Laughlin Tanner Group
AUGUST 2023
 
BATH + RACQUET RESIDENCES & CLUB
INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY
Bath and Racquet Club and Residences
Exclusive Discount for Bulk Sales

I am pleased to announce that the Laughlin Tanner Group has an exclusive agreement with the developer of the Bath + Racquet Club & Residences for bulk sales to real estate investors. Investors who purchase 5+ units will get a 3% discount off the purchase price. This offer is valid through October 16, 2023.

Even for buyers of single units, this project offers income potential and equity gain. Prices have already increased $100/sq. ft. since the initial offering. Construction began last month with the demolition of the old Bath & Racquet building.

Investment Highlights:

• Excellent central Sarasota location
• Sports amenities including 13 tennis courts and 16 pickleball courts
• Weekly rentals allowed
• On-site rental management with turnover services
• Strict rental rules

Interested? Call me for more information, pricing and availability.
 
Rentals and Homestead Exemption
Renting a Room? Your Florida Homestead Exemption May Be at Risk

Imagine receiving a letter from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser notifying you that you have been dodging taxes on your homesteaded property and now owe more than $64,000 in fines and back taxes. This actually happened to a Sarasota home owner!

Florida is one of only four states that offer homeowners the Homestead Exemption property tax benefit. To qualify for the exemption, a person can only claim one permanent residence and it is presumed to continue until it is demonstrated a change has occurred. Renting an entire permanent residence, and/or renting out a portion of the property, may constitute a change resulting in the removal of the Homestead Exemption resulting in a higher property value tax assessment.

If it is determined that a property is not entitled to a full homestead exemption, it shall be the duty of the local property appraiser to collect previously exempted taxes against the property, plus a penalty of 50% of the unpaid taxes for each year and 15% interest per annum.
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Homeowner Insurance
Homeowner Insurance in Florida

Getting homeowner insurance in Florida can be challenging in the current environment. Numerous carriers have left the state entirely and others have placed restrictions limiting new business.

Did you know that risk analysis is not just tied to a property anymore? It is tied to a property AND a person. Insurance companies now investigate the person to be insured (including credit score, assets, risk factors, etc.) before they will provide a quote -- even on a moderately priced home.

If you are in need of insurance coverage, I'd like to recommend our in-house insurance broker, Premier Concierge Insurance. In addition to providing homeowner insurance, they can assist with multiple lines of coverage -- home, condominium, valuable articles, renters and tenants, collections, auto, yacht, liability, cyber insurance, and more.

Contact me for an introduction to a Premier Concierge Insurance specialist.
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MARKET ACTIVITY REPORTS
Complimentary market reports with market summary charts + live links to property details in your favorite Sarasota neighborhoods!
West of Trail Siesta Key Downtown
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Bird Key St. Armands-Lido Longboat Key
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South Siesta Key Anna Maria Island Luxury Real Estate Market Activity Report East County Acreage
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COMING SOON
New Listing
7779 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE
LAUREL OAKS
4BR/3.5BA / 3,862SF | $1,875,000

This exquisite Rutenberg home showcases the golf course view in this spacious family residence. Four true bedrooms plus an office, large lanai with heated pool and spa. Large storage area plus 3-car garage.
 
OUTSTANDING RESULTS
In the last month, the Laughlin Tanner Group
helped these sellers clients create outstanding results.
Sold ListingLONGBOAT KEY
$795,000
Sold ListingSIESTA KEY
$3,200,000
 
SIESTA KEY BEACH: THEN & NOW
Sarasota Then and Now
When the top photo was taken in 1954, Siesta was reported to be "booming" because during the previous seven years, it had grown to an estimated 500 permanent residents. According the the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Siesta Key now has 8,400+ year-round residents. The pavilion, designed by Sarasota School of architecture architect Tim Seibert opened in 1959.
 
PRE-LISTING INSPECTIONS
Pre-Listing Inspections
In the typical real estate transaction, the buyer is the one to order a home inspection. But sellers, too, can request a professional assessment of their home before putting it on the market. A pre-listing inspection provides sellers with upfront information about the condition of their property, which gives them more control over repairs and potentially strengthens their negotiating position.
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