Lakewood Ranch Real Estate Market Setting the Trend

The real estate dilemma has been on on-going problem affecting homeowners across the nation. Although there are some signs that the market could be ready to turn, there has been little to no actual improvement. There has been a decrease in foreclosures, although that is partly due to an increase in time that it is now taking to foreclose on homes. But, there is a place that is not only showing signs of an improved real estate market, it is showing actual results.

Location and History

Lakewood Ranch, Florida is a master-planned community located next to Sarasota and its incredible gulf coast beaches; including Siesta Key beach which was recently chosen as the #1 beach in the United States. Lakewood Ranch development was started in 1995 and the community has stayed true to the original vision. This vision is what sets Lakewood Ranch apart from the rest and is the driving force behind its improvement in the real estate market.

Lakewood Ranch Real Estate Activity Has Been Brisk

We are just over half way through 2011 and Lakewood Ranch real estate has not only shown an increase in sales each month over the same period of 2010, it has also shown an increase in price. It all starts with our visitors.Once you tour this community you will start to get an understanding of why it is leading the way out of the real estate recession.The Lakewood Ranch visitor’s center has reported a 60% increase in visitors to the center and the home models over 2010. This increase in people coming to see what this community is all about has led to a major upturn in sales. Lakewood Ranch has experienced a 240% increase in sales over 2010 at this point of the year with no signs of slowing. Plus there are more than 160 new homes under construction.

Lakewood Ranch Condos & Homes for Sale

The selection of housing offers something for everyone including Lakewood Ranch condos for sale and townhomes some of which are priced from under $100,000; single family homes starting around $150,000; to multi-million dollar estates. There is also a new 55+ development currently under construction. Many of the neighborhoods are maintenance free and several of them are gated neighborhoods. All of these neighborhoods are intertwined with the pristine beauty of the surrounding nature.

Lakewood Ranch has shown that it is leading the way out of the real estate recession as buyers are not only attracted to the opportunities, the neighborhoods, amenities and events happening at Lakewood Ranch, they are attracted by the security of investment. Lakewood Ranch is showing that due to the vision of this master-planned community, the values of homes here are not only holding their value better than the rest of the Nation, they are already on the upswing.

Why Lakewood Ranch?

What is so different about this community compared to the surrounding areas and the rest of the nation? It is not just one thing, more so a combination of factors that have strategically been implemented into this community from the first days of its planning.

Lakewood Ranch is more than a collection of homes. It is a community. One of the draws to any community is opportunity, and it is something that is abundant in Lakewood Ranch. Part of the plan from the beginning was to create employment so many of the residents could not only live here but also work here. There have been 2 jobs per home created here which has led to currently over 12,000 jobs.This is without a doubt one of the many factors leading to the real estate turn-around.

Amenities on Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch also offers state-of-the-art medical facilities, top-rated schools including multiple post-secondary institutions. There is great shopping with unique boutiques and specialty shops along Main Street and the other plazas. The restaurants offer a range from exquisite dining with foods from around the world to the local joint serving a mouth-watering cheeseburger. The community has multiple golf courses, a tennis club, athletic center, and community pools. There are social events and festivals going on throughout the year. One such event is Music on Main. The first Friday of each month they block off Main Street and residents gather to enjoy free music and fellowship with their neighbors. There are art festivals, wine tastings, holiday festivals complete with carriage rides, international polo matches, a multitude of sporting events and so much more.

Lakewood Ranch: Largest Green Certified Community in United States

Lakewood Ranch is the Nation’s largest green certified, master-planned community. This certification comes from their green building practices focusing on energy efficiency to their environmental friendly landscaping designs using reclaimed water for the irrigation. The individual neighborhoods are designed to flow with the natural beauty of nature. The properties wind around the many lakes, nature preserves and green spaces. There are miles of walking and biking trails, many parks, and beautiful scenery filled with an abundance of wildlife.

For more information on Lakewood Ranch real estate for sale or to make arrangements for a tour of properties, contact the John Allen team at 941-544-6467 or visit www.BuySarasota.com. We have Realtors^© that not only sell Lakewood Ranch, they live there as well.