Real Estate Broker Kathy Marlowe of Sarasota, Florida, Featured in Reuters Blog

Online, July 13, 2011 (Newswire.com) - SARASOTA, FL - Real estate broker Kathy Marlowe of Kathy Marlowe & Associates Realty has been quoted in a recent Reuters blog titled, "Luxury real estate: How to snag a deal on a foreclosure or short sale."

"The opportunities in Sarasota are unbelievable right now," Marlowe said in the article published July 5 on Reuters Wealth, which recognized her as a Sarasota, Florida, agent with an expertise in high-end distressed properties. "You can purchase that $2 million dollar home for about $1 million now," Marlowe continued.

The article, which offered advice from real estate experts for would-be buyers of high-end foreclosures, can be viewed at http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-wealth/2011/07/05/luxury-real-estate-how-to-snag-a-deal-on-a-foreclosure-or-short-sale.

After five years representing buyers and sellers of distressed properties, Marlowe said she believes luxury properties will constitute the next wave of foreclosures and short sales. "Sarasota, Florida, foreclosures that are currently available have a price range of $20,000 to 5.9 million," she added.

Marlowe combines a high level of experience with personalized boutique service to meet the shifting needs of buyers and sellers. In addition to short sales and foreclosures, she also specializes in relocations and the second-home market.

Marlowe's mission is to enhance the buyer and seller experience through cutting-edge technology without losing the personal touch. She conducts extensive research for customers. "People count on me to find out as much information as possible to help them make a better decision," she said. "In this economy, buyers and sellers are hungry for market information like never before." Her user-friendly website provides the latest market statistics, a direct MLS search that includes foreclosures, and various valuable tools and content.

Marlowe is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), e-PRO and a recipient of the Five-Star Award for Best in Client Satisfaction. She can be reached at (941) 232-4485 or [email protected]. Website: www.yourfloridamove.net.