Saturday Open House in Lely Resort, February 15th From 1-4 PM

Stop by from 1-4 pm to visit our Saturday Open House in Lely Resort to tour this fabulous Luxury home in The Classics Plantation Estates. Located on one of the best, if not THE BEST lot in Lely Resort! A magnificent home set on a cul-de-sac with long lake and golf course views!

A custom-built 4 bedroom plus den and 4½ bathroom home finished in the finest materials with all bedrooms being en-suite. Oak and bamboo flooring, double and triple crown molding, tray ceilings, granite counters, custom cabinetry, plantation shutters and a large master bathroom with a luxurious walk-in shower.

Saturday Open House Cancelled – Lely Resort Home Under Contract!

Saturday Open House – 7542 Snead Ct. Naples FL 34113 – $1,850,000

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The lanai spans the length of the home and has a dark finish heated pool and spa nicely tucked under the open-air pergola. And a full outdoor kitchen is usable rain or shine. An equally impressive kitchen with professional-grade appliances including two dishwashers, warming tray and wine cooler, perfect for entertaining!

With three AC zones, this home is easily managed and with the 3 car garage, you’ll always have plenty of space. Impact-rated windows and doors adorn the entire home.  Finally, the new roof was installed in 2019 and with the flooring upgrades, there’s no heavy lifting to be done!

• 4 Bedrooms Plus Den
• 4.5 Bathrooms
• 5,079 Square Feet Under Air
• Built in 2006
• MLS #219083741
• View virtual tour…

If you are unable to attend this Lely Open House Sunday, call today to schedule a private tour – 239-370-0892 or email Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

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!

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How Owning a Home Can Make You Happier

Think owning your own home can make you happier?  It sure can! Let’s connect to see if homeownership can brighten your day.

Why Does Homeownership Make You Happier?

According to a recent survey:

• 93 percent of homeowners said owning a home made them happier than renting
• 79 percent thought becoming a homeowner made them a better person
• 76 percent pursued new hobbies once becoming homeowners
• 83 percent said they would not go back to renting after owning a home

So if you are ready to make homeownership a reality, let’s connect to find your dream home!

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Begin Your Naples Property Search

So, if you’re ready to begin your search for your own Naples Luxury home or condo, explore our website to find information about communities in the area.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate and we’ll help you navigate more than 150 different golf communities in our area.  If you prefer a more direct approach, we will provide a list of properties and communities that meet your needs.

Also, if you are considering new construction, remember the contractor’s real estate agent represents the builder’s best interest, not yours.  There is no cost for you to have an agent represent you. In fact, we may be able to help you save money and negotiate for extras which the builder may not let you know about.

Lastly, we will handle all contract negotiations for your property from offer to close!

February 11th, 2020 Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

Investment Condo for Sale in Foxfire Country Club

Are you looking for an investment condo in a bundled golf community? Then 308 Foxtail Ct., a first-floor Foxfire Golf Condo is a must-see! This Foxfire Country Club condo is located on the 4th hole on the Blue course. Not only is this a great community for golfers with a 27 hole golf course, Foxfire residents and guests also have easy access to great amenities such as tennis courts, bar and restaurant, community pool, fitness center, security gate, and much more.

Foxfire Investment Condo – 308 Foxtail Ct. #3-308, Naples FL 34104 – $227,000

More About This Foxfire Condo:

• MLS #: 219071677
• First Floor Unit
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Square Feet: 1,295, under air
• View more photos…

For a private tour of this Foxfire Condo which is new to the market, contact Mike at 239-777-8870 or Mike@NaplesGolfGuy.com

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Greyhawk Home in Golf Club of the Everglades Now Under Contract

Congratulations to my clients who just went to contract on this fabulous Greyhawk Home located in the Golf Club of the Everglades. A fantastic Private Naples Golf Community with an 18 hole championship golf course designed by Rees Jones.

Greyhawk Home – 9431 Greyhawk Trl. Naples, FL 34120 – List Price $605,000

More about this fantastic Greyhawk home in Golf Club of the Everglades

• 3 Bedrooms plus a den
• 3 Bathrooms
• 2,496 Square feet under air
• Built in 2017
• Take a tour…

Additionally, Greyhawk is one of the few Naples Golf Communities still offering new construction homes in addition to resales of existing homes. Should I use a Realtor if I’m buying new construction?

Learn more about Golf Club of the Everglades

Golf Club of the Everglades is a private golf course that closely resembles an open links-style course.  At the same time, several of the back fairways are lined with mature trees. Sculptured bunkers, rolling fairways, expansive lakes with native grasses provide the diversity, challenge and aesthetic appeal on this south Florida course. The wind is a major factor for golfers on this open course.

Also, Golf Club of the Everglades membership requires an upfront initiation fee with annual dues. Learn more about the club, course and amenities…

Begin Your Naples Property Search

So, if you’re ready to begin your search for your own Naples Luxury home or condo, explore our website to find information about communities in the area.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate and we’ll help you navigate more than 150 different golf communities in our area.  If you prefer a more direct approach, we will provide a list of properties and communities that meet your needs.

Also, if you are considering new construction, remember the contractor’s real estate agent represents the builder’s best interest, not yours.  There is no cost for you to have an agent represent you. In fact, we may be able to help you save money and negotiate for extras which the builder may not let you know about.

Lastly, we will handle all contract negotiations for your property from offer to close!

February 9th, 2020 Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

SWFL Home Sales Report Shows Strong January Sales

The SWFL Home Sales Report was very strong for the week of January 25th for Southern Lee County. There were 157 properties sold for the week in the Southern Ft. Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs area compared to 93 sales the prior week.

Southern Fort Myers remained in the top slot with 70 property sales compared to 38 properties sold the previous week. Transactions consisted of 8.5 percent commercial units, 18.5 percent vacant lots, 17 percent were condos and 56 percent were single family homes.

Estero stayed in the second position with 42 real estate transactions versus 29 properties sold during the week of the 16th. Real Estate sales were split between multiple property types. Of the 42 sales, 33 percent were condos, 26 percent were vacant lots and 41 percent were single family homes.

Finally, Bonita Springs ended in the third position with 41 transactions compared to 24 property sales during the prior week. For Bonita springs, of the 41 real estate sales, 22 percent were vacant lots, 41 percent were condos and 34 percent were single family homes. The other property sold in Bonita was a coop.

In review, based on the real estate transactions report for the week of the 25th, property sales were broken down by the following types in Southwest Florida:  44 condos, 64 single family homes, 42 vacant lots, 6 commercial units and 1 coop.

January Home Sales for the Week of the 25th – Organized by zip code

Bonita Springs

• 34134 –8 properties sold (3 single family homes and 5 condos)
• 34135 – 33 properties sold (1 coop, 9 vacant lots, 11 single family homes and 12 condos)

Southern Fort Myers

• 33912 – 20 properties sold (6 commercial units, 7 single family homes and 7 condos)
• 33913 – 39 properties sold (11 vacant lots, 23 single family homes and 5 condos)
• 33967 – 11 properties sold (2 vacant lots and 9 single family homes)

Estero

• 33928 – 35 properties sold (17 vacant lots, 9 single family homes and 9 condos)
• 33967 – 1 property sold (1 single family home)
• 34135 – 6 properties sold (1 single family home and 5 condos)

Miromar Lakes

• 33913 – 4 properties sold (3 vacant lots and 1 condo)

SWFL January Home Sales Positive:

Lee County Real Estate Transactions Week of January 25th 2020

SWFL January Home Sales Strong So Far

SWFL January Home Sales strong for the week of the 18th for Southern Lee County. There were 93 properties sold for the week in the Southern Ft. Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs area.

Southern Fort Myers moved back into the top slot with 38 properties sold consisted of 24 percent vacant lots, 16 percent were condos and 55 percent were single family homes. The other properties sold were commercial units and a multi-famil home.

Estero moved into the second position with 29 properties sold which were split between multiple property types. Of the 29 sales, 41 percent were condos, 14 percent were vacant lots and 41 percent were single family homes. The other property sold in Estero was a commercial unit.

Finally, Bonita Springs ended in the third position with 24 real estate transactions. For Bonita springs, of the 24 real estate sales, 17 percent were vacant lots, 25 percent were condos and 42 percent were single family homes. The other properties sold in Bonita were mobile homes, a coop, and a commercial unit.

In review, based on the real estate transactions report for the week of the 18th, property sales were broken down by the following types in Southwest Florida:  24 condos, 44 single family homes, 18 vacant lots, 3 commercial units, 2 mobile homes, 1 multi-family unit and 1 coop.

January Home Sales for the Week of the 18th – Organized by zip code

Bonita Springs

• 34134 –5 properties sold (3 single family homes and 2 condos)
• 34135 – 19 properties sold (1 coop, 1 commercial unit, 2 mobile homes, 4 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 4 condos)

Southern Fort Myers

• 33912 – 9 properties sold (5 single family homes and 4 condos)
• 33913 – 24 properties sold (1 commercial unit, 7 vacant lots, 14 single family homes and 2 condos)
• 33967 – 5 properties sold (1 multi-family unit, 2 vacant lots and 2 single family homes)

Estero

• 33928 – 23 properties sold (1 commercial unit, 4 vacant lots, 8 single family homes and 10 condos)
• 33967 – 2 properties sold (2 single family homes)
• 34134 – 2 properties sold (1 single family home and 1 condo)
• 34135 – 2 properties sold (1 single family home and 1 condo)

Miromar Lakes

• 33913 – 2 properties sold (1 vacant lot and 1 single family home)

SWFL January Home Sales Positive:

Lee County Real Estate Transactions Week of January 18th 2020

Great News for Renters Who Want to Buy a Home

Based on the latest housing study reports, there is great news for renters who want to by a home. Rents in the United States have been skyrocketing since 2012. This has caused many renters to face a tremendous burden when juggling their housing expenses and the desire to save for a down payment at the same time. The recent stabilization of rental prices provides a great opportunity for renters to save more of their current income to put toward the purchase of a home.

The Top States Americans Moved to Last Year

So what were the top states where Americans moved to last year? Idaho, Washington and North Carolina top the list! What states had the most people moving out of the state? New York, West Virginia, South Dakota and Illinois had the largest number of people leave the state.

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Have you heard of aging in place? According to the Senior Resource Guide, the term means,