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Signature Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Announces Top 10 Agent Results from 2011

The Schemmel Property Group consisting of Joel Schemmel, J.D. and Sharon Chiodi received recognition for their Sales Results for 2011 and named as part of the Top Agents or Agent Teams by Signature Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. The Schemmel Property Group has been recognized as the Top Producing Sales Team in Sarasota for Signature Sotheby’s [...] Read more
Villa Andalusia on Siesta Key ~ Sarasota, FL

Siesta Key Gulf Front Masterpiece Featured on Sotheby’s International Realty Web Page

This exquisite Gulf Front lushly landscaped estate named Villa Andalusia sits on almost an acre of property at the coveted north end of Siesta Key, directly overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. This dramatic estate is currently featured on the main page of Sotheby’s International Realty website. Please click the link to learn more of the [...] Read more

Sanderling Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Sanderling in the fourth quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us.   7222 Melaleuca Way ~ $550,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7372 Melaleuca Way ~ $399,000 ~ Pending Transaction 7723 [...] Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Casey Key in the fourth quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 1500 Casey Key Road ~ $3,650,000 ~ Closed Transaction 925 Casey Cove Drive ~ $600,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

The Founders Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Founders Club in the fourth quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 4133 Founders Club Drive ~ $850,000 ~ Closed Transaction 3542 Founders Club Drive ~ $740,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Oaks in the fourth quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 25 Bishopscourt Road, #117 ~ $250,000 ~ Closed Transaction 406 E MacEwen Drive ~ $520,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2011

We hope you find this general summary of property sales in Prestancia in the fourth quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7248 Villa D Este Drive ~ $345,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7377 Regina Royale ~ $220,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Third Quarter 2011 – Luxury Market Report

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The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ Third Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Oaks in the second quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 488 Walls Way ~ $1,800,000 ~ Closed Transaction 430 E Macewen Drive ~ $490,000 ~ Closed Transaction [...] Read more

The Founders Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Third Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Founders Club in the second quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 8811 Colonels Court ~ $902,500 ~ Closed Transaction 3775 Caledonia Lane ~ $625,000 ~ Closed Transaction [...] Read more

Sanderling Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Third Qtr 2011

There were no sales and/or properties that went under contract in the third quarter within the Sanderling Club.   Posted 10.05.11 Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ Third Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Casey Key in the third quarter of 2011 helpful. Should youd have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 1011 Casey Key Road ~ $7,575,000 ~ Closed Transaction 3881 Casey Key Road ~ $1,550,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ Third Qtr 2011

We hope you find this general summary of property sales in Prestancia in the third quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7391 Regina Royale ~ $280,000 ~ Closed Transaction 4181 Escondito Circle ~ $583,625 ~ Closed Transaction 4127 [...] Read more

TRENDS Market Report – 2011 Mid-Year Review

We are excited to share with you our annual market report that provides a comprehensive analysis of real estate market activity in Sarasota and Manatee, as well as in-depth community profiles for both counties. Our hope is that this report will help educate you, but it should not be relied upon to determine a fair [...] Read more

Sarasota-Bradenton Named in Forbes Top Ten Recession Resistent Cities

The feelings of activity and optimisim currently experienced by those in the Real Estate Industry here in Sarasota have recently been validated by both nationwide idices and industry leaders.  Based on newly released statistics,  the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported home sale prices increasing for the third straight month reflecting price increases in [...] Read more

Sotheby’s Sold $3.4 Billion of Art in First Half of 2011

Please enjoy reading the good news about the success of the Sotheby’s Auction House as reported in today’s Wall Street Journal.  These results demonstrate an ever increasing consumer confidence amongst affluent consumers. The ability to market real estate to this financially-qualified set of Sotheby’s customers is a privilege that our company enjoys exclusively.  Their clients [...] Read more

The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Oaks in the second quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 450 E Macewen Drive ~ $630,000 ~ Closed Transaction 669 Trenton Way ~ $1,300,000 ~ Closed Transaction [...] Read more

The Founders Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Founders Club in the isecond quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 3414 Founders Club Drive ~ $780,000 ~ Closed Transaction 3218 Founders Club Drive ~ $1,017,480 ~ [...] Read more

Sanderling Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Sanderling Club in the second quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding this sale or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7236 Pine Needle Road ~ $825,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7337 Pine Needle Road ~ $710,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Casey Key in the second dquarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 405 Casey Key Road ~ $1,000,000 ~ Closed Transaction 400 Casey Key Road ~ $925,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2011

We hope you find this general summary of property sales in Prestancia in the second quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 3701 Boca Pointe Drive ~ $1,100,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7355 Villa D Este Drive ~ $340,000 ~ [...] Read more

Casa Del Rey Featured on the Wall Street Journal Website

Casa Del Rey, our exceptional listing on Siesta Key, is currently featured on The Business of Extraordinary Living, our exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty collaboration with the Wall Street Journal.  The Business of Extraordinary Living site was created to meet the special needs of our customers – the connoisseurs of life and the Wall Street Journal [...] Read more

Sotheby’s International Realty Launches New Integrated Marketing Strategy

The newly launched website, www.sothebysrealty.com, has been designed to serve as an integrated marketing platform for the entire Sotheby’s International Realty Network.   This site not only gives both affiliates and agents the ability to create their own websites that share the corporate site’s innovative features, functionality, look and feel, but will allow consumers to experience [...] Read more

Siesta Key Beach Reaches #1

Siesta Key beach awarded top beach in the nation! Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University, known more commonly as ”Dr. Beach”, came out with his 2011 Top Ten Beaches yesterday naming Siesta Key Beach as #1 beach in the nation.  The ranking each year is based on 50 criteria [...] Read more

Real Trends Top 500

Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Recognized on Real Trends Top 500 Signature Sotheby’s International Realty was just recognized in the REAL Trends Top 500 Report. The REAL Trends 500 is an annual research report, published in their May 2011 issue, that identifies the country’s largest and most successful residential firms as ranked by closed transaction sides and [...] Read more

The Showcase of Homes ~ Best of Siesta Key

The Schemmel Property Group has once again partnered with The Showcase of Homes, a weekly television broadcast shown every Saturday morning at 7:00 am and Sunday morning at 11:30 on ABC 7 focusing on comminities, neighborhoods and luxury properties throughout the Suncoast. This recent edition, titled “The Best of Siesta Key” showcases three distinctive properties and highlights the lifestyles available on this incredible [...] Read more

The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Oaks in the first quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 427 East Macewen Drive ~ $600,000 ~ Closed Transaction 116 Osprey Point Drive ~ $2,200,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

The Founders Club ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Founders Club in the first quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 3200 Signet Court ~ $1,225,000 ~ Closed Transaction 3554 Founders Club Drive ~ $860,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Sanderling Club ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Sanderling Club in the first quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding this sale or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7337 Pine Needle Road ~ $750,000 ~ Pending Transaction Posted 04.18.2011 Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2011

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Casey Key in the first quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 3206 Casey Key Road ~ $2,600,000 ~ Closed Transaction 2880 Casey Key Road ~ $1,750,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2011

We hope you find this general summary of property sales in Prestancia in the first quarter of 2011 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 4233 Las Palmas Way ~ $566,375 ~ Closed Transaction 4460 Calle Serena ~ $240,000 ~ Closed Transaction [...] Read more

Sarasota Pending Sales Surge in January!

The Sarasota Association of Realtors just released their January 2011 statistics highlighted by the significant increase in pending sales.  Pending Sales rose to 1,013 in January from just 789 in December 2010, for an increase of almost 26%.  This is the first time pending sales have exceeded 1,000 since April, 2010 when we were approaching the expiration [...] Read more

Top Ten Most Romantic Homes

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Americans start to feel a bit more romantic. What better gift to give your significant other than one of America’s Top 10 Romantic Homes chosen by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. Our personal favorite is #8, our listing at 1330 Main Street, Sarasota.  This home occupies the entire third floor of the Orange Blossom Tower [...] Read more

The Founders Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Founders Club in the fourth quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 4145 Founders Club Drive ~ $795,000 ~ Closed Transaction 9260 McDaniel Lane ~ $690,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Oaks in the fourth quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 454 Macewen Drive ~ $975,000 ~ Closed Transaction 393 North Point Road, 501 ~ $475,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Sanderling Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Sanderling Club in the fourth quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7337 Pine Needle Road ~ $750,000 ~ Pending Transaction Posted 01.05.2011 Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Casey Key in the fourth quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 708 Casey Key Road ~ $525,000 ~ Closed Transaction 940 North Casey Key Road ~ $2,100,000 ~ [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Prestancia in the fourth quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 3966 Losillias Drive ~ $530,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7778 Club Lane ~ $572,500 ~ Closed Transaction 7325 Villa [...] Read more

150 Givens Street Featured on Wall Street Journal Microsite

Our exclusive partnership with the Wall Street Journal can be exprienced online at our microsite called ” The Business of Extraordinary Living”.  This up-to-the-minute showcase puts Sotheby’s International Realty and our magnificent properties front and center to over 40 million visitors to the WSJ digital netwook each month.  In the ever expanding global marketplace, this is [...] Read more

The Showcase of Homes – Distinctive Estate Homes

The Schemmel Property Group has once again partnered with The Showcase of Homes, a weekly television broadcast shown every Saturday morning at 7:00 am and Sunday morning at 11:30 on ABC 7 focusing on comminities, neighborhoods and luxury properties throughout the Suncoast. This week’s show highlighted three of our listings chosen for their unique and quite extraordinary features. Enjoy! 32 Blake Way, [...] Read more

The Signature Sotheby’s International Realty COLLECTION Magazine

Please view our Signature Sotheby’s International Realty Collection of extraordinary homes offered for sale in Sarasota and Manatee Counties .     We hope you enjoy this digital edition of the COLLECTION. If you are interested in receiving a hard copy and to be included on our mailing list, please fill out the “Contact Us” page [...] Read more

Signature Sotheby’s International Realty merges with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Signature Sotheby’s International Realty merges with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. I am pleased to announce that we have merged with Premier Properties of Southwest Florida in Naples.   Premier Properties of Southwest Florida has joined the Sotheby’s International Realty® network, and will now operate as Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.  In Sarasota, we will continue to operate [...] Read more

Signature Sotheby’s Making Mark in Local Market

We are very excited to share with you an article published in this week’s Herald-Tribune Business Weekly on Signature Sotheby’s International Realty’s success.  The article, titled “Upstart Making Mark in Local Market” recognizes Signature’s 75% growth in sales volume and #2 market share position in listings over $1 million.  This further recognizes the power of our Sotheby’s [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ Third Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Prestancia in the third quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7411 Monte Verde ~ $560,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7377 Regina Royale Blvd ~ $305,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7600 [...] Read more

The Founders Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Third Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Founders Club in the third quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 3749 Founders Club Drive ~ $900,000 ~ Closed Transaction 3751 N Caledonia Lane ~ $725,000 ~ [...] Read more

The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ Third Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Oaks in the third quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 405 E Macewen Drive ~ $1,300,000 ~ Closed Transaction 222 Sugar Mill Drive ~ $900,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Sanderling Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Third Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Sanderling Club in the third quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7615 Sanderling Road ~ $740,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7403 Sanderling Road ~ $850,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7337 [...] Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ Third Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Casey Key in the third quarter 0f 2010 helpful.  Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 1808 Casey Key Road ~ $4,275,000 ~ Closed Transaction 1000 Gulf Winds Way ~ $975,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

TRENDS – A Pre-Season Market Analysis

 We are proud to introduce the latest edition of TRENDS, a market report that we recently published, that offers a high-level summary of the Sarasota and Manatee real estate markets and summarizes real estate transactions at the neighborhood level. This “Pre-Season Edition” summarizes this year’s activity through the end of August, and compares transaction data [...] Read more

The Showcase of Homes – Prestancia

The Schemmel Property Group recently teamed up with The Showcase of Homes, a weekly television broadcast shown every Saturday morning at 7:00 am and Sunday morning at 11:30 on ABC 7  focusing on comminities, neighborhoods and luxury properties throughout the Suncoast.  We worked with the Showcase of Homes team to devote the entire broadcast to Prestancia and some of the [...] Read more

Sotheby’s Launches Retail Wine Business

World’s Leading Wine Auctioneer Opens New York Wine Store and Retail Website Last week, Sotheby’s announced the launch of a retail and online wine business, becomming the only major global auctioneer also offering fine wines at retail and online.  The full service store offers a range of wine at competitive prices from $13.95 to $40,000 [...] Read more

What You Get for …$875,000

The New York Times today featured our listing at 1919 Grove Street in their popular ” What You Get”  column published online at nytimes.com.  This magnificently restored 1925 historically designated home located “West of Trail” is just a short walk to Southside School and Southside Village and minutes away from Siesta Key, Downtown Sarasota, Southgate Mall, [...] Read more

Schemmel Property Group Successfully Markets Prestancia Estate Home

One of the truly marquee properties located in Prestancia sold last week for $985,000.  The home at 4193 Escondito Circle, originally built by Gary Roberts of Bamboo Building & Development is certainly one of the most dramatic homes in Prestancia.  Perfectly positioned on a premium lot overlooking TPC’s Stadium Golf Course, this one-of-a-kind French colonial [...] Read more

The Orange Blossom

Join us on a tour of this magnificent residence as seen through the eyes of it’s owners and designer, Kurt Lucas. Read more

Siesta Key Beach – Beautiful, Clean and Powdery White Sand

With the gulf oil crisis ongoing, we are often asked the question ” How have your beaches been affected?”  The Sarasota County Government has installed a new beach cam on Siesta Key Beach so that potential visitors can see in real time how beautiful and clean our beaches remain. Follow the link below to see [...] Read more

June Sales Statistics Still Strong – July 21, 2010

The recently released June Sales Statistics from the Sarasota Association of Realtors reflect continued strength in the local real estate market.  June total sales reached 776, the highest since December 2005.  In addition, pending sales, although not as high as earlier this year, when buyers were infulenced by the homebuyer tax credit, were still very strong at 767.  The full [...] Read more

Explore the FRONTGATE 2010 International Home Tour

As a Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate, we have the benefit of exposing our properties to some of the most qualified buyers in the world.  Our sothebysrealty.com website and some of our exclusive International business partners such as the Wall Street Journal, NY Times and FRONTGATE help us achieve unprecedented exposure for our homes by targeting [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Prestancia in the second quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 4005 Las Palmas Way ~ $2,500,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7825 Estancia Way ~ $1,120,000 ~ Closed Transaction 4022 [...] Read more

The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Oaks in the second quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 720 N Macewen Drive ~ $825,000 ~ Closed Transaction 388 Bunker Hill ~ $820,000 ~ Closed Transaction [...] Read more

The Founders Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Founders Club in the second quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 8275 Archers Court ~ $1,750,000 ~ Closed Transaction 3147 Founders Club Drive ~ $908,800 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Sanderling Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Sandlering Club in the second quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7940 Sanderling Club ~ $6,425,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7236 Pine Needle Road ~ $1,095,000 ~ Pending Transaction [...] Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Casey Key in the second quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 740 N Casey Key Road ~ $2,375,000 ~ Closed Transaction 3860 Casey Key Road ~ $3,500,000 ~ [...] Read more

Schemmel Closes $10,684,750 in Sales – June 25, 2010

SIGNATURE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY SALES ASSOCIATE CLOSES $10.7 MILLION IN LUXURY PROPERTIES IN THE LAST 30 DAYS SARASOTA, Florida (June 21, 2010)— Signature Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that  Joel Schemmel, a sales associate with the firm, has sold $10,684,750 million of luxury properties in the past thirty days, providing continuing evidence that [...] Read more

Sotheby’s International Realty Portfolio – Spring/Summer 2010

Over 20,000 readers in the Wall Street Journal are exploring the finest properties for sale in Florida.  We invite you to join them. We hope you enjoy this digital edition of Portfolio including Sotheby’s International Realty properties throughout Florida. There is an exceptional Florida Lifestyle waiting for you. If you are interested in receiving a hard copy [...] Read more

May 2010 Sales Remain Strong – June 18, 2010

Last week, the Sarasota Association of Realtors reported the May 2010 figures.  Once again the results are positive and continue to signal a recovery in the Sarasota real estate market.  The full press release is below. Sarasota Real Estate Market at Highest Level Since 2005; Prices Remain Stable Property sales in May 2010 in the [...] Read more

Sotheby’s Sale totals 15.2 Million USD – 6.16.10

Sales at the Sotheby’s two-day auction of the Collection of Patricia Kluge held on-site at the Albamarle House last week totaled 15.2 million USD exceeding the pre-sale expectations.  Some key sales from the Press Release from Sotheby’s last week are noted below. The historic sale was the first on-site house sale conducted by Sotheby’s in North [...] Read more

A Unigue Joint Offering – A Sotheby’s Private View

Private View Video – The Collection of Patricia Kluge and Albemarle House The private auction that takes place on June 8th and 9th will be held on the premisis, located outside of Charlottesville, Virginia.   Mrs. Kluge’s colletion of several hundred items that has been on exhibition from May 31st until today, is estimated to be worth in [...] Read more

835 Norsota Way on Bay Island/Siesta Key Sells

Buyers at the high end of the market are choosing a lifestyle, not just a home.   It’s about living on the water, the location, boating and all the amenities that come with it. What is truly amazing is not just our sale of 835 Norsota Way but the number of buyers who were interested in [...] Read more

Warhol Boosts Sotheby’s Sale – May 20, 2010

Andy Warhol sells for $32.5 million at Sotheby’s in New York Total sales of $190 million from the Contemporary Art Auction held at Sotheby’s in New York last week surpassed the auction house’s original estimate of $161 million.  The Wall Street Journal reported that” the wall-sized Andy Warhol painting titled “Self Portrait” sold for $32.5 [...] Read more

April 2010 sales top March – May 14, 2010

This week, the Sarasota Association of Realtors reported April 2010 sales figures.  The press release follows. April 2010 Sales Best in Over Four Years   Property sales in April in the Sarasota market hit the highest total in almost five years, while pending sales were the highest in four years, likely fueled by the expiration of the [...] Read more

RESIDE® Magazine- The Official Publication of the Sotheby’s International Realty Network

Life takes place where you – RESIDE®   Welcome to RESIDE  magazine, the luxury home & lifestyle magazine presented by the Sotheby’s International Realty brand. RESIDE is a celebration of the creative imagination between home, art and living. This issue welcomes readers with one of our most captivating covers yet.  The cover home is a sprawling [...] Read more

Sarasota Property Sales Data/Land Values – April 26, 2010

In recent weeks we have been encouraged by positive data released both locally and nationally.  In a press release from the Sarasota Association of Realtors earlier this month they noted the following significant data from March 2010. Overall property sales reached 753 in the Sarasota market in March 2010, the highest total since December 2005 [...] Read more

The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summaryof property sales in The Oaks in the first quarter of 2010 useful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 654 Trenton Way ~ $740,000 ~ Closed Transaction 627 Eagle Watch Lane ~ $620,000 ~ Closed Transaction 790 [...] Read more

The Founders Club ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Founders Club in the first quarter of 201o useful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 3225 Signet Court ~ $935,000 ~ Closed Transaction 4040 Founders Club Drive ~ $850,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Sanderling ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in the Sanderling Club in the first quarter of 2010 useful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. There were no property sales in the Sanderling Club in the first quarter of 2010. Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Casey Key in the first quarter of 2010 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 1040 Gulf Winds Way ~ $960,000 ~ Closed Transaction 615 Casey Key Road ~ $1,800,000 ~ Closed [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2010

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Prestancia in the first quarter of 2010 useful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 4517 Las Brisas Lane ~ $300,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7715 Calle Facil Drive ~ $366,000 ~ Closed Transaction [...] Read more

A Sales Trifecta by the Schemmel Property Group

We are happy to annouce that we have successfully closed on the sale of three properties over the last thirty days. 1475 Siesta Drive  This gorgeous bayfront property went from listing to closing in less than 60 days.  We represented the Seller in this transaction. 7313 Villa D Este  This beautiful maintenance free villa in [...] Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Quarter 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Casey Key in the fourth quarter of 2009 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 1588 N Casey Key Road ~ $9,900,000 ~ Closed Transaction 1060 Gulf Winds Way ~ 958,000 ~ [...] Read more

Sanderling ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in the Sanderling Club  in the fourth quarter of 2009 useful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7417 Sanderling Rd ~ $575,000 ~ Closed Transaction Read more

The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Oaks in the fourth quarter of 2009 useful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 393 North Point Road #1002 ~ $1,500,000 ~ Closed Transaction 393 North Point Road #903  ~ 506,000 [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ Fourth Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Prestancia in the fourth quarter of 2009 useful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 3816 Boca Pointe Drive ~ $465,000 ~ Closed Transaction 7336 Villa D’Este Drive ~ $340,000 ~ Closed Transaction [...] Read more

Where Is The Pendulum?

The Market has Life! I received offers on two of my Siesta Key multi-million dollar properties within a day of each other.  Both from agents who said their buyers had been looking for a year or more.  A recent article in the Sarasota Herald Tribune, (yes, our Sarasota Herald Tribune) talking about signs of recovery, [...] Read more

The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Oaks in the second quarter of 2009 useful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 136 Osprey Point Drive ~ $3,175,000 ~ Closed Transaction 249 Shell Midden Court ~$1,650,000 ~ Closed Transaction [...] Read more

The Founders Club ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Founders Club in the second quarter of 2009 useful.  Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general , please feel free to contact us. 3195 Founders Club Drive ~ $1,025,000 ~ Closed Transaction 3348 Founders Club Drive ~ $949,000 [...] Read more

Sanderling ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2009

There were no property sales in the Sanderling Club in the second quarter of 2009 to report. Should you have any questions regarding this information or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Casey Key in the second quarter of 2009 helpful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 1538 N Casey Key Road ~ $8,295,000 ~ Pending Transaction 1512 Casey Key Road ~ $4,499,000 ~ [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ Second Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Prestancia in the second quarter of 2009 useful. Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7248 Villa D’Este Drive ~ $330,000 ~ Closed Transaction 4492 Calle Serena ~ $316,250 ~ Closed Transaction 7345 [...] Read more

Only in Their Mind ~ Casey Key Sale

I am always amazed by the negativity of what gets published. Today we see side by side articles in the Sarasota Herald Tribune Business Weekly. One painting a picture about future foreclosures and another touting some event from two years ago. There seems to be an incredible fascination with the negative and events from years [...] Read more

Schemmel Property Group Closes Highest Sale On Casey Key Since February 2007

PROPERTY SELECTED FOR “PALMETTO” MOVIE LOCATION SELLS ON CASEY KEY SARASOTA, Fla. (July 28, 2009) – Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, the luxury real estate brokerage firm, is pleased to announce that sales associate Joel Schemmel and his team at The Schemmel Property Group recently closed a significant sale for $6.2 million. The property is located [...] Read more

Casey Key ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2009

Please note that there were no closed sales or new contracts for Casey Key Property in the first quarter of 2009. Read more

The Oaks ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Oaks in the first quarter of 2009 useful.  Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general please feel free to contact us. 588 Eagle Watch Ln ~ $1,150,000 ~ Closed Transaction 644 Fernwalk Ln ~ $780,000 ~ Closed Transaction 402 E MacEewn [...] Read more

The Founders Club ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in The Founders Club in the first quarter of 2009 useful.  Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general please feel free to contact us. 3230 Founders Club Drive ~ $900,000 ~ Closed Transaction 3242 Founders Club Drive ~ $995,000 ~ Pending Transaction [...] Read more

Prestancia ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Prestancia in the first quarter of 2009 useful.  Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general, please feel free to contact us. 7231 Villa D’Este Drive ~ $305,000 ~ Closed Transaction 8040 Via Fiore St ~ $279,000 ~ Closed Transaction [...] Read more

Sanderling ~ Sales Summary ~ First Qtr 2009

We hope you find this summary of property sales in Sanderling in the first quarter of 2009 useful.  Should you have any questions regarding these sales or real estate in general please feel free to contact us. 7260 Turnstone Rd ~ $1,295,000 ~ Pending Transaction Read more