Longboat Key Named #5 in Best Islands Coast to Coast

Travel & Leisure magazine readers voted on the 15 best islands in the continental United States, and Florida landed five of the coveted spots. Longboat Key came in at number 5 on the list, just behind Amelia Island at number 3. With hundreds of islands across the US, not including Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, … Continue reading Longboat Key Named #5 in Best Islands Coast to Coast

MLS Statistics

Significant Buyer Demand Continues into Fall for the Sarasota-Manatee Housing Market SARASOTA, Fla. (September 22, 2021) – Housing prices continue to rise in the Sarasota and Manatee market with August 2021 marking the 15th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases for single-family homes. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota … Continue reading MLS Statistics

September 2021 Statistics

Stellar compiles the latest residential listing marketing data from MLS as an at-a-glance overview of the latest residential statistics spanning multiple Florida counties and includes a year-over-year comparison.

2019 national accolades for Sarasota, Manatee, & Charlotte counties

From the “Best City for Vegans” to one of the “Most Desirable Places to Live”, Southwest Florida continued with its trend of national recognitions in 2019. We’ve compiled a list below so you can see them all in one star-studded place! Click here to read more    

Market Remains Stable Heading into Season

Compared to last year, the Sarasota and Manatee County market statistics report more closed sales, inventory and a general rise in median prices in October 2018. Year-over-year, combined closed sales in the two-county area increased by 8 percent. The condo market improved with a 27.3 percent increase in Manatee County and a 10.3 percent increase in Sarasota. Manatee … Continue reading Market Remains Stable Heading into Season

Third Quarter 2018 Market Report

Closing out the summer season in the third quarter (Q3), there was no shortage of real estate stories in the national and local news cycles that shared predictions about the future market. In this quarterly report, we’re taking a look at what the data shows in our tri-county area, the reported national trends that apply … Continue reading Third Quarter 2018 Market Report

Steady Market Growth in Sarasota

Steady Market Growth When Hurricane Irma made its path toward Sarasota and Manatee County in September 2017, sales stalled in both counties due to limited business days surrounding the storm. After last year’s irregular report, this September showed significant improvement in new listings, pending sales and overall closed sales.   “Hurricane or no hurricane, September typically slows down … Continue reading Steady Market Growth in Sarasota

Local Home Prices Lag State and Nation

Home prices in the Sarasota-Manatee county region rose 4.0 percent over the year in August, trailing state and national gains. Home prices, including distressed sales, increased 5.8 percent in Florida and 5.5 percent across the U.S. during the 12-month period ended in August, CoreLogic said. Single-family home prices in the two counties remain 15 percent … Continue reading Local Home Prices Lag State and Nation

Sarasota and Manatee Homes Sell Quickly in August 2018

August 2018 numbers report an increase in closed sales, inventory and new listings in the Sarasota and Manatee housing market. With pressure from rising prices, the median time to contract is down across both counties. This month, there were 1,898 reported closed sales in Sarasota and Manatee, a 4.3 percent increase from August 2017. The … Continue reading Sarasota and Manatee Homes Sell Quickly in August 2018

Kolter Group Begins on Ritz-Carlton Residences Tower

The Kolter Group has officially begun construction of the Ritz-Carlton Residences condominium tower in downtown Sarasota, which its backers contend will be the “pinnacle of Sarasota living.” The 73-unit waterfront tower, adjacent to the 18-story Ritz-Carlton Sarasota hotel and condos and part of the 15-acre Quay Sarasota mixed-use project, is scheduled for completion in the … Continue reading Kolter Group Begins on Ritz-Carlton Residences Tower