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

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

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?

Does My Tenant Impact the Value of My Property?

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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Are Commercial Real Estate Values Going Up or Down?

Are Commercial Real Estate 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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Southwest Florida Industrial Market Has Plenty of Space —But is it the Right Kind?

Southwest Florida Industrial Market Has Plenty of Space —But is it the Right Kind?

Commercial real estate is cyclical by nature, and the industrial market throughout Southwest and the surrounding areas is proving that once again. Over the past several years, developers from around the country responded aggressively to pandemic-era demand for warehouses and distribution space. Larger industrial users were expanding rapidly, supply chains were shifting, and developers raced to build bigger facilities to meet the moment. Today, we’re seeing the effects of that wave of construction settle into the market.

In the 10,000+ square foot range, there is noticeably more availability than we saw just a few years ago. Much of that product was developed…

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What's My Land Worth?

What’s My Land Worth?

That is a question I hear all the time from landowners: “What’s my land worth?”

Early in my career in Southwest Florida real estate, I was quick to answer. I would say, “your land is worth so much per unit for residential, or so much per square foot for commercial or industrial land.” I am not sure if times were simpler back then, or if I simply did not yet understand all the pieces of the puzzle that go into evaluating vacant land.

After more than 50 years in the business, my answer has changed to:” without a lot of research, I really do not know what your land is worth.”

As Southwest Florida has grown from sleepy seasonal towns into large, year-round communities, the cost and complexity of development have grown…

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From Homes to Heavy Industrial: How Loyd Robbins & Co Shapes Southwest Florida Real Estate

I founded Loyd Robbins & Co. as an independent real estate firm in Sarasota, Florida, with one simple goal: to provide honest, knowledgeable, and personalized guidance to people navigating the Southwest Florida real estate market. Over the years, we have grown into a full-service firm offering both commercial and residential real estate services throughout the region.

At Loyd Robbins & Co., we represent buyers, sellers, investors, business owners, landlords, tenants, and developers in a wide range of transactions. Our work includes commercial sales and leasing, residential home sales, business acquisitions, investment properties, and land development opportunities. Whether someone is purchasing their first home, selling an office building,…

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Welcome to the Sarasota & Southwest Florida Real Estate Blog

Local Insight You Can Actually Use

If you are buying, selling, investing, leasing, relocating, or simply trying to make sense of the Sarasota and Southwest Florida real estate market, you are in the right place.

At Loyd Robbins & Co., we believe real estate advice should be practical, local, honest, and based on decades of real-world experience—not generic headlines or national trends that do not apply to our market.

For more than 53 years, broker Loyd Robbins has helped people navigate residential and commercial real estate throughout Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Englewood, North Port, Fort Myers, and the surrounding Southwest Florida market. Over those decades, we have seen booming markets, slower markets, changing interest…

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