by Shayla Twit | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many sellers still believe they can “test the market” by starting high and adjusting later. In today’s 2026 real estate landscape, that strategy often backfires—costing sellers time, leverage, and real money. Here’s why pricing correctly from day one matters more than...
by Shayla Twit | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Shayla Twit | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Shayla Twit | Dec 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Shayla Twit | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
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 all...
by Shayla Twit | Dec 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Shayla Twit | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Shayla Twit | Dec 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Shayla Twit | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
1031 THINGS TO KNOW… and a Q&A Did you know that I frequently help clients navigate 1031 exchanges? Many homeowners and investors choose this strategy to defer capital gains when selling “like-kind” properties. While these properties can’t be your primary...
by Shayla Twit | Nov 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Emerald Harbor on Longboat Key, FL exudes: privacy, larger than average island lots, manatees and other great wildlife, deep and wide boatable water, fit for larger boats and sailboats, no bridges to the intercoastal waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. Oh and a private,...
