Naples Lakes Country Club Names New Head Golf Pro

Jacob A. Myers is now the new head golf pro at Naples Lakes Country Club according to a recent press release by the golf club. Jacob Myers began his golfing career at Naples Lakes at the entry-level position of starter and ranger back in 2009. At the time, he had just graduated from the Golf Academy of America at the Myrtle Beach Campus.

During the seven years that followed, he was promoted to the position of first assistant professional. Additionally, Jacob also completed continuing education courses to earn his PGA professional designation. And, in September 2016, Myers was named to his first head professional position at the new Bonita National Golf & Country Club.

More About Naples Lakes Country Club:

Naples Lakes Country Club is a bundled golf community in Naples Florida.  This is an Arnold Palmer designed private golf course with rolling hills, elevated tee’s and greens. Also, Naples Lakes presents a challenge to every caliber of golfer from the golf professional to the golfers who just want to enjoy the game. As a result, you will have the opportunity to strike strategic golf shots that test course management skills, stroke smooth putts over undulating and contoured greens. Finally, this par 72 measures in at just under 7,000 yards from the tips.

In all, Naples Lakes has 731 bundled units.  Thus, every home purchase includes a membership to the golf club.

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December 8, 2017 Posted by Matt

SWFL Real Estate Report

Check out the latest SWFL Real Estate Report from Naples Golf Guy for the latest real estate trends and news for Bonita Springs, Estero and Naples.  Overall, SWFL is outpacing last year.  Additionally, as we head into season, inventory remains tight putting upwards pressure on prices.  At the same time, activity continues to increase as buyers are flocking to our area to purchase their dream home.

For specific information about a community, contact me for a detailed market analysis.  Or, if you’ve already identified your dream home and you’re ready to put in an offer, contact me to help you negotiate the purchase and handle all the paperwork, inspections and all the details from the first offer to close.

View entire SWFL Real Estate Report for December 2017

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December 7, 2017 Posted by Matt

Southwest Florida Featured Properties

NAPLES, BONITA SPRINGS AND ESTERO

Check out the best Southwest Florida Featured Properties in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida! Activity is picking up in Southwest Florida as we head into season.  The weather is perfect and seasonal residents are back in town.  If you are considering relocating to our area or you are looking to buy a second home, check out some of the best golf community homes in the area.

Mediterra– 28044 Castellano Way – $2,895,000 – More about Mediterra’s Lifestyle

Single Family Home (Naples)

3 Beds and 3.5 Baths

4,459 Sq. Ft.

Built 2007

Private Naples Golf Community – Equity Membership

(More about this property) – (More about Mediterra) – (Mediterra Single Family Homes) – (Mediterra Condos)

The Colony – 23860 Tuscany Ct. – $2,499,000 (More about The Colony Lifestyle)

Single Family Home (Bonita Springs)

4 Beds and 4.5 Baths

5,366 Sq. Ft.

Built 2006

Private Bonita Springs Golf Community – Equity Membership

(More about this property) – (More about The Colony) – (The Colony Single Family Homes) – (The Colony Condos)

Quail West –  6351 Highcroft Dr. – $2,195,000 – New Construction

Single Family Home (Naples)

4 Beds + Den and 3.5 Baths

3,930 Sq. Ft.

Built 2017

Private Naples Golf Community – Equity Membership

(More about this property) (More about Quail West) – (Quail West Single Family Homes)

Audubon – 312 Chancery Circle– $1,850,000

Single Family Home (Naples)

4 Beds and 5.5 Baths

5,728 Sq. Ft.

Built 1996

Private Naples Golf Community – Equity Membership

(More about this property) – (More about Audubon) – (Audubon Single Family Homes) – (Audubon Condos)

Grey Oaks – 2191 Residence Cir.  – $1,795,000

Single Family Home

4 Beds and 4 Baths

4,477 Sq. Ft.

Built 2013

Private Naples Golf Community – Equity Membership

(More About This Property) – (More about Grey Oaks) – (Grey Oaks Single Family Homes) – (Grey Oaks Condos)

Shadow Wood –  22280 Banyan  Hideaway Drive– $1,699,000

Single Family Home (Bonita Springs)

4 Beds and 4.5 Baths

4,406 Sq. Ft.

Built 2002

Private Bonita Springs Golf Community – Equity Membership

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Pelican Marsh – 9109 Terrabella Ct. – $1,625,000

Single Family Home (Naples)

3 Beds and 3.5 Baths

3,636 Sq. Ft.

Built 2005

Private Naples Golf Community – Equity Membership

(More about this property) – (More about Pelican Marsh) – (Pelican Marsh Single Family Homes) – (Pelican Marsh Condos)

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Bonita Area October Home Sales

Bonita Area October Home Sales bounced back after the Hurricane in September according to the Bonita Springs-Estero Association of Realtors (BEAR).  Overall, for both single family home and condos, the median closed price increased 1 percent compared to last October.  Both Pending Sales and Closes Sales were down for the month of October, which was likely due to the hurricane Irma last month.

However, for the 12 months ending October 2017, both Pending Sales and Closed sales increased slightly.  Pending sales rose from 2,878 up to 2,963 which is a 3 percent increase. Also, closed sales were up 7 percent from 2,814 up to 3,019 for the 12 month period.  Finally, the Average Days on Market rose slightly from 94 to 96, or 2 percent over the past year.

Ultimately, the market is currently showing less higher priced inventory and more lower priced inventory, which bodes well for both buyers and sellers.

Bonita Area October Single-Family Home Sales

Year-Over-Year Bonita Area October Home Sales – Single Family Homes:

• Closed Sales fell 14.5 percent down from 76 homes sold in October 2016 compared to 65 homes sold this year
• Median Sale price increased significantly from $316,408 down to $382,000 during the same time which his a 20.7 percent increase
• New Listings increased slightly by 1.3 percent from 152 last year up to 154 this October
• Inventory decreased 4.3 percent versus October last year, down from 536 to 513 homes on the market

Bonita Area October Condo Sales

Year-Over-Year Bonita Area October Home Sales – Condos:

• Closed Sales increased 17.9 percent up from 56 homes sold in October 2016 compared to 66 homes sold this year
• Median Sale priced decreased slightly from $236,000 down to $224,000 during the same time which his a 5.1 percent decline
• New Listings increased 8.5 percent from 129 last year up to 140 this October
• Inventory increased 4.9 percent versus October last year, up from 469 to 447 homes on the market

Bonita Area October Home Sales Related Articles:

BEAR Market Report October 2017

BEAR Market Data Report October 2017

Nationwide October 2017 Existing home Sales Report

In Which States Did Properties Sell Most Quickly in October 2017

New Construction:

Permitting for new construction in the Bonita Springs area increased during the month of October.  Contractors pulled 172 permits to build single-family houses worth approximately $29.2 million in unincorporated Lee County. As you might anticipate, this is a significant increase over September when only 86 permits were issued according to the Lee County Department of Community Development (www.leegov.com/dcd/). Also during October, 304 multifamily units valued at about $29.3 million were permitted, compared with four units in September 2017 and no units in October 2016. General commercial activity was valued at about $7.4 million for 36 permits, compared to about $9.9 million in September 2017 and about $17.7 million in October 2016. Finally, Lee County Community Development issued 5,297 permits of all kinds in October.

Are You Considering Selling:

With the holiday season here, area experts and brokers are also advising homeowners to list now in advance of the anticipated seasonal inventory swell. Here are 10 Reasons to List Your Home During the Holidays (Debbie Reynolds).

Overall, Bonita Springs and Estero continue to see stability in the market.  Several listings are priced at fair market value and analysts expect this trend to continue into the new year.

December 3, 2017 Posted by Matt

Naples October Home Sales

Naples October home sales finished the month on a positive note, despite the impacts of Hurricane Irma during the previous month.  Overall, closed sales increased 1 percent from 561 sales up to 556 over last October according to the latest Market Report released by the Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR).  Additionally, the median closed sales price rose 9 percent from $315,000 up to $342,000.  Once again, inventory fell compared to this same time last year.  Total active listings fell from 5,426 down to 5,010 which will continue to cause home prices to increase.

Most notable, there were 57 closed sales of high-end, luxury properties priced above $1 million in October, a 36 percent increase over October 2016.  Also reflected in the October report, closed sales for single-family homes priced between $1 and $2 million increased 50 percent in October.  Addtionally, closed sales of condominiums priced between $300,000 to $500,000 increased 26 percent.

Year-Over-Year Naples October Home Sales:

• Pending Sales increased 1 percent overall during the 12-months ending October 2017
• Closed Sales increased 4 percent overall for the 12-months ending October 2017
• Median Closed Price was up 3 percent overall for the past twelve months
• Inventory decreased 8 percent overall from October 2016 to October 2017
• Average Days on the Market increased 22 percent overall from October 2016 to October 2017

Naples October Single Family Home Sales:

• Closed Sales increased from 295 up to 301 which was a 2 percent increase over last October
• Median Closed Price increased 13 percent from $375,000 up to $425,000 compared to October of last year
• Inventory fell double digits from 2,849 down to  2,432 compared to the same time last year

Naples October Condo Sales:

• Closed Sales remained virtually the same, 261 sales in ’16 versus 260 in ’17, compared to October of last year
• Median Closed Price increased 4 percent from $240,000 up to $250,000 versus the same time last year
• Inventory remained almost the same as last October, only increasing by 1 condo from 2,577 up to 2,578

View Full Naples October Home Sales Report

Other Articles:

Collier County Real Estate Transactions for the Week of Oct. 2nd

Nationwide October 2017 Existing home Sales Report

In Which States Did Properties Sell Most Quickly in October 2017

December 2, 2017 Posted by Matt

Collier County Unemployment Rate Falls

The Unemployment Rate for Collier County fell to 3.8 percent in October according to data released by the Department of Economic Opportunity. This is a 25 percent reduction from the previous year when the rate was 5.1 percent. According to the Governor’s Office, the construction industry saw the highest job growth in the Naples area over the past year.  Overall, the industry added 1,300 new jobs in the one-year period.

It is typical for us to see a drop in the unemployment rate as we head into season.  Additionally, due to the hurricane, there have been a number of construction jobs which have been created to make repairs to homes which were damaged during the storm.  Thus, the new construction jobs did contribute to the decrease in unemployment.

View the full report: monthly employment data

Ultimately, season continues to start earlier and earlier every year making Naples a phenomenal place to work and live year round.

November 28, 2017 Posted by Matt

Countryside Golf Club Renovations Complete

Countryside Golf  Club renovations were recently completed at this bundled golf community in Naples, Florida.  The golf club embarked on a multi-million dollar improvement project, which included a brand new wellness center, dining room, tennis and bocce complex, and porte cochere added onto their existing clubhouse.

In all, the new single story 6,300 square-foot wellness center houses a 2,300 square-foot fitness center, group fitness room, large meeting space, conference room, and locker rooms with showers and sauna as well as steam rooms.

Countryside Community Information:

Countryside Golf and Country Club is a private golf community located in east Naples.  The golf community is a bundled golf club which means the membership is bundled with your home purchase.  The golf course was designed by world renowned architect Arthur Hills.

Countryside Real Estate:

The golf course is surrounded by single family homes and condos.

Countryside Golf Club Membership Fees

Please be aware, all categories of membership may have additional fees such as a food and beverage minimum that may apply.  Please feel free to contact me for additional information.

November 27, 2017 Posted by Matt

SWFL Home Sales

Overall, there were 116 SWFL Home Sales in Ft. Myers, Bonita Springs and Estero for the week of November 11th through November 18th.  Transactions increased significantly compared to the previous week when there were only 56 property sales.

Once again, Fort Myers had the most real estate activity with 47 property sales during this time period.  Bonita Springs was a close second with a total of 45 sales.  And, Estero ended the week with 22 real estate transactions.

Additionally, of the 47 closings in Ft. Myers, 49 percent were single family homes and 9 percent of them were condos.  The remaining units sold were vacant lots, commercial units and a multi-family units. Bonita Springs ended the week with 45 properties sold, 29 percent of them were single-family homes and 40 percent were condos.

Finally, Estero rounded out the week with a total of 22 property sales, 45 percent of which were condos. The remaining sales were mobile homes, single family homes and vacant lots.

In summary, 44 single family homes, 38 condos, 19 vacant lots, 2 mobile homes, 10 commercial units and 3 multi-family units sold during the week.

SWFL Home Sales by zip code

Bonita Springs

• 34134 – 12 properties sold (1 mobile home, 1 multi-family unit, 6 commercial units, 3 single family homes and 1 condo)
• 34135 – 33 properties sold (2 commercial units, 4 vacant lots, 10 single family homes and 17 condos)

Fort Myers

• 33912 – 10 properties sold (1 mulit-family, 4 single family homes and 5 condos)
• 33913 – 32 properties sold (2 commercial units, 10 vacant lots, 16 single family homes and 4 condos)
• 33967 – 5 properties sold (1 multi-family unit, 1 vacant lot and 3 single family homes)

Estero

• 33928 – 15 properties sold (1 mobile home, 3 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 4 condos)
• 34134 – 1 property sold (1 condo)
• 34135 – 5 properties sold (5 condos)
• 33967 – 1 property sold (1 single family home)

Miromar Lakes

• 33913 – 2 properties sold ( 1 vacant lot and 1 condo)

SWFL Home Sales Week of Nov. 11th

November 27, 2017 Posted by Matt

Naples Florida Homes Sold – October 2nd to October 8th

Overall, during the week of October 8th, there were 163 Naples Florida Homes Sold.  Unlike last week, East Naples had the most real estate transactions for the week. North Naples ended the week with the second highest number or homes sold.  Ultimately, East Naples ended the week with 37 homes sold. And, North Naples finished the week with 34 properties sold.

Additionally, of the 37 real estate sales in East Naples, 51 percent of them were condos and 30 percent of them were single family homes.  So, the remaining properties sold in East Naples were vacant lots. Also, in the North Naples area, there were 34 transactions, 56 percent of which were condos and 41 percent were single family homes. Similar to north Naples, the remaining sales were vacant lots.

Finally, Corkscrew had the third highest activity with 19 real estate transactions.  A majority, or 58 percent, of those sales were vacant lots.  The remaining sales were single family homes and condos.

In summary, your weekly real estate update for October 2nd through October 8th shows 73 condos, 55 single family homes and 35 vacant lots sold in the Naples area.

Naples Florida Homes Sold (Oct. 2nd to Oct. 8th) by zip code

City of Naples

• 34102 – 7 properties sold (5 single family homes and 2 condos)

Naples Florida

• 34103 – 6 properties sold (3 single family homes and 3 condos)
• 34105 – 7 properties sold (2 single family homes and 5 condos)

North Naples

• 34109 – 9 properties sold (3 single family homes and 6 condos)
• 34110 – 14 properties sold ( 3 single family homes and 11 condos)
• 34119 – 11 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 8 single family homes and 2 condos)

East Naples

• 34104 – 8 property sold (2 vacant lots, 2 single family homes and 4 condos)
• 34112 – 17 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 4 single family homes and 12 condos)
• 34113 – 12 properties sold (4 vacant lots, 5 single family homes and 3 condos)

Eastern Collier County

• 34114 – 9 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 2 single family homes and 5 condos)

Golden Gate

• 34116 – 7 properties sold (1 vacant lot and 6 single family homes)

Big Cypress

• 34117 – 9 properties sold (6 vacant lots and 3 single family homes)

Coco River

• 34108 – 10 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 1 single family home and 8 condos)

Corkscrew

• 34120 –  19 properties sold (11 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 1 condo)

Immokalee and Ave Maria

• 34142 – 6 properties sold (5 vacant lots and 1 single family home)

Barefoot Beach

• 34134 – 1 property sold (1 condo)

Marco Island

• 34145 – 11 properties sold (1 vacant lot and 10 condos)

Naples Florida Homes Sold Week of Oct. 2nd

November 25, 2017 Posted by Matt

Naples FL Home Sales – September 25th to October 1st

Overall, during the week of September 25th, there were 245 Naples FL Home Sales.  As usual, north Naples real estate sales continue to lead the way with the most transactions.  Also, once again east Naples showed the second highest activity.  Ultimately, north Naples ended the week with 65 homes sold. And, East Naples finished the week with 44 properties sold.

Additionally, of the 65 real estate sales in North Naples, 23 percent of them were condos and 66 percent of them were single family homes.  So, the remaining properties sold in North Naples were vacant lots. Also, in the East Naples area, there were 44 transactions, 67 percent of which were condos and 23 percent were single family homes. Similar to north Naples, the remaining sales were vacant lots.

Finally, Corkcsrew saw a significant increase in activity with 39 real estate transactions.  A majority, or 56 percent, of those sales were vacant lots.

In summary, your weekly real estate update for September 25th through October 1st shows 126 condos, 62 single family homes, 56 vacant lots and 1 mobile home sold in the Naples area.

Naples FL Home Sales (Sep. 25th to Oct. 1st) by zip code

City of Naples

• 34102 – 3 properties sold (3 condos)

Naples Florida

• 34103 – 4 properties sold (4 condos)
• 34105 – 7 properties sold (1 single family home and 6 condos)

North Naples

• 34109 – 13 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 4 single family homes and 8 condos)
• 34110 – 29 properties sold ( 2 vacant lots, 5 single family homes and 22 condos)
• 34119 – 23 properties sold (3 vacant lots, 6 single family homes and 14 condos)

East Naples

• 34104 – 15 property sold (5 single family homes and 10 condos)
• 34112 – 17 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 3 single family homes and 12 condos)
• 34113 – 12 properties sold (4 vacant lots, 2 single family homes and 6 condos)

Eastern Collier County

• 34114 – 14 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 5 single family homes and 7 condos)

Golden Gate

• 34116 – 14 properties sold (9 single family homes and 5 condos)

Big Cypress

• 34117 – 11 properties sold (9 vacant lots and 2 single family homes)

Chokoloskee

• 34138 – 1 property sold (1 condo)

Coco River

• 34108 – 11 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 3 single family homes and 7 condos)

Corkscrew

• 34120 –  39 properties sold (22 vacant lots, 13 single family homes and 4 condos)

Immokalee and Ave Maria

• 34142 – 12 properties sold (1 mobile home, 9 vacant lots and 2 single family homes)

Barefoot Beach

• 34134 – 1 property sold (1 single family home)

Marco Island

• 34145 – 19 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 1 single family home and 17 condos)

Naples FL Home Sales – Sep. 25th to Oct. 1st 2017