Suncoast Homes & Dreams

01/17/2023

No joke: Esperanza Spalding happens to be on my short list for open house music--along with Madeleine Peyroux, Norah Jones and John Scofield's A Go Go album with Medeski Martin & Wood (which is pretty much my go-to for all occasions and events).

04/11/2022

Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation released their “Six to Save” list for the year!

The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation nominated these sites for their third annual "Six to Save" initiative.

02/07/2022

Mortgage Rules Eased for Self-Employed Buyers!

Fannie/Freddie lightens reporting requirements after increased scrutiny imposed during the beginning of pandemic: https://bit.ly/easedselfemployedrequirements.

11/19/2021

Rarely available boatable South Gate home with access to the Intercoastal & Gulf of Mexico! Light & bright 3 bedroom, 3 bath split plan mid-century ranch with extra space to work (or play) from home & room to spare.
👉 Open house Saturday 11/20 from 12-2 pm
👉 Open house Sunday 11/21 from 1-4 pm
🧡 Newer metal roof, HVAC, ductwork, electric panel, seawall...
🧡 Fully fenced 15,000 sf lot with room for pool, RV, she shed...
🧡 Home in flood zone X, voluntary HOA, & no CDD fees
🧡 Southside Elementary!

Boatable home for sale in South Gate, Sarasota!

01/29/2021

Still in the works, still in the news, still keeping my fingers crossed ....

Pres. Biden campaigned on a new $15K credit to help first-time buyers. It doesn’t exist yet, but lawmakers will probably consider it eventually. If passed, it would likely work like the credit from 2008-2010, with a heavy spike in demand followed by a drop-off after the program ends.

12/03/2020

Vacation-ready bungalow a few minutes from the gorgeous sunsets at Nokomis Beach where I met and then later married my one true love, Krishen Greenwell.

Adorable, updated beach bungalow just needs you & your bathing suit! Available turnkey furnished for immediate getaways, you’ll love the natural light, easy to care for ceramic tile & salt life vibe inside & out!

11/11/2020

Biden's tax plan includes a $15k tax credit to help first-time homebuyers save up for a downpayment!

A tax plan and actual change aren’t the same thing, but the president-elect wants a tax credit up to $15K for home purchases and up to $10B for rental-housing tax credits.

11/03/2020

New listing and already pending but seeking a back-up contract just in case. 👉 Gorgeous, spacious, updated pool home with ALL the bells and whistles!

4801 Edgemont Ct, SRQ 34233
MLS A4481795 * $575,000 USD

Gorgeous, spacious, upgraded custom pool home in central Sarasota! The best of both worlds inside & out!

11/01/2020

UPDATE: Pending but accepting back-up offers! NEW LISTING in Arlington Park! 🧡 Open house 11/1 @ 1-4 pm
👉 Updated 3 bed, 2 bath home
👉 Living room, dining room & large bonus family room
👉 Brand new roof, 2018 HVAC & plumbing updates
👉 walk to Southside Elementary & Southside Village!
👉 Fully fenced 10,000 sf lot
👉 Room for pool, RV, boat & she shed
👉 Flood zone X & no HOA or CDD fees

Spacious, updated in Arlington Park! Unpack & relax in this freshly painted, move-in ready concrete block home with three walk-in closets & an oversized lot just in time for all the Christmas toys!

10/26/2020

Why not both? Here to help make your real estate goals come true.

After getting comfortable with investing in 2020, the author wondered where else she could put her money for better returns with less risk.

10/03/2020

FOR SALE: Gorgeous Luxury Golf Condo!
👉 totally renovated with granite, slate & marble galore
👉 private garage & extra storage room
👉 semi-private elevator
👉 double-sided fireplace (in a condo! believe it or not)
👉 2 screened-in patios with gorgeous sunset views
👉 2 pets of any unusual size allowed
👉 6 rentals with 1 month minimum allowed for extra income
Just listed and already under contract but accepting back-ups just in case this heck of value slice of paradise is meant to be yours!
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Truly *lock & leave* rarely available condo behind the gates of beloved Mara Villa at Prestancia! Unmistakably the best value in the neighborhood.

06/08/2020

Self-employment is no barrier to homeownership, just a few extra steps you'll need to take to get home. Christina Pitchford is here to help brainstorm how best to open the front door to your new home--as efficiently and smoothly as possible.

A self-employed mortgage is attainable. Here’s how to qualify for a mortgage when you are self employed in a seller’s market. Getting a mortgage as a freelancer is possible with the right advice.