Less than a month ago—on November 9th—a single painting by Amedeo Modigliani fetched the breathtaking sum of $170.4 million at Christie’s Fine Art Auction House, in New York.  In doing so, it established a new world record for a painting by Modigliani; and achieved one of the highest prices ever paid for a work of … Continue reading Christie’s International Real Estate: Trading in the World’s Finest Properties

San Francisco: DenisTangneyJr/iStock Now that we’ve digested our Thanksgiving turkey, it’s time for the realtor.com® economic data team to digest our site’s preliminary data for November. As usual for this time of year, it looks like things are slowing down as we head into the holiday season, with a stable median list price and a … Continue reading The Hottest U.S. Markets in November 2015

by The KCM Crew on November 27, 2015 Some Highlights: The annual adjusted sales are currently at a 5.36 million pace. 14,684 homes sell every day in the United States. October marked the 44th consecutive month of price gains.

Opportunity Knocks! This rarely available NW corner residence where unobstructed breathtaking views and glorious sunsets await you. This tastefully furnished condo offers 3 en-suite bedrooms with slightly over 3100 sq. ft. It is a perfect setting to enjoy entertaining your friends and family. The 800 sq. ft. wraparound terrace allows you to capture the sparkling … Continue reading New Listing with Breathtaking Views!

There have been so many articles comparing “owning vs. renting” that a Google search of the phrase yields page after page of results.  Clearly, if you are at a crossroads trying to decide which of the two housing paths to take, there is no shortage of advice and information to guide your thinking. The Experts … Continue reading Owning vs. Renting: The Pathway to Wealth

Happy Thanksgiving As the Holiday season approaches, I am reminded of those who have helped me along in my journey of life and profession. Clearly I don’t get enough opportunity to personally say “thank you” even though I am thankful every day. Yet at this special time, I want to personally express my deepest appreciation … Continue reading Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving!

Longboat Key in Top 10 Conde Nast Traveler’s islands Aerial photo showing Sarasota’s most popular beaches: Foreground, Siesta Public Beach on Siesta Key in Sarasota. In the background is Lido Key, separated from Siesta Key by Big Pass. Longboat Key is visible in the upper left corner. Herald-Tribune archive / Mike Lang By Maggie Menderski … Continue reading

Downtown Sarasota Redux By: Michael Saunders | October 21, 2015 This time last year, the buzz throughout Southwest Florida’s commercial real estate market focused on the pending debut of the Mall at University Town Center; and whether its opening would establish a new center of gravity for the region’s retail sector. Last week, even as … Continue reading Downtown Sarasota Redux

New Home Sales Surge By 5.7%! by The KCM Crew on October 9, 2015 Some Highlights: The median price of a newly constructed home is currently $292,700. Sales are up 5.7% month-over-month and 21.6% year-over-year. Many buyers are looking to new homes as an option due to the lack of inventory of existing homes for … Continue reading New Home Sales Surge