One Region, Two Very Different Markets: Sarasota Homes vs. Condos in 2026

Sarasota single-family home and waterfront condominiums representing two different Southwest Florida real estate markets

 

One of the questions I hear most often is, “How is the real estate market?”

After more than five decades in Sarasota real estate, I can tell you that the answer has never been as simple as the headlines make it sound. Today, it depends heavily on where the property is located, its price range and, perhaps most importantly, whether we are talking about a single-family home or a condominium.

The latest available June 2026 statistics from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee make that distinction especially clear.

Florida Buyers Are Moving Forward

The statewide market provides some helpful context. According to Florida Realtors®, closed sales of…

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Does My Tenant Impact the Value of My Property?

Loyd Robbins illustrating how tenant quality and commercial lease terms can increase or decrease a property’s value.

The short answer is absolutely.

When most people think about commercial real estate value, they focus on the building itself—its location, size, condition, or curb appeal. While those factors certainly matter, income-producing commercial properties are often worth far more because of who occupies them and how the lease is structured.

Simply put, a tenant can either enhance the value of a property or significantly reduce it.

A Lease Is More Than Just Rent

When a landlord signs a lease, they are granting a tenant the right to occupy and control the property under the agreed-upon terms. As long as the tenant fulfills their obligations, those lease provisions become one of the primary factors…

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Relationships First: Why Great Communication Is Still Our Greatest Competitive Advantage

Realtor Association Community Ali Marks

In an industry filled with new technology, artificial intelligence, and constantly changing market conditions, one thing hasn’t changed: people remember how we made them feel.


BUILDING TRUST THROUGH EVERY INTERACTION
Whether I’m working with buyers, sellers, another REALTOR®, a lender, inspector, title company, or contractor, successful transactions rarely come down to one big moment. They are built through dozens of small interactions that create confidence and trust. Communication is one of the simplest and most effective ways we can elevate the experience for everyone involved.

COMMUNICATION CREATES CONFIDENCE
People don’t necessarily expect us to have…

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Are Commercial Real Estate Values Going Up or Down?

Are Commercial Values Going Up or Down

It’s hard to go very long without hearing a financial talking head predict the next real estate crash. Whether it’s vacant office buildings in major cities, retailers closing stores, or concerns about interest rates, attention-grabbing headlines often leave commercial property owners wondering: “Is the value of my property going up or down?”

During my 53 years in the real estate business, I’ve seen several major market cycles. Historically, significant declines in Florida commercial real estate values have usually been caused by events outside our local market. The oil embargo of the 1970s, the Savings & Loan crisis of the 1980s, and the Great Recession of 2007-2009 are just a few examples. The…

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