Sarasota Florida Real Estate
Author: Lonnie Monroe
Author: Lonnie Monroe
Known for its unusual and unique Island Key mansions, estates and high end secluded residences, Sarasota Florida Real Estate is today still highly sought after in this market. Originally this city was known only as a vacation destination for the rich and famous, but Sarasota today has much more for everyone to enjoy, like the beaches, boating, fishing, golfing and multitudes of other outdoor sporting opportunities, and, wonderful housing options unheard of just a few years ago. The beautiful city, with its Key Islands, pristine beaches, breathtaking views at sunset and everything else that 1000s come to experience each year still sets the pace for quality and high end homes, condos and town homes. The Keys have huge beachside mansions, buried in natural landscaping that separates the home from road or walk traffic, making it a perfect secluded get-a-way for the out of town owner or visitor. Many of the older type traditional single family homes are sitting on tree lined streets in neighborhoods lush with landscaping and are well maintained by the city. The newer condos and townhomes are located in gated community type complexes with modern amenities and fantastic views of the city, the bay and the gulf. The different areas of Sarasota offer home owners breathtaking views from waterfront homes, or homes located on the Keys, or from a high rise condo complex on the mainland.
Sarasota offers a diversity of neighborhoods that will suit every taste and almost every budget, with homes that range from large mansions, custom single family homes in traditional type neighborhoods, condos and townhomes in modern high rise complexes located in the downtown area, to high end apartment living. Real Estate prices for homes here are dictated by size, location, age and amenities, but most will be in the upper end price ranges, making any one of the neighborhoods a great place to invest in. There is always a strong demand for beachfront vacation rentals. Rental properties command top dollar in Sarasota's "Season" which runs January to May.
The commercial and business properties in and around Sarasota are somewhat limited but there are good values out there for retail, office, multi family buildings, storefronts, etc. With the traffic that Sarasota draws on its streets year around, almost any location would be a great location to start a business, or move your business to.
There are major shopping malls, strip centers and other types of business buildings available for sale or lease in Sarasota. The best thing to do is see you local Realtor, broker or agent and ask to see the MLS Listings so you too can grab some of this golden real estate for your investment portfolio.
Sarasota has become a popular place for celebrities to buy a home because it is private, charming and it is a great place to raise a family. Sarasota has world-renowned beaches that have been listed as one of the "Top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world" to visit. With everything you now know about Sarasota, what more do you need to persuade you to come here, look at the beautiful homes, the landscape, the ocean, the blue skies, the Island Keys, warm gulf breezes, and buy that dream home that you have been wanting for your family.About the Author:
An avid watcher of vacation hot spots around the world, Lonnie Monroe writes often about
Sarasota Florida Real Estate and the wonderful southwest Florida Keys.
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