WHAT A START TO THE YEAR!

WHAT A START TO THE YEAR!

The new decade ushered in quite a rush on sales! We experienced the effects of considerable pent-up consumer demand in the first two months of 2020. Inventory was flying off the shelf; certain homes and condos had multiple interested parties, something we have not seen as much of in recent months. The January sales figures across the two-county area support this evidence. Enjoy the read!

A BOOMING
JANUARY

SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTIES SEE 20%+ INCREASE IN JANUARY SALES YEAR ON YEAR

The latest report from Florida Realtors shows that the Sarasota and Manatee housing market experienced an increase in sales and a decrease in inventory in January 2020. Sarasota, single-family closed sales increased by 22.8 percent and Manatee sales increased by 22.4 percent to 410 sales. Meanwhile, the month’s supply of inventory decreased year-over-year.

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BREAKING BARRIERS
IN NORTH AMERICA

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ANNOUNCES CANADA VENTURE

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, a subsidiary Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is entering the Canadian real estate market in a deal with Toronto-based real estate brokerage, Blue Elephant Realty Inc. operating across southern Ontario, cementing its position as the largest brokerage in North America.

ONLY ONE RESIDENCE REMAINING!

The Pearl Sarasota. 3 bed / 3.5 bath with private 2 car garage. 2750 SQ FT with resort style amenities and located at Golden Gate Point, close to downtown and beaches. Find out more about the ultimate life in style. thepearlsarasota.com



PENDING SALES

 

4 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
4163 square feet under air
  • PRICE $1,295,000
  • YEAR BUILT 2001
  • LOT SIZE ACRES 0.55
  • GARAGE Yes, Attached, 5 Spaces
  • POOL Private, Community
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
2734 square feet under air
  • PRICE $1,259,000
  • YEAR BUILT 1959
  • LOT SIZE ACRES 0.33
  • GARAGE Yes, Attached, 2 Spaces
  • POOL Private


2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2,042 square feet under air
  • PRICE $559,000
  • YEAR BUILT 2017
  • LOT SIZE ACRES 0.16
  • GARAGE Yes, Attached, 2 Spaces
  • POOL Private, Community


HOT NEW
DEVELOPMENT

Epoch Sarasota is one of the last of its kind, featuring 22 half and full-floor residences on a 100-foot wide, direct bay front site. Nestled between South Palm and South Gulf Stream, this project inspired by the timeless designs of the Sarasota School of Architecture and internationally recognized by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, will become a premiere Sarasota living space.

The dramatic por te cochere and arrival lobby greets residents after a day of leisurely shopping around the wonderfully walkable downtown district. Decompress at the wellness center or take to the lanes in the oversized lap pool before heading up to your exclusive light-filled condo with a large modern kitchen, spectacular living space, thoughtful guest accommodation and spacious master suites, with awe-inspiring water views. Move into this state-of-the-ar t condominium as early as 2021. Contact Bev Murray today for details. MORE ON EPOCH MORE ON EPOCH

MURRAY WINS!

 

JACK MURRAY AND HIS TEAM WIN CHAMPIONSHIP AT DISNEY!

Bev’s son Jack and his teammates defied the odds against a team ranked 19th in the country to win the Disney President’s Day Cup at the ESPN Wide World of Spor ts in Orlando.