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April 25th, 2020, Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

February Sales Finish Strong for Naples During the Week of Feb. 24th

February sales finish strong according to the latest Naples Home Sales report which showed there were 425 Naples Properties Sold during the week of February 24th versus 283 homes sold the previous week.

Both North Naples and East Naples finished the last week of the month with 82 real estate transactions.

East Naples had 82 real estate transactions versus 72 property sales during the previous week.  East Naples home sales consisted of 10 percent vacant lots, 34 percent single family homes and 55 percent were condos. The remaining property sold was a mobile home.

North Naples also ended the week with 82 properties sold compared to 65 properties during the prior week. Of the 82 sales, 5 percent were vacant lots, 38 percent were single family homes and 57 percent were condos.

Once again, the Corkscrew area had high than normal activity for the third week in a row with 56 real estate transactions up from 41 sales during the week of the 17th. Sales were split four ways – mobile homes (2 percent, vacant lots (62.5 percent), single family homes (23 percent) and condos (12.5 percent).

And finally, the City of Naples finished the week with 53 homes sold up from 30 during the previous week. Real estate sales were made up of 32 percent single family homes and 66 percent condos. The remaining property sold in downtown Naples was a vacation lot.

In summary, the latest Naples real estate transactions for the week of February 24th show properties sold were broken down as follows: 201 condos, 140 single family homes, 80 vacant lots and 4 mobile homes sold throughout Collier County.

Naples Luxury February Sales Finish Strong

Forty Six luxury homes sold during the week. Luxury home prices ranged from $1,050,000 to $14,000,000.

• $1,000,000 – $1,999,999 price range – 24 homes sold
• $2,000,000 – $2,999,999 price range – 11 homes sold
• $3,000,000 – $4,999,999 price range – 8 homes sold
• $5,999,000 – $9,999,999 price range – 2 homes sold
• 10,000,000 plus – 1 home sold

Naples Home Sales Update – Organized by zip code:

City of Naples

• 34102 – 22 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 7 single family homes and 14 condos)
• 34103 – 12 properties sold (2 single family homes and 10 condos)
• 34105 – 19 properties sold (8 single family homes and 11 condos)

North Naples

• 34109 – 21 properties sold (5 single family homes and 16 condos)
• 34110 – 36 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 11 single family homes and 24 condos)
• 34119 – 25 properties sold  (3 vacant lots, 15 single family homes and 7 condos)

East Naples

• 34104 – 26 properties sold (1 mobile home, 2 vacant lots, 10 single family homes and 13 condos)
• 34112 – 30 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 9 single family homes and 19 condos)
• 34113 – 26 properties sold (4 vacant lots, 9 single family homes and 13 condos)

Ave Maria and Immokalee

• 34142 – 6 properties sold (3 vacant lots and 3 single family homes)

Barefoot Beach

• 34134 – 4 properties sold (2 single family homes and 2 condos)

Big Cypress

• 34117 – 8 properties sold (3 vacant lots and 5 single family homes)

Chokoloskee

• 34138 – 2 properties sold (1 mobile home and 1 condo)

Coco River

• 34108 – 28 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 9 single family homes and 18 condos)

Corkscrew

• 34120 –  56 properties sold (1 mobile homes, 35 vacant lots, 13 single family homes and 7 condos)

Eastern Collier County

• 34114 – 51 properties sold (1 mobile home, 20 vacant lots, 12 single family homes and 18 condos)
• 34116 – 8 properties sold (6 single family homes and 2 condos)

Everglade City

• 34139 – 1 property sold (1 single family home)

Marco Island

• 34145 – 44 properties sold (5 vacant lots, 13 single family homes and 26 condos)

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Southwest Florida Homes Sold Report – Week of April 4th

The latest Southwest Florida Homes Sold Report for the week of April 4th showed there were only 170 properties sold, which was a significant decrease from 470 property sales during the prior week in the Southern Ft. Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs area.

Southern Fort Myers remained in the top spot with 66 property sales compared to 187 sales the prior week. Transactions were as follows: 21 percent vacant lots, 30 percent were condos and 47 percent were single family homes. The remaining property sold in S. Ft. Myers was a multi-family unit.

Bonita Springs remained in the second position with 53 real estate transactions down from 156 transactions the week before. Of the 53 real estate sales, 8 percent were mobile homes, 11 percent vacant lots,  43 percent were condos and 36 percent were single family homes. The remaining property sold in Bonita was a coop.

Finally, Estero once again landed in the third position with 46 home sales versus 121 real estate transactions during the week of the 28th. Real Estate sales were split between multiple property types. Of the 46 sales, 17 percent were vacant lots, 35 percent were condos and 41 percent were single family homes. The other Estero real estate transaction was a mobile home.

In review, based on the real estate transactions report for the week of the 4th, property sales were broken down by the following types in Southwest Florida: 60 condos, 70 single family homes, 31 vacant lots, 7 mobile homes, 1 multi-family unit and 1 coop.

April 4th Southwest Florida Homes Sold Report – Organized by zip code

Bonita Springs

• 34134 – 17 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 1 mobile home, 4 single family homes and 11 condos)
• 34135 – 36 properties sold (1 coop, 3 mobile homes, 5 vacant lots, 15 single family homes and 12 condos)

Southern Fort Myers

• 33912 – 16 properties sold (5 single family homes and 11 condos)
• 33913 – 31 properties sold (7 vacant lots, 15 single family homes and 9 condos)
• 33967 – 19 properties sold (1 multi-family unit, 7 vacant lots and 11 single family homes)

Estero

• 33928 – 32 properties sold (3 mobile homes, 8 vacant lots, 13 single family homes and 8 condos)
• 33967 – 6 properties sold (4 single family homes and 2 condos)
• 34134 – 2 properties sold (2 condos)
• 34135 – 6 properties sold (2 single family homes and 4 condos)

Miromar Lakes

• 33913 – 5 properties sold (3 vacant lots, 1 single family home and 1 condo)

SWFL Latest Real Estate Sales and Trends:

Lee County Real Estate Transactions Week of April 4th 2020

Naples Golf Guy Report

Luxury Golf Community Trends

Luxury Lely Resort Home Sold Today!

This fabulous Luxury Lely Resort Home Sold today to a great couple from Wisconsin! A beautiful single family Naples home located in the luxury neighborhood of Lakoya which has a fabulous view a picturesque lake and beautiful golf course.

Luxury Lely Home Sold in Lakoya – 7506 Florentina Way Naples, FL 34113- $1,491,000

View more details about this Lely Luxury Home:

This home has a highly desirable Marlowe floor plan with a wide-open floor plan. The custom pool and spa are saltwater, heated by natural gas and include fire bowls for dramatic effect. The large lanai is perfect for outdoor entertainment. Sit around the outdoor fireplace with family and friends and enjoy the outdoor kitchen with gas grill and smoker.

• 4 Bedrooms Plus Den
• 4.5 Bathrooms
• 3,272 Square Feet Under Air
• Built in 2015

More about Lely Resort

Lely resort features 3 championship golf courses. The Classics is a private country club and The Flamingo and Mustang are public courses. In addition to the golf courses, the club offers world-class practice facilities. Beyond golf, Lely offers residents incredible amenities at the Players Club & Spa. Homeowners seeking outdoor activities will enjoy a large lagoon pool with a waterfall, 13 Har-Tru Tennis Courts, 2 Pickleball Courts and 4 Bocce Ball Courts. For those interested in wellness, there is a 6,000 square foot fitness center and spa offering a wide array of services.

Also, for those who are dog lovers, this is one of the very few communities with its very own dog park!

Finally, the resort is located just minutes from downtown Naples and the sandy white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, offering residents the Florida luxury lifestyle at its best!

Considering Selling Your Home in Lely Resort?

Keys to Selling Your House Virtually

What are the keys to selling your house virtually? In a recent survey by realtor.com, people thinking about selling their homes indicated they’re generally willing to allow their agent and some potential buyers inside if done under the right conditions. They’re less comfortable, however, hosting an open house. This is understandable, given the health concerns associated with social contact these days. The question is, if you need to sell your house now, what virtual practices should you use to make sure you, your family, and potential buyers stay safe in the process?

March 22nd, 2020, Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

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Many experts are weighing in on the type of Economic Recovery we will have as the states are deciding on the best strategy to slowly and safely reopen the country. The big question is: how long will it take the economy to fully recover?

Latest Real Estate Sales – Week of March 28th

The latest real estate sales report for the week of March 21st showed there were 470 properties sold, a significant increase over the 307 property sales during the prior week in the Southern Ft. Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs area.

Southern Fort Myers remained in the top spot with 187 property sales compared to 133 sales the prior week. Transactions consisted of 21 percent vacant lots, 25 percent were condos and 51 percent were single family homes. The remaining properties sold in S. Ft. Myers were a multi-family unit and a commercial unit.

Bonita Springs remained in the second position with 156 real estate transactions up from 101 transactions the week before. Of the 156 real estate sales, 24 percent vacant lots,  28 percent were condos and 37 percent were single family homes. The remaining properties sold in Bonita were multi-family units, mobile homes, commercial units, and a coop.

Finally, Estero once again landed in the third position with 121 home sales versus 71 real estate transactions during the week of the 21st. Real Estate sales were split between multiple property types. Of the 121 sales, 27 percent were vacant lots, 40 percent were condos and 28 percent were single family homes. The other Estero real estate transactions were mobile homes and commercial units.

In review, based on the real estate transactions report for the week of the 28th, property sales were broken down by the following types in Southwest Florida:  144 condos, 188 single family homes, 111 vacant lots, 15 mobile homes, 6 commercial units, 5 multi-family units and 1 coop.

March 28th Weekly Real Estate Transaction Review – Organized by zip code

Bonita Springs

• 34134 – 38 properties sold (3 vacant lots, 3 mobile homes, 18 single family homes and 14 condos)
• 34135 – 118 properties sold (1 coop, 2 commercial units, 3 multi-family units, 8 mobile homes, 35 vacant lots, 40 single family homes and 29 condos)

Southern Fort Myers

• 33912 – 55 properties sold (1 commercial unit, 2 vacant lots, 28 single family homes and 24 condos)
• 33913 – 107 properties sold (1 multi-family unit, 2 commercial units, 32 vacant lots, 49 single family homes and 23 condos)
• 33967 – 25 properties sold (2 Multi-Family units, 5 vacant lots and 18 single family homes)

Estero

• 33928 – 101 properties sold (1 commercial unit, 4 mobile homes, 33 vacant lots, 29 single family homes and 34 condos)
• 33967 – 4 properties sold (3 single family homes and 1 condo)
• 34134 – 9 properties sold (1 single family home and 8 condos)
• 34135 – 7 properties sold (1 single family and 6 condos)

Miromar Lakes

• 33913 – 8 properties sold (3 single family homes and 5 condos)

SWFL Latest Real Estate Sales and Trends:

Lee County Real Estate Transactions Week of Mar. 28th 2020

Naples Golf Guy Report

Luxury Golf Community Trends

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