
Held every week, the Sarasota Farmers Market takes place right in the heart of Downtown year-round. Read on to find out more, and feel free to get in touch with our REALTORS® to learn more about life in Sarasota, FL.

Open houses are packed to the rafters, "for sale" signs are few and far between, and the appealing properties that do make it to the market are selling before you even get a chance to pull out your checkbook...What do you do when you're working to buy a home, and see the signs of seller's market all around you?
Buying a house in a seller's market is never going to be easy, but it's absolutely possible if you're willing to make some extra effort. Our REALTORS® know what it takes to navigate a seller's market, and we've put together five must-know tips to help you do the same.

Finding the right home may be your top priority as a shopper, but identifying the right neighborhood is just as important for landing a home you'll love long-term. Our REALTORS® know what it takes to become a neighborhood expert, and we've compiled the top 10 traits of a great neighborhood.
October 10, 2017
NAPLES — A Naples Area Board of Realtors report says 685 homes were sold in August, up 5% from August 2016.
The report tracks home listing and sales in Collier County, excluding Marco Island.
"This turned out to be a great summer for sales in Naples," says Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty Managing Broker Brenda Fioretti in a statement.
Pending sales for single-family homes in South Naples increased 75% and closed sales increased 42%. The condominium market had a 13% increase in pending sales. According to Fioretti, summer's sales activity outpaced last year's sales because of renewed consumer confidence.
The report says the overall median closed price for August was $328,000, which is a 2% increase over August 2016. The median closed price for single-family homes was $422,...

Throughout Sarasota, Bradenton, and other Florida cities, smart homes are becoming some of the most desirable around. A smart home is equipped with powerful automation features that you control using a mobile device.
The integrated technology of a smart home may make you feel like you are living in the future.
A smart home is an especially cool idea for people in the Sunshine State. This is because many smart homes have features that will help you beat the heat during the hot summer months. Your smart home can also help you save on cooling costs.