Joseph P. Vermeren's (sparkey) Blog

The latest statistics were just released for Sarasota County (includes 1/2 of Longboat Key the other 1/2 is in Manatee County) and shows not only an upward trend in sales and prices but also shows reduced inventory. Single Family home sales are stronger than condos. The average discount off the a...

Even upscale Longboat Key isn't immune from Short Sales. Here's a recent ad I developed thinking that I might want to market to bottom-feeders. BUYERS WANTED FOR BUREAURACY-LADEN, TIME-CONSUMING, SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY. OUTCOME UNCERTAIN. EXTREME SAVINGS IN CASE OF SUCCESS. Short Sale & Bank-owne...