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Posted Tuesday, January 3, 2023 By Jeff Arakelian

By: Jeff Arakelian, RASM Chief Executive Officer Happy New Year! The start of the new year has traditionally been a time for New Year's resolutions or to try something new. Last year the Association celebrated its 100-year anniversary and opened ...

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Sarasota-Manatee Home Sales Slow Down in November
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Sarasota-Manatee Home Sales Slow Down in November

Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2022 By Communications Department

November home sales in the two-county region are as low or lower than the lag reported from Hurricane Ian just a few months ago. Median sales prices continue to show year-over-year increases, while other factors point toward more typical market ...

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REALTOR® Association Installs 2023 Officers and Directors
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REALTOR® Association Installs 2023 Officers and Directors

Posted Friday, December 9, 2022 By Communications Department

SARASOTA, Fla. (Friday, December 9) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) installed the 2023 officers and directors and recognized nine award winners at their Installation and Awards Banquet on December 8, 2022. ...

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2022 Award Winners: Honoring RASM's finest
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2022 Award Winners: Honoring RASM's finest

Posted Friday, December 9, 2022 By Communications Department

The year 2022 has been a roller-coaster year of growth, challenges, and overcoming obstacles. We have been through a lot from an intense housing market to inventory and supply shortages, to a devastating hurricane. As we reflect on our many ...

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October Home Sales Indicate a Move Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
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October Home Sales Indicate a Move Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels

Posted Friday, November 18, 2022 By Communications Department

The latest data for the Sarasota and Manatee housing market has continued to show healthy growth, with closed sales and the months’ supply of inventory more comparable to pre-pandemic levels. According to the data from Florida REALTORS®, ...

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A Year in Review: The RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation
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A Year in Review: The RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation

Posted Tuesday, November 8, 2022 By Communications Department

The RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation (RRCF) is the charitable arm of RASM. It was founded in late 2020 as a way to consolidate RASM’s charitable efforts into one Foundation, providing funding for our three core areas: Housing-related ...

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2022 Leadership Academy Graduates
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2022 Leadership Academy Graduates

Posted Thursday, November 3, 2022 By Communications Department

Congratulations to the Leadership Academy Class of 2022! The RASM Leadership Academy Program is a rigorous program designed to develop emerging REALTOR® leaders who want to get involved, make a difference, grow their business, and expand their ...

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Big Win for Smart Growth and Affordable Housing in Sarasota
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Big Win for Smart Growth and Affordable Housing in Sarasota

Posted Monday, October 31, 2022 By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 RASM President

By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Senior Commercial Advisor, SVN Commercial Advisory Group Sarasota’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan cleared its final hurdle when the Sarasota City ...

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Meet Your 2023 Officers & Directors
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Meet Your 2023 Officers & Directors

Posted Thursday, October 13, 2022 By Communications Department

In accordance with the Bylaws of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, the Nominating Committee selected a slate of nominees to serve as 2023 Officers and 2023-2025 Directors. There was no petition received to place additional ...

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Rental Restrictions in Sarasota and Manatee County
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Rental Restrictions in Sarasota and Manatee County

Posted Thursday, October 13, 2022 By Garret T. Barnes, Esq. and Matthew J. Kelly, Esq.

Rental Restrictions in Manatee County By: Garret T. Barnes, Esquire, Barnes Walker, Goethe, Perron, & Shea, PLLC Vacation rentals are regulated in different ways throughout Manatee County, and each city within the County has its own rules and ...

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REALTORS® are strong advocates for property owners' rights
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REALTORS® are strong advocates for property owners' rights

Posted Tuesday, September 6, 2022 By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 RASM President

By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Senior Commercial Advisor, SVN Commercial Advisory Group SARASOTA, Fla. (September 5, 2022) - Last week, thousands of REALTORS® met in Orlando for the ...

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Become a Florida REALTORS® Director
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Become a Florida REALTORS® Director

Posted Friday, August 19, 2022 By Communications Department

You could make a difference in the direction and leadership of Florida REALTORS®! RASM has a few spots open for our members to serve on the Florida REALTORS® Board of Directors in 2023. If you are interested in being a candidate, please ...

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2023 RASM Committee Applications Open until October 7
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2023 RASM Committee Applications Open until October 7

Posted Thursday, August 18, 2022 By Communications Department

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee is looking for members who are committed to making a concerted effort to better our organization, the real estate industry, and the community. RASM Committees are the heart of the REALTOR® ...

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RASM Celebrates 100 Years with Consumer Campaign
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RASM Celebrates 100 Years with Consumer Campaign

Posted Friday, August 12, 2022 By Communications Department

The year 2022 is an exciting year for the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM). The opening of our new building in Manatee County, the planning of a new member-focused website, and the celebration of 100 years in the two-county ...

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Local REALTOR® Association Opens New Building in Bradenton
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Local REALTOR® Association Opens New Building in Bradenton

Posted Thursday, August 11, 2022 By Communications Department

BRADENTON, Fla. (August 10, 2022) – On Friday, August 5, the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) celebrated the Grand Opening of a new office building in Bradenton, located at 2901 Manatee Ave West. This is a significant ...

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Nominations Now Open for 2022 RASM Awards
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Nominations Now Open for 2022 RASM Awards

Posted Wednesday, July 27, 2022 By Communications Department

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee will honor seven members for their service to the REALTOR® organization, service in the community, business accomplishments, etc. We need your help to identify the recipients for 2022. If ...

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Announcing the 2023 Slate of Officers and Directors
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Announcing the 2023 Slate of Officers and Directors

Posted Monday, July 25, 2022 By Communications Department

The RASM Nominating Committee met on July 22, 2022, to interview candidates and selected the following nominees to serve as 2023 Officers and Directors. Election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting on September 22. 2023 Slate of Officers ...

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Compared to historical average, mortgage rates still great
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Compared to historical average, mortgage rates still great

Posted Monday, July 11, 2022 By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 RASM President

By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Senior Commercial Advisor, SVN Commercial Advisory Group SARASOTA, Fla. (July 11, 2022) - Most of us would not plan on purchasing real estate with an all-cash ...

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