Lee County October Property Sales

Overall, there were 111 Lee County October Property Sales in Ft. Myers, Bonita Springs and Estero for the week of October 21st through October 28th.  Unlike the previous report, Estero had the most real estate activity with 41 property sales during this time period.  And, Bonita Springs was second with a total of 36 sales.  Ft. Myers rounded out the week with 32 real estate transactions.

Additionally, of the 41 closings in Estero, 22 percent of them were condos, 29 percent were vacant lots and 44 percent of them single family homes.  The remaining units sold were mobile homes and a multi-family unit. Bonita springs ended the week with 36 properties sold, 39 percent of them were single-family homes and 28 percent were condos. And, the rest of the closings were vacant lots and mobile homes.

Finally, Fort Myers rounded out the week with a total of 32 property sales, 59 percent of which were single family homes, 19 percent were vacant lots and 19 percent were condos.

In summary, 52 single family homes, 25 condos, 26 vacant lots, 4 mobile homes, 3 commercial units and 1 multi-family unit sold during the week.

Lee County October Real Estate Transactions sold by zip code

Bonita Springs

• 34134 – 10 properties sold (2 mobile homes, 2 commercial units, 3 single family homes and 3 condos)
• 34135 – 26 properties sold (8 vacant lots, 11 single family homes and 7 condos)

Fort Myers

• 33912 – 4 properties sold (1 commercial unit, 2 single family homes and 1 condo)
• 33913 – 17 properties sold (4 vacant lots, 9 single family homes and 4 condos)
• 33967 – 11 properties sold (1 multi-family unit, 2 vacant lots and 8 single family homes)

Estero

• 33928 – 30 properties sold (2 mobile homes, 12 vacant lots, 11 single family homes and 5 condos)
• 34134 – 1 property sold (1 condo)
• 34135 – 4 properties sold (1 single family home and 3 condos)
• 33967 – 6 properties sold (6 single family homes)

Miromar Lakes

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

Lee County October Real Estate Transactions Oct. 21 – Oct. 28 2017

November 5, 2017 Posted by Matt

Naples Property Sales Update

Overall, there were 10 Naples Property Sales during the week of September 11th.  This was the week after hurricane Irma and unless you already had your insurance policy in place or you were planning to self insure, there were very few real estate transactions executed.  Most title companies and real estate offices were closed due to lack of power and everyone was focused on the clean up effort.

Now that the storm has passed and the city has been put back together, you can barely tell a storm passed through Naples.  And, based on the number of people on the roadways, season has begun!

In summary, Naples Property Sales for the week of September 11th through  September 17th showed 7 condos and 2 vacant lots and 1 single family home sold in the Naples area.

Naples Property Sales (Sep. 11th – 17th) by zip code

City of Naples

• 34102 – 2 properties sold (2 condos)

North Naples

• 34110 – 2 properties sold (2 condos)
• 34119 – 1 property sold (1 condo)

Corkscrew

• 34120 –  2 properties sold (2 vacant lots)

Marco Island

• 34145 –  3 properties sold (1 single family home and 1 condo)

Collier County Real Estate Transactions Sep. 11 to Sep. 17, 2017

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November 4, 2017 Posted by Matt

Quail West Home Sold – $2,101,645

Congratulations to Jim and Janet on the purchase of their new Quail West Home in Naples, FL!  An absolutely beautiful new construction home with 4 bedrooms, Den and 4.5 bathrooms.  From the moment you walk through the door, there’s a wide open breathtaking view of the lanai with a gorgeous pool and spa. This fully furnished home,with its top of the line decor, is truly spectacular.

More About Quail West:

Quail West is a luxury golf community located in North Naples FL.  It’s one of the few golf communities in Southwest Florida with two golf courses.  Both courses were built buy world renowned architect Arthur Hills and were recently renovated. And, the community recently completed a significant renovation project to enhance the quality and quantity of upscale amenities within the development.  Also, the new 70,000 square foot clubhouse includes a fitness center, indoor pool, spa and multiple dining areas.

Additionally, Quail West is one of the few golf communities in the Naples area still offering new construction homes.

September Home Sales Meager

Home sales in September were meager when you compare last year to this year, according to the latest market reports released by the Naples Area Board of Realtors® (NABOR®). Due to Hurricane Irma, activity during the month of September was significantly impacted.  Closed sales fell 30 percent down to 398 closings.  The decline in activity was primarily due to three weeks of minimal activity during the month.  Both homeowners and agents were on hold while the county repaired infrastructure damaged by the storm.  Additionally, due to the storm, insurance companies put all insurance policy purchases on hold which delayed closings during the same time period.

However, if you look at year-to-date numbers and the third quarter, activity exceeded last year’s numbers!

2017 September Home Sales

Year over Year Highlights for Naples September Home Sales:

• Closed sales fell 30 percent from 566 in September 2016 down to 398 in 2017
• Pending sales fell 55 percent to 299 this September compared to 661 in 2016
• Overall Inventory decreased by 9 percent down from 5,044 in September 2016 to 4,608 in September of 2017
• Average Days on Market increased 4 percent up from 92 days to 96 compared to last year
• Overall Median Price decreased 3 percent down from $318,000 to $310,000 in September 2017d

On the positive side, we saw an increase of the median sales in several price categories when you compare September of 2016 versus 2017. The median price for homes priced between $300,000 and $500,000 increased 5 percent.  Also, for homes priced between $1 million and $2 million there was a 7 percent increase.  Finally, we saw an increase of 8 percent for homes priced over $2 million.

Single Family Home Statistics for 12 Months Ending September 2017:

• Closed sales increased 2 percent from 4,283 last year up to 4,351 this year
• Pending sales decreased 1 percent from 4,552 in 2016 down to 4,526 in 2017
• Median sales price increased 1 percent from $404,000 to $410,000 in September of this year
• Inventory decreased double digits from 2,669 to 2,314 which is a 13 percent decrease
• Average days on market increased 11 percent from 91 last year to 101 this year

So, although September activity was week, overall year-to-date single family home sales continue with their upward trend for closed sales and the median price.  And, even though inventory continued to fall, the decrease was likely larger than normal due to many clients who removed their properties from the market to clean up debris and minor damage due to the storm.

Condo Statistics for 12 Months Ending September 2017:

• Closed sales increased 4 percent from 4,303 last year up to 4,502 this year
• Pending sales increased 3 percent from 4,450 in 2016 up to 4,587 in 2017
• Median sales price increased 5 percent from $253,000 to $265,000 in September of this year
• Inventory changed slightly from 2,375 to 2,294 which is a 3 percent decrease
• Average days on market decreased 7 percent from 100 last year to 93 this year

As you can see, the condo market continues to be strong year-to-date.  Overall, closed sales, pending sales and the median price increased for the 12 months ending in September of 2017.

Other Articles:

NABOR September 2017 Statistics

Nationwide September 2017 Home Sales

October 31, 2017 Posted by Matt

Halloween Events in Southwest Florida

Looking for something fun to do for Halloween? With all the events in Southwest Florida, you may have a hard time choosing which one to go to tonight.  Check out the 7th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on 5th Avenue South which is one of the best events in Naples, Florida.

NAPLES

Spooktacular on Fifth: The Seventh Annual Halloween Spooktacular event in Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples will feature costume contests for kids and pets, live music, games, street dances, spooky movies, and trick or treating. This spooky event attracts more than 30,000 ghoulish creatures. Free to attend. For costume contest, there’s a $10 registration fee per child or pet. 239-692-8436.

Halloween in Paradise: Paradise Wine will host a Halloween Dance Party from 7:30-11 p.m. featuring a costume contest, games, and prizes. There will be music for everyone. 8965 U.S. 41 N, Naples. 239-687-3155.

LEE COUNTY

“Stranger Things”: Watch the season premiere of the spooky Netflix series at this event organizers are describing as an “epic Halloween party.” Costumes are encouraged. 7-11 p.m. Free admission. Millennial Brewing Co., 1811 Royal Palm Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 271-2255 or millennialbrewing.com

Mall-O-Ween: A safe evening of trick or treating throughout the mall, plus music, karaoke, and contests for both costumed pets and kids. 6-8 p.m. Free.  Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero. 948-3766 or miromaroutlets.com

Terror on 20th: A private Cape Coral home transforms into a haunted house with pneumatic props, actors, monsters, chainsaws, smoke machines, music and scares around every corner. 6:30-10 p.m. Free admission with the donation of canned food for local charities. The haunted house takes place at 2812 SW 20th Ave., Cape Coral. terroron20th.com

Bottom Line:

Naples is a great place to retire or relocate.  If you are looking for a wide variety of activities, Naples has something to match everyone’s lifestyle.

When you are ready to purchase a single family home or condo in Naples, let me be your guide to find your dream home. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights into individual communities to help ensure you select the best property to match your needs.

About Matt Klinowski

Naples September Real Estate Transactions

Overall, there were 23 Naples September Real Estate Transactions during the week of September 4th.  The significant decrease in transactions for the week was due to hurricane Irma’s pending arrival.  When there is a named storm, insurance companies will not issue insurance polices.  As a result, anyone purchasing a home with a mortgage would have had to delay their closing until after the storm passed.  Additionally, many offices were closed to prepare for the storm.

In summary, your weekly real estate update for September 4th through  September 10th shows 20 condos and 3 single family homes sold in the Naples area.

The good news is activity has picked up significantly since the storm and analysts predict it will be a busy season.

Naples Florida Real Estate Transactions (Sep. 4th – 10th) by zip code

Naples Florida

• 34105 – 3 properties sold (3 condos)

North Naples

• 34109 – 4 properties sold (1 single family home and 3 condos)
• 34110 – 2 properties sold (1 single family home and 1 condo)
• 34119 – 3 properties sold (3 condos)

East Naples

• 34104 – 2 properties sold (2 condos)
• 34112 – 1 property sold (1 condo)
• 34113 – 1 property sold (1 condo)

Eastern Collier County

• 34114 – 1 property sold (1 condo)

Golden Gate

• 34116 – 1 property sold (1 condo)

Coco River

• 34108 – 4 properties sold (1 single family home and 3 condos)

Corkscrew

• 34120 –  1 property sold (1 condo)

Naples September Real Estate Transactions – Sep. 4th through 10th

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October 29, 2017 Posted by Matt

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October Real Estate Transactions

Overall, there were 86 October Real Estate Transactions in Ft. Myers, Bonita Springs and Estero from October 7th through October 14th.  Once again, Ft. Myers had the most real estate activity with 44 property sales.  And, Bonita Springs was second with a total of 25 sales.

Additionally, of the 86 closings in Fort Myers, 19 percent of them were condos and 45 percent of them single family homes.  The remaining units sold were vacant lots. Bonita springs ended the week with 25 properties sold, 44 percent of them were single-family homes and 44 percent were condos. And, the rest of the closings were vacant lots and mobile homes.

Finally, Estero rounded out the week with a total of 19 property sales, 42 percent of which were single family homes and 37 percent were condos.

In summary, 33 single family homes, 29 condos, 21 vacant lots, 2 mobile homes and 1 multi-family unit sold during the week.

October Real Estate Transactions sold by zip code

Bonita Springs

• 34134 – 3 properties sold (1 single family home and 2 condos)
• 34135 – 22 properties sold (1 mobile home, 2 vacant lots, 10 single family homes, and 9 condos)

Fort Myers

• 33912 – 7 properties sold (3 single family homes and 4 condos)
• 33913 – 23 properties sold (13 vacant lots, 6 single family homes and 4 condos)
• 33967 – 14 properties sold (3 vacant lots and 11 single family homes)

Estero

• 33928 – 14 properties sold (1 mobile home, 3 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 3 condos)
• 34134 – 2 properties sold (1 single family home and 1 condo)
• 34135 – 3 properties sold (3 condos)
• 33967 – 5 properties sold (1 multi-family and 4 single family homes)

Miromar Lakes

• 33913 – 6 properties sold (3 vacant lots, 1 single family home and 2 condos)

October 27, 2017 Posted by Matt

Lely Contract Pending

I’m thrilled to share my clients now have a Lely Contract Pending!  Centrally located in Naples, Florida, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom coach home has it all.  Just a short distance from the beautiful beaches of Naples and Marco Island, this  golf home provides home owners with access to two public golf courses and the option of joining a third course which is private.

7007 Falcons Glen Blvd. Naples, FL 34113

Lely Resort:

Lely Resort is one of only a few golf communities in Naples with three golf courses.  And, all three of the courses are very different from one another.  The courses are surrounded by a wide variety of single-family homes, coach homes and condos ranging from $270,000 to $1.500,000.  For more information about Lely Resort, contact me for additional information on the community, including homes or condos currently for sale..

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October 23, 2017 Posted by Matt

Naples Named Among Happiest Cities

National Geographic considers the Naples area one of the Happiest Cities in the United States.  Coming in number 11, Naples was identified as one of the happiest cities based on 15 different criteria including walkability, eating healthy, civic engagement and financial security.

With unbelievable beaches, beautiful sunsets, fantastic restaurants and sun more than 300 days a year, you couldn’t pick a better place to live. So, what are the other areas do people live where they are the healthiest and happiest in the United States?

Other Articles About Happiest Cities:

National Geographic’s Happiest Cities

Gallup Well Being Index

Top Happiest Cities in the U.S.

Overall, The Naples and Marco Island area came in 11th out of the tope 25 happiest cities in the U.S., and we are among great company based on the full list noted below:

1.     Boulder, CO

2.     Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

3.     Charlottesville, VA

4.     Fort Collins, CO

5.     San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA

6.     San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

7.     Provo-Orem, UT

8.     Bridgeport-Stamford, CT

9.     Barnstable Town, MA

10.  Anchorage, AK

11.  Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL

12.  Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

13.  Salinas, CA

14.  North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL

15.  Urban Honolulu, HI

16.  Ann Arbor, MI

17.  San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA

18.  Colorado Springs, CO

19.  Manchester-Nashua, NH

20.  Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

21.  Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

22.  Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

23.  San Diego-Carlsbad, CA

24.  Portland-South Portland, ME

25.  Austin-Round Rock, TX

Bottom Line:

Naples is one of the greatest places in the U.S. to live.  If you are looking for a low-stress, active and happy lifestyle you can’t beat Southwest Florida.

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October 22, 2017 Posted by Matt

Featured Homes

NAPLES, BONITA SPRINGS AND ESTERO

Check out the best Featured Homes in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida! Activity is starting to pick up in Southwest FL as we head into season.  The weather is starting to cool off and seasonal residents are headed back to 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 – $2,8,95,000 – 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

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The Colony – 23810 Tuscany Way – $2,499,000 (More about The Colony Lifestyle)

Single Family Home (Bonita Springs)

4 Beds and 5.5 Baths

5,897 Sq. Ft.

Built 2002

Private Naples Golf Community – Equity Membership

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Quail West –  4226 Cortland Way – $2,339,460 (Pending Contract) – New Construction

Single Family Home (Naples)

4 Beds + Den and 4.5 Baths

4,238 Sq. Ft.

Built 2016

Private Naples Golf Community – Equity Membership

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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

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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

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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 Naples Golf Community – Equity Membership

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Grey Oaks – 2136 Torino Way  – $1,325,000

Single Family Home

4 Beds and 4.5 Baths

3,738 Sq. Ft.

Built 2016

Private Naples Golf Community – Equity Membership

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