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        <title>Sarasota Real Estate Blog and News - Sarasota, Florida Blog</title>
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        <description>Sarasota real estate authority. View frequent updates on real estate news in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, Casey Key and Lakewood Ranch. A very active Sarasota blog.</description>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Just Sold - Bird Key home</title>
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This home located at 115 South Warbler on Bird Key closed yesterday. It was listed for $1,499,000. This waterfront home offered 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 3,184 square feet. The original list price was $1,795,000 and was on the market for 402 days. 

Bird Key Home

Great value in this canal front home where everything has been done for you. 
Only the concrete block remains from the original house. The split plan design 
and open living areas make this a very comfortable home. Whether you h... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:28:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Just Sold - Condo on the Bay (888)</title>
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Unit 1010 at 888 Blvd. of the Arts recently closed for $367,000. The list price was $389,000 and was originally listed for $460,000. This lovely unit was located on the 10th floor overlooking the gorgeous waters of Sarasota bay, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key. This condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,555 square feet.

888 Blvd. of the Arts Unit 1010

Fabulous bay view and direct bayfront location. This Renior model boasts an expansive bayfront backdrop with a beautiful new kitchen and ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:17:34 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Florida Spring Break Destinations</title>
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When people think of a premier spring break location their mind often ventures to the beaches of Florida, and with good reason. The climate provides a perfect break from colder conditions experienced throughout the United States. The getaway provides a much-needed break from college studies or a family work schedule. Daytona BeachThis destination is not just for NASCAR fans. Twenty-three miles of beach provide the neutral zone between the ocean and the city. This zone is perfect for gue... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:19:57 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Siesta Key Homes For Sale - Market Update</title>
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Thinking about buying a home on&nbsp;Siesta Key?&nbsp;&nbsp;There are many wonderful places to own a piece of your very own slice of paradise. You can find a small started cottage near the village within walking distance to the beach all the way to luxurious beach front homes in the Sanderling Club.

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Thinking about living on the water? There are several great waterfront communities on the island. If you enjoy boating take a look at these fabulous neighborhoods - 

Roberts Point, Point C... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:07:07 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>5 Vacation Spots in Florida</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Florida has always been considered a premier destination for a memorable vacation. Fishing is tremendous on both sides of the state with the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic to the east and multiple lakes and streams inland. Some come for the amusement parks or stick around for the premier sports events that canvas the near tropical state. Others simply want a time to decompress from the pace of the everyday.Whatever your interests you might just find what your looking for &ndash; in ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:43:32 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Just Sold - Downtown Sarasota Condo Marquee En Ville</title>
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A client of mine closed on this&nbsp;great downtown Sarasota townhouse condo. Are looking to be within walking distance of everything in downtown Sarasota yet need some space? You should check out Marquee en Ville condos. Unfortunately, there is nothing for sale in there right now. My client bought a this 2,525 square foot townhouse that was constructed in 2006. The closing price was $360,000. The previous owner paid $812,000!

Marquee En Ville - 235 Cocoanut Avenue

Come and join the hea... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:12:12 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>CNBC names Sarasota, Florida one of the top places to retire</title>
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Check out this list of top places to retire by CNBC. Sarasota, Florida was named as one of the best places. I quoted them below: 


Sarasota, Florida



   
    
  
Sarasota is perhaps one of the most popular retirement destinations in
the most popular US state for retirees. Located on the Gulf Coast,
Sarasota has 35 miles of beaches and offers residents opportunities
from golfing to boating and gourmet dining. The town also offers a
range of activities, including an opera,... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:56:30 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Sarasota Foreclosure Facts and Misconceptions</title>
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Misconception 1 - &quot;I hear&quot; only foreclosures and short sales are selling

* 3,161 properties sold in Sarasota and Manatee counties within the last 90 days.&nbsp; 

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* Of that 3,161 properties 1,244 of them were foreclosures and short sales. They make up 39.5% of the market. The percentage of distressed property sales are declining. 60.5% of all sales ARE NOT distressed sales. 

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Misconception 2 - &quot;I hear&quot; I can take 20%-30% off the list price of a foreclosure o... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>Which downtown Sarasota condo would you like to live in?</title>
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Which downtown Sarasota condo would you rather live in? 

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1350 Main - Great downtown location. Built in 2007 with some nice water views. 

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100 Central - Great location and easy to walk to all downtown amenities. Built in 2005.

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Renaissance - Built in 2001. Not as convenient to Main street as 100 Central or 1350 Main. If you get high enough in the building there are some great water views.

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888 and 988 -&nbsp; Built in 1982. Not an quick walk to ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:54:40 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>marcinsarasota@comcast.net (Marc Rasmussen)</author>
            <title>CNN Money - Sarasota, Florida is 28% Undervalued</title>
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CNNMoney.com had an interesting article today about the most over valued and under valued real estate markets in the United States.&nbsp; You can read the article here or check to see the most over valued and under valued cities list.

Sarasota, Florida was the 18th most undervalued city in the U.S. They figure that we are 28% undervalued. In 2006 CNNMoney.com had a similar article stating that Sarasota was 56% overvalued.

10 most under valued cities 

1) Las Vegas, Nev. 

2) Vero Beach, Fla. ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:41:52 -0600</pubDate>
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