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    Stonecastle at Southwood is an established gated neighborhood in Venice, Florida, offering single-family homes with the easygoing, single-level character many buyers associate with Florida villa living. An important distinction is that Stonecastle homes are fee-simple single-family residences, n

    Bella Costa is a waterfront condominium community on Venice Island in Venice, Florida, positioned along the Intracoastal Waterway near Roberts Bay and historic Downtown Venice. The community combines a landscaped waterfront setting with a heated swimming pool, clubhouse, fitness room and conveni

      Stoneybrook at Venice is a large gated residential community in Venice, Florida, built around an extensive recreation complex, lakes, sidewalks and established residential streets. The neighborhood offers primarily detached single-family homes along with resort-style amenities that include a c

    Before buying a Florida home, ask your Realtor about the property's price history, comparable sales, time on market, seller disclosures, known repairs, permits, HOA or condominium obligations, insurance considerations, flood information and issues that deserve professional inspection. You should

    The best golf courses near Ellenton, Florida include Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Palmetto, Heritage Harbour Golf Club and The Links at Greenfield Plantation in Bradenton, Waterlefe Golf & River Club along the Manatee River, and private River Strand Golf & Country Club. Ellenton is not a golf-re

    Choose a Florida buyer’s real estate professional by looking beyond personality and asking how that person will actually help you evaluate properties, understand the local market, structure offers and manage the transaction. Ask about experience with your location and property type, the Florida

    Solstice at Wellen Park is a completed gated Toll Brothers community of 270 newer residences in the Playmore District of Wellen Park near Venice, Florida. The neighborhood combines attached villas and one- and two-story single-family homes with a private resort-style amenity center featuring a s

    Yes, a Realtor may sometimes help you discover Florida homes before they receive broad public exposure, but there is no secret inventory that every agent can access and early access is never guaranteed. Opportunities can come from legitimate coming-soon listings, brokerage relationships, one-to-

    Beleza on Venice Beach is a boutique luxury condominium directly on the Gulf in the 800 block of The Esplanade N on Venice Island. Built in the mid-2000s with only 26 residences, Beleza combines a low-density condominium setting with direct beach access, a heated pool and spa, fitness facilities

    Toscana Isles is a gated, lake-oriented residential community in the North Venice and Nokomis area, combining newer Florida homes with more than 200 acres of lakes and an extensive resort-style amenity center. Developed principally by D.R. Horton, the community offers single-family residences an

    The Collection is a boutique luxury condominium at 1335 2nd Street in Downtown Sarasota, Florida, designed around just 12 residences rather than the larger residential counts found in many downtown towers. Expansive three-bedroom floor plans, private elevator entry at selected residences, tall c

      The Woods at Chestnut Creek is an established single-family neighborhood within the larger Chestnut Creek community in Venice, Florida. The neighborhood combines detached homes with the mature trees, lakes and established landscaping that characterize Chestnut Creek. Located north of Center Ro

    Yes, using a buyer’s real estate professional in Florida involves brokerage compensation, but that does not necessarily mean the buyer will pay the entire amount directly out of pocket. Buyer-broker compensation is negotiable and should be clearly addressed in the written agreement between the b

    Florida's outdoor lifestyle extends far beyond an occasional trip to the beach. Golf, pickleball, boating, kayaking, walking, cycling and beach workouts can all become regular parts of life, particularly along the Gulf Coast. The biggest seasonal change is often not whether people go outside, bu

    Tortuga is a small gated neighborhood within Wellen Park in the Venice, Florida area, with 111 newer single-family homes originally developed by Lennar. Unlike Wellen Park neighborhoods centered on large private resort complexes, Tortuga emphasizes detached homes, a more intimate residential set

    Bellagio on Venice Island is a gated, deed-restricted community of 144 single-family homes in Venice, Florida, combining neighborhood amenities with access to the Venetian Waterway Park and convenient proximity to historic Downtown Venice and Gulf Coast beaches. Homes were developed primarily in

    Sunset Villas of Venice is an intimate condominium community at 501 Barcelona Avenue on Venice Island, offering villa-style living close to both historic Downtown Venice and Gulf Coast recreation. Property records identify just five condominium residences, creating a very different setting from

    The best way to search for homes for sale in Florida is to combine an MLS-connected property search with a local real estate professional who understands the specific market you are considering. Large real estate websites can be useful for browsing, but buyers should also search individual commu

    The most practical way to find new Florida home listings quickly is to have a focused MLS-connected search set up before the right property appears. Ask your real estate professional to create a search using your actual price range, locations, property type and essential features, then use listi

Solar panels can add another document track to a Florida home sale. HBR’s Florida seller readiness guide identifies solar ownership, financing and lease terms as records to review early. The important question is not simply whether panels are present. The seller and transaction team need to understa