Welcome to My website, specifically designed to help you discover everything you want and need to know about Sarasota.  Feel free to browse - I have several buttons across the top of this page, use them to navigate my site: 

  • Buying Sarasota- For information about Sarasota along with links to a multitude of recreational sites and things to do
  • Search Area Homes- Enables you to do your own search for homes on the market here
  • Our Featured Homes- Properties  listed with MY Realty Company
  • Why Buy Now- Some straight talk about buying/investing
  • Selling Your Home- Information about selling in today's market

You'll also find buttons on the left side of the page.  Browse them for general information to learn about buying and selling real estate here. 

Planning to make Sarasota your home . . . or perhaps your home away from home?  Did you know that Sarasota's real estate market has been one of Florida's strongest markets over the last three years?  We have consistently out-sold surrounding areas and cities across the state.  Why? Because Sarasota is unique: it's considered the cultural center of FLorida; it's big-city amenities and small town ambience make it one of the most popular vacation and retirement spots in Florida.  And that makes our beautiful city a great place to live and invest.    

When investing in a home, there are some basic questions you need to ask:

  • What are the highest growth areas?
  • Where are the hottest areas for investment?
  • What are the pros and cons of buying pre-construction?
  • How do urban and suburban locations compare?
  • Should you consider living on the water?
  • Do you want a maintenance-free home, or would you rather have a yard?

If you're planning to move to Sarasota,  you really can't do it alone. So take the first step - call me.  

 I'm ready to go to work for you! 

 

P.S. Whether you"re coming to Sarasota to work or to play, or a little of both, our beaches are waiting for your footprints








Today's Rates:

Mtg Loan    Rate  APR
30-yr Fixed6.4%6.61%
15-yr Fixed5.93%6.24%
1-yr Adj5.33%6.61%
* national averages



News Headlines
Sarasota Herald Tribune
 
Sarasota teachers spared pink slips
8/28/2008 1:30 AM
All have jobs, including those who were laid off over the summe......
 
Jennings looks for allies in Denver
8/28/2008 10:53 AM
An opportunity to make contacts and raise cas......
 
Evicted elderly tenants facing move
8/28/2008 3:10 PM
After so many years, unexpected transition a hardship for the elderly tenants......
 
Ritz-Carlton looking to grow by half
8/28/2008 11:02 AM
The upscale hotel considers adding 119 rooms in a bid to enhance its status......
 
Political group's funds may have altered race
8/28/2008 1:37 AM
Republican county commissioners Jane von Hahmann and Amy Stein took a bruising in the final week before Tuesday's primary election......
 
Software glitch slowed vote tally in Sarasota
8/28/2008 12:07 AM
A software glitch in the county's new $3 million voting system slowed the vote tally and left elections officials adding votes with pencils and paper as they pushed to meet a state elections reporting deadline late Tuesday......
 
Lipizzan ranch faces foreclosure
8/28/2008 3:08 PM
A bank moves to foreclose on part of the 20-acre ranch where world-famous Lipizzan stallions train each spring......
 
Gustav could become Gulf monster
8/28/2008 4:37 PM
Warm-water pools can turn weak systems into major problem......
 
County OKs plan for 'settlement'
8/28/2008 1:39 AM
Three months after rejecting a 5,700-home development near Englewood, the Sarasota County Commission gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a 877-home development next door......
 
Longtime politician runs into voter anger
8/28/2008 12:51 AM
Voter anger in Tuesday's primary election triggered surprising consequences for Mac Horton, a well-known and well-liked politician who lost a bid to keep his supervisor of elections post......


 

 

                                                              Kathy Hurd 

Dreaming of a Home in Paradise?

Don't Just Dream a Dream . . . Buy One! 

My Realty Company 

1312 Main St, Sarasota 34236

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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