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        <title>Sarasota Houses For Sale Blog</title>
        <link>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/sarasota-homes-for-sale/</link>
        <description>Read news and updates on Sarasota houses for sale. Updated frequently with information on real estate for sale in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Casey Key, Bird Key and Lakewood Ranch.</description>
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            <link>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/june-sales-stats-for-sarasota-real-estate-market.html</link>
            <author>shaylakoratwit@hotmail.com (Shayla Twit)</author>
            <title>June sales stats for Sarasota real estate market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Property sales again reach highest level of the year in Sarasota real estate market:HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS.....* Even though the tax credit expired April 30th, the Sarasota market remains alive and well!!*&nbsp;June sales&nbsp;marked 776 total SOLD.... again the highest number since December 2005.*&nbsp;June SOLDS&nbsp;included 576 homes at a Median price of $175k and 200 condos at a Median price of 145k. * During the last 12-month period, the median price of both&nbsp;single family homes and c... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:32:06 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/buyer-needs.html</guid>
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            <author>shaylakoratwit@hotmail.com (Shayla Twit)</author>
            <title>Buyer needs</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If you or someone you know is considering a purchase, I would love to represent you or any of your referrals.*&nbsp;Work with all types of purchases, whether you are looking for a primary residence or second/vacation home in all price ranges.* Single family homes, maintenance-free condos, townhomes and villas.* Area of expertise is mainly Sarasota, however my market is as far North as Parrish/Palmetto/Ellenton, down into Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch and as far South as Osprey/Nokomis/S.Venice.* ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:43:17 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/snapshot-of-current-listings-seller-needs.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/snapshot-of-current-listings-seller-needs.html</link>
            <author>shaylakoratwit@hotmail.com (Shayla Twit)</author>
            <title>Snapshot of current listings + Seller needs</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT LISTINGS:1 - 2135 Lusitania Dr, single family home in Phillippi Gardens community&nbsp;Sarasota, $490,000: Remodeled Phillippi Creek canal front pool home on oversized lot. Private seawall and dock in your own backyard with access to the Gulf with one bridge. Updates include: new kitchen featuring lots of granite extended countertop space, solid wood cabinets, recessed lighting and modern light fixtures, built-in deck and hidden wine rack. Large tile throughout kitchen and ma... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:00:37 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/the-oil-update-and-mays-sales-figures-for-sarasota-real-estate-market.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/the-oil-update-and-mays-sales-figures-for-sarasota-real-estate-market.html</link>
            <author>shaylakoratwit@hotmail.com (Shayla Twit)</author>
            <title>The oil update... and May's sales figures for Sarasota real estate market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ THE OIL UPDATE:* As I have had particular inquiries from out-of-state and out-of-country clients, I felt the need to keep people informed as to the latest on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.* As if the local real estate markets havent suffered enough, we now have this challenge in front of us.* I try to present an informative panel, yet remain positive in the future of the local real estate, but we also cannot bury our heads in the sand.* There is NO debate that this oil spill has affected our l... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:05:30 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/snapshot-of-sarasota-real-estate-inventory1.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/snapshot-of-sarasota-real-estate-inventory1.html</link>
            <author>shaylakoratwit@hotmail.com (Shayla Twit)</author>
            <title>Snapshot of Sarasota Real Estate Inventory</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  For Sale/Sold For Sale/Sold/Pended For Sale/Pended Sold/Pended For Sale/Sold/Pended/New Listing For Sale/New Listing For Sale/Sold/New Listing For Sale/Pended/New Listing Sold/Pended/New Listing Sold/New Listing Pended/New Listing &nbsp;SHAYLA TWIT, Michael Saunders &amp; Company, c 941.544.7690, w 941.951.6660, ShaylaTwit@MichaelSaunders.com... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:06:16 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/sarasota-5-small-city-in-the-country-and-the-market-from-our-brokers-viewpoint.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/sarasota-5-small-city-in-the-country-and-the-market-from-our-brokers-viewpoint.html</link>
            <author>shaylakoratwit@hotmail.com (Shayla Twit)</author>
            <title>Sarasota #5 small city in the country.... and the Market from our Broker's viewpoint</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ SARASOTA listed as the #5 small city in the country:#1 - Asheville, NC#2 - Santa Fe, NM#3 - Saugatuck, MI#4 - Key West, FL#5 - Sarasota, FLAnd here is the section on Sarasota&nbsp;from 'American Style' magazine and see the [attached] web link:&quot;Coming in at number 11 last year, Sarasota climbed into the top five with the help of AmericanStyle readers. Home of numerous art museums&mdash;including the popular John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, galleries, art centers and festivals, this Flo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 11:20:11 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/the-oil-update-from-a-sarasotans-perspective.html</link>
            <author>shaylakoratwit@hotmail.com (Shayla Twit)</author>
            <title>the OIL update, from a Sarasotans perspective</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ SARASOTA is free from oil: highlights from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 5/18/10:* &quot;Our beaches are as beautiful as they've ever been,&quot; said Richard Bradshaw, owner of the Comfort Inn and Days Inn hotels, on Clark Road, and chairman of Sarasota County's Tourist Development Council.* &quot;The water here is clear, clean and refreshing,&quot; said Jim McManemon, the Ritz-Carlton's general manager, to a background of beach strollers and pelicans fishing for a late breakfast.*&nbsp;&quot;Th... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 14:45:18 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/sales-stats-for-sarasota-real-estate-market-in-april-2010.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/sales-stats-for-sarasota-real-estate-market-in-april-2010.html</link>
            <author>shaylakoratwit@hotmail.com (Shayla Twit)</author>
            <title>Sales stats for Sarasota real estate market in April 2010</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ APRIL SALES THE HIGHEST IN FOUR YEARS:The Highlights of April's sales stats for the Sarasota real estate market* Properties closed and pending were the highest in four years.* The high numbers are most likely fueled by the first-time buyer tax credit that will expire July 1st, as properties that were Pending by April 30th must close by that date.* &quot;There was clearly a sense of urgency in April, reflected in higher closed sales as well as contracts written, &nbsp;as buyers attempted to purch... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 08:39:49 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/feds-make-it-easier-to-purchase-condos-in-fl1.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/feds-make-it-easier-to-purchase-condos-in-fl1.html</link>
            <author>shaylakoratwit@hotmail.com (Shayla Twit)</author>
            <title>Feds make it easier to purchase condos in FL</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ FEDS MAKE IT EASIER TO PURCHASE CONDOS IN FL:[Highlights from 5/4/10 article in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune]Fannie &amp; Freddie are easing restrictions for potential condominium buyers in the state of FLThey are now going to originate new loans on FL condo complexes that previously were denied due to low occupancy and high association fee delinquency ratesStipulation is that the seller's loan has to already be owned or securitized by Freddie MacHopefully this will generate more sales with condo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 08:32:45 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/frequently-asked-questions-and-answers-about-short-sales-and-foreclosures.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.sarasotahome.org/blog/frequently-asked-questions-and-answers-about-short-sales-and-foreclosures.html</link>
            <author>shaylakoratwit@hotmail.com (Shayla Twit)</author>
            <title>frequently asked questions and answers about short-sales and foreclosures</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ SHORT SALES&nbsp;Q: What exactly is a short-sale?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A: By definition, a short-sale is a sales price for LESS than what is currently owed on the property.&nbsp;&nbsp;Q: Can we negotiate the price and terms?&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A: YES.&nbsp; You can still negotiate the price and terms.&nbsp; The listing price is set by the listing agent, not the bank.&nbsp; Buyers &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; submit an offer, just like any other transaction.&nbsp; The... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:12:39 -0500</pubDate>
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