WANT THAT WOW FACTOR?  Tour this $6,000,000 Lakewood Ranch stunner, a custom John Cannon Homes residence Marc Rasmussen, VP Jack Cannon of John Cannon Homes, Shayla Twit Inside a Stunning Custom Modern John Cannon Home in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch Welcome to a...

NEW VS. RESALE | While the choice may sound obviously, I can assure you it may not be! ((Photo - courtesy of Shayla Twit | John Cannon home in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside)) New Construction vs. Resale Homes in Sarasota: What’s Right for You? Trying to decide between...

WHAT ARE THREE NON NEGOTIABLE KEYS TO SELLING YOUR HOME IN 2026, BUT WITHIN 90 DAYS? We are all entering into more stabilization in the 2026 market.  There are many predictions, including the one I recently posted here.  Many are estimating a rise just above...

WHAT WILL THE 2026 REAL ESTATE MARKET BRING? | Highlighting the Sarasota, FL area market! Shayla sat down with Broker, Marc Rasmussen, and colleague, Josh Jankowski to discuss ** pictured from LEFT, Marc Rasmussen, MIDDLE, me, RIGHT, Josh Jankowski** Breaking it...

Longbeach, next to Whitney Beach: Where Longboat Key’s Story Began | A NEW Listing! In 1935, during a time when much of Florida’s coastline remained untouched, Gordon Whitney and his wife discovered the quiet beauty of Longboat Key’s north end. Drawn to the wide...

Selling a home in Sarasota takes more than putting a sign in the yard and waiting for offers. In today’s market, the right strategy, presentation, and timing can significantly influence your final sales price. Below are the three most common mistakes I see sellers...

WHAT DOES THE NOVEMBER REAL ESTATE MARKET MEAN FOR YOU? Sarasota & Manatee Market Update — November 2025The Sarasota and Manatee housing markets continue to bounce back strongly, showing clear improvement over this time last year when Hurricane Milton slowed...