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November 2007 Prices still weak
Sellers continue to offer large discounts on contracts
October 2007 Improvents on two fronts
Sales pick up West of the Trail and on the Keys while listings stop growing elsewhere.
September 2007 Better weather on the Keys
Improving conditions for Longboat and Siesta condos
August 2007 Higher tax exemptions may cost you money
West of the Trail and waterfront home owners will pay more if they vote for tax changes
July 2007 Waterfront Values
The value of waterfront land has held up well over time
June 2007 Siesta Key Condos
Buyers face a better market on Siesta than on Longboat Key
May 2007 Willing to Negotiate
Sellers don't reduce listing prices, but yield at the closing table
April 2007 Time 2 Buy?
Big discounts continue; psychology might be getting out of hand
March 2007 "When will my home sell?"
Inventories are high, but will slowly return to normal
February 2007 Longboat Key Condos
A condo-by-condo look at the Longboat Key condo market
January 2007 Winners and Losers
Lakewood Ranch took it on the chin, while others sailed by
December 2006 Measuring the price drop
Sarasota home prices fell - but by less than what reports say
November 2006 Listing Price vs. Selling Price
Sarasota homes are selling at increasing discounts
October 2006 Siesta Key and Longboat Key Condos
More supply in Siesta Key than in Longboat Key
September 2006 Pricing it Just Right
Pricing too low might be a mistake.
August 2006 The Luxury Advantage
Higher priced homes are doing well.
July 2006 A market bottom?
Our April forecast unfolds as envisioned.
June 2006 Where is the condo glut?
Not in Downtown Sarasota.
May 2006 Pockets of Opportunity
An excellent time for buyers, but it might not last long.
April 2006 Market improving, but not soon
Listing inventory stabilizing, sales outlook uncertain.
March 2006 Expiration Date: In Sight
For the first time, more listings expire than sell.
February 2006 A Stronger Season Ahead?
A flurry of late January contracts still faces a swollen inventory.
January 2006 I Want To Sell My House!
The number of listings has exploded, especially of single-family homes.