Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Luxury Real Estate in Sarasota Selling in 1st Quarter
I am so happy to report that the first quarter of 2010 for luxury real estate in Sarasota sales looks nothing like it did a year ago! This year at the end of the quarter, 82 properties with list prices over $1,000,000 are under contract while 55 ($1m+) properties have actually sold and closed!
While many of these contracted properties are short sales and foreclosures (at least 1/3 in both categories), inventory is finally being moved and buyer's choices are rapidly dwindling.
SalkinSoublis have just listed a gem of a home poised on a deepwater basin on North Siesta Key at 930 Siesta Key Place. It's been totally and tastefully redone and we have it listed at a very reasonable $1,495,000. Take a tour, Sunday April 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
2010-The Year of Waterfront Living in Sarasota
The tides are turning....
In the first 60 days of 2010, 46 waterfront homes with list prices over $1 million have either closed or under contract in Sarasota.
We still have some great properties in our inventory...but, showings are way up over last year and people are buying their dream homes on Sarasota's waterfront!
In the first 60 days of 2010, 46 waterfront homes with list prices over $1 million have either closed or under contract in Sarasota.
We still have some great properties in our inventory...but, showings are way up over last year and people are buying their dream homes on Sarasota's waterfront!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Baby Boomers Get Connected with Social Media - eMarketer
We are all connected! Read this great article showing the embrace of social media by the Baby Boomers! SalkinSoublis are connected. Join us on Linked In, Twitter and Facebook!
Baby Boomers Get Connected with Social Media - eMarketer
Baby Boomers Get Connected with Social Media - eMarketer
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Today's Hottest Home Trends
The February edition of REALTOR magazine featured 12 Hot Home Ideas....
1. INDUCTION COOKING-Why trendworthy: 30% more efficient than gas or electric.
2. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CABINETRY-Why trendworthy: Popular with green movement.
3. ENERGY-SIPPING REFRIGERATORS-Why trendworthy: Pares the electricity consumption of a standard guzzler
4. INTEGRATED STONE COMPOSITE SINKS-Why trendworthy: They blend seamlessly into a countertop for a cleaner look, plus they are more durable and easier to clean.
5. WHITE AND BEIGE COLOR PALETTES, SOME GRAYS AND PINKS, BOLD ACCENTS-
Why trendworthy: Less intense colors to calm jittery nerves.
6. CONDO HOME OFFICES- Why trendworthy: To help home owners maximize small spaces-and obtain a tax deduction.
7. INTERIOR WALL TREATMENTS BESIDES PAINT-Why trendworthy: Easier to install; more personalized patterns, colors, textures
8. DO-IT YOURSELF PROJECTS-Why trendworthy: Less costly, more personal.
9. OUTDOOR CURTAINS-Why trendworthy: Even backyard "rooms" require some privacy
10. DUAL-FLUSH, ENVIRONMENTALLY EFFICIENT TOILETS, PLUS MORE HEALTHFUL DESIGNS-Why trendworthy: Greater recognition that liquid and solid waste have different flush requirments.
11. 3-D HDTV-Why trendworthy: Images are becoming more lifelike.
12. RELAXATION RETREATS-Why trendworthy: Increased need to unwind.
1. INDUCTION COOKING-Why trendworthy: 30% more efficient than gas or electric.
2. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CABINETRY-Why trendworthy: Popular with green movement.
3. ENERGY-SIPPING REFRIGERATORS-Why trendworthy: Pares the electricity consumption of a standard guzzler
4. INTEGRATED STONE COMPOSITE SINKS-Why trendworthy: They blend seamlessly into a countertop for a cleaner look, plus they are more durable and easier to clean.
5. WHITE AND BEIGE COLOR PALETTES, SOME GRAYS AND PINKS, BOLD ACCENTS-
Why trendworthy: Less intense colors to calm jittery nerves.
6. CONDO HOME OFFICES- Why trendworthy: To help home owners maximize small spaces-and obtain a tax deduction.
7. INTERIOR WALL TREATMENTS BESIDES PAINT-Why trendworthy: Easier to install; more personalized patterns, colors, textures
8. DO-IT YOURSELF PROJECTS-Why trendworthy: Less costly, more personal.
9. OUTDOOR CURTAINS-Why trendworthy: Even backyard "rooms" require some privacy
10. DUAL-FLUSH, ENVIRONMENTALLY EFFICIENT TOILETS, PLUS MORE HEALTHFUL DESIGNS-Why trendworthy: Greater recognition that liquid and solid waste have different flush requirments.
11. 3-D HDTV-Why trendworthy: Images are becoming more lifelike.
12. RELAXATION RETREATS-Why trendworthy: Increased need to unwind.
Friday, January 8, 2010
$2 Million Price Reduction on Sarasota's Bird Key Most Gorgeous Bayfront Residence
It takes a very special property to cause seasoned Realtors participating in Sarasota Luxury Real Estate to "ooh and aah" and pull out their Blackberry contact list. They recognize that we have now arrived at "sweet spot" pricing on our listing at 467 Meadow Lark Drive on ultra-convenient Bird Key located minutes between Lido Beach and Downtown
Sarasota.
Sarasota.
Very few properties in the area rival the beauty of La CasaBella on Sarasota Bay with old-world Italian detailing and craftsmanship and the magnificent vision of Addison Mizner's iconic Florida design. Vast, open interior spaces with its multitude of columns and archways gracefully transitioning to courtyards, loggias and the coral stone pool deck.
And the views? Only the best in Sarasota, stretching 143' across Sarasota Bay with a lighted boat dock with both boat and kayak lifts.
Hopefully, you have received your Realtor phone call...if not, feel free to contact us at our Longboat Key Office (941) 376-6121 for a personal tour.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Sarasota's 2009 Luxury Real Estate Sales
Fifty-three residential properties with a sales price of over $2,000,000 SOLD in Sarasota and on her barrier islands in 2009. Out of these 53 sales, 50 of these luxury properties were either on the beach or on boating water. Paulene and I have said for years ...if you can...BUY on the water!
There were 35 single family homes sold...32 were on the waterfront. 18 luxury condos sold and they were either on the Beach or Downtown.
Here's a quick look at what lifestyles and where buyer's choose to live last year
With only six days into the new year, we are already seeing lots of interest and multiple showings on our high-end luxury listings. If you have been waiting on the sidelines, it may be time to jump into the game before all the prime inventory is gobbled up this season.
There were 35 single family homes sold...32 were on the waterfront. 18 luxury condos sold and they were either on the Beach or Downtown.
Here's a quick look at what lifestyles and where buyer's choose to live last year
Single Family Homes
11 Sarasota Mainland
4 Longboat Key
10 Bird Key/Lido Key
6 Siesta Key
4 Casey Key
Condominiums
2 Sarasota Mainland
5 Longboat Key
8 Bird Key/Lido Key
3 Siesta Key
With only six days into the new year, we are already seeing lots of interest and multiple showings on our high-end luxury listings. If you have been waiting on the sidelines, it may be time to jump into the game before all the prime inventory is gobbled up this season.
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