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philanthropy (fÄ-lÄn’thrÉ™-pÄ“)
1. altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement,
2. an activity performed with the goal of promoting the well-being of fellow man.
This weekend my wife and I enjoyed our first live opera, right here in Sarasota. It was Verdi’s version of Joan of Arc. As we sat inside the beautiful, newly-renovated opera house, I reflected upon the immense amount of philanthropy that enabled us to have such an experience in this relatively small community.
“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest” -Benjamin Franklin
There are no two ways about it: investment in education is a winner from any angle but it’s particularly critical to the real estate market. As one of the community of Sarasota realtors, in my real estate business I see firsthand the value good schools add to Sarasota investment property prices, and the positive impact that has on communities as a whole. [Read more...]
Almost daily I get the following question(s), how is it going, how is business? “It is going great,” I say. “Business is good and it’s a lot of work.” It has been for four years that Sarasota real estate has been repricing and this year especially Buyers really believe that we are at or close to some sort of a “bottom.” Part of this can be attributed to the aggressive pricing of bank-owned and short-sale properties. Many of these properties are now listed at liquidation prices, like a going out of business sale, “everything must go.” [Read more...]
The cost of land across many global markets is down. In areas like Florida or Costa Rica, the opportunity to develop this land is likely one or two decades out as absorption rates have slowed yet long term demand for more temperate climates will continue. I believe there is a real opportunity to take advantage of the current prices, harness this vacant land AND the emerging market for renewable energy by building out solar farms and selling back the energy to a number of potential customers. [Read more...]
