
After you've raised kids, hosted holiday gatherings, and filled your home with memories over the years, thoughts about downsizing can stir up a mix of excitement and emotions. Many empty nesters in Sarasota and Bradenton view this change as an opportunity to simplify their lives, cut costs, and enjoy more of what the Gulf Coast offers. You might feel drawn to a cozy condo by the beach or an easy-to-maintain home in a vibrant neighborhood. Whatever you decide, thorough planning will help make your downsizing experience smoother and more fulfilling.
Downsizing involves more than just moving to a smaller home—it's ab...

If you're looking for extra income or you want to lock in your retirement home, Sarasota homes for sale make a great investment. But what if you don't currently live within a convenient distance and want to rent out this space? Our real estate agents share their top tips on what to look for in a property management service.

BRADENTON, FL, October 26, 2020 – Through proprietary criteria, formulas, and other considerations, Gina Uliano and The Royal Team of Wagner Realty have been distinguished by Broker★Agent™ Advisor as one of the best in business based on achievement, potential, leadership, ethics, community value, experience, capability, and trust for their service during the calendar year of 2020.
Now in its 25th year, Broker★Agent™ Advisor celebrates the success and accomplishment of the industry's finest real estate professionals through it's exclusive 'Certificate of Excellence' Program. "Gina Uliano and The Royal Team exemplify the type of professionals we designed this award for," says Chad Golladay, Executive Publisher of Broker★Agent™ Advisor. "A true credit to their company, profession, and community both inside a...

BRADENTON, FL, August 3, 2020 – Realtor Chantelle Lewin of Wagner Realty's Anna Maria Island Office has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors®. She joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course that helps them better understand the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older.
"To me, the SRES is much more than a designation" notes Chantelle, adding "I love working with seniors and, after completing the course, am sure I have a deeper understanding of everything from assisting those who are down-sizing, to helping adul...

31,000 acres, 15 neighborhoods, and world-class amenities around every corner. The master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch, FL is anything but average--and that's no accident. From the start, the community was designed with its residents in mind, so that you can find everything you need in a peaceful, secure, scenic Florida setting. There are homes here to fit every buyer in Lakewood Ranch and enough recreation activities to keep you busy for years to come.