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Archive for the ‘Florida Waterfront Homes’ Category
Monday, April 18th, 2011
Casa Elegante on Sarasota Bay – 3731 Indian Beach Place
When your eyes first meet this sprawling Mediterranean-style estate…take a moment. Soak it in. Let it transport you, transform and inspire you. The breath taking view of Sarasota Bay extends for miles to the north and south. One-of-a-kind features and ingenious design make this nearly 15,000-square-foot residence the quintessence of luxury living.
A Certified Green residence, the majesty of this estate is paired with the ultimate in efficiency and flawless construction.
Casa Elegante is an exquisite custom estate with panoramic bay views that extend for miles across Sarasota Bay. Developed by Laughlin Luxury Lifestyles and built by Triangle Construction, every detail throughout this gracious estate is meticulously addressed. From local artisan touches, to imported features and rare onyx flooring, experience luxury at its finest in the five bedroom, five full and one-half bath. Polished Italian Marble, state-of-the-art air and water purification systems, security system, fully equipment web bar and morning bar, custom molding, high-impact windows and Pennville superior quality custom cabinetry are only the beginning. Situated on nearly an acre of lushly landscaped grounds, this uniquely elegant and wonderfully private estate is the perfect complement to its lavish surroundings.
The opulent master suite includes a steam shower, marble shower enclosure, bidet, separate water closets, porcelain sinks and six-foot porcelain jetted tub.
Exclusively private, enjoy magical vistas from the Ritz & Ringling Bridge to the South and to Anna Maria Island to North. Additional appointments include an outdoor kitchen, barbeque, burners and refrigerators along with a large ground floor bar completely outfitted for entertaining. Unique beach entry, pool with fountains and mosaic marble. An expansive pool, deck with boat lifts and breathtaking sunsets from nearly every room complete the package. Listed at $5,500,000
Florida Homes Magazine Digital edition Volume3Issue2
Peter G. Laughlin
Signature Sotheby’s International Realty
Additional information and photos online www.CasaEleganteSarasota.com
941-365-8880, or 877-365-8882
www.SignatureSIR.com, Peter.Laughlin@SothebysRealty.com
 Casa Elegante on Sarasota Bay
Tags: Florida Luxury Waterfront, Florida Waterfront, Luxury Real Estate, Sarasota Real Estate, Sarasota Waterfront Homes
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Summer is in full swing on Florida’s Southwest Coast. Our gorgeous coastlines remain pristine and highly populated with visitors and residents alike. Whether the avid angler, sun worshiper or eco-enthusiast, the coast of Southwest Florida continues to offer the ultimate in natural bounty, and has remained unscathed by the oil off the coast of Louisiana. Get a coastal experience, via live web cam of award-winning Siesta Key Beach at http://seesarasotalive.com/siesta-key.php.
The newest statistics from the National Association of Realtors’® 2010 Profile of International Home Buying Activity, indicate the US remains a strong destination for international buying interest. The states of Florida and California, again, hold the position as the top two destinations, while Canada represents 23% of the international buying population, the largest buying group for the past three years.
As of June 22, 2010 the International Property Journal named “Sarasota Florida is the best buy in the Western World!” The report, published in www.GlobalEdge.co.uk ranks popular resort and second home locations globally.
Housing Snapshot
As the recent US national headlines have read “Housing Falls off a Cliff,” the Southwest Florida Market continues to attract real estate buyers and post positive indications of market stability. With real estate being truly “local,” the following snapshot offers an overview of area activity.
Sun Coast
June 2010 sales continued a strong showing in the Tampa area market with 2,069 total residential sales, the highest since August of 2006, with April and May posting 1,951 and 1,851 respectfully. The Tampa market presently posts a 6.5-month inventory level, nearing the point of market balance.
Cultural Coast
Property sales in Sarasota have continued strong right through June 2010. Property sales hit 776, the highest of 2010, and the greatest total since December ’05, while pending sales were once again strong at 767.
Paradise Coast
During the month of June 2010, the median sold price of a home in the Naples area was $245,000, versus $198,000 in June 2009. The $1M, and above, price points posted the greatest increase in pending and closed sales. A consistent increase in both pending sales and closed sales, along with a median price increase offer the greatest confirmation of the overall housing market recovery in Naples.
Results You Can Count On
Florida Homes Magazine’s online presence www.FloridaHomesMag.com is a top-ranked website featuring digital editions of each issue, Southwest Florida Real Estate News, and feature Cover Stories of some of the areas finest homes. With an Alexa (web traffic) rank of 1,439,223, FloridaHomesMag.com is in the top 4.63% of all websites globally.
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Monday, July 12th, 2010
The May, 2010 Toronto Events and Realtor Quest Trade Shows were a great success for allparticipating! Two seminars offered by Florida Homes Magazine “Investing in Florida” were attended by packed rooms at 2 locations. Thanks to a great line-up of presenters the crowds were provided outstanding information in which to make informed decisions on “Where there Lifestyle will begin.”
Special thanks to Rochelle Herman, “Today with Rochelle” radio 1280 am WTMY for an exceptional live broadcast from the Toronto Congress Center. Our deepest appreciation is extended to all of the presenters who made this seminar such a great success: Carla Rayman, Patricia Tan and Valentina Pippin of Prudential Palms Realty International Divison; Laura McLoughlin, Regional Manager of Moneycorp; Alain Forget, RBC Bank USA; David Altro, Altro & Associates; Sang Park, Ecoterra International; David Smith, Jaymor Group and Garry Levy, Strategic Alliance Financial.
Florida Homes Magazine has an informative radio program each Thursday on “Today with Rochelle,” from 1 to 2 pm, Eastern, on 1280 am WTMY. Going Coastal with Florida Homes Magazine, with your hosts Rochelle Herman and publisher Mike Mattina, can be heard and viewed online at www.WTMY.com. The program offers valuable insight on domestic and international topics relative to the Southwest Gulf Coast Lifestyle and purchasing Florida Real Estate, with an array of guests including attorneys, banking professionals, real estate
professionals and related international real estate specialists.
Housing Snapshot
The first quarter of 2010 offered a tremendous increase in home sales and pending home sales all along the Southwest Gulf Coast, providing increased optimism for the months to come. An increase in median home values for the Sarasota/Bradenton and Naples markets are primary points of enthusiasm that should be noted. Fueled in part by the homebuyer tax credit, the incentives and attractive pricing have buyers poised to purchase.
Sun Coast
The numbers continue to remain strong in the Tampa area market, with 1,866 homes sold in April 2010, versus 1573 in April 2009, for an increase of 18.63%. Year-to-date 6,281 homes were sold across all price points versus 5,347 for April 2009, for a 17.47% increase. In all price ranges, homes reflect a sale price of 95% of ask price, an average of 99 days on the market and a reduced overall inventory standing at 7.2 months.
Cultural Coast
Reaching the highest pending sales numbers in the past four years, the 1,160 sales contracts accepted for the Sarasota area market reflected a sense of buyer urgency. April 2010 sales outpaced the April 2009 sales by 50%, while the first quarter of 2010 indicates an 8% increase in the median value of area homes.
Paradise Coast
April 2010 is the second consecutive month that the median closed price has increased in the Naples area market. For properties over $300,000, the median price increased 3 percent from $534,000 in April 2009 to $550,000 in April 2010. Additionally, traditional sales outpaced distressed property sales two to one. Overall sales increased 46 percent in April 2010 over April 2009, while the pending sales of single-family homes $1M to $2M price range increased 200% from April 2009.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
A Brilliant Symphony of European Mastery and Old Florida Charm
 The immaculate manicured lawn, towering royal palms, lush tropical foliage and soothing sound of gently lapping waves welcome you to this grand Caribbean colonial masterpiece in pristine Boca Grande. Reminiscent of the sugar plantations of the West Indies, you’ll find the finest of appointments and finishes, unique European warmth and state-of-the-art amenities nestled amoung almost 2-acres of Florida paradise. A featured vacation and pleasure destination, Boca Grande is a quaint community located on the small Southwest Florida barrier island of Gasparilla, offering the allure of an exoctic location and Old Florida charm with no passport required (more…)
Tags: Boca Grand Properties, Boca Grand Real Estate, Boca Grande, Florida Paradise, Florida Real Estate, Florida Waterfront, Gasparilla Properties, Luxury Florida Real Estate, Old Florida, Waterfront Home
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