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Sarasota, Florida is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Sarasota has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Siesta Key the #1 Beach in the USA! Longboat Key, Lido Key, and Casey Key Just to name a few. Sarasota is truly a beachgoers and Boaters Paradise. Whatever type of water sports you like – Sailing, power boating, jet skis, kayaking or paddle boarding You can enjoy them on the Bay or in the Gulf.

Owning a Vacation Rental

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On January 18, 2021

In Real Estate, Sarasota

Dos and Don’ts of Owning a Vacation Rental

Dos and Don'ts of Owning a Vacation Rental
Dos and Don’ts of Owning a Vacation Rental

Are you considering a vacation home purchase that will produce valuable rental income when you’re not using the property? If so, check out these dos and don’ts to get the most out of your financial investment.

DO: Create a financial plan. This will help you predict the potential revenue and expense of owning a rental property.

DO: Work with a knowledgeable Realtor when buying. A good agent can help you find a property in a good location with the best rental potential.

DO: Get to know your home. Carefully check all parts of the home and repair and replace items that need it.

DO: Choose a property manager carefully. Check their reputation in the area, then ask how they’ll: Maintain the home so it stays in good condition, communicate with you and maximize your revenue.

DON’T: Ignore preventive maintenance. It’s better to fix or replace that aging water heater or HVAC system now than have it break during a renter’s stay.

DO: Be strategic about using the home yourself. If your goal is to maximize rental income, stick to planning your stay during the off season.

DO: Plan to reinvest in the home. Figure you may have to spend 1% of the property value each year on maintenance.

DO: Be realistic about pricing. Research area rental rates and don’t overprice. Your ultimate goal is to make a reasonable profit and that will require a high occupancy rate.

Florida Realtors
Sources: entrepreneur.com, sfgate.com, Morris Invest, blogs.netintegrity.net

Have a Great Day!
Larry

If you have any questions about the Sarasota Real Estate Market
Call or Text me @ 941-993-3125
Go to My RE/MAX Site and search all you like LarrySellsSarasota.com

Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch

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On January 13, 2021

In Palmer Ranch, Sarasota

Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch

Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch

Turtle Rock is a gated community of 758 villas and single family homes with two entrances, one off Palmer Ranch Parkway East and the second off Central Sarasota Parkway.

Within the Turtle Rock community are also the neighborhoods of Savannah at Turtle Rock and Somerset at Turtle Rock.

Amenities:
Community center with heated pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, pickleball, playground

Shopping:
Sarasota Square Mall with Costco
Northridge Plaza with Publix, a UPS Store and more
Palmer Crossing with a Walmart grocery store, Bealls, Office Depot and more.

Recreation:
The Legacy Trail for walking, running and biking. Also close to Potter Park YMCA.

Convenient to I-75
Siesta Key is just 6 miles away west on Clark Rd with Siesta Beach and Siesta Village for shopping and dining.

Homes in Turtle Rock (Link opens in new window) View Homes

Map powered by OODLE shows location of Turtle Rock on Palmer Ranch

Have a Great Day!
Larry and Ann

As always, for all your Real Estate needs, call or text Larry @ 941-993-3125
or
Go to Larry’s RE/MAX Site and search all you like LarrySellsSarasota.com

Stonebridge on Palmer Ranch

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On January 6, 2021

In Palmer Ranch, Sarasota

Stonebridge on Palmer Ranch

Marquee of Stonebridge on Palmer Ranch
Stonebridge on Palmer Ranch

Stonebridge is a community of 118 single family homes, located on Palmer Ranch Parkway East off McIntosh.

Amenities: pavilion and heated pool

Shopping:
Northridge Plaza with Publix, a UPS Store and more
Palmer Crossing with a Walmart grocery store, Bealls, Office Depot and more.
Sarasota Square Mall with Costco

Recreation:
The Legacy Trail for walking, running and biking. Also close to Potter Park YMCA.

Convenient to I-75
Siesta Key is just 6 miles away west on Clark Rd with Siesta Beach and Siesta Village for shopping and dining.

Map powered by OODLE shows location of Stonebridge on Palmer Ranch

Have a Great Day!
Larry and Ann

As always, for all your Real Estate needs, call or text Larry @ 941-993-3125
Larry’s RE/MAX Site:(link opens in a new window) LarrySellsSarasota.com

Happy New Year from Siesta Key

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On January 1, 2021

In Siesta Key

Happy New Year 2021

Happy New Year 2021

Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2021!

Larry and Ann

Sarasota Monthly Real Estate Market Snapshot – November 2020

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On December 29, 2020

In Real Estate Statistics, Sarasota

Sarasota Monthly Real Estate Market Snapshot – November 2020

November Real Estate Statistics for Sarasota County

New Real Estate Monthly Statistics for Sarasota County
November 2020

826 Homes SOLD (down 87 from last month)
Median Sold Price $349,000 (up $4,000 from last month)
Average 52 Days on the Market (average was 48 days last month)
Months of Available Inventory 1.6 – same as last month

“My goal is listening to your Real Estate wants and needs then fulfilling them.”

Have a Great Day!
Larry

If you have any questions about the Sarasota Real Estate Market
Call or Text me @ 941-993-3125
My RE/MAX Site: (link opens in new window) LarrySellsSarasota.com

How You Can Finance Your Home Renovation

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On December 29, 2020

In Home Improvement, Real Estate, Sarasota

How You Can Finance Your Home Renovation

How You Can Finance Your Home Renovation

Outdated kitchen. Overrun backyard. Unusable basement space. If you have a home renovation project on the mind, the first thing you have to consider is how you are going to finance it. Here are the most common options to make your dreams become a reality.

Cash – Paying in cash is the most straightforward financing option, just save until you have enough money to cover the expenses. This will help eliminate spending outside your budget; however, it can also extend your timeline.

Mortgage Refinance – If you’ve been making payments on your home for a few years and your interest rate is higher than current market rates, you may be eligible for a mortgage refinance, reducing your payments and freeing up some money.

Cash-Out Refinance – You can tap into your home equity and borrow up to 80 percent of your home’s value to pay off your current mortgage plus take out more cash to cover the renovations. This option is encouraged only when you’re making improvements that will increase the value of your home, as it can add a lot of interest and fees.

Home Equity – Getting a home equity line of credit allows you to borrow money against the value of your home. You receive usually up to 80 percent of your home’s value, minus the amount of your loan.

Retirement Funds – Homeowners can consider pulling money from a 401K or IRA account, even though they aren’t specifically meant to cover a home renovation. This option might incur additional penalties or tax payments, but may be worth it when making improvements that will benefit them financially in the long run.

Have a Great Day!
Larry and Ann

As always, for all your Real Estate needs in the Sarasota Area
call or text Larry @ 941-993-3125
Larry’s RE/MAX Site: (link opens in new window) LarrySellsSarasota.com

Wellington Chase on Palmer Ranch

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On December 8, 2020

In Palmer Ranch, Real Estate, Sarasota

Wellington Chase on Palmer Ranch

Wellington Chase on Palmer Ranch

Wellington Chase is a community of 220 single family homes located off Northridge Rd and close to Northridge Plaza and Palmer Crossing Plaza.

Shopping:
Northridge Plaza with Publix, a UPS Store and more
Palmer Crossing with a Walmart grocery store, Bealls, Office Depot and more.
Sarasota Square Mall with Costco

Recreation:
The Legacy Trail for walking, running and biking. Also close to Potter Park YMCA.

Convenient to I-75
Siesta Key is just 6 miles away west on Clark Rd with Siesta Beach and Siesta Village for shopping and dining.

Map powered by OODLE shows location of Wellington Chase on Palmer Ranch

Have a Great Day!
Larry and Ann

As always, for all your Real Estate needs, call or text Larry @ 941-993-3125
Larry’s RE/MAX Site:(link opens in a new window) LarrySellsSarasota.com

Happy Thanksgiving – Virtual Fun for Everyone

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On November 26, 2020

In Information, Just for You, Sarasota

Happy Thanksgiving
Virtual Fun for Everyone

Happy Thanksgiving from Siesta Beach

Virtual Fun! – At-Home Ideas

Fun Activities for Kids of ALL Ages during this Holiday Season

Entertaining kids at home can be a difficult feat, during this Holiday Season especially if you’re under orders to stay at home in the midst of a global pandemic.
However, with a little creativity and some useful online resources, there are plenty of ways to keep your little ones entertained during this time. Not only will they have a blast, but they might just learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby in the meantime!

Visit a museum virtually through (opens in a new window)  Google Arts & Culture

Set Up a Scavenger Hunt: Create your own scavenger hunt list filled with things to find throughout the home and/or backyard — or use one of (opens in a new window)  these creative scavenger hunts from Good Housekeeping!

Take a Trip to Mars: Explore the actual surface of Mars with (opens in a new window) Access Mars, which features 360-degree views recorded by NASA’s Curiosity rover. Your space fanatic will love this incredible tour!

Visit a National Park From Home: While nothing beats an in-person tour of our country’s national parks, these virtual tours might just be the next best thing. You and your kids can tour 31 national parks on (opens in a new window) Google Earth, from Arches National Park to Zion National Park!

Ride a Virtual Disney Ride: Ride a roller coaster without ever leaving your couch! (opens in a new window) Good Housekeeping compiled this list of virtual Disney roller coasters, from the leisurely “It’s a Small World” to the thrilling Expedition Everest.

Travel to Seussville: Keep their imagination going with a virtual trip to (opens in a new window) Seussville, which has plenty of games, videos and resources — which are, of course, focused on all things Dr. Seuss.

Do a Science Experiment With Bill Nye the Science Guy: Bill Nye the Science Guy has (opens in a new window) an extensive collection of science experiments designed to be completed at home, including life science, physical science and planetary science.

Lunch Doodles With Mo Willems: The Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence, Mo Willems, (opens in a new window) created 15 episodes over the course of three weeks with fun doodles for kids to recreate at home. Plus,(opens in a new window) Kennedy Center @ Home has a library of extraordinary live, on-demand performances and educational activities to do at home, with new releases daily.
I hope you enjoy these fun and interactive kid-approved activities!

Have Fun
Larry and Ann

Sunrise Cove Yacht and Racquet Club on Siesta Key

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On November 19, 2020

In Sarasota, Siesta Key

Sunrise Cove Yacht and Racquet Club on Siesta Key

Sunrise Cove Yacht and Racquet Club
Sunrise Cove Yacht and Racquet Club

Welcome to Sunrise Cove Yacht and Racquet Club on Siesta Key

Located at the southern end of Siesta Key and across from Turtle Beach, Sunrise Cove Yacht and Racquet Club is a bayfront condominium complex where all 155 units have magnificent sunrise views of Little Sarasota Bay.

Amenities: 2 Heated pools, Clubhouse with kitchen, Picnic and BBQ area on the Bay, Boat Dock, Kayak and Boat rentals (with special at Bayfront Marina), 2 lighted Tennis Courts, Exercise Room, Community Room with Billiards and more. There are 49 boat docks which are available to rent on an annual basis.

The Siesta Key Sea Breeze Trolley runs regularly 10am-10pm Mon-Fri and until Midnight on Saturday and Sunday going from Turtle Beach to Siesta Beach and Village for your convenience.

Map powered by OODLE shows location of Sunrise Cove on Siesta Key

Have a Great Day!
Larry and Ann

As always, for more information on this or any Real Estate on Siesta Key and the Sarasota Area, call or text Larry @ 941-993-3125
Larry’s RE/MAX Site: (opens in new window) LarrySellsSarasota.com

The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch

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On November 16, 2020

In Palmer Ranch, Real Estate, Sarasota

The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch

The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch

Located just off Honore Avenue and North of Palmer Ranch Parkway East, The Hamptons is a community of 245 single family homes divided into 3 sections.

The South is maintenance free and stretches from Flagstone Drive just south of the community pool to the next community of Stonebridge.

The North is owner maintained and stretches north of the community pool including Donnington Ct and Sturbridge Ct stretching to the next community, Wellington Chase

The West is gated and also owner maintained and includes Bridgehampton Blvd and Gardiners Bay Circle.

A Community Heated Pool is available to all residents in The Hamptons.

Shopping:
Northridge Plaza with Publix, a UPS Store and more
Palmer Crossing with a Walmart grocery store, Bealls, Office Depot and more.
Costco located in Sarasota Square Mall

Siesta Key is just 6 miles away west on Clark Rd with Siesta Beach and Siesta Village for shopping and dining.

Map powered by OODLE shows location of The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch


Have a Great Day!
Larry

If you have any questions about The Hamptons or any community in Palmer Ranch – Call or Text me @ 941-993-3125
Larry’s RE/MAX Site: (link opens in new window) LarrySellsSarasota.com

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