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The Market NOW – Spring 2023

The words that describe Sarasota real estate RIGHT NOW are ‘strong’ and ‘calm.’ While we’re no longer in the frenzy that we’ve talked about for the last two years, our market is still very strong and growing. High demand is the reason for Sarasota’s enduring strength, and it’s a trend we don’t expect to end any …

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Even More on Downtown Sarasota!

This video is your street-by-street guide to Sarasota’s Downtown districts and the surrounding neighborhoods, like Laurel Park and the Rosemary District. If you’re interested in the types of homes available in Downtown Sarasota and the residential amenities you’ll enjoy here, this detailed tour is for you. In this tour of Downtown Sarasota, we’re going street …

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Your Guide to Downtown Sarasota

This is your all-access guide to Sarasota Florida! Downtown Sarasota is a gorgeous setting for living, working, and enjoying the lifestyle of the Gulf Coast.  From our walkability to our cultural amenities to our scenic shoreline and Sarasota Bay, Downtown Sarasota offers convenience and amenity that makes living here so special. In my latest video …

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Recent Sales Illustrate Fast Pace

We’re thrilled to share that several of our recent listings have gone under contract very quickly, illustrating the market trend that strategic pricing is a key driver in moving inventory.  Each of these Downtown listings welcomed a buyer swiftly after listing. The appeal of the locations and residences speak for themselves – it’s hard to …

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The Latest Market Notes

This year’s market activity is off to a strong start… perhaps even stronger than we’d expected. In the first 8 weeks of 2023, we’ve seen properties moving off the market quickly and, with inventory still limited relative to demand, that’s keeping prices elevated and keeping the pressure on buyers. Even though the market has tapered since …

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MIT Economic for Business

Over the last eight weeks, I’ve enjoyed instruction from the MIT Executive Education program offered through the Sloan School of Management. My focus in this coursework was the macroeconomic concepts that influence business and how to apply economic concepts to analyzing the real estate market. I’m proud to have completed the coursework and to have …

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Top 25 Among Premier SIR Agents

I’m so proud to share that for the second year in a row, I have been recognized as one of the Top 25 agents in the Premier Sotheby’s Sarasota office. This honor recognizes the sales volume that I accumulated over 2022 and reflects the privilege that I have of working with incredible clients in our market. …

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2023 Housing Outlook

We all wish we had a crystal ball for the economy, especially with the type of volatility that began last year and is sure to continue into 2023. In his latest column, Premier SIR CEO Budge Huskey details his outlook for 2023, for housing and for the economy at large. Though he predicts a ‘lackluster’ …