It’s August - have you received your TRIM notice yet?

Every August the Sarasota county property appraiser’s office sends out TRIM notices to each property owner in Sarasota county.
So what is a TRIM notice? TRIM stands for truth in millage.

Each January 1st the property appraiser’s office is responsible for establishing the Market Value of all properties within the county. After the various taxing and levying authorities (which show up in the ad-valorem section...

Thinking of buying a short sale?

If you’ve been looking at real estate for sale in our area, you’ve probably seen the term “short sale” on sign banners or in ads for various homes. But what exactly is a short sale?

The terms short sales, REOs and foreclosures can be confusing. Many people refer to all distressed properties as foreclosures. However, the definition of foreclosure is a legal process by which a defaulted borrower is deprived of his or her interest...

Florida has thousands and thousands of visitors each year. Just about everyone has heard of Miami, Palm Beach, the Keys and Tampa. But did you know that an hour's drive south of Tampa you'll find some of the finest beaches in America?

The Sarasota area is known for it's sugar-white sandy public beaches, it's parks and year round outdoor activities. It's also known for it cultural and art offerings, which include the symphony, the opera, ballet, theater and the world famous John &...