Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS), is proud to be recognized and acknowledged with the prestigious award from JD Power and Associates ranking us #1 for Customer Satisfaction

“Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices received the highest numerical score among 5 real estate companies for repeat home sellers in the J.D. Power 2017 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study, based on 5,117 total responses, measuring the perceptions and experiences of customers who bought and/or sold a home between March-April 2017. “

On a more personal note I was honored yesterday to receive the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Corporate Honor Society Award for 2017.  Thank-You to all my Clients that place their confidence in me and the incredible support I receive on a daily basis from Mike Holland (Broker), Bonnie Allen (Assistant Manager), Karen Amstutz (Administrator), Florida Title & Guarantee Agency, Eagle Mortgage and all my Co-Workers who are never too busy to offer their help.

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Can’t wait for your permanent move down from Connecticut.  Paradise is waiting for you!!!

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Congratulations to both the Buyers and Sellers who are under Contract for the beautiful Condo in Sarasota National on Banbury Way.  We went “Pending” in less than 24 hours!   So happy for you all

If you are thinking of exploring purchasing a home or condo or the possibility of selling yours, please contact me I would be honored to be of help.

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Sarasota has ranked # 1 as to the “Best Place To Live In Florida” and is in the top 100 of the best places to live in all of the United States.  In the recent survey published in the “U.S. News and World Report” the Sarasota area ranked # 21, Austin, TX. ranked # 1 as to the best places to live in the U.S.  “Warm temperatures year-round, award winning beaches and a thriving arts & cultural scene has made Sarasota a go-to place for retirees and families, not to mention a handful of celebrities” the report sited.  Sarasota also offers affordability, low property taxes and cost of living and excellent schools.   This is actually the second report that Sarasota has placed in the last few weeks.  TripAdvisor ranked Siesta Key Beach once again was the #1 beach in the United States.

***Other Florida Cities In The Top 100 are :

1.  Tampa, Fl.  # 35

2.  Orlando, Fl.  #40

3.  Jacksonville, Fl.  # 45

4.  Melbourne, Fl.  # 49

5.  Lakeland, Fl.  # 64

6.  Fort Myers, Fl.  # 70

7.  Daytona Beach, Fl. # 82

8.  Miami, Fl.  # 92

You may view the full report at:   www.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to explore the possibility of owning your “slice of paradise”.

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Atlanta has won the Number 1 destination for the past 7 years!  Tampa/Sarasota Florida places #5.

Here are the City rankings and some fun facts:

1.  Atlanta, Georgia:  Atlanta is home to the “Georgia Aquarium” which is the second largest in the world.  Median Home Value:  $198,100.0k (up 11.5% over 2015).  Median Rental:  $1574 per month.  Median Temperature:  61.4 (f).  Median Household Income:  $60,219
2.   Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas:  The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the third busiest in the world and is actually larger than Manhattan.  Median Home Value:  $177,100.0k ( up 15.0% over 2015) Median Rental: $1148 per month.  Median Temperature: 64.8 (f). Median Household Income:  $60,410
3.   Phoenix, Arizona:  There is no Daylight Savings Time in Phoenix.  Median Home Value:  $200,900.0k (up 9.4% over 2015.  Median Rental:  $1055 per month.  Median Temperature:  75.1 (f).  Median Household Income:  $55,547.
4.   Denver, Colorado:  Denver is one of the sunniest cities in the U.S.  It has an average of 300 days with sunshine.  Median Home Value: $363,500.0k.(up 10% over 2015).   Median Rental:  $1577 per month.  Average Temperature:  50.2(f).  Median Household Income:  $70,283
5. Tampa/Sarasota, Fl. Did you know the first scheduled passenger flight flew from St. Petersburg to Tampa for $5.00 in 1914?  Median Home Value:  $216,350.0k (up 8.9% over 2015).  Median Rental:  $1264 per month.  Average Temperature:  73.2 (f).  Median Household Income:  $51,305.
6.   Orlando, Fl.  The first “Theme Park” to open in the U.S. was “Gatorland” in Orlando in 1949.  Its main attraction was a 15 ft. alligator.  Median Home Value:  $158,200.0k (up 10.3% over 2015).  Median Rental:  $1322 per month.  Average Temperature:  73.4(f).  Median Household Income:  $51,077.
7. Seattle, Washington:  The “Space Needle” was built in 1962 for the World’s Fair.  Median Home Value:  $611,500.0k (up 14.4% over 2015).  Median Rental: $2133.  Average Temperature:  52.0 (f).  Median Household Income:  $75,331.
8. Las Vegas, Nevada:  Almost all movie theaters in Las Vegas does “double duty” as a Casino.  Median Home Value:  $205,100.0k.  Median Rental:  950.00 per month.  Average Temperature:  69.3 (f).  Median Household Income:  $51,552.
9.   Houston, Texas:  Houston is actually larger than the whole Stat of Maryland.  Median Home Value:  $310,000.0k. (up 6.6% over 2015)  Median Rental:  $1392.  Average Temperature:  69.19 (F).  Median Household Income:  $61,465.
10.   Charlotte, North Carolina:  The downtown area of Charlotte, N.C. is referred to by the locals as “Uptown”.  Median Home Value:  $178,200.0k. up 8.0% over 2015.  Median Rental:  $1169 per month.  Average Temperature:  59.8 (f).  Median Household Income:  $54,836.

If you are looking to re-locate to the Florida West Coast in the Tampa to Fort Myers areas where the average temperature is  73 (f) and where the housing is affordable I would be happy to help you explore your options.

Source:  Penske Truck Rental.  Realtor Magazine

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