Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step

Houses are selling quickly, and sometimes competition is driving multiple offers. If you’re looking for your dream home, let’s get together to discuss how pre-approval gives you a competitive edge when you get to the offer stage.

September 28th, 2019 Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

What Is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy a Home?

Should I buy now or wait until next year? If you are planning to use a mortgage if you wait until next year you will probably end up with a higher interest rate.  Additionally, home prices are projected to increase 5.4 percent over the next year according to CoreLogic. Between the two, you will be paying about $100 more a month if you wait a year.

September 28th, 2019 Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

August 2019 Lee County Real Estate Overview

The latest Lee County Real Estate Overview for Estero, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers shows sales decreased for both single-family homes and condos in August. Additionally, inventory decreased during the same time period. Also, new listings fell both for condos and single-family homes. This is typical of the summer months. Many homeowners will wait to list their home in the fall or in January which is the beginning of season.

There was a significant increase in the median days for a property to go to contract compared to the same time last year for single-family homes. The number of days jumped from 68 to 82 which was just over a 20 percent increase. On the other hand, condos remained steady at 88 days. Either way, if you are selling your home, you should anticipate it could be 3 months before you go to contract. Make sure you have your home priced right or it could be even longer!

Finally, the overall supply of homes for sale remains tight with less than 5 months worth of inventory. Since a healthy supply of inventory is typically 6-7 months. Since Lee County has less than 5 months worth of supply, which makes it a seller’s market. So if you are considering selling, now is a good time to put your home on the market. If you are a buyer, you will probably find sellers are less willing to negotiate.

August Lee County Real Estate Overview – Single Family Homes

August Real Estates Highlights for Single Family Homes

• Closed sales decreased 2.7 percent from 1,237 down to 1,203 homes sold
• Inventory decreased 3.9 percent down to 5,100 compared to August of last year when 5,307 homes were for sale
• Median days to sale decreased to 121 days which represented a 9 percent increase versus last year
• Median sales price increased from $251,000 up to $255,000 or a 1.6 percent increase
• Total months’ supply of inventory fell 6.1 percent down to 4.6 months supply of inventory

August Lee County Real Estate Overview –  Condos

August Real Estate Sales Highlights for Condos

• Closed sales decreased 12.1 percent up from 561 down to 493 condos sold
• Inventory decreased 5.3 percent down to 2,684 compared to August of last year when 2,834 condos were for sale
• Median days to contract remained the same as last year during the same time
• Median sales price decreased from $188,000 down to $180,000 or a 4.3 percent decline
• Total months’ supply of inventory fell from 5.1 down to 4.9 months supply of condos currently for sale

More Information About Lee County July Home Sales

Lee County Single Family Home Sales for August 2019

Lee County Condo Home Sales for August 2019

Bonita Springs and Estero August Real Estate Report

Lee County Real Estate Transactions Week of August 31st 2019

Happy Homeowners! Renters? Not So Much.

When people talk about homeownership and the American Dream, much of the conversation revolves around the financial benefits of owning a home. However, two recent studies show that the non-financial benefits might be even more valuable.

Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate?

Every year, ‘Black Friday’ is a highly anticipated event for eager shoppers. Some people prepare for weeks, crafting and refining a strategic shopping agenda, determining exactly when to arrive at each store, and capturing a wish list of discounted must-have items to purchase. But what about buying a home? Is there a ‘Black Friday’ for the home-buying process? Believe it or not, there is.

Private Country Club Homes for Sale in Southwest Florida

View some of the best private country club homes for sale in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers! There are more than 150 golf courses in southwest Florida. Over 90% of these golf courses require you to be a resident or purchase a membership. From private equity golf clubs to bundled golf communities, we have a home or condo which will fit your lifestyle.

Also, if you’re wondering why you should choose Southwest Florida, in addition to significant tax advantages (did I mention there is no state income tax?), we also have perfect weather and an abundance of outdoor activities, shopping, and dining to suit everyone’s lifestyle.  So, whether you are considering relocating to our area or you are looking to buy your dream home, a second, third or fourth home, check out some of the Top Private Golf Clubs and golf homes for sale in Southwest Florida Golf Communities on the market today!

Private Country Club Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers

Bay Colony – 9976 Brassie Bend Naples, FL 34108- $4,490,000

Luxury Single Family Golf Home (Naples)

5 Beds and 5.5 Baths

6,042 Sq. Ft.

Built 1998

Exclusive Private Naples Golf Community – Upfront Initiation Fee

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Mediterra – 28070 Castellano Way Naples, FL 34110 – $2,745,000 More about New Construction

Single Family Luxury Golf Home (Naples)

4 Beds + Den and 5 Baths

4,285 Sq. Ft.

Under Construction

Private Naples Golf Community – 36 homes – Upfront Initiation Fee

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Talis Park – 16639 Isola Bella Ln. Naples, FL 34110– $2,629,000 More about New Construction

Luxury Single Family New Construction Home (Naples)

4 Beds, 4 Full Baths and 3 Half Baths

3,593 Sq. Ft.

Pre-Construction

Private Naples Golf Community – 18 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee

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Grey Oaks – 1727 Venezia Way  – $1,727 Venezia Way Naples, FL 34105  $2,500,000 (Price Reduced $40K)

More about Grey Oaks Lifestyle

Luxury Single Family Home (Naples)

4 Beds and 4.5 Baths

3,972 Sq. Ft.

Built 2000

Private Naples Golf Community – 3 golf courses – Upfront Initiation Fee (Equity Memberships Available)

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The Colony – 24001 Tuscany Ct. Bonita Springs, FL 34134 – $2,299,000 More about The Colony Lifestyle

Single Family Luxury Golf Home (Bonita Springs)

4 Beds and 4 Baths

5,062 Sq. Ft.

Built 2002

Private Bonita Springs Golf Community – 18 homes – Upfront Initiation Fee

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Gulf Harbour – 11411 Longwater Chase Ct. Ft. Myers, FL 33908 – $2,095,000 New Construction

Single Family New Construction Home (Fort Myers)

4 Beds and 5.1 Baths

3,584 Sq. Ft.

New Construction

Private Naples Golf Community – 18 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee

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Pelican Marsh – 1043 Grand Isle Dr. Naples, FL 34109 – $1,325,000

Luxury Single Family Home (Naples)

3 Beds + Den and 3.5 Baths

3,110 Sq. Ft.

Built 2000

Private Naples Golf Community – Upfront Initiation Fee

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Miromar Lakes – 18508 Miromar Lakes Blvd, FL 33913 – $1,350,000

Single Family Luxury Golf Home (Miromar Lakes)

3 Beds and 3 Baths

2,554 Sq. Ft.

Built 2016 (New Construction) More about New Construction

Private Miromar Lakes Golf Community – 18 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee

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Treviso Bay – 9663 Lipani Ct. – $1,050,000

Luxury Single Family Home (Naples)

3 Beds and 4 Baths

3,659 Sq. Ft.

Built 2016

Private Naples Golf Community – 18 holes – Bundled Golf Community

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Twin Eagles – 12079 Wicklow Ln, Naples FL 34120 – $753,768

Single Family Home (Naples) – New Construction More about New Construction

3 Beds and 3.5 Baths

3,064 Sq. Ft.

Built 2019

Private Naples Golf Community- 36 holes – Bundled Golf Community

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Esplanade – 9654 Montelancio Loop Unit 202 Naples FL 34119 – $448,481 (Contract Pending!)

Coach Home (Naples) – New Construction More about New Construction

3 Beds and 3 Baths

2,393 Sq. Ft.

Built 2019

Private Naples Golf Community – 18 holes – Bundled Membership

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Palmira – 14511 Bellino Terrace #201  – $374,900 (Contract Pending!)

Condo (Bonita Springs)

3 Beds + Den and 2.5  Baths

2,297 Sq. Ft.

Built 2006

Private Bonita Springs Golf Community- 27 holes – Bundled Private Golf Community

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Valencia – 1452 Birdie Drive, Naples FL 34120 – $314,000 (Lowest Priced Home in Valencia!)

Single Family Home (Naples)

3 Beds and 2 Baths

2,242 Sq. Ft.

Built 2011

Private Naples Golf Community- 36 holes – Bundled Golf Community

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Private Country Club Homes Coming to Market Soon!

Gulf Shore Blvd. – 10525 Gulf Shore Blvd#253  – Coming Soon!

Condo (Naples)

3 Beds 2 Baths

1,594 Sq. Ft.

Built 1978

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September 25th, 2019 Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?

With the fall season upon us, change is in the air. For many families, children are growing up and moving out of the house, maybe leaving for college or taking a jump into the working world. Parents are finding themselves as empty nesters for the first time. The question inevitably arises: is it finally time to downsize? If you’re pondering that thought, you may also be wondering if you should fix-up your house before you sell it, or go straight to the market as-is, allowing a potential buyer to do the updates and remodeling.

Best Priced Home in Valencia Country Club!

Not only is the Best Priced home in Valencia Country Club, the Sellers are also offering assistance with closing costs and/or pre-paid HOA fees. This move-in ready large ranch-style single-family home is in an affordable golf community in Naples, Florida. A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is perfect for a family. It is located within walking or biking distance to 3 of the best schools in Collier County (all “A” schools). So, if you are looking for an affordable home with great schools and excellent amenities in a Naples golf community contact me today to see this home!

Sellers Offering Assistance with Closing Costs and/or HOA Fees

1452 Birdie Dr. Naples, FL 34120 – $319,900

More About The BEST PRICED HOME in Valencia:

A large single family home in a golf community in Naples with a wide-open floor plan, entertainer’s kitchen and a southeastern view of Valencia Country Club’s golf course, it’s perfect!

• List Price – $314,000
• 2,242 Square Ft.
• Built 2011
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Valencia Country Club:

Valencia is nice, affordable public golf and country club in Naples, Florida. It is one of the few golf courses in the area which does not include a mandatory membership fee. You can play as often or as little as your heart desires.  Known as a beginner-friendly golf course, there are 5 sets of tees for golfers at all skill levels. Learn more about Valencia Country Club…

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Florida Luxury Golf Communities – Real Estate Trends

Looking for your dream home or vacation home in one of the Best Private Florida Luxury golf communities in Southwest Florida? If so, you have found the right source of information.  There are over 150 golf communities in the area, 90 percent of which have a private golf course within the area. With all of the various membership options, course designs, amenities and a wide area of home types available, it can be a challenge to pick the right one.

So, if you are searching for information on one of the top private golf course communities in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero or Fort Myers, below you will find highlights for the latest real estate statistics for single-family golf homes and golf condos in multiple southwest Florida luxury golf communities.

Florida Luxury Golf Communities – Single Family Home Trends

Audubon Country Club – 26 properties for sale, 20 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $991,250

Bonita Bay – 19 properties for sale, 65 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,038,564

Collier’s Reserve – 12 properties for sale, 13 properties closed over the past 13 months and average sales price $1,292,308

Grey Oaks – 42 properties for sale, 40 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,298,994

Kensington – 7 properties for sale, 14 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $920,036

Lely Resort – 60 properties for sale, 96 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $629,553

Mediterra – 49 properties for sale, 40 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,221,037

Olde Cypress – 25 properties for sale, 31 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $825,013

Palmira – 18 properties for sale, 32 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $604,763

Pelican Bay – 26 properties for sale, 41 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,792,677

Pelican Bay (Bay Colony) –  6 properties for sale, 3 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,300,012

Pelican Landing – 22 properties for sale, 62 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $797,844

Pelican Landing (The Colony) – 10 properties for sale, 6 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,605,833

Pelican Marsh – 26 properties for sale, 35 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $945,093

Pelican Sound –  0 properties for sale, 6 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $637,917

Quail Creek – 12 properties for sale, 25 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,164,138

Quail West – 46 properties for sale, 52 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,934,344

Shadow Wood – 34 properties for sale, 62 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $837,235

Talis Park – 18 properties for sale, 10 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,732,650

Tiburon – 4 properties for sale, 6 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,360,667

Vineyards – 29 properties for sale, 67 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $691,973

West Bay Club – 16 properties for sale, 17 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,238,441

Florida Luxury Golf Communities – Condo Trends

Audubon Country Club – 1 property for sale, 5 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $651,900

Bonita Bay – 57 properties for sale, 115 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $637,867

Grey Oaks – 7 properties for sale, 14 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $900,179

Kensington – 7 properties for sale, 23 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $442,409

Lely Resort – 98 properties for sale, 168 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $316,738

Mediterra – 15 properties for sale, 12 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $581,042

Olde Cypress – 2 properties for sale, 2 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $505,500

Palmira – 13 properties for sale, 17 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $305,500

Pelican Bay – 132 properties for sale, 220 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,017,931

Pelican Landing – 17 properties for sale, 79 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $319,768

Pelican Landing (The Colony) – 46 properties for sale, 55 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $847,873

Pelican Marsh – 33 properties for sale, 81 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $386,253

Pelican Sound – 3 properties for sale, 59 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $299,730

Shadow Wood – 15 properties for sale, 30 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $352,630

Talis Park – 26 properties for sale, 21 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $896,918

Tiburon – 15 properties for sale, 31 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $912,040

Vineyards – 64 properties for sale, 118 properties closed the over past 12 months and average sales price $361,983

West Bay Club – 7 properties for sale, 20 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $594,025

Overall, the latest real estate trends for the best private Florida Luxury golf communities in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero show the market for luxury properties has several golf communities which have a healthy supply of inventory or they have an oversupply of inventory and therefore would be considered a great buying opportunity. Whether you are considering a single-family home or a condo in a luxury golf community, inventory levels vary by community. A healthy level of inventory is between 6-7 months of supply of properties available. Since each community varies we recommend you use a real estate agent familiar with golf communities to navigate your way through your options.

Here are a couple of examples for why it is important to have a good understanding of the community and whether the inventory levels are healthy, or have high or low supply.Bonita Bay only has 19 single-family homes on the market and only 3.51 months supply of inventory which makes single-family homes in this community a seller’s market. On the flip side, if you were looking for a condo in Mediterra, there’s over a 15 month supply of condos available making it a buyer’s market.

Also, Collier’s Reserve, Grey Oaks, Quail West and Mediterra continue to be Luxury Golf Communities with more than 10 months supply of simgle family home inventory. So, if your a luxury home buyer, now would be a great time to look at property in either community since such a large number of months worth of supply means there should be room for negotiating a great price. Contact us today to help you identify the best Southwest Florida golf community for you and your family and ensure the best return on your investment. At the same time, we will make your transaction as effortless as possible.

If you do not see a snapshot of the southwest Florida luxury private golf club community you are interested in, contact us for complete market analysis.

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Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”?

Do you own a home you need to sell immediately? In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream homes, so setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do.