Greg Hudson Homes has just listed yet another stunning home in the popular Serenoa Lakes in Sarasota Florida. Comfort and elegance are a perfect combination in this Serenoa Lakes home with lake and golf course views on a spacious ½ acre lot.
With 3440sf in the living area (4604sf total area) there are plenty of flowing spaces both inside and out from the open floor plan to the cabana area off the versatile bonus room. Built by Arthur Rutenberg Homes, the fine architectural details are noticed throughout: decorative niches, dining room built-in china cabinet; leisure room built-in entertainment center; crown moldings, tray and vaulted ceilings.
The kitchen has an open layout with a large island, long seating bar, dining area with aquarium window, and easy access to the formal dining room. It's great for entertaining and complete with wood cabinets, built in wine rack, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and large walk in pantry with plenty of storage.
Enjoy sunny Florida days from your pool and spa while having the option of utilizing a very special added feature: Retractable Sunscreen with UV protection. Outdoor leisure area includes covered lanai, pool bath, kitchen and cabana.
Additional highlights: private den/study, wood floors in most rooms, ceramic tile, central vacuum; surround sound; intercom; 3M Hurricane Film/Energy Efficiency; security system; 3 car side entry garage and spacious driveway for extra guest parking. The 4th BR and Bonus Rm area is an ideal setting for someone looking for private guest quarters or an "in-law" suite.
You can see more about this home at:http://sarasotafloridahomesonline.com/template40/nextpage.asp?lnv=15693344
To contact Greg Hudson, call (941) 302-1485 or email him at Greg@GregHudsonHomes.com
Monday, September 24, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Greg Hudson Homes Hosts Open House This Sunday 1pm - 4pm - at the Merdian at The Oaks Preserve
A completely updated and luxurious Meridian Two residence in one of Sarasota's most prestigious country club communities "The Oaks". This 7th Floor 2BR+Den/Study unit enjoys majestic views of Sarasota Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, Intracoastal Waterway and Preserve areas. Your entryway to this turn-key furnished home begins with a private elevator opening to an elegantly finished foyer. Freshly painted in a neutral palette with exquisite furniture package, new area rugs, and quality light fixtures. The open kitchen with granite countertops, sleek cabinetry, and tile backsplash features brand new "never used" stainless steel appliances. Tranquil evenings with spectacular sunsets may be enjoyed from your living room and spacious balcony with "water feature". The den is set up perfectly for your home-office with a built-in desk, cabinets, and shelving while still accommodating extra guests as needed with a sleeper sofa. The Meridian is complete with it's own private guard gate, resort style pool area, spa, and fitness center. In addition to the full range of amenities available at The Oaks Club: fine dining, casual dining, two championship golf courses, practice facility, 12 Har-Tru tennis courts (4 are lighted), croquet lawn and a junior Olympic size heated pool. All of this among one of the most picturesque and finest clubhouses in Sarasota. Either an Equity or Social membership is mandatory for all property owners in the Oaks Club.
Offered at $575,000
See more at: http://www.premiersothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/245-l-2006-4402928/the-oaks-preserve-meridian-osprey-fl-34229
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Greg Hudson Homes Just Listed Updated Condo in Cordova Gardens
Greg Hudson Homes has just listed this updated condo in popular Cordova Gardens in Sarasota Florida.
The vaulted ceilings (top floor unit), neutral d?cor, sliding glass doors and windows provide plenty of natural light and create an open spacious setting. Many fine upgrades have been added to this home: custom closets with cabinets, custom cypress storage closet, updated baths, plantation shutters, new doors, new ceiling fans, and dimmer switches throughout for comfortable lighting. The kitchen has been updated with granite counters, custom cabinetry, stainless steel GE appliances, water filtration system, and extra kitchen storage space.
The Master Suite features laminate wood floors and a private retreat which is currently used as a sitting area. The 2nd bedroom may be used as a bedroom or study and is complete with sliding glass doors, laminate wood floors and vaulted ceiling. The covered lanai area accommodates a sitting area and more as it is 25' long.Highlights of this maintenance free community include a heated swimming pool with a paver deck area for entertaining guests, mature trees,lush tropical landscaping,assigned parking
You can see more about this home at:http://sarasotafloridahomesonline.com/template40/nextpage.asp?lnv=15669582
To contact Greg Hudson, call (941) 302-1485 or email him at Greg@GregHudsonHomes.com
To contact Greg Hudson, call (941) 302-1485 or email him at Greg@GregHudsonHomes.com
Monday, September 17, 2012
SAR Reports Real Estate Market Remains Hot In August
Members of the Sarasota Association of Realtors® sold 819 properties in August 2012, up 36 percent from last August as the hot summer sales market in local real estate showed no signs of cooling off.
The breakdown was 587 single family homes and 232 condos sold, compared to last August, when only 445 single family and 156 condos sold (for a total of 601 closed sales). The August sales reversed the July 2012 trend, when sales dropped to 699. July has been a slower sales month for the past few years, but the strong rebound in August was unexpected and welcomed by local Realtors®.
"The old adage says all real estate is local, and in Sarasota, we are experiencing a resurgent, vibrant, energized market - the best we've seen since the end of the boom years in 2006," said SAR President Laura Benson. "SAR members have been reporting incredible sales numbers, and competition for available properties is high due to the very low inventory. My advice to buyers would be to get off the fence - you might miss out on your dream home."
The summer of 2012 has been a busy time for many local real estate agents, with multiple offers common on most properties for sale. Foot traffic has been reported as strong and steady at open houses, and there has been no lull in activity since the end of the traditional season after Easter.
The second quarter in 2012 was statistically the best in seven years, and the third quarter is trending higher as well.
Pending sales (which represent properties that went under contract during the month) also rose in August 2012 to 953, up from July's figure of 919 and June's total of 860. Last August, pending sales stood at 813, so this year's activity was 16 percent higher. Pending sales are a good indicator of the future market sales totals, so September numbers would be expected to best last September when sales dropped to 570.
"We remain significantly ahead of the pace of sales in 2011," said SAR President Laura Benson. "Sarasota is always a great place to buy real estate, in the best of times and the worst of times, so I'm confident in our future market."
The median sale price for single family homes in August 2012 was down slightly from July 2012, dropping to $169,945 from $178,000 in the previous month. The median for the past 12 months was at $169,000 - holding steady from the July figure. For condos, prices dropped to a greater degree - down to $149,000 from $176,000 in July. Condo prices are usually more volatile month to month, which is generally attributed to the level of high-end properties sold in any given month. August saw a lull in higher priced condo sales, and combined with an increase in sales of foreclosures and short sales in the category, the median price saw a 15 percent drop in August. However, the 12-month running median for condos was $163,950, exactly the same as last year at this time.
The available inventory of homes on the market once again dropped to yet another decade low of 3,504, which was almost 4 percent below last month's figure of 3,644. Last year at this time, there were roughly 20 percent more available properties in the local market. Lack of inventory - notably in lower price ranges - is limiting buyer choices in an increasing number of markets around the country, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
The months of inventory remained near 10-year lows. The August figures were 3.8 months of inventory for single family homes, down from July's 4.5 months; and 5.5 months for condos, down from July's figure of 7.5 months. Months of inventory represents the time it would take to deplete the current inventory at the current sales rate. Last August, there were 6.3 months of inventory for single family homes and 10.2 months of inventory for condos. At the worst point of our market in November 2008, there were 24 months of inventory for single family homes and 41.7 months for condos.
Currently, only 570 properties for sale in the MLS are listed as short sales or foreclosures, down slightly from last month's figure of 575 properties. This represents about 16.3 percent of available properties, slightly higher than last month's figure of 15.8 percent, but down from January 2012 when the figure was 17 percent of the market.
The breakdown was 587 single family homes and 232 condos sold, compared to last August, when only 445 single family and 156 condos sold (for a total of 601 closed sales). The August sales reversed the July 2012 trend, when sales dropped to 699. July has been a slower sales month for the past few years, but the strong rebound in August was unexpected and welcomed by local Realtors®.
"The old adage says all real estate is local, and in Sarasota, we are experiencing a resurgent, vibrant, energized market - the best we've seen since the end of the boom years in 2006," said SAR President Laura Benson. "SAR members have been reporting incredible sales numbers, and competition for available properties is high due to the very low inventory. My advice to buyers would be to get off the fence - you might miss out on your dream home."
The summer of 2012 has been a busy time for many local real estate agents, with multiple offers common on most properties for sale. Foot traffic has been reported as strong and steady at open houses, and there has been no lull in activity since the end of the traditional season after Easter.
The second quarter in 2012 was statistically the best in seven years, and the third quarter is trending higher as well.
Pending sales (which represent properties that went under contract during the month) also rose in August 2012 to 953, up from July's figure of 919 and June's total of 860. Last August, pending sales stood at 813, so this year's activity was 16 percent higher. Pending sales are a good indicator of the future market sales totals, so September numbers would be expected to best last September when sales dropped to 570.
"We remain significantly ahead of the pace of sales in 2011," said SAR President Laura Benson. "Sarasota is always a great place to buy real estate, in the best of times and the worst of times, so I'm confident in our future market."
The median sale price for single family homes in August 2012 was down slightly from July 2012, dropping to $169,945 from $178,000 in the previous month. The median for the past 12 months was at $169,000 - holding steady from the July figure. For condos, prices dropped to a greater degree - down to $149,000 from $176,000 in July. Condo prices are usually more volatile month to month, which is generally attributed to the level of high-end properties sold in any given month. August saw a lull in higher priced condo sales, and combined with an increase in sales of foreclosures and short sales in the category, the median price saw a 15 percent drop in August. However, the 12-month running median for condos was $163,950, exactly the same as last year at this time.
The available inventory of homes on the market once again dropped to yet another decade low of 3,504, which was almost 4 percent below last month's figure of 3,644. Last year at this time, there were roughly 20 percent more available properties in the local market. Lack of inventory - notably in lower price ranges - is limiting buyer choices in an increasing number of markets around the country, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
The months of inventory remained near 10-year lows. The August figures were 3.8 months of inventory for single family homes, down from July's 4.5 months; and 5.5 months for condos, down from July's figure of 7.5 months. Months of inventory represents the time it would take to deplete the current inventory at the current sales rate. Last August, there were 6.3 months of inventory for single family homes and 10.2 months of inventory for condos. At the worst point of our market in November 2008, there were 24 months of inventory for single family homes and 41.7 months for condos.
Currently, only 570 properties for sale in the MLS are listed as short sales or foreclosures, down slightly from last month's figure of 575 properties. This represents about 16.3 percent of available properties, slightly higher than last month's figure of 15.8 percent, but down from January 2012 when the figure was 17 percent of the market.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Greg Hudson Homes Lists Designer Home in Sapphire Shores
Greg Hudson Homes has just listed a beautiful designer home in the highly sought after neighborhood of Sapphire Shores in Sarasota���� FL. It is conveniently located within walking distance to the area's cultural gems: Ringling Museum and Asolo Theater. This home's architecture, pristine grounds, lighting and custom block wall with Frank Lloyd Wright Vases is further enhanced by the updated professional landscaping.
The elegant finishes have been ASID professionally selected for this open floor plan that perfectly balances both leisure and formal areas. The spacious foyer accented by faux finished columns and archways to both the formal dining room and open kitchen creates an ideal setting for entertaining. The kitchen is complete with a granite center island, single ogee granite counters and stainless steel appliances.
Plantation shutters, travertine marble floors, new bedroom cabinetry, faux painting and decorative touches are just a few of the highlights. Custom lighting throughout the interior and exterior of this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home adds to the ambiance. The pool and garden area is fenced for privacy with lush tropical foliage and a brick paver dining area.
This home is only a five minute drive from downtown Sarasota, with its many additional cultural amenities, and only 15 minutes from the white sand beaches of Lido Key.
You can see more about this home at: http://sarasotafloridahomesonline.com/template40/nextpage.asp?lnv=15640535
To contact Greg Hudson, call (941) 302-1485 or email him at Greg@GregHudsonHomes.com
The elegant finishes have been ASID professionally selected for this open floor plan that perfectly balances both leisure and formal areas. The spacious foyer accented by faux finished columns and archways to both the formal dining room and open kitchen creates an ideal setting for entertaining. The kitchen is complete with a granite center island, single ogee granite counters and stainless steel appliances.
Plantation shutters, travertine marble floors, new bedroom cabinetry, faux painting and decorative touches are just a few of the highlights. Custom lighting throughout the interior and exterior of this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home adds to the ambiance. The pool and garden area is fenced for privacy with lush tropical foliage and a brick paver dining area.
This home is only a five minute drive from downtown Sarasota, with its many additional cultural amenities, and only 15 minutes from the white sand beaches of Lido Key.
You can see more about this home at: http://sarasotafloridahomesonline.com/template40/nextpage.asp?lnv=15640535
To contact Greg Hudson, call (941) 302-1485 or email him at Greg@GregHudsonHomes.com
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The Pinnacle Academy Finds A Permanent Home
The East County Observer has a great article about a good friend and crusader for children with autism. Learn more about the academy and our friend Kirstina Ordetx at http://www.yourobserver.com/news/east-county/Front-Page/0905201221600/Pinnacle-finds-forever-home.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Greg Hudson Homes Just Listed A Beautiful Pool Home in Cascades in Sarasota FL
Comfort and elegance are a perfect blend in this 5 Bedroom two story pool home in the Riomar community of Cascades at Sarasota. The brick paver entry features lead glass front doors opening to a spacious foyer, volume ceilings, and archways. The formal dining room and casual leisure room glow with warmth from the recently added new flooring. The updated eat-in kitchen showcases quality appliances, granite countertops, and custom wood cabinets. Central Vac system is an added plus to this home. The living area of this home is 3411sf with the 3 car garage and covered lanai area bringing the total square feet to 4500sf. The pool and lanai area of this home have a screened enclosure with an open balcony above. There is also a community pool available. This community is convenient to the new corridor of shopping and dining on University Parkway, easy access to I-75 and schools/medical facilities are nearby. The HOA fees cover basic cable, internet service, ADT security system, community pool, common grounds and lawn watering from reclaimed water.
To see more of this home go to: http://www.sarasotafloridahomesonline.com/template40/nextpage.asp?lnv=15593703
To contact Greg Hudson, call (941) 302-1485 or email him at Greg@GregHudsonHomes.com
To see more of this home go to: http://www.sarasotafloridahomesonline.com/template40/nextpage.asp?lnv=15593703
To contact Greg Hudson, call (941) 302-1485 or email him at Greg@GregHudsonHomes.com
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