The 2010 Sarasota Real Estate Housing Market

Sarasota Florida boasts some of finest old and new homes for sale on the Gulf coast of Florida. Some homes were built over 50 years ago as winter vacation cottages, and some are in traditional type neighborhoods, sitting on tree lined streets, with natural landscaping and well maintained. There are some great homes on the MLS Listings right now, and with the diverse neighborhoods in Sarasota, you can't miss finding that home you want.



(Also, this a great time to buy due to the extension of the 2009 $8000.00 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers. The new deadline is April 30, 2010, with closing by June 30, 2010. The HUD Secretary has announced that the credit may be used as part of the down payment also. Talk to your real estate professional for more details on this program, but remember any real estate purchase has to be closed by June 30, 2010.)



Some of the homes in Sarasota are newly constructed and many in gated bayfront estates with manicured grounds, marble foyers, soaring ceilings, the newest fixtures and technological advances, and spectacular views and many buried within the lush landscaping in the yards of the estate. You will find totally diverse areas of Sarasota which adds to the atmosphere of this very diverse city.



There is a home in Sarasota for just about every taste, the prices will be mostly high upper end, but there are some very affordable homes available in the many neighborhoods. Try to visit the many diverse neighborhoods in Sarasota, there is something for everyone's taste.



**Waterfront & Boating Neighborhoods: Cherokee Park, Coral Cove, Downtown Sarasota, Golden Gate Point, Harbor Acres, Lido Shores, Oyster Bay, Sanderling Club, Sandy Hook, Solymar Siesta Key, Southpointe Shores.<




**Golf Course Neighborhoods: Bent Tree, The Concession, Country Club of Sarasota, The Founders Club, Gator Creek, Laurel Oak Country Club, Misty Creek, Oaks Country Club Osprey, Prestancia, University Park Country Club,



**Gated Neighborhoods: Devonshire Park, Forest at Hi Hat Ranch, Hawk Island, Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch, Palmer Ranch, Preserve at Heron Lake, Red Hawk Reserve, Saddle Creek, Silver Oak, Trillium, Turtle Rock, Tuscana,



**Sarasota's Barrier Islands: Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Casey Key, Bird Key, St Armands.



This is a city that offers big city modern amenities and a small town, almost rural, ease of living. It has top notch and award winning schools and a very educated and motivated labor force which also contributes to the thriving business community here. Sarasota is a tropical paradise on the Gulf of Mexico that offers abundant natural beauty, cultural tradition, plenty of sunshine, wonderful city parks, recreational facilities, boating, sailing, surfing, fishing, and every other water sport you can think of, and in addition, great golfing at the championship courses near-by. Sarasota's clean air, sparkling beaches and sunny climate have made it world famous as a center for the good life.


Visit Longboat Key, Casey Key and Siesta Key. These are the major playgrounds for the rich and famous, and many celebrities who own large mansions on their estates, on all three Key Islands. The white sand beaches, unbelievable views and scenery, lush tropical landscaping and water front views make the Key Islands very sought after, and very expensive private and secure get a ways for those who can afford to live here.