Sarasota, FL

Inventory Continues to Decline

LCZeigler — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:14:08 +0000

The Sarasota County single family home and condominium inventory continues to decline. Buyer interest has been increasing consistently over the past eight months. The dollar has strengthened. Many people will doubt this data and sit on the sidelines while opportunity slips away. Savvy buyers are making their move………

Sarasota Market Continues to Improve

LCZeigler — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:53:45 +0000

In simple terms - sales are up, inventory is decreasing, retailers are moving in (and possibly the Red Sox), developers are putting their stakes in the ground. Only in Sarasota …. don’t miss the opportunity to buy now.

Sarasota Market Perks Up

LCZeigler — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:52:17 +0000

“Sarasota Market Perks Up” a recent headline in the Sarasota Herald ….. “Inventory on the Decline” another front page articile in the same paper…All this in a newspaper that prefers to focus on the negative in the real estate market. Even they cannot deny that the Sarasota real estate market, unlike the majority of Florida markets, is on the mend. Remember, real estate markets are local. If you are interested in buying in Sarasota don’t be misled by the national statistics that are quoted in the media….

Now is the time to buy …..

Sun, Beaches, Golf

LCZeigler — Sun, 04 May 2008 00:09:14 +0000

Hello to all those who read the paper and watch the evening news being informed that the Florida real estate market is in the tank! I am here to say that that is probably true for some areas of Florida. Just as some sectors of the stock market are in the tank and some are not. Just as some commodites have skyrocketed in price and other have languished. Well the Sarasota real estate market is not in the tank. It is buzzing with activity. For those of you who are looking for the bottom, we have found it. Now is the time to buy!

Longboat Key Club Announces $500 million dollar upgrade

LCZeigler — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:07:04 +0000

The Longboat Key Club, one the most prestigious resorts in America, has recently announced a $500 million dollar project to redesign the island side golf course, improve tennis facilities, build a 20,000 sq ft spa and fitness center, build a hotel and build several hundred condominiums. This will serve to further increase property values on the Key and surrounding areas. All this in addition to its current full service resort.

Sarasota is unique among most, if not all, communities in Florida. While others are saddled with unstable markets, Sarasota is managing its current market inventory, sales are strong, and Sarasota is building and looking to a very bright future.

Real Estate Markets are Local

LCZeigler — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:49:42 +0000

Most people from out of state come to Sarasota expecting to find a real estate selling at fire sale prices. NOT true! If you want that go to Miami. We had hyper appreciation 2003 - 2006. We had investor enthusiam and did over build. But, significantly less than most all other Florida communities. Prices have decrease about 20 - 25%, year over year decline in sales has reversed and property is selling at a stepped up pace. Don’t miss this opportunity to buy.

Why Sarasota is where you should invest and live

LCZeigler — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:01:27 +0000

These are a few reasons why Sarasota is a very good investment for the future: A billion dollar Waldorf Astoria complex announced last month; Nordstroms commited to opening here in 2009; Neiman Marcus commited to opening in 2009; Tiffany committed to opening in 2009; Brooks Brothers opened in January; Ohio’s Hyde Stake house opened in February; the billion dollar Bayside project to begin in 2009; Jack Nichlaus/Tony Jacklin Concessions golf course opened in late 2006; The founders Club; theater, opera, symphony; performing arts hall, ballet; polo; 35 miles of beaches; etc. If you need more reasons to consider Sarasota ….. call me 941-228-2612.

A light at the end of the tunnel

LCZeigler — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:49:57 +0000

And this is not a freight train coming. Sales are up, prices are down, our market is on its way to a healthy market. This will take time but all the signs are very good. If you;d like details let me know.

Blog Probes Real Estate Models

CityBlogFL — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:05:01 +0000

www.REALonomics.net is a blog that is asking serious questions about where the real estate industry is going. More specifically, REALonomics poses challenges to the broker/owners to adopt models that will allow their organizations to become more transparent.

REALonomics.net advocates that the industry open up the property information portals to consumers and upgrade its approach to how it is interacting with the consumer by implementing more social networking such as www.CityBlogUSA.com, a community blogging network for every city in the USA.

Visit www.REALonomics.net.

Real Estate Market

LCZeigler — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:40:58 +0000

The Sarasota real estate market is showing great resiliency. Sarasota is the only conuty in south Florida that has begun to reverse the downward trend in sales through 2007. And, the first quarter sales thus far exceed the last year.