Alex Dashner - Preferred Shore

🌴 N E W L I S T I N G 🌴

Gorgeous single family home in Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch!

2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Den

Heated Salt Pool / Screened Paver Lanai

Offered at $850,000

12676 Fontana Loop, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA

Another fantastic year in real estate has come and gone! I am thrilled to have closed $5,100,000 in residential transaction volume for 2023. I could not have done it without my wonderful customers who put their faith in me and the fantastic support I receive at Preferred SHORE.

Here's to even better 2024 with bigger things to come🥂🍾

🎉 S O L D 🎉

Congratulations to my sellers on the sale of their house! I was fortunate enough to be their agent when they purchased it in 2020 and am so pleased to have also represented them again this time around.

🍂 A hot start to the Fall market! 🍂

Thank you to my clients who made this happen, here's to next month 🥳

🌼 N E W L I S T I N G 🌼

790 Hillside Drive S listed at $450,000

3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / 1600 sq ft / 0.27 acres

Only 10 minutes from Downtown St. Petersburg, this is single family home is waiting for you! Check out the video to see the HUGE backyard and stylish updates throughout.

790 Hillside Dr S, St Petersburg, FL 33705, USA

🥳 S O L D 🥳

Congratulations to my friends and sellers on their sale in Lakewood Ranch! I'm thrilled to have been a part of this transaction and excited for where the journey takes you next.

Thrilled to be a Million Dollar Club member for June 2023 🥂

🌺 N E W L I S T I N G 🌺

Here's your chance to own a rarely available two story property in highly sought after Summerfield, one of Lakewood Ranch's first neighborhoods. This charming home is situated on a cul-de-sac and nestled up against a wooded preserve. Call today for your private showing: 941-681-5401.

3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms / 2100 sq ft / Low HOA & CDD

11809 Acorn Woods Terrace

🌟 S O L D 🌟

Congratulations to my first time home buyer on their purchase! It was an absolute pleasure working with them and I'm so thrilled to have been a part of the process.

I truly enjoy working with first time buyers, their excitement and enthusiasm for the process is contagious 🥳

🌺 S O L D 🌺

A fantastic home for a fantastic family! Congratulations to my buyers on their purchase in Lakewood Ranch. Thrilled to have been a part of process and grateful to call these clients friends.

🌟P R I C E I M P R O V E M E N T🌟

✅ 3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / 3 Car Garage
✅ Custom Pool w/ Extended Lanai
✅Upgrades Throughout

4817 SPARKLING SEA – $959,000 MLS # A4564728 – Why wait to build when you can start living the Lakewood Ranch lifestyle today? Long lake views and resort style amenities welcome you home to Lorraine Lakes. Built in 2022, this hi...

✨ N E W L I S T I N G ✨

Coastal hues and beachside vibes await in Lorraine Lakes, a new Lakewood Ranch community.

- 3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / 3 Car Garage

- Custom Pool & Lake View

- Upgrades Throughout

Currently offered at $965,000

4817 Sparkling Sea Lane Lakewood Ranch

🥳 S O L D 🥳

Congratulations to my sellers on the sale of their property! We sold for over asking price after only 2 days on the market. I'm thrilled for them and thrilled for the new buyers who are walking in to beautiful new home today 🏠

Let's talk February 2023 sales stats!

Our Sarasota/Manatee market is cycling through hot and cold times at the moment. The sales spike we saw in January is reflected in the increase in pending sales (up 8%) and listings sold (up 29%). Active listings have dipped as they have become pending sales. New listings are down slightly from January which is a little unusual given the early winter months are some of the most active for our market.

The average sale price continues to creep upward, even when compared to January 2022. Those who are waiting for a big market price drop to buy are going to continue to wait and potentially be disappointed. With high interest rates and increasing inventory, buyers are being more selective and critical about the properties they tour. A savvy seller will make repairs ahead of listing and position the property to be as attractive as possible at a competitive price.

🥳 S O L D 🥳

Congratulations to my buyer who closed on their new home in Parrish! We found a real winner and went under contract after only 24 hours on the market.

I'm so thrilled to have been a part of the transaction and I know they'll be happy there for years to come!

Let's talk January 2023 sales stats!

Things kicked back into high gear the deeper we went in to January. A slight dip in interest rates meant those buyers sitting on the sidelines pounced on the chance to buy. Our seasonal residents returned in full force and many are looking to purchase homes as well. New listings are up and so are pending sales. In fact, pending sales jumped 40% when compared with December 2022. Sold listings are trending down but that doesn't surprise me. Those are properties that went under contract between Thanksgiving and Christmas which we knew was a slow period for sales. The months of inventory has climbed to 4 but I expect to see that drop back to 3 when we get February 2023 numbers in.

If you're thinking about selling, now is a good time to capitalize on the action. Call your favorite realtor and start the discussion today!

☎️ 941.681.5401

🌼 N E W L I S T I NG 🌼

Located in Lakewood Ranch is this fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with saltwater pool! Check out the video for more information and call today for your private showing: (941) 681 5401

6231 Blueflower Ct, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, USA

It's a good weekend for new construction! Pulte Homes is offering exclusive rates for homes in select communities: Del Webb, Isles at BayView by Centex, and Centex Homes at Brightwood at North River Ranch. Call today for more details and let's see some homes together! ☎️ (941) 681 5401

Let's talk December 2022 sales stats!

The wild ride of the past couple years is making for some dramatic numbers in December. New listings are down 16% from November and down 17% year over year. Active Listing inventory has doubled from last year, an increase of 99% from the same month a year ago. Average Days on Market (ADOM) has increased month over month and by 95% from the same month last year. Put simply, the number of properties selling is declining but inventory is rapidly increasing.

The increase in inventory is encouraging for those thinking about buying. Having more options gives you more leverage and more control when it comes to negotiations. Now that we have entered high season, our seasonal visitors are here and looking for deals! I do expect sales numbers to trend upwards over the next few months. We traditionally see more sales January - April before things cool off around the beginning of summer.

What does this mean for you? Let's talk about it! ☎️941.681.5401

This hasn't happened to me, but it's #38 on the list of things I worry about!

Let's talk November 2022 sales stats!

If you've been waiting for the right moment to find yourself a deal, it might almost be here. Active listings are up significantly from November 2021 (by about 22,000) and new listings are trending down. Average days on market (ADOM) for a listing is now at 34 days which is up 70% from this time last year.

Those looking to finally snag themselves a deal will want to focus on two things: average sale price and months of inventory. We currently have 4 months of inventory on the market which is something we haven't seen in years. The average sale price is down 3%, and we haven't seen that number drop since 2020.

What does this mean for you? Give me a call and let's talk about it!
☎️(941) 681 - 5401☎️

New construction homes are such an easy win right now!

For the first time in a while, builders are offering lucrative incentives to buyers. Here's a page from this month's newsletter detailing what Taylor Morrison, Pulte Homes, M/I Homes, Inc., and Toll Brothers currently have on offer.

☎️ Call/text me today for more details: 941-681-5401

🎃Don't let hurricanes spook you!👻

Pulte Homes is now offering impact glass windows as standard in Sapphire Point at Lakewood Ranch and Shoreview at Lakewood Ranch Waterside!

🍬🍭Call today and I'll show you the TRICKS of buying new construction so the whole process feels like a TREAT 🍬🍭
(941) 681-5401

What a deal!

Receive a pool at no additional cost for new homes going under contact in Sapphire Point at Lakewood Ranch. Time is running out! Call me today for more details: ☎️ (941) 681 - 5401

Let's talk September 2022 sales stats!

We are closing in our Sarasota's traditional listing season, and based on these numbers it's going to be interesting. Our local market continues it's cooling trend based, in part, on rising interest rates. September can also be one of the slower months of the year as families readjust to school schedules and seasonal residents have yet to return the area.

New listings and pending sales are down significantly down from both last month and this time last year. Currently active listings are up 60% from what they were in September 2021. That amount is directly correlated to the 3 months of inventory we currently have on the market.

What does this mean for you? If you're a buyer, it means that there is much more flexibility when it comes to making an offer than there was previously. Make sure to shop around for a competitive rate! If you're thinking about selling, you need to consider ways to have your property stand out from the competition. Sellers may also want to consider pricing under recent comps so they don't end up chasing the market down.

🍂 Last chance to enter the October Giveaway!

🍂 Use this link to enter: https://forms.gle/83LP8g7WDasTxuoR8

🍂 All entries must be submitted by 10/15/22.

🥳 S O L D 🥳

Congratulations to my seller on the sale of their house! Thank you for your trust in my experience and expertise. This seller is on to bigger and better adventures and I wish them luck!

If you're like me, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! My favorites from this list are:

1) First Watch
(Order the Chickichanga with extra vera cruz sauce)

2) Blue Dolphin Cafe
(Can't go wrong with an omelette and toast)

The Best Breakfast Spots in Sarasota The Best Breakfast Spots in Sarasota

Let's Talk August 2022 Sales Stats!

Our local market is in full-on correction mode. Currently active listings are much higher when compared to both last month and this time last year. The average days on market (ADOM) has also increased by 25% from last month. Meanwhile, new to the market listings are trending down.

So what this means is more inventory is sitting for longer and potentially selling for less than asking price. For most of August (and now into September) I see more price decreases than new listings. New construction communities are starting to offer more lucrative buyer incentives which is another great indicator that things are shifting back towards a buyer's market.

This could be good news if you're considering buying property. Interest are currently on the higher side but with prices being adjusted you'll start seeing more buying power in your favor.

I can help you formulate a plan that will get you where you need to be. Call today! (941) 681 - 5401