JUST LISTED! 6154 Midnight Pass Road, #A13, Casa Blanca Villas, on Siesta Key.
The "gem of gems," gulf side villa, just steps to the beach. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, completely remodeled. Daily/weekly rentals generated $40k in rentals per year 2021-2023 (not rented aggressively). Custom updates, comes turnkey furnished. Casa Blanca is an amenity-rich community with a pool, clubhouse, and fitness center. Friendly on-site rental office. Listed for $615,400. Within walking distance of great restaurants and shopping.
Call Linda Holley, Realtor, GRI, SRES, CIPS, William Raveis Real Estate, 941-914-4914
New Inventory Homes! IMPORTANT!! I'll help you negotiate, attend inspections and the final walkthrough. BUT I MUST be there with you to register you when you walk in the sales office for the first time, otherwise, I can't help you.
Lakewood Ranch New Homes - Windward, Phase III, Waterside, about 70% sold out, 24 different floor plans, something for everyone. Neal Communities.
SPECIAL INTEREST RATES: DR Horton homes: FHA 30-year fixed - 3.99% and 4.707% on selected inventory homes with 3.5% down. Close on or before 4/30/26. Also, up to $20,000 towards Flex Cash and closing costs on select inventory homes. Includes up to $10,000 w/DHI Mortgage.
Don't miss out on these great deals and floor plans, so call me today and let's find your brand new home in Sarasota and Manatee Counties!
Linda Holley, Realtor, GRI, SRES, CIPS, William Raveis Real Estate, Sarasota, FL 941-914-4914
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It's Greek Time! St. Barbara Greek Festival, Feb 20-23, Fri & Sat 11-9, Sun 12-6. Authentic Greek food, live music by Ellada, Greek dancers, marketplace and crafts; kids' adventure zone, church tours.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre, "The Tale of the Allergist Wife" March 4-15. Funny and satirically relevant comedy starring Broadway actress Becky London as Marjorie Taub, a doctor's wife who plunges into mid-life crisis.
Collaboration Celebration Thursday Mar 5, 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Carlisle Inn Sarasota. For information tickets, donations. Kzelden@caring-collective.org.
Inspirational speaker, Joe Theismann, Super Bowl champion, will speak March 6, Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, benefiting Tidewell Hospice care. 941-552-7546 for tickets.
Selby Gardens, The 10th Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, ALEXANDER CALDER, The Nature of Movement, Feb 8-May 31. Selby.org
Sarasota Orchestra March 13-14, When the Saints go Marching In. Conductor and trumpeter Byron Striping leads the orchestra on a journey through classic hits by Jazz Age icons and New Orleans favorites Louis Armstrong Ma Rainey, Muddy Waters, and more. Sarasota Orchestra.org 941-953-3434
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, ArcoStrum, March 5, 11 am lunch concert. Violin-guitar doe incorporating classical, progressive rock, traditional Chinese instrumental music.
Looking at pending sales in MLS today here's what Buyers have under contract in Sarasota and Siesta Key, in order of top selling communities:
Sarasota
1. Skye Ranch, zip code 34241, Clark Road East of I75. Townhomes from average $317,000 and single-family average $650,000, new construction.
2, South Gate, zip 34239, single family, avg $389,000, built 1962.
3. VillageWalk zip code 34238, Townhomes, villas, single family, average $482,000, built 2003.
4. Oasis at Longwood Run, zip code 34242, townhomes average $374,000, new construction.
5. Pelican Cove, zip code 34231, condos, average $429,000, built 1980.
6. Gulf Gate, zip code 34231, single family, average $553,000, built 1971.
7. Sarasota Springs, zip code 34242, single family, avg $337,000, built 1971.
8. Ritz Carlton Residences Sarasota, zip code 34236, condos avg $8,004,483, built 2024.
9. Turtle Rock, zip 34238, single family, $788,300, built 1997.
10. Pinestone at Palmer Ranch, zip 34238, condos, $294,800, built 1995.
Siesta Key:
1. Gulf and Bay Club, $1,231,000, built 1980.
2. Our House at the Beach, condos, townhomes, $732,000, built 1981.
3. Harmony, single family, single family, $2,549,000, built 1965.
Thank you for reading my blog, Feel free to call me if I can answer any questions about Sarasota real estate or Siesta Key. For new construction - I must be with you the first time you enter the property, or I can't help you with negotiations or inspections.
Most sincerely yours,
Linda Holley, Realtor, GRI, SRES, CIPS, William Raveis Real Estate, 6021 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242, Siesta Key 941-914-4914
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I love my Canadian sellers and buyers! Canadians wanting to sell should call Linda Holley for a complimentary market analysis at no obligation. My last Canadian clients currently live in Toronto and Halifax. See my Realtor testimonial below!
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"Linda answered our email within an hour of the listing being posted on Realtor.com and she secured a viewing that same afternoon. That same afternoon, she worked with us to place an offer and by early evening the contract was executed. As cross-border clients, we can’t say enough about how efficient Linda was in leading us through the necessary steps to complete the purchase. She addressed all our concerns, offering solutions and onsite support to allow us to reach a mutual agreement with the sellers thus enabling a clean and timely closing. Linda’s kind and professional manner were key to our moving forward with confidence and certainty. We knew that we were in good hands." Galen and Krista
Insurance carriers are readjusting pricing, so there are more options for homeowners and lower premiums. Home replacement costs are up, so if the structure is damaged, the insurance company does not use the market price to calculate claim payouts. The home is rebuilt to the same condition in the policy before the damage. Companies use "replacement cost estimate." If one remodeled their kitchen, they must have informed their insurance company of the updates to be adequately compensated for future claims. Major property changes go unreported so homeowners should have that conversation with their insurance agent. Insurance carriers also need to know if it is a primary or seasonal-use home.
During a remodel, homeowners should get a builders risk policy because the homeowners policy does not cover.
Mortgage rates are now 6-1/4% and low 5's if buyer is willing to pay a point. If rates drop, can refinance for just $700. When the "feds" meet again, not sure what Chairman Powell will say. Is he concerned about inflation?
Sarasota real estate market statistics for December 2025: For single family homes, sales are up 34% since October and the median price stayed the same.
Sarasota Condos: It's a buyer's market, and the prices fell 11% since October although sales are up.
Siesta Key single family home median sales prices declined, and prices continue to drop for condominiums. There are over 12 months of inventory, which means that if nothing else comes on the market, it will take 12 months to sell Siesta Key condos on the market today. So it's definitely time to buy.
Our William Raveis affiliates for title, insurance, and mortgage are the best and buyers will get a $500 gift after closing for using our awesome partners.
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There are currently 344 condos on the market in downtown Sarasota, 31 under contract, and 95 sold the past 180 days.
Here are the 7 communities bringing buyers - and most are cash.
I'm happy to find your new home in Sarasota or sell your current home.
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1. First: Pack, move and unpack kitchen, baths, and closets in Phase 1. This way, the "essentials" are in place before the furniture is unloaded.
2. Map out where furniture will go with sketches on 1/4" graph paper. This decreases the chance of moving heavy furniture twice.
3. Decide where your area rugs will go when sketching out rooms, then when moving in, lay the rugs down first before placing furniture.
4. You can move rugs to a different room in the new home. Today's den rug may be perfect in the new master bedroom.
5. Locate wall art and accessories together in the new home, and then after rugs and furniture are in, "shop" your art gallery and try to see your pieces in different areas.
6. Ask a friend to help you place your art. They will see your art pieces objectively and will likely have some good suggestions. Pro tip: when hanging wall art, hang it so that the center of the art is 63" off the floor.
7. Beds are a priority and the first items off the truck should be the mattress, bed, and bedding. Make up your bed early on and don't wait until the end of the moving day when you are exhausted.
From At Home, Marni Jameson, Herald Tribune contributor.
Linda Holley, Realtor, GRI, SRES, CIPS, William Raveis Real Estate, 6021 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, Florida, 941-914-4914
1. 'Winter's Dream' at Sailor Circus Arena. "The greatest little show on earth," presented by longest-running youth circus, Sailor Circus Academy, for the 76th year. Student performers, age 6-18, in this festive seasonal circus celebration. Come watch them fly and soar, 2 and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Monday. Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, $20-$40; 941-355-9805; circusarts.org.
2. Lights in Bloom, Sarasota's Selby Gardens. More than 2 million lights illuminate the gardens and walkways of its downtown Sarasota Campus. 5:30 p.m. for early entry, and 6:30 p.m. general entry, through Jan 3, excluding New Year's Eve and Day. 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, $34-$44. $29-$39 members. 941-366-5731; selby.org.
3. Wonderland and Holiday Fun at University Town Center. Sarasota celebrity high-wire artist Nik Wallenda's annual holiday-themed circus show. Featuring Wallenda and comic daredevil Johnny Rockett and former Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus ringmaster Ty McFarlan. University Town Center, which also has numerous ongoing holiday happenings of its own: ice skating rink; nightly light shows, horse-drawn carriage rides, Thursday through Sunday, free outdoor holiday movie screenings "Toy Story" and "Rise of the Guardians" respectively Friday and Saturday, and Saturday night fireworks. For more info, visit mallatutc.com/pages/holidaysatutc. Through Jan 4, 191 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, ticket prices vary; 941-260-1705; wonderlandcircuss.com
Happy Holley-Days and Happy New Year!
Linda Holley, Realtor, GRI, CIPS, William Raveis Real Estate, Sarasota and Siesta Key, FL 941-914-4914
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