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Florida Homes Sales Up In August
Homes sales up 5% in August
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 f...
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Should Your Next Florida Home Be a Smart Home?
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.
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Five favorite places for date night in Sarasota
Sarasota homes are among the most enticing in the Sunshine State. Found on Florida’s southwest coast, the city of about 56,000 people has been known as Circus City or even simply “Paradise.”
But did you know that Sarasota is also a great place for a romantic date?
No matter whether you are meeting someone new or celebrating an anniversary, Sarasota will provide plenty of amazing places to do it. Over the years, it has attracted some of the top chefs and world-class restaurants. Plus, there are lots of other things to see and do both before and after you eat.
Let’s consider some of the most romantic options for your big night out.
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Famous Homes in Sarasota - Ca dZan
Ca' d'Zan - Home of John Ringling
Sarasota’s neighborhoods are teeming with gorgeous, modern, waterfront homes, but one building still stands out nearly a century after it was first built. One of the most beautiful and historic homes in Sarasota, the Ca’ d’Zan, was restored to its former glory at the turn of this century. Today, the bayfront mansion’s Venetian-inspired architecture and opulent furnishings are just as impressive as they were in 1926, when the Ringling family moved in and hosted glamorous parties on the water.
Whether you want to step back into the Roaring Twenties, catch a gorgeous sunset, or learn more about Sarasota’s history as a circus town, this mansion-turned-museum is a must. Here are some of our favorite things to do at the Ca’ d’Zan.
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Living Like a Local in Longboat Key
Longboat Key Dining Spots
When you find yourself in a living in a new city and want to find the best spots to grab a bite to eat, what do you do? That's easy—ask a Local! Luckily, our REALTORS® live and work in Longboat Key are thrilled to share some of our favorite eateries that will have you dining like a native Floridian in no time.
Homes in Longboat Key offer easy access to beautiful Gulf Coast views and miles of beautiful beaches. With all that seaside scenery, it comes as no surprise that Longboat Key serves up some of the best seafood around, but our local restaurants also offer much more! Here are some of our favorites:
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