Sarasota Real Estate News May 2021
Welcome to my May Sarasota Real Estate newsletter. It has been a crazy few months, with buyers flying from all over the US to snap up homes, often at over asking price. Any new listing that is well presented and priced often has double digit viewings and offers, and available inventory of homes for sale in Sarasota is now down to 1 month. The United States Postal Service reports that address change data shows Sarasota as the #2 city in the nation for relocation right now. If you are thinking of listing and selling, this is the right time to do it! Enjoy the read...
SELLERS MARKET REMAINS STRONG
According to data compiled by the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), April’s real estate statistics show that we are down to 1 month of inventory, compared to 4 months this time last year. There are 65% fewer homes on the market, which shows just how much of the available inventory has been snapped up in recent weeks and months. Average sales prices were up 28 percent year on year. READ MORE
APRIL STATS
JUST LISTED!
This is an absolute gem of a house!!! Meticulously maintained 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage home in sought after neighborhood close to the University Parkway corridor. Great curb appeal and peaceful water views from the screened lanai make this one of the loveliest homes in the community. MORE DETAILS
This secluded Cocoanut Bayou home is one of the few bayfront estates on Siesta Key to have private beach access right on the Gulf of Mexico. 148 of waterfront, a 70’ dock and 14,000lb lift make this a perfect setting for keen boaters.
HOME BUYING TIPS
If you’re thinking that waiting a year or two to take the plunge on a home purchase, think again. Experts project that both home prices and mortgage rates will continue to rise, which means this is the best time to secure a more affordable home.
BATH AND RACQUET CLUB
UNVEILS FUTURE DESIGNS
We are excited to see the latest designs unveiled for the Bath & Racquet Club redevelopment. I think this is going to be of interest to full time residents and investors alike, and it’s definitely a project to keep an eye on. The proposed development comprises 207 residences, a new fitness center, 12+ tennis courts, a one-acre park with a playground and dog park, pickle ball courts, restaurant, recreational trails, and better yet, the site allows for major tree preservation throughout the 13 acre site. Groundbreaking is still along way off, but stay tuned for more details as they become available.
FEATURED DEVELOPMENT
The St. Regis Longboat Key Residences epitomizes 5-Star Resort Living On Longboat Key. Located on the site of the former Colony Beach Resort, one of Longboat Key’s newest beachfront luxury condominiums is over 70% sold and set to break ground late summer/early fall 2021 and is expected to take 30 months to complete. MORE DETAILS
LAKEWOOD RANCH CHARGERS WIN!
Oli Murray and the Lakewood Ranch Chargers soccer team won the U14 tournament championship at the CDL Showcase in Tampa!
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Named ‘Real Estate Agency Brand of The Year’ In 2020 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is one of the world’s fastest-growing residential real estate brokerage franchise networks, with more than 50,000 real estate professionals, nearly 1,500 offices throughout the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, and more than $119 billion in real estate sales volume. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity.