Sarasota Real Estate News

Here's the hottest areas in Palmer Ranch home sales, south of Sarasota, (zip code 34238) the past 60 days - most are homes with community pools and without private pools--exception Deer Creek--for comparison purposes.

Stoneybrook - condos average sold price $234k built in 1995. Watch out for golf fees!
Villagewalk - villas, single family, town homes -  $264k  built 2003
Isles of Sarasota - villas, single family, town homes $383k built 2006
Sandhill Preserve - single family $555k  new construction
Pinestone - condos - $206k (Michael Saunders & Company dominate broker) built 1999
Deer Creek - single family - $430k (all pool homes) built 1990
Cobblestone - single family - $519k - new construction
Arbor Lakes - single family - $438k  new construction

I really like Deer Creek because there is a 24-hour guard at the gate, not just a call box.  You can get an older pool home in Deer Creek around $430k; pools will cost around $40k to add;  However, it is all about the condition of the home, layout, cost for updating, monthly fees, roof maintenance/replacement and yard maintenance.  Zillow and Trulia are wonderful databases but the value of using a realtor is that we know these important details....it's our job!

Why use a realtor for new construction?  Because we understand builder incentives, amenities, school districts, who is offering the best deals, and the inventory.  AND we can tell you when it's time to cancel the contract if the builder is not keeping his end of the bargain.  We'll help you get that contract terminated legally so you can get your deposit money back.  

My favorite subdivision, Botanica, sold one 3BR lake view condo with elevator for $460k.  There's a new listing coming out Monday for a ground floor condo under $300 so call me at 941-914-4914 if interested.

Have a fabulous weekend and please visit my home page http://www.lindahrealtor.com/Home to search for homes in MLS, find a mortgage calculator, my testimonials, previous blog posts, and tips for buying and selling your home!

Most sincerely yours,

Linda Holley, Realtor, GRI