Esplanade - Palmer Ranch Neighborhood

Hey, I’m Matt! I’m a local realtor creating blogs and videos to help educate Buyers on the different neighborhoods around Sarasota and more. Esplanade is an incredibly popular neighborhood in Palmer Ranch, in fact one of the most sought-after Sarasota communities in 2020. Check out the video below to SEE Esplanade… or read the blog below to gather all the facts on this popular community! (Now keep in mind, Esplanade Palmer Ranch is almost fully sold out, and will sell out in 2021. But don’t worry, we can still get you into this neighborhood with some great resale options!)

Esplanade Palmer Ranch Amenities

Amenities are what have people moving to Esplanade Palmer Ranch! Esplanade is a gated and…

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Florida Closing Costs

How much are closing costs in Florida? I get asked this question from my clients quite a bit, so I’m going to guide you through about how much you’ll pay in closing costs whether you’re buying or selling a property here in Florida.

Closing costs are sometimes forgotten in the hype of picking out a home or moving on from one. But it’s important for you to budget in closing costs before making a decision to buy or sell a home, because you will have to pay them one way or another! Watch my video below or read the blog to learn all about closing costs in Florida!

 

Buyer Closing Costs in Florida

There are a few different things that go into a closing cost for a Buyer here in Florida.

Title Insurance

Every…

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New Homes in Sarasota - 2021

Sarasota is filled with beautiful real estate; new homes are hitting the market on the daily. But one thing that’s really popping in the Sarasota real estate industry is NEW CONSTRUCTION.

Open floorplans, large outdoor entertaining spaces, new pools, open kitchens with big islands, and high ceilings are making their trends throughout the new construction space in Sarasota. Not only that, but AMENITIES. A lot of the Sarasota new construction neighborhoods are big on amenities. And I’m not just talking a community pool. We’re seeing dog parks, pickleball, tennis, tiki bars, fitness centers, spas, soccer fields, and more. And yes, these things are right WITHIN the neighborhoods themselves.

For those of you looking to…

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Moving To Florida 2021

If you’re thinking about moving to Florida in 2021, this one’s for you! Moving is about more than the house you select. From homeowners insurance to mortgages, you’ll want to make sure you have the best information out there about what you need to know about moving to Florida in 2021.

Today I interviewed two of my local friends who I consider experts in their industries. Let’s see what they had to say about moving to Florida in 2021. Check out the video for all the details, or read the blog for some highlights!

 

Florida Homeowners Insurance 2021

I interviewed Nino Gancitano from All State Insurance. Nino is an insurance agent who has been in the industry since 2002.

 
What made homeowners insurance so hard to…

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Artistry - Sarasota Neighborhood

Hey, I’m Matt! I’m so glad you’ve landed here. I’m a local realtor specializing in helping people with their relocation process. And that starts right here! By getting educated on what Sarasota has to offer in both its real estate and lifestyle. I write a lot of blogs and record videos to help educate Buyers on the different neighborhoods around Sarasota and more. So, let’s check out one of Sarasota’s popular neighborhoods… Artistry!

Artistry Sarasota, built by Kolter homes, offers over 10 floor plans featuring modern contemporary designs. The pricing ranges from the $400’s up the the $700’s... and beyond, depending on the structural and design options you add to a home. The homes are known for their big…

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Buying a New Construction Home

So, you’re looking into new construction I see. Maybe you’re wondering how the new construction home buying process works and how you fit into it. I want to answer some of the common questions for home Buyers looking to purchase new construction, as well as, give you some insight into some of the questions that probably haven’t come to mind.

A lot of people go into the new construction process blindly. In other words, they see sign on the side of the road for a model home, stroll on in, fall in love, and make a decision to buy it! While living on cloud 9 is pretty great, you’ll find yourself getting a much better price and experience when you’re educated on how it all works. In fact, I can give you some unbiased…

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Sarasota Lifestyle

Plenty of magazines and blogs list Sarasota, Florida as one of the best places to live, retire, raise a family, etc. But why? What is the hype about living in Sarasota, FL? Being in real estate, I see people relocating to Sarasota quite often. Working alongside many of them, I've learned their reasons behind the move. So, take a look at FIVE reasons people are living in Sarasota, FL.

 

1. Weather

It really doesn’t take a genius to know that we don’t get any snow here in South Florida. In fact, we have around 300 days of sunshine every year. Sarasota has an outdoor lifestyle...and with the sunshine, that outdoor lifestyle can be maintained all year long. Beaches, parks, exercise, and outdoor dining are enjoyed in the…

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Cost of Living in Sarasota, Florida

What is the cost of living in Sarasota, FL? This is a question I find myself answering quite often because the real estate market varies dramatically when it comes to the cost of living in each state and city across the US. Those looking to relocate to Sarasota want to know what their dollars can REALISTICALLY buy them down here in the Sunshine State. Of course I can’t tell you the exact cost of living in Sarasota, FL without knowing the exact home you have in mind, but I can guide you through some helpful resources and factors to consider.  

Cost of Living in Sarasota, FL Calculator

A great resource to determine the cost of living in Sarasota is Bankrate. This gives a comparative cost of living from your…

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Talon Preserve on Palmer Ranch

Talon Preserve on Palmer Ranch is a new construction Sarasota neighborhood, and is in fact Palmer Ranch’s NEWEST neighborhood! With prices starting in the low $300’s ranging to the $700’s, Talon Preserve on Palmer Ranch offers a resort style community with 926 homesites spread throughout the neighborhood’s 62 acres of lakes and 110 acres of nature preserve. Talon Preserve on Palmer Ranch is going to be a large neighborhood with stunning amenities to appeal to a variety of ages and stages. You'll find a beach entry pool, lap pool, splash pad, playground, pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, a restaurant and bar, fitness center, natural gas, and more! There are a lot of options with 16 floor plans to choose from at a range of…

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Tiny House

My daughter just celebrated her birthday and my wife convinced me to splurge and purchase her a house. Yes, a house, her very first home.  Not just any old house, trust me, we looked for a fixer upper… but at the end of the day we couldn’t find what we were looking for. So, we went the new construction route and purchased a brand-new home that had to be built from scratch. I AM a realtor, so I guess it's not THAT crazy to buy her a tiny house, right?

Little did I know that the project wasn’t over yet. My wife sent me out to Home Depot with a list of supplies we needed to “finish” the house. Not sure what more it needed, considering we bought it brand new! But, I obliged and came home to a full on renovation. Before I knew it, we were…

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