Going to be a great class. Hope to see our realtor friends there!

🎉 EXCITING NEWS FROM THE POLO TEAM! 🎉 Linda and I are excited to share the next chapter for The PoLo Team — joining the Canvas Heritage Team at Preferred SHORE! For us, this move came down to one word: alignment. Alignment with our values. Alignment with how we believe clients should be treated. And alignment with where we want to take our business. 🏡 And yes — we are absolutely still doing traditional real estate! Buying, selling, luxury properties, second homes, relocation and investment real estate remain at the heart of what Linda and I do every day. Now, we simply have even more to offer. Joining Canvas Heritage Team also brings a special partnership with Canvas Estate Homes, giving our clients direct access to a local luxury custom builder and an entirely new level of new-construction possibilities. And this is where things get really interesting. ✨ Canvas approaches custom building differently. Rather than asking you to adapt your life to a house, the philosophy is to design and engineer the home around how you actually want to live—how you entertain, gather with family, enjoy the outdoors, create privacy and ultimately build something that can serve your family for generations. Think waterfront estates. Multi-generational homes. Family compounds. Private guest retreats. Incredible indoor/outdoor living. Even purpose-built spaces for your cars, boats, RVs and the things you're passionate about. Your land. Your lifestyle. Your vision. That's a pretty exciting capability to add to our real estate toolbox. So, whether you're looking to buy an existing home, sell your current home, relocate to Florida, invest, find the right piece of land, or build an extraordinary custom home from the ground up — Linda and I are here for all of it. We believe this partnership makes The PoLo Team stronger, gives our clients more choices, and allows us to provide an even more complete real estate experience. And we're just getting started. 🌴🏡 Thinking about relocating to Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch or Florida's Gulf Coast? Or curious about what Canvas Estate Homes could create for you? Reach out to us. We'd love to start the conversation. It’s Your Move, Make It Count! — Jeff & Linda The PoLo Team | Canvas Heritage Team | Preferred SHORE #ThePoLoTeam #ItsYourMoveMakeItCount #CanvasHeritageTeam #CanvasEstateHomes #PreferredSHORE #SarasotaRealEstate #LakewoodRanchRealEstate #LuxuryRealEstate #CustomHomes #NewConstruction #FloridaRealEstate #FloridaGulfCoast #RelocateToFlorida #IllinoisToFlorida #BuildYourLegacy

📊 SARASOTA & MANATEE | JULY 2026 MARKET UPDATE The latest numbers are in, and we're seeing some meaningful movement in our local real estate market. The headline: Buyer activity is up, inventory is coming down, and the market is becoming more competitive, but not every segment is behaving the same way. 🏡 SARASOTA COUNTY • Single-family sales: 744 | +2.9% • Median price: $493,500 | +5.0% • Inventory: 3.9 months | -30.4% • Condo sales: 318 | +33.1% • Condo median price: $340,000 | +13.3% 🏡 MANATEE COUNTY • Single-family sales: 694 | +11.2% • Median price: $495,000 | +1.0% • Inventory: 4.1 months | -14.6% • Condo sales: 238 | +18.4% • Condo median price: $313,950 | -1.9% What does this mean? For sellers, declining inventory is encouraging, but buyers remain selective. Pricing and presentation still matter. The homes demonstrating the best value are the ones getting attention. For buyers, there are still opportunities and negotiating room, particularly within certain condo communities and among properties that have spent longer on the market. But as inventory contracts, waiting for the "perfect market" could mean facing fewer choices. Our biggest takeaway is simple: There is no single Sarasota-Manatee real estate market. Single-family, condo, luxury, waterfront, new construction and even individual neighborhoods can behave very differently. That's why we believe real estate decisions should be based on what's happening in your market, your neighborhood and your price range, not simply the latest national headline. Thinking about buying or selling? Let's look at the numbers that actually matter to you. Jeff Polster & Linda Lobo The PoLo Team | Preferred SHORE It's Your Move, Make It Count #ThePoLoTeamRE #SarasotaRealEstate #ManateeCountyRealEstate #SarasotaRealtor #LakewoodRanchRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #MarketUpdate #SarasotaHomes #LakewoodRanchRealtor #ItsYourMoveMakeItCount

National headlines often paint the housing market with one broad brush. But here in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, the story is much more nuanced. The June market data confirms what we've been seeing firsthand with our clients: buyers are returning, inventory is tightening, and the market is becoming increasingly segmented. Buyers Are Moving Again Closed sales increased across every major property type in June, while pending sales also moved higher. After months of hesitation, many buyers appear to be adjusting to today's interest rates and recognizing that waiting indefinitely isn't necessarily the best strategy. That renewed confidence is helping fuel a healthier, more balanced marketplace. Single-Family Homes Continue to Lead The strongest performance continues to come from the single-family market. Median home prices increased in both Sarasota and Manatee Counties, inventory continued to decline, and sellers received a larger percentage of their original asking price than they did one year ago. Homes that are priced appropriately and marketed effectively are still selling relatively quickly. Condominiums Present Different Opportunities The condominium market continues to operate under different conditions. While sales activity increased, median prices softened modestly. Buyers generally have more negotiating leverage in this segment, making condos an attractive option for second-home buyers, retirees, and investors. This is a perfect example of why broad market statistics rarely tell the complete story. Luxury Buyers Remain Active One trend that continues to stand out is the resilience of the luxury market. High-end homes across Sarasota and Manatee Counties continue to generate strong buyer interest, reinforcing Southwest Florida's reputation as one of the country's premier lifestyle destinations. The Real Takeaway The question isn't whether the market is "good" or "bad." The better question is: What is happening within your specific neighborhood, price range, and property type? That's where informed decisions are made. As REALTORS®, our role extends well beyond opening doors and writing contracts. We help clients interpret market trends, evaluate opportunities, and create strategies that align with their financial and lifestyle goals. No two homes—and no two clients—are exactly alike. If you've been wondering whether this is the right time to buy, sell, invest, or simply understand your home's current value, we'd be happy to have that conversation. Real estate is local. The best decisions begin with local knowledge. Jeff Polster & Linda Lobo The PoLo Team | Real Broker, LLC "It's Your Move... Make It Count!"