February 16th, 12:00pm 0 comments

COTD - Wed, 02/16/2011 - A3933152 - 6280 RIVERVIEW BLVD BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34209

The Choice of the Day for Sarasota Choice homes is:
6280 RIVERVIEW BLVD BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34209

Every day, the staff at Sarasota Choice Homes scours the Sarasota Florida Real Estate Market along with the surround area of Venice, Bradenton, Longboat Key and others to select the Choice of the Day.

Some of the past selections include:
- 4822 Ocean Blvd # 8c, Sarasota, FL 34242
- 208 Lookout Point Dr, Osprey, FL 34229
- 1504 CASEY KEY RD, NOKOMIS, FLORIDA 34275
- 1321 Point Crisp Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242


If you would like for us to help you select your Choice home based upon your specific criteria, feel free to give us a call at 941-375-4030 and we will be glad to assist you.

If you have a property that you would like to see highlighted or selected as the Choice of the Day, you can visit our site and add a comment to our Real Estate - Choice of the Day section of our site. We will review your submission and see if it meets our Choice criteria and possibly include as a future selection.

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February 15th, 12:00pm 0 comments

COTD - Tue, 02/15/2011 - A3939264 - 1321 Point Crisp Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

The Choice of the Day for Sarasota Choice homes is:
1321 Point Crisp Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Every day, the staff at Sarasota Choice Homes scours the Sarasota Florida Real Estate Market along with the surround area of Venice, Bradenton, Longboat Key and others to select the Choice of the Day.

Some of the past selections include:
- 4822 Ocean Blvd # 8c, Sarasota, FL 34242
- 208 Lookout Point Dr, Osprey, FL 34229
- 1504 CASEY KEY RD, NOKOMIS, FLORIDA 34275


If you would like for us to help you select your Choice home based upon your specific criteria, feel free to give us a call at 941-375-4030 and we will be glad to assist you.

If you have a property that you would like to see highlighted or selected as the Choice of the Day, you can visit our site and add a comment to our Real Estate - Choice of the Day section of our site. We will review your submission and see if it meets our Choice criteria and possibly include as a future selection.

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February 15th, 10:59am 0 comments

The most expensive homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch FL - as of Tuesday, 02/15/2011

Every Tuesday - Sarasota Choice Homes selects a city out of the Sarasota FL Luxury Real Estate market and prepares a list of the Most Expensive Luxury Homes for Sale. This list includes photos and details of the best that money can buy.

Todays City for the List of Most Expensive Homes is:
Lakewood Ranch FL Homes for Sale

To see the list of properties:
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Lakewood Ranch Florida

We call this list Top Dollar Tuesdays.

Every Week, Sarasota Choice Homes create a new and unique list of active listings for our web visitors and subscribers. You can view the listings or subscribe to the RSS feed of any one of our Weekly Choice list with the following links:
- The Most Expensive Florida Homes for Sale - Shows you the Most Expensive Luxury Homes & Condos - Top Dollar Tuesdays RSS
- Best Walk Score Properties - Shows the properties with the best WalkScore index - Walking Wednesdays RSS
- The Best Values - Shows the best values in the $150,000 to $300,000 range - Thrifty Thursdays RSS
- The Newest Listings - Shows the latest MLS listings - Featured Fridays RSS
- Properties with Price Drops - Shows the properties that have had the great price drop since they were originally listed - Sale Price Saturdays RSS
- The Largest Homes for Sale - Shows the Luxury properties with the largest amount of Square Footage - Super Size Sundays RSS
- What a Million Dollars will buy - Real Estate Shows you what $1,000,000 will buy in houses and condos - Million Dollar Mondays RSS
And don't miss out on the Sarasota Choice Homes - Choice of the Day (COTD) - Choice of the Day RSS

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February 15th, 10:51am 0 comments

COTD - Tue, 02/15/2011 - A3939264 - 1321 Point Crisp Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

The Choice of the Day for Sarasota Choice homes is:
1321 Point Crisp Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Every day, the staff at Sarasota Choice Homes scours the Sarasota Florida Real Estate Market along with the surround area of Venice, Bradenton, Longboat Key and others to select the Choice of the Day.

Some of the past selections include:
- 4822 Ocean Blvd # 8c, Sarasota, FL 34242
- 208 Lookout Point Dr, Osprey, FL 34229
- 1504 CASEY KEY RD, NOKOMIS, FLORIDA 34275


If you would like for us to help you select your Choice home based upon your specific criteria, feel free to give us a call at 941-375-4030 and we will be glad to assist you.

If you have a property that you would like to see highlighted or selected as the Choice of the Day, you can visit our site and add a comment to our Real Estate - Choice of the Day section of our site. We will review your submission and see if it meets our Choice criteria and possibly include as a future selection.

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February 14th, 9:28am 0 comments

COTD - Mon, 02/14/2011 - A3926253 - 1504 CASEY KEY RD, NOKOMIS, FLORIDA 34275

The Choice of the Day for Sarasota Choice homes is:
1504 CASEY KEY RD, NOKOMIS, FLORIDA 34275

Every day, the staff at Sarasota Choice Homes scours the Sarasota Florida Real Estate Market along with the surround area of Venice, Bradenton, Longboat Key and others to select the Choice of the Day.

Some of the past selections include:
- 4822 Ocean Blvd # 8c, Sarasota, FL 34242
- 208 Lookout Point Dr, Osprey, FL 34229


If you would like for us to help you select your Choice home based upon your specific criteria, feel free to give us a call at 941-375-4030 and we will be glad to assist you.

If you have a property that you would like to see highlighted or selected as the Choice of the Day, you can visit our site and add a comment to our Real Estate - Choice of the Day section of our site. We will review your submission and see if it meets our Choice criteria and possibly include as a future selection.

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February 14th, 9:26am 0 comments

Choice of the Day - 208 Lookout Point Dr, Osprey, FL 34229

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Stunning home in Southbay Yacht and Racquet Club, set on a large lot with circular drive, as well as side entry garage. This lovely home has 4 bedrooms, 3 and 1/2 baths with 3289 SF. Wrap yourself in luxury with a well maintained home that has vaulted ceilings, designer colors, California closets throughout. Dramatic features include wet bar/wine storage and outdoor living under the cover of an enormous covered patio for entertaining or tranquil relaxation.

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February 14th, 9:22am 0 comments

Choice of the Day - 4822 Ocean Blvd # 8c, Sarasota, FL 34242

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Views - Views and more Views! What more can be said? Full Gulf View and View of the city from this spacious 3 bedroom and 3 full baths Siesta Key Condo, i.e. views both day and night! room for two dining rooms (one already a private dining room) but could located it in the expansive living space. All bedrooms have their own baths and have views of roof tops of Siesta Key homes and in the distant vista the Gulf of Mexico.

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February 13th, 4:04pm 0 comments

Beaches Condos - Longboat Key - Sarasota FL

Beaches Condos - Features & Amenities
Year Built: 1984
Number of Units: 73
Size: 1510 to 3964 square feet

» Recently Renovated
» Heated Pool & Spa
» Tennis Courts
» Fitness Center
» 24-hour Concierge Service
» Full Security
» Covered parking
 

Beaches Condos - Longboat Key - Sarasota FL

Beaches Condos - Longboat Key - Sarasota FL Beaches Longboat Key Condos stands magnificently nestled behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club. If you enjoy complete resort style living, with wonderful Gulf and garden views, along with Golf course scenes, then this is the place for you! Roomy winding balconies and heated pool and spa are just a few of the countless amenities offered here. 

Click Here for the Current list of Longboat Key Beaches Condos for Sale

Beaches Condos - Longboat Key - Sarasota FL

 

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February 13th, 10:23am 0 comments

Sarasota Area annual cost of maintenance and improvements is 1% of the purchase price

When looking for a home to buy in the Sarasota FL area, one of the main questions is "What can I afford?" This is different than the question of "What size of loan do I qualify for?" Let's say that after reviewing your finances you find that you can afford to spend $1200 a month on housing. It is not just the loan payment that is important to consider, but also the property tax, insurance, maintenance, and home improvements.

Maintenance: Some of the items that you need to be aware of will include the HVAC system and all of the associated parts including the inside and outside components. This would also include the cooling in the summer and then the switchover of the system to heating in the winter. Other items would include the plumbing and all of the pipes, those that you can see and those that are hidden within the walls. Many buyers also discount the amount for painting the property, especially any exterior surfaces in year 2 and beyond of ownership.

Improvements: Such as additions of improvements based upon your specific wants and needs. Items in the house do wear out of just go out of style and it will be your responsibility as a home owner to replace items like the appliances or even the roof.

What home maintenance duties do homeowners most often ignore?

Homeowners don't clean drain traps. They don't clean out the lint from the dryer vent. That is the No. 1 cause of house fires. They do seem to always change their air filters - but they don't vacuum out the duct system when they do. They also don't clean refrigerator coils. That's where everything in the house collects.

What is the most important thing homeowners should do with their homes?

Homeowners should continually check for water intrusion around windows and doors. Look for hairline cracks. If the exterior is stucco, look for hairline cracks and repair them because they could get worse and that could result in major repairs. Stop water from coming into the house. Caulk around doors, windows and in wet areas like showers and tubs. People tend to neglect that and it causes major problems when water gets behind walls.

What do you look for in new homes as opposed to old homes?

We look for the same things. People think that if they have a new home, they don't need maintenance, but a new home is settling. It will have more cracking in stucco and exterior finishing. An older home has pretty much settled.

A rule of thumb for the annual cost of maintenance and improvements is 1% of the purchase price.

This is a brief look at home maintenance issues and what homeowners should consider when making a home purchase. If you fail to plan for these expenses, you may just find that you can't afford the home after all.

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February 11th, 3:53pm 0 comments

Aquarius - Longboat Key Condos MLS Listings

Aquarius Condos - Features & Amenities
Year Built: 1975
Number of Units: 57
Size: 1492 to 2984 square feet

» On-site Manager
» Club House
» Heated Pool
» Spa & Hot Tub
» Har-Tru Tennis Court
» Turn-key Furnished
» Fitness Center
» Beach Access

Aquarius Condos - Longboat Key - Sarasota FL

Aquarius Condos - Longboat Key - Sarasota FL Beautifully built condominium directly located on the beach - walk outside your door and your feet and snugly nestled between the sand! Enjoy beautiful Gulf of Mexico sunrises or sunsets from the very southern end of Longboat Key or take a short walk over the Longboat Key Club for some fine dining or light afternoon activities! Contact us for more information on owning a condo on this most lovely segment of beach!

 

Click Here for the Current list of Longboat Key Aquarius Condos for Sale

Aquarius Condos -  Longboat Key - Sarasota FL

 

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