Articles

Welcome to the Dave Giampietri article library, a working resource for anyone buying, selling, or relocating to Sarasota, Florida and the wider North Lakewood Ranch corridor. Every piece here is written by our team, grounded in current MLS data from the Stellar MLS (Stellar MLS), and refreshed as the local market shifts. You won't find recycled national headlines or generic homebuying clichés. You'll find specifics: which Sarasota neighborhoods are sitting on the market longest, where price-per-square-foot is actually rising, how Manatee County Schools compares to Sarasota County Schools, and what closing costs really look like in Lakewood Ranch right now.

Our content is organized into a few core tracks. Market Reports break down monthly inventory, median sale price, days on market, and list-to-sale ratios for Sarasota and surrounding zip codes. Neighborhood Guides go deep on places like Forest Creek, Teravista, Paloma Lake, Behrens Ranch, and Star Ranch, covering HOA dues, school zoning, amenities, and the typical buyer profile for each community. Buyer & Seller Guides walk through the full transaction: financing options, inspection negotiations, staging, pricing strategy, and what to expect at the closing table in Florida. And our Lifestyle pieces cover the things spreadsheets miss , dining, parks, commute patterns, and what daily life actually feels like in each community.

If you're new to the area, start with our Sarasota vs. Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota vs. Bradenton comparisons to understand where your dollar goes furthest. If you're already local and thinking about a move, the latest market report and seller's guide are the right entry points. Have a question we haven't answered yet? Reach out, most of these articles started as a real client question.