Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch New Homes

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Where can you find a luxury condo with top of the line European finishes, that allows pets, in the middle of a thriving urban setting in Florida that isn't in Miami? I've got one for you in Sarasota called Q.  Take an HD video tour: This 40-unit town home development has a few remaining brand new, never lived-in units for sale, which you can view at www.sarasotadavid.com/q-sarasota-condos-for-sale .  Prices start in the $700's.  Two pets up to 35 lbs. are allowed, or 1 large pet up to 100 lbs. Contact me for a tour or for more information.

You COULD drive to all the new construction homes and condos in Sarasota to be sure you are making the right decision, but do you WANT to? Those new home sales consultants are backed up with hundreds of prospective buyers just like you, who want the same home site as you.  Don't wait in line!  Hire me to help you. I can show you any model home and available home sites without waiting for a salesperson, and I can show you resales in that same community the new home sales people can't. Remember, new homes cost the same when you're working with your own Realtor.   Contact me for a tour and visit my websites www.sarasotadavid.com/sarasota-new-construction  and www.davidbarrhomes.com/venice-fl-new-homes-for-sale

You're among the first to get a full tour of the site for Oasis at The West Villages, a new home community coming soon to Venice, FL. Oasis will consist of 136 larger, executive style homes ranging from 2100 to 4000 square feet, with three car garages and inviting outdoor living spaces. Video removed at request of The West Villages LLLC The sales office and model home are still under construction, with sales expected to begin in April 2018.  For the latest news on Oasis, visit my website www.davidbarrhomes.com/oasis-west-villages  and remember, new homes cost the same when you're working with your own Realtor.

Take the first look at the site for a new home community called Sunrise Preserve on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota FL. Sunrise Preserve is being built partially on the former Sunrise Golf Course, extending to Honore just across from The Hamptons. Sunrise Preserve will have a total of approximately 400 paired villas and single family homes, and will be an active adult community with full time activities director, a large club house and community pool.  Prices are estimated to start in the mid $300's. Sunrise Preserve residents will enjoy a convenient location and access to the best Sarasota schools, consistently ranked in the top 5 in the state. For more information visit my website www.sarasotadavid.com/sunrise-preserve-sarasota and remember, new construction costs the same when you are working with your own Realtor.

I have for you another quick selling new home community in The West Villages called The Preserve in Venice FL.  There will be a total of 223 paired villas and single family homes, with a nicely equipped club house and community pool, for a low HOA fee of $188 per month. Prices start in the mid $200's. Watch my exclusive HD video, which shows a lot of construction progress since my last update in November 2017. V ideo removed at request of The West Villages LLLC For more information about Preserve at The West Villages visit my website www.davidbarrhomes.com/preserve-west-villages-venice-fl . Remember, new homes cost the same when you're working with your own Realtor.

The last time I updated you on Artistry new homes in Sarasota was back in November 2017.  Since then, a lot of new construction progress has been made. The community pool is about 90% completed, and a large group of new home sites has been released for sale.  Artistry set out to be different from the prevalent Mediterranean-themed architecture found in our area's new home construction.  Artistry is marketing themselves as more contemporary, but you may have to look past some of the over-the-top decorator elements in the model homes to appreciate their floor plans. For more about Artistry, including floor plans, pre-construction homes for sale, and HOA fees, visit my website www.sarasotadavid.com/artistry-sarasota-homes-for-sale .

Che Vista condos on Venice Island in Venice, FL are progressing toward completion.  Much of the interior framing seems to be well underway, and exterior windows have been installed.  Take a look at my exclusive HD video, showing the views of the Gulf of Mexico from different ends of the building. For the latest news on Che Vista visit my website www.davidbarrhomes.com/che-vista-condos-venice-fl

If you're interested in a new home in The West Villages in Venice FL, Manasota Key Beach is one of 5 nearby options. Manasota Beach Road will extend to Tamiami Trail, running south of Islandwalk and connecting with West Villages Parkway, eventual home to the Atlanta Braves spring training facility and the planned West Villages town center. Residents of The West Villages can take advantage of this boat launch and parking area at the foot of the north Manasota Key bridge, which were recently upgraded.  For more information visit www.davidbarrhomes.com/west-villages-venice-fl

Promenade at Palmer Ranch is a new town home development at the intersection of McIntosh Road and Sawyer Loop Road in Sarasota.  Prices start in the low $300's.  The model homes have contemporary finishes and sensible floor plans, with little wasted space, and options for a home office, a spare bedroom, or a den. Promenade at Palmer Ranch will be gated, and will have a community pool and club house.  Expect low condo fees around $182 per month.  Two pets are allowed with no size restrictions. Remember, new construction costs the same when you are working with your own Realtor .  Visit my website for more on Promenade at Palmer Ranch and contact me for a new construction tour of this and other Sarasota new homes.

As your Venice FL new construction specialist, I stay on top of all the activity in 19 new home and condo developments in the area.  I just posted a new video of the fast-selling Renaissance at The West Villages, with paired villas and single family homes.  If you prefer coastal styles, you'll find it here, mixed with familiar Mediterranean styles. Video removed at request of The West Villages LLLC The lake front club house and community pool look to be impressive.  You can also see land being cleared for the next phases of development at Renaissance at The West Villages. Remember, new construction costs the same when you are using your own Realtor .   Stay tuned for the latest updates, and contact me for a tour.

Babcock Ranch new home construction is progressing nicely since my last update a couple of months ago.  The Lake House adjacent to the town square is also nearing completion. Babcock Ranch will be the nations first 100% solar powered town, and already features electric driverless cars.  Make sure to check my YouTube channel frequently for video updates Remember, new construction homes cost the same when you are working with your own Realtor.  Contact me for a tour and visit my website for more Babcock Ranch real estate information including a downloadable list of pre-construction homes available for sale:  www.davidbarrhomes.com/babcock-ranch-fl-homes-for-sale

Heron Landing is a new home development of 90 single family homes coming to Sarasota, just east of I-75 off Clark Road. Heron Landings will consist of executive homes set on oversized lots.  Prices start in the low $500's.   The low HOA monthly fee is $158, which is kept low due to there being no community pool or club house.  Most homes in Heron Landing will likely be built with private pools. Sales for Heron Landing have just begun.  Remember, new homes cost the same when you're working with your own Realtor.  Contact me for a tour, or visit my website for more information:  www.sarasotadavid.com/heron-landing-sarasota

Tra Ponti Villaggio is a Tuscan themed new home development on Venice Island in Venice FL, just steps to the main downtown shopping and entertainment district. Residences in Tra Ponti Villaggio are either semi-detached courtyard homes, or waterfront condominiums with direct access to The Venetian Waterway Trail and views of the historic Venice Train station. The first of the condos are beginning to take shape, and more of the courtyard homes nearing completion.  Take a video tour:  Remember, new construction costs the same when you are working with your own Realtor.  Contact me for more information and for a tour, and visit my website www.davidbarrhomes.com/tra-ponti-villaggio-venice-fl