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How Fort Myers’ Historic River District Experienced a New Dawn If you’ve never experienced the Downtown Fort Myers Historic River District or haven’t been there since the early 2000’s, you owe it to yourself to revisit this charming and rejuvenated destination. Many people know the downtown area of Fort Myers solely for the location of the famed Thomas Edison [...]

When you buy or build a home located on a golf course, you would expect to be able to enjoy the proximity to playing the game you love for the rest of your time there, or simply enjoy the expansive views of the course instead of looking out your window at other homes. But through a little-known legal maneuver, [...]

When it comes to residential and commercial construction in Lee County, it's hard to imagine a more substantial growth pattern than that being undertaken along the Corkscrew Road development in southern Lee County. Long-time Southwest Floridians remember when Corkscrew Road was an east-west corridor with little or no development back in the 1980’s, with few rooftops along the eastern [...]

Naples Real Estate Market Update March 2022 Market Insights This market is booming! We have no surprises there.  Some great takeaways for March are that we hit a new inventory high that we haven't seen since a year ago. We have been plateauing at around 1,000 new homes a month, and in March, we shot up to nearly 1,700 new homes [...]

If you’re planning an upcoming move of your family and your household, you’ve most likely felt the stress and uncertainty that comes with that major endeavor. Packing up your whole life – often in a home you’ve lived in for a long time – can bring all types of questions, concerns and insecurity, and, choosing the right Florida moving [...]

Learn more about whether a home warranty is a smart buy for you... There are many companies that will provide a home warranty when you buy a home, and there are just as many questions about whether it makes financial sense to buy one. Many believe that a home warranty acts as a type of insurance policy for items [...]

With a well-known status as one of the richest cities in the country, Naples, Florida has numerous residential communities where multi-million dollar homes are commonplace. But for a real sense of the wealth here and the caliber of upscale, one-of-a-kind real estate, there are really 5 areas of the city that are the hub of high-end living. We will [...]

Over the last 24 months, the real estate market across the country has experienced explosive growth, and most industry experts don’t see a slowdown in 2022. Because of this we are seeing more and more real estate bidding wars in SW Florida. Although interest rates are rising slightly, current conditions are clearly in favor of the seller. Homes in [...]

Naples Real Estate Market Update February 2022 February 2022 we are still experiencing an extremely hot Naples real estate market. It is slightly down from January but still a strong seller's market. The median list price is slightly down at $788,000. There were approximately 1,300 listings in February and the average days on the market were just 6 days. [...]

Even though the SW Florida real estate market is hot, you want to get the most money you can out of your home sale. Whether you're selling your home now or simply looking to make some upgrades before you put it on the market sometime in the future, there are several ways to increase the value of your home [...]

5 of Our Favorite Bonita Springs Restaurants From Fine Dining to Funky Fun, Bonita Springs Offers Something for Everyone Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant You may feel like you’re in Napa when you sip your cabernet at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant in North Naples, from the extensive wine list to the sumptuous menu. Recipient of more than 200 [...]

When it comes to hot real estate activity, Lee County is right at the top the list. 2021 was definitely a seller’s market, and although that may be slowing a bit, most real estate professionals see that trend continuing into this year. Here is a Lee County Florida 2022 real estate market update. There are many stories about homes [...]

Nestled within the Bonita Fairways community, Botanika at Bonita Fairways is now selling spacious condominiums in 12 different floorplan configurations. The community will have 75 units in 3 buildings when completed, with each building having 3 floors above the parking level. This is an ideal opportunity to take advantage of pre-construction pricing in this extremely popular Bonita Springs market. [...]

We’ve all seen the television commercials offering free information on a reverse mortgage, and most people are not familiar with exactly what they are, how they really work, and the pros and cons of getting one. In order to make informed decisions regarding your home – likely your largest financial investment – you need to know exactly what a [...]

Market Insights Naples Florida Real Estate Market Update December 2021: No surprise that the market is still HOT. Less inventory every month. More sales. Same old story. We know that we are in one of the best and most desirable places in the county. The BIG question is going to be, what are things looking like for 2022? The [...]

There’s no question that Fort Myers and all of Southwest Florida is a boater’s paradise, and whether you need deep-water dockage for your yacht or simply want to launch from your backyard canal for a day on the water, Lee County offers some of the most desirable waterfront residential communities centered around the boating lifestyle. With its easy access [...]

You’ve worked hard all your life, saved and invested your money, and now is the time to start enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle and reap the rewards of your efforts. This begs the question, How to choose the right 55+ community? If that describes you, you may be thinking about moving from a home you’ve lived in for decades [...]

Homeowners who are thinking of buying or selling their home often wonder how to find a real estate agent that's right for them. In today’s active real estate market, you may see more houses with for sale signs in their yards than without. People are taking advantage of the low inventory and buyer demand to reap the financial benefit [...]

You may be asking, "Do I need a title company?" When someone is buying or selling a home, vacant land or a commercial property, it will likely be one of the most significant financial transactions of their lifetime. It stands to reason that having a neutral party involved to ensure that everything goes smoothly and there are no unforeseen [...]

Whether you’ve purchased several homes throughout your lifetime or are getting ready to buy your first property, this major life’s decision deserves careful consideration and a complete understanding of all the details involved before you sign on the dotted line. Stay tuned for the top home buying tips for purchasing your next home. As with nearly everything else in [...]