What Should I Avoid Buying Before Closing on a House?

If you are financing a home purchase, avoid making major purchases or taking on new debt before closing unless you have discussed the transaction with your mortgage lender. A new car loan, financed furniture, appliances, electronics, jewelry or a large credit-card purchase can change your debt,
Read MoreVUE vs. BLVD Sarasota: Comparing Two Downtown Luxury Condo Buildings

VUE Sarasota Bay and BLVD Sarasota are both modern 18-story luxury condominium buildings in Downtown Sarasota, but they offer noticeably different ownership experiences. VUE, at 1155 N. Gulfstream Avenue, contains substantially more residences and occupies a prominent position near Sarasota Bay
Read MoreShould I Buy a House That Has Had Mold?

Yes, a house that has had mold can still be worth buying, but the history deserves careful investigation before you make a purchasing decision. Previous mold does not automatically mean a home is permanently damaged or unsuitable. The more important questions are what caused the moisture, how ex
Read MoreSunset Terrace: Gulf-Front Living Made for Anna Maria Island Sunsets

Sunset Terrace is an 18-unit Gulf-front condominium at 2312 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1982, the community sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico with private beach access, expansive water views, a community pool, covered parking, and Gulf-facing balconies in
Read MoreSunset Landings Condos: Waterfront Living and Island Sunsets

Sunset Landings is a small five-unit condominium community at 703 Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The elevated, townhouse-style residences sit directly across Gulf Drive from Cortez Beach, giving documented units broad Gulf views, multiple balconies or decks, and conven
Read MoreLa Costa Condos: Gulf-Front Living on the Shores of Bradenton Beach

La Costa Condominiums sit directly on the Gulf of Mexico at 1800 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The 42-unit beachfront community combines direct access to the sand with a heated Gulf-front pool, covered parking, barbecue areas, and recreation that currently includes pi
Read MoreSouth Beach Village Condos: Island Living Close to the Sand and Gulf

South Beach Village is a small eight-residence condominium community along 10th Street North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The townhome-style residences are positioned close to Gulf Drive and the Gulf beach, with current property information documenting spacious three-bedroom layouts,
Read MoreTortuga Inn: Tropical Resort-Style Living on Anna Maria Island

Tortuga Inn Beach Resort is a beach-to-bay condominium resort at 1325 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The community combines access to a Gulf beach across Gulf Drive with Sarasota Bay frontage, two heated swimming pools, a fishing pier and boat docks, tropical grounds,
Read MoreMarbella Villas: A Distinctive Island Retreat in Bradenton Beach

Marbella Villas is an 11-residence Gulf-front condominium at 1900 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 2000, the community offers direct beach access, Gulf views, a beachfront pool and spa, elevators, covered or reserved parking, and a location convenient to Bridge
Read MoreSandcastle Beach Resort Condos: Your Place Along the Gulf in Bradenton Beach

Sandcastle Beach Resort is an intimate eight-unit Gulf-front condominium at 200 Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 2003, the community combines direct beach access and Gulf views with a heated community pool, elevator access, covered or assigned parking, and a loc
Read MoreIlexhurst: Classic Anna Maria Island Living Near the Beach

Ilexhurst is an established residential area in the central portion of Anna Maria Island with an unusual distinction: the historic subdivision extends into both Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. Rather than being a single condominium complex or uniform planned community, Ilexhurst includes a var
Read MoreGulf Breeze Condos: A Relaxed Beachside Escape in Bradenton Beach

Gulf Breeze is an intimate Gulf-front condominium at 2106 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Florida condominium records identify just four residences in Gulf Breeze, A Condo, while property records identify 1998 construction. The biggest attraction is straightforward: the
Read MoreCoquina Moorings Condos: Island Living Near Coquina Beach

Coquina Moorings is a 14-unit waterfront condominium community at 1407 Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1982, the community sits directly on the Intracoastal Waterway while the Gulf beach is across Gulf Drive, creating a distinctive Gulf-to-Bay setting. Current
Read MoreShell Cove Condos: Intimate Coastal Living on Anna Maria Island

Shell Cove is a small Gulf-front condominium community at 2310 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The Shell Cove Condominium Association identifies just 12 residences in one two-story building, with every unit offering a Gulf of Mexico view and approximately 150 feet of Gu
Read MoreGulf Watch Condos: Island Living Across from the Gulf of Mexico

Gulf Watch Condos is a 32-unit condominium community at 601 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The community sits across Gulf Drive from the Gulf of Mexico while also providing access toward the bay and Intracoastal side, creating a beach-to-bay setting without requiring eve
Read MoreBradenton Beach Club: Beachside Living on Anna Maria Island

Bradenton Beach Club is a Gulf-to-Bay condominium community in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, offering a combination that can be difficult to find in one property: Gulf beach access on one side of the island and a boardwalk leading toward the bay on the other. Current community and rental
Read MoreHibiscus Condos: Easygoing Coastal Living in Bradenton Beach

Hibiscus Condos offers a small-scale condominium option in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, close to Gulf beaches, Sarasota Bay, Historic Bridge Street, restaurants, shops, and island transportation. The Hibiscus, A Condominium at 109 5th Street South is documented as a four-unit community
Read MoreBaywatch Condos: Bayfront Living in the Heart of Bradenton Beach

Baywatch Condos, legally associated with Bay Watch Condominium, is an intimate 16-unit waterfront community at 1301 Bay Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Built in 1982, the community sits directly along the Intracoastal Waterway and offers a heated swimming pool, community doc
Read MoreBayview of Bradenton Beach: Waterfront Living with Island Charm

Bayview of Bradenton Beach is an intimate eight-unit waterfront condominium at 108 9th Street South on Anna Maria Island. The community sits beside Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway while placing Gulf beaches just a short walk away. Residences are two-bedroom condos, with current and re
Read MoreRunaway Bay Condos: Resort-Style Living from the Beach to the Bay

Runaway Bay is a 186-residence condominium community at 1801 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. What makes it distinctive is its beach-to-bay setting: the community extends between the Gulf side of the island and Palma Sola Bay, with dedicated beach access across Gulf Driv
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