up with a conservative session. You […]
Have Hurricanes Had An Effect On The Housing Market In The Sarasota/Bradenton Area? By Barry Grooms First of all, I want to state the obvious and say YES hurricanes affect housing numbers. However, has it hurt the market? There are many reasons why over 1000 people every day make Florida their new home. Ask yourself why you are here; are you a native, a snowbird, a transplant or a work relocation? Regardless of why you’re here or how you got here there is one commonality in all of us, we love this place! So, let’s look at the numbers behind […]
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Kimberly Burns A Process that Leads to Health, Wellness, and Success By Nicole Carbon Photography by James Corwin Johnson Sitting across from Kim Burns, you’d never know just a short time ago she was suffering from debilitating pain and was afflicted with illness. What you see today is shiny blonde hair, a slim fit build, and ample agility. Looking to be all of about 35 years-old, the surprise continues when I learn she is a grandmother of three healthy boys. Through her young adult years, Kim watched her mother suffer from a multitude of ailments that had been similarly developing, […]
You Should Be Afraid, Very Afraid! By Barry Grooms Under all is the land and private property rights are considered the “American Dream”. The 5th Amendment protects property by stating, “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, with out just compensation.” Our rights are something that most of citizens take for granted until it affects them directly and very few monitor the machine called legislation in Tallahassee. Year after year law makers and special interest strategize on legislation that may have adverse effect […]
370 Highland Shores Drive Ellenton FL 34222 SOLD! Simply Stunning Manatee Riverfront Property with Dock and Lift. This Custom Built Mediterranean Style home was designed so every room has a Magnificent River View, and is situated on a 3/4 acre lot in an intimate gated community. With over 4,200 sq ft of living space and an Open Floor Plan, it is an entertainer’s dream. Cascading Triple Patio Doors open up to the large caged pool area from two sides, offering a seamless view from inside to the River. The Kitchen is perfect for the Gourmet Chef, featuring all stainless appliances, […]
OPEN HOUSE 6235 Yellow Wood Place, Secluded Oaks, Sarasota. July 23, 2017, 1-4pm, Reduced, Was $ 409,000 Now $ 399,800. Quiet and off the beaten path, yet with easy access to I-75 this comfortable home is waiting for your personal touches. Recent paint, carpet and sod/landscaping make this home move in ready. An open kitchen/family room combination, with built in entertainment unit, makes this oasis ready to entertain. The inviting living room opens to the lanai/pool area and flows to the large dining room complete with chandelier and ceiling pendant. You will love the kitchen’s wood cabinets, granite counter tops, […]
SaraBay Real Estate A Business Built On A Bridge Featuring Mike & Judy Holderness and Barry & Sherry Grooms By Nicole Carbon Photography by James Corwin Johnson Layout by Mia McKeehan Call it the perfect storm the way SaraBay Real Estate evolved into what it is today. That perfect storm took place over Sarasota Bay at the John Ringling Bridge connecting Lido Key and the city of Sarasota. Think of Mike and Judy Holderness, the original founders and owners of SaraBay, as the key and Barry and Sherry Grooms, current co-owners, as the city–different, yet connected.
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OPEN HOUSE 6235 Yellow Wood Place, Secluded Oaks, Sarasota March 19, 2017, 12-4pm, $ 399,800. Quiet and off the beaten path, yet with easy access to I-75 this comfortable home is waiting for your personal touches. Recent paint, carpet and sod/landscaping make this home move in ready. An open kitchen/family room combination, with built in entertainment unit, makes this oasis ready to entertain. The inviting living room opens to the lanai/pool area and flows to the large dining room complete with chandelier and ceiling pendant. You will love the kitchen’s wood cabinets, granite counter tops, gas stove/oven, stainless steel appliances […]
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