Sarasota County Real Estate Roundup: August 24 – 30
Sarasota County’s pool premium is even HIGHER than Manatee’s. Pools add $248,000 to home values – the highest premium we’ve seen in Southwest Florida.
How Is the Sarasota Real Estate Market Performing in 2026?
After several years of pandemic-era price surges and ultra-low inventory, Sarasota County’s housing market has shifted into a more measured rhythm in 2026.
Manatee County Real Esate Deep Dive: August 24, 2025
We surface the moves other analysts miss—so you can price, position, and negotiate with confidence.
What Are Sarasota County’s Key Market Signals in 2026?
Sarasota County expired-listing rates sit at 8%–10%, days on market near 85, while North Port holds 19% share and Sarasota City carries 45% of inventory.
Selling a Fixer-Upper in Florida: What Do You Need to Know?
Yes — Sarasota and Manatee fixer-uppers sell at a 10%–20% discount in 2026. Fix open permits and 4-point flags before listing to keep cash buyers in.
Your Sarasota Real Estate Weekly Update
Today, with 885 properties analyzed (vs 621 last week), I’m checking my crystal ball accuracy. Some predictions were spot-on, others completely wrong.
Your Manatee Real Estate Weekly Update
Today, with 700 properties analyzed (vs 572 last week), I’m eating humble pie.
Your Manatee County Weekly Real Estate Update: July 20 – July 26
We have the SAME median price as neighboring Sarasota County ($435K), but we’re selling properties 27% FASTER! While Sarasota averages 76 days on market.
Your Sarasota County Weekly Real Estate Update: July 20 – July 26
Higher-priced properties are actually selling FASTER than cheaper ones! Our data shows homes over $650K average just 64 days on market.
