When you decide to sell your property, be it to relocate, to upsize or downsize, or for practically any reason, you’ll have to put your thinking-cap on because there are going to be a lot of questions to answer. It will start with your search for a listing agent, when you are trying to find a...Read More

You’ve taken the time to save-up for a down payment and always pay your bills on time. Long before you applied for a home loan, you carefully and strategically paid-off as much debt as you could, and have been staunch in not opening new lines of credit to keep your debt-to-income ratio low. Then, you...Read More

When it comes time to sell your condominium or one you’ve inherited, you’ll find that marketing it is decidedly different from a single family home. Though you’ll have an advantage of living in a community that’s well kept, thanks to the homeowners’ association. That’s something that owners in single family neighborhoods can’t control and have to...Read More

Lakewood Ranch is a planned community located just west of University Parkway in the southeast corner of Manatee County. Located close to I-75, Lakewood Ranch offers you an eclectic mix of homes, a small-town feel, boutiques, restaurants, lots of things to do, and proximity to the amenities of both Sarasota and Bradenton. One of the...Read More

Casey Key, located off the coast of Nokomis slightly south of Sarasota, offers white sandy beaches, surf ranging from calm to exciting, and gorgeous luxury homes located right on the water. If you enjoy spending time on the sand, you might also want to pick up some seashells and other natural souvenirs. Here’s what you...Read More

If you are new to the southwest coast of Florida, you might be picturing large waves and ample potential for surfing. While this does describe the situation on the Atlantic side of the peninsula, the warm Gulf waters are typically calm in the Sarasota region, with a few exceptions. If you are coming to Siesta Key and...Read More

The kitchen, a place where meals are made and where all the goodies are kept for those late-night snacks and guilty delights. It’s also the heart of your home where guests seem to congregate even when there’s a comfortable couch and a larger-than-life big-screen T.V. with plenty of viewing options just waiting a room away....Read More

Looking for your own slice of paradise? If your idea of paradise includes white sand, private beaches, stunning sunsets and warm Gulf waters, then one of the beachfront homes on Casey Key might be the place for you to begin your search. Casey Key is one of the barrier islands off the coast of Sarasota...Read More

One of the pleasures of living on the coast of Southwest Florida is boating. Whether you enjoy sailing, fishing from the comfort of your own boat, kayaking or canoeing, life in Sarasota will give you plenty of opportunity to enjoy these pursuits. While you are on the water, you’ll want to be sure to follow...Read More