Jon Patella, Realtor

06/08/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 2403 HICKORY AVENUE, Sarasota.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 2403 Hickory Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234, 1432 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $375,000, MLS ID A4689265

06/08/2026

Explore the top ice cream and dessert spots around Sarasota and Bradenton, from homemade ice cream to French pastries and gourmet milkshakes.

06/08/2026

How to Evaluate Offers Beyond the Purchase Price
The number at the top gets your attention. It always does. But sellers who anchor to the purchase price and stop there often find themselves caught off guard when a deal starts to wobble — or falls apart entirely — weeks after they thought they'd made the right call.
Here's the thing: A high offer...

The number at the top gets your attention. It always does. But sellers who anchor to the purchase price and stop there often find themselves caught off guard when a deal starts to wobble — or falls apart entirely — weeks after they thought they'd made the right call. Here's the thing: A...

06/06/2026

Outdoor Shade Ideas for Comfortable Summer Living
Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan.
Use What's Already There First
Before you buy anything, walk the yard...

Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan. Use What's Already There First Before you buy anything, walk the...

06/05/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 33 S PALM AVENUE, Sarasota.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 33 S Palm Avenue, Unit 901, Sarasota, FL 34236, 2032 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 3 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $2,195,000, MLS ID A4695811

06/04/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 800 S BLVD OF PRESIDENTS , Sarasota.

800 S BLVD OF PRESIDENTS , Unit 12, Sarasota, FL 34236 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 2; Full Baths: 2; Square Feet: 1090; Price: $499,900; MLS ID: A4635627

06/04/2026

How to Decide Between a Starter Home and a Forever Home
Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your budget,...

Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your...

06/03/2026

Stop by Sunday, June 7th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to see 130 N ADAMS DRIVE Sarasota, FL 34236 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 130 N Adams Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236, 1894 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $1,500,000, MLS ID A4654087

06/01/2026

Wondering whether to list your home this summer? Our agents at Wagner Realty share expert tips to help Bradenton and Sarasota homeowners make the smartest move in today's market.

06/01/2026

How Market Timing Can Affect Your Listing Strategy
If you're thinking about selling your home, timing is probably one of the first things on your mind. Maybe you've heard spring is the best time to list. Maybe headlines about mortgage rates have you wondering whether it makes sense to wait.
The truth is, timing matters, but not always in the way people...

If you're thinking about selling your home, timing is probably one of the first things on your mind. Maybe you've heard spring is the best time to list. Maybe headlines about mortgage rates have you wondering whether it makes sense to wait. The truth is, timing matters, but not always in the...