Home Prices Continue to Rise - Sarasota Real Estate Market Report The end of 2015 witnessed record-breaking sales for both Sarasota and Manatee counties. January sales reflected the expected seasonal dip as a result of reduced buying activity during the holidays, even as median prices continued to rise. "Our slice of paradise is catching [...]

105 million people travel to Sunshine State in 2015, governor says

Florida welcomed 105 million visitors last year, making 2015 the fifth consecutive year where tourism records were broken. New Tourism Record

The new record exceeded the previous high of 98.5 million in 2014 by 6.6 percent, according to Visit Florida, the state's tourism promotion [...]

Record Sales in 2015 Similar to the statewide data reported by Florida Realtors®, both Sarasota and Manatee counties wrapped up 2015 with more closed sales, fewer days on market, tightening inventory and higher median prices compared to the year before. "Throughout 2015, our monthly reports pointed to a record-breaking year. The numbers [...]

Record-Breaking Sales The year 2015 was one for the record books in real estate sales for both Sarasota and Manatee counties, closing out the year with an all-time record of 20,691 in combined closed transactions, 1,302 sales above last year’s numbers. “These truly are exciting times for the real estate community, and reflects the hard [...]