Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch New Homes

As usual, there's lots going on in Venice FL new home construction. A total of 4 communities are in site preparation mode, with sales centers nearing completion.  The communities are in the area of Milano, on Jacaranda Blvd.  These are Aria, Cielo, Vicenza, and Venice Woodland . Three of the 4 are by Neal Communities:  Aria , offering larger executive homes, and Cielo and Vicenza, offering homes like those built most recently in Milano. Cielo is located south and west of the intersection of Laurel Road and Jacaranda.  Pricing should be similar to Milano, from the high $200's to the mid $400's.  There will be new floor plans, like sister community Indigo in Lakewood Ranch . The site of Cielo, at the intersection of Laurel Road and Jacaranda Blvd. Vicenza is another Neal Community, located east of Milano , with the main entrance off Border Road.  The sales center and model homes are progressing quickly.  I estimate these will be open...

I really enjoy working with home buyers, especially when it comes to new homes. Since I've been specializing in new home sales for a while, I know many buyers don't contact a Realtor, but go directly to the home builders.  I guess it's because these buyers think they can get a better deal without a Realtor being involved, like a for sale by owner home. Nothing could be further from the truth.  Two things you should know: 1) The new home builders rely on Realtors to bring clients through their doors and help them market their properties to the public.  In fact, I was told by a new home sales associate that they get calls asking if I work for them, because they are seeing my online marketing for their community. 2) A Realtor is another set of eyes and ears working for you.  Recently, I was touring new homes with a client who was ready to buy.  He was excited about the price and the design elements of the home.  However, he never went out on the lanai...

Tra Ponti Villaggio is a new construction community of courtyard homes.  There's also 4 ICW-facing town homes, which have been sold. Tra Ponti Villaggio in downtown Venice FL. The remaining units are adjacent to the Venice Avenue bridge.  High build quality in the already built homes will likely prevent traffic noise from being a nuisance. The courtyard areas are perfect for a private pool, while some owners have opted for a grassy spot for their pets.  Split bedroom, open concept floor plans and high ceilings make Tra Ponti Villaggio a nice choice for those who want more of an urban living experience. Tra Ponti Villaggio is just over the bridge from the southern entrance to The Legacy Trail .  You can also bike or walk to Shamrock Park to the south on The Venetian Waterway Park . Remember, new construction homes cost the same as the advertised price, when you're working with your own Realtor.  Contact me for a tour.

The West Villages has never quite lived up to it's status as a master planned commiunity until now. Blue Heron Park is The West Villages ' first community park, with dog parks and the beginning of a trail system linking different neighborhoods.  It's now open to the public. Take a walk with me and see the park for yourself: As your new home sales specialist in Venice, I can help you locate and purchase your new construction home.  New homes cost the same when you're working with your own Realtor. #thewestvillages #blueheronpark #venicefl #veniceflorida #newhomes #newhomesales #newconstruction #realestate #realtor

Yes, you can have a new construction home in the  Venice FL  area, with no CDD fees.  As your local new home sales specialist, I've brought all the quick move in and pre-construction listings with no CDD fees together for you in one place on my website:  davidbarrhomes.com/venice-fl-no-cdd-fee-new-homes .  The Venice FL new home communities with no CDD fees are Caribbean Village, Watercrest, Bellacina by Casey Key, and Milano. Remember, new homes cost the same when you're working with your own Realtor.   Contact me when you're ready to tour. #cddfees #venicefl #veniceflnewhomes #newconstruction #realestate #realtor

Bellacina by Casey Key is a new home community built by Taylor Morrison on Hwy 681, between I-75 and Tamiami Trail in Nokomis, FL . Community pool and club house at Bellacina by Casey Key One of the best features of Bellacina by Casey Key is it's convenient location.  You could walk or bike to a Publix supermarket at Laurel Road.  A shopping center there has dry cleaners and restaurants to make your day to day living pleasurable. The neighborhood is also just a short drive to Nokomis Beach a bit further south. Community pool at Bellacina by Casey Key In our local area, Bellacina would be considered a medium sized neighborhood when completed, with 300 planned residences.  The 165 acre site includes a lot of preserve views and two large lakes. Homes in Bellacina are Tuscan/Mediterranean style, with mostly 2 and 3 bedroom floor plans plus den.  You can choose to build a semi-custom home using one of the builder's floor plans, and choose your prefe...

As your Venice and Sarasota FL area new constuction specialist, it's my job to help you pick the right home and community for your needs out of the over 40 currently available. I'm seeing more and more 2 story homes being built.  With this trend comes some issues you should be aware of. As you can see in the photo above, some new home builders are using wood frame on the 2nd floor.  Some builders are building what they term "block on block", or concrete block on the 2nd floor, instead. As a new home buyer, you have a choice to make.  All concrete block is a bit more expensive than block and frame.  You may have a cost advantage in homeowner's insurance if the home is all concrete block.  The survivability of an all concrete block home in the event of a hurricane is also greater. Did you see the home in Mexico Beach, FL that was left standing after Hurricane Micheal in October 2018?   This home was all concrete. The home owne...

This past weekend I toured Island Walk and Gran Paradiso with some new home buyers.  It illustrated how as a buyer, you should have a Realtor working with you when searching for a new home. The off-white cabinets and tone on tone backsplash and counter tops in the Summerwood model The zero corner door option available on the Summerwood model in Island Walk There are so many models now available from the new home builders in the Venice, FL area, a home buyer will appreciate how an agent working for them can direct them to the builders and communities that fit their needs. My customers this weekend wanted specific home features, combined with a lot that had a south or west exposure for the pool.  Because I knew the new home communities, we were able to find the particular model and lot my customers were looking for. Please contact me to tour new home communities with you, and search for finished new construction homes for sale on my website.