Moderne Interior Design, Joan Greenfield
Joan Greenfield from Moderne Interior Design. Moderne Interior Design has been a full-service interior design firm, in Sarasota, since 1987. Joan Greenfield holds a BFA from Ringling College of Art and Design, and a state license in interior design. This firm specialties range from classic contemporary to modern chic. The hallmark of this company is […]
Sarasota’s amazing public art
Sarasota’s downtown art collection is growing. With the installation of roundabouts at major intersections, it seems to be creating display points for grand works of art. Standing at 16 feet tall and 12 feet wide, it’s hard to miss the blue and orange statue that seems to have been erected overnight at the roundabout of […]
Interest rates and their effect on the Manatee and Sarasota housing market
It’s hard to believe that almost 1 year ago I was talking about the rise in interest rates and their effect on the real estate market here in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Interest rates were running about 4.5-5%, and were the topic of all the news blogs, TV news stations included. At that time I […]
4 options when you get multiple offers on your property.
A multiple offer situation arises when a seller receives competing offers from two or more prospective buyers to purchase the listed property. The market conditions for multiple offers generally occur when there is a high demand for properties and a low inventory of listings or when the property is being sold by auction or a […]
Sarasota Fl condos for sale: Reasons Why People are Buying their Second Home Here
A vast majority of individuals looking for a place to buy their second homes zero in on Florida because of its wonderful weather conditions and beautiful beaches. Sarasota in Florida happens to be the number one choice of hundreds of families looking to escape the harsh winter months in their states. This fact is corroborated […]
The Quay, contributing to The New Sarasota
The Quay in Sarasota is underway. Helping to redefine the footprint of downtown Sarasota, this will be one of the newest developments on Floridas’ gulf coast. A vision of 10 distinct parcels; The Ritz Carlton Residences acting as an anchor for the overall development. The Quay website says “Quay Sarasota is an entirely new […]
Will a rise in interest rates slow housing sales?
Interest rates are still relatively low compared to the last 40 years. In 1980 we purchased our first home and paid 15% interest on our mortgage, and as I look back at that purchase I’m still amazed. Our only concern at that time were the monthly payments; that purchase was the perfect starter home for […]