Golf a Lifelong Sport

Golf is a lifelong sport you can play into your 90’s. So, why should you consider taking up the sport? First, it is a great way to stay active and strengthen your core.  Whether you are looking to remain active, build relationships or just have a good time, there are many health and mental benefits to playing the game of golf.  And, did I mention you don’t have play like a pro to benefit from the sport?  Here’s just a few of the reasons to make golf your lifelong sport of choice.

Benefits of Golf as a Lifelong Sport

Exercise – Although you might be tempted to take a golf cart, if you do decide to walk the course and carry your bag or use a pull cart, you could cover 4 to 8 miles during the round.  That translates to 9,200 to 18,400 steps!

Build New and Existing Friendships – Golf is more than a sport.  It is a great way to get together with friends.  Enjoy a round of golf and then head to the 19th hole for a refreshing beverage and food.

Family Connections – If your whole family plays the game, it’s a great way to get 2-4 hours of together time with your significant other and children.  What a better way to spend the day then on a golf course with those that are closest to you.

Networking – Golf is a great opportunity to network and strengthen relationships with clients.

Improve your Health – Walking has been shown to have a positive effect on cholesterol, body composition and metabolism, according to a review in the British Journal of Medicine.

Enhance your Mental Health – If you are able to hit a very small ball, then you are forced to concentrate which may help improve your problem-solving abilities.

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Paradise Coast:

Naples is known as the golf capital of the world.  You may be surprised to learn there are more than 150 golf courses throughout southwest Florida. What better place to buy a second home, relocate or retire if you are a golfer?

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October 1, 2017 Posted by Matt

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Quail West Contract Pending

Congratulations to my clients who now have a Quail West contract on this new construction home in Naples!

Quail West Property Details:

This beautiful Quail West single family home has 4 bedrooms plus a den and 4.5 bathrooms under 4,238 square feet of air.  From the moment you enter this wonderful home, you will appreciate the quality of the workmanship.  And, this fully furnished property has has spectacular views and an exceptional outdoor living space.

Quail West Country Club:

The country club is a private luxury golf community with two championship golf courses designed by Arthur Hills. In addition to the golf course, the clubhouse recently underwent a full renovation.  Quail West Members now have access to lavish locker rooms, a full service salon and spa, card rooms, eight red-clay tennis courts and an indoor lagoon-style Junior Olympic-sized pool. Dining choices rival some of the best restaurants in Southwest Florida and range from gourmet to casual, including intimate lounges and a private wine cellar.

Quail West Real Estate:

This luxury golf community is one of the few communities offering new construction homes.  Or, if you would prefer, you have the option to purchase a wide variety of re-sale single family homes ranging from $1 million to $7 million dollars.  For a private tour of golf homes in Quail West, contact me for more information.

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Naples July Real Estate Transactions

Overall, there were 178 July Real Estate Transactions in the Naples area during the week of July 3rd through July 9th.  Sales in the North Naples remain strong.  Unlike last week, Corkscrew showed the second highest activity.  So, North Naples ended the week with 37 properties sold. And, Corkscrew ended with 28 homes sold.

Additionally, of the 37 properties sold in North Naples, 38 percent of them were condos and 49 percent of them were single family homes.  So, the remaining properties sold in North Naples were vacant lots. Also, in the Corkscrew area, there were 28 transactions, 33 percent of which were vacant lots. And, 39 percent were single family homes.  The remaining lots sold were condos.

Also, the East Naples area saw a fair amount of activity with 25 property transactions.  And, a majority, or 64 percent of the transactions were condos.

In summary, Naples July Real Estate Transactions for the week of July 3rd included 66 condos, 71 single family homes and 41 vacant lots.

Recent Naples July Real Estate Transactions by zip code

City of Naples

• 34102 – 3 properties sold (2 single family homes and 1 condo)

Naples Florida

• 34103 – 9 properties sold (3 single family homes and 6 condos)
• 34105 – 11 properties sold (3 single family homes and 8 condos)

North Naples

• 34109 – 12 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 5 single family homes and 5 condos)
• 34110 – 8 properties sold (2 single family homes and 6 condos)
• 34119 – 17 properties sold (3 vacant lots, 11 single family homes and 3 condos)

East Naples

• 34104 – 7 properties sold (2 single family homes and 5 condos)
• 34112 – 11 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 1 single family home and 8 condos)
• 34113 – 7 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 3 single family homes and 3 condos)

Eastern Collier County

• 34114 – 11 properties sold (7 vacant lots, 3 single family homes and 1 condo)

Golden Gate

• 34116 – 6 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 4 single family homes and 1 condo)

Barefoot Beach

• 34134 – 1 property sold (1 condo)

Big Cypress

• 34117 – 8 properties sold (4 vacant lots and 4 single family homes)

Chokoloskee

• 34138 – 1 property sold (1 condo)

Coco River

• 34108 – 19 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 9 single family homes and 9 condos)

Corkscrew

• 34120 –  28 properties sold (16 vacant lots, 11 single family homes and 1 condo)

Immokalee and Ave Maria

• 34142 – 6 properties sold (2 vacant lots and 4 single family homes)

Marco Island

• 34145 – 13 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 4 single family homes and 7 condos)

Collier County Property Transactions July 3rd to 9th

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August 28, 2017 Posted by Matt

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Bonita Springs Property Sales On Fire

Bonita Springs Property Sales On Fire!  According to the most recent data released by B.E.A.R (Bonita Springs-Estero Association of Realtors),  overall closed sales increased more than 35 percent year-over-year for single family homes.  And, condo sales increased by almost 40 percent.  Also, inventory increased slightly for single family homes and went up double digits for condos.  Additionally, there were 278 price reductions on single family homes and condos during the month of June.  The result, there is a strong indication sellers are pricing their homes to meet market conditions.

Additionally, there’s been a significant increase in new construction throughout both Lee and Collier counties.  In total, there are more than 70 new communities.  Unlike many area, there is no cost to you to use an agent to represent you for new construction.  In fact, an experienced agent will save you money since they will know what additional options are negotiable within a community.  A builder’s agent is going to represent the builder and will be looking our for the builders best interest, not necessarily yours.

Bonita Springs and Estero Single Family Market Data – June 2017

Year-Over-Year June Highlights for Single Family Homes:

• Closed Sales increased from 87 in June of 2016 up to 118 in June of 2017 which is a 35.6 percent increase
• Pending Sales decreased 1.2 percent down from 86 to 85 compared to June of last year
• Inventory increased slightly from 508 homes up to 521 during June which is a 2.6 percent increase
• Average sales price increased from $477,559 up to $519,768 which is a 8.8 percent increase
• New Listings decreased by 4.9 percent falling from 117 down to 112 for the month

So, for single family home sales in the area, the activity continues to heat up with a significant increase in property sales based on the data above. Similar to last month, inventory continues to decrease and the number of new homes being listed continues to decrease. The result, lack of inventory is driving prices up. Thus, if you’re considering buying a single family home, now is the time to purchase. Ultimately, since there appears to be no end in sight to the limited inventory, prices are continuing their upward trend.  And, if you are thinking of selling, now is a great time to put your home on the market as the closed sales price for single family homes continue to rise.

Bonita Springs and Estero Condo Market Data – June 2017

Year-Over-Year June Highlights for Condos:

• Closed Sales increased from 71 in June of 2016 up to 88 in June of 2017 which is a 23.9 percent increase
• Pending Sales increased 34.5 percent up from 58 to 78 compared to June of last year
• Inventory increased from 392 condos up to 469 during June which is a 19.6 percent increase
• Average sales price fell from $331,794 down to $283,905 which is a 14.4 decrease
• New Listings increased slightly by 2.5 percent up from 79 to 81 for the month

Similar to single family home sales, condo sales increased by double digits during the month of June compared to the same time last year.  Also, inventory increased for both condos and single family homes. However, the increase in condo inventory was almost 20 percent whereas the increase for single family homes was just under 3 percent.  Ultimately, it means there are significantly more condos to chose from than last year. Similar to last month, as more properties come on to the market, homeowners will need to become more flexible to compete with their neighbors who are also selling their units. And, as we’ve seen over the past month, sellers will continue to lower their prices or be more willing to negotiate. If you are considering a condo purchase, you couldn’t pick a better time.

Additional Articles:

June 2017 Florida Realtor Market Report

June 2017 BEAR Market Report

June 2017 Housing Affordability Index

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August 26, 2017 Posted by Matt

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Featured Real Estate Listings

NAPLES, BONITA SPRINGS AND ESTERO

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

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

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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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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Mediterra– 17005 Courtile Dr. – $1,840,000 – 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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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 – 2165 Asti Court – $1,595,000 Sold for $1,440,000

Single Family Home

4 Beds and 3.5 Baths

4,311 Sq. Ft.

Built 2016

Private Naples Golf Community – Equity Membership

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Estero Real Estate Transactions

Overall, there were 266 Ft. Myers, Bonita Springs and Estero Real Estate Sales during the week of July 29th through August 5th.  Estero had the most activity with 81 real estate transactions.  A close second was Bonita Springs with a total of 73 property sales.

Additionally, of the 81 closings in Estero, 44 percent of them were single family homes and 31 percent were condos.  The remaining units sold were vacant lots and mobile homes. Further, of the 73 Bonita Springs properties sold, 38 percent of them were condos and 37 percent were single family homes. Similar to Bonita Springs, the rest of the closings were commercial units, mobile homes and an agricultural lot.

In summary, 94 single family homes, 75 condos, 50 vacant lots, 4 mobile homes, 2 commercial buildings, 1 agricultural lot sold during the week.

Southern Lee County Real Estate Sales by zip code

Bonita Springs

• 34134 – 17 properties sold (1 mobile home, 9 single family homes and 7 condos)
• 34135 – 56 properties sold (1 commercial unit, 2 mobile homes, 13 vacant lots, 18 single family homes, and 22 condos)

Fort Myers

• 33912 – 21 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 13 single family homes and 7 condos)
• 33913 – 46 properties sold (1 agricultural lot, 1 commercial, 17 vacant lots, 16 single family homes and 11 condos)
• 33967 – 3 properties sold (2 single family homes and 1 condo)

Estero

• 33928 – 50 properties sold (1 mobile home, 19 vacant lots, 18 single family homes and 12 condos)
• 34134 – 2 properties sold (2 condos)
• 34135 – 4 properties sold (3 single family homes and 1 condo)
• 33967 – 25 properties sold (15 single family homes and 10 condos)

Miromar Lakes

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

Ft. Myers, Bonita Springs and Estero Real Estate Transactions July 29th to Aug. 5th

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August 21, 2017 Posted by Matt

Vineyards Condo Closed!

This Vineyards Condo Closed this week in the Lalique neighborhood of The Vineyards Country Club!  I’m thrilled for my clients from Canada who are now proud owners of this stunning condo.

The Vineyards is a luxury golf community with condos, coach homes and single-family homes surrounding the golf courses.  There are two courses to play in this private golf community.  And, membership in the golf club is optional.  There are a variety of membership options to chose from to suit all residents.  In addition to golf, the community has a wide array of amenities to suit all lifestyles.

More about The Vineyards Country Club:

The country club includes 36 championship holes of golf situated on expansive fairways with sparkling lakes and a cypress preserve. Nearby, there are 12 Har-Tru tennis courts, six of which are lighted for night play.

The North Course, designed by PGA professional Mark McCumber, is a Scottish links-style course and is particularly suited for a higher handicapper. And, the South course was designed by Bill Amick.  Ultimately, the South course is tough but never punishing.

Finally, there are 575 members in the community.  And, there is a one-time membership initiation fee of $35,000 to join the club along with annual dues each year.

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August 18, 2017 Posted by Matt

Collier County Property Transactions

Overall, there were 323 recent Collier County property transactions during the week of June 19th through June 25th. This is a slight decrease over last week when there were only 344 transactions in the Naples area. However, similar to last week, North Naples and East Naples had the most sales.  North Naples ended the week with 66 properties sold. And, East Naples ended with 49 homes sold.

Additionally, of the 66 properties sold in North Naples, 42 percent of them were condos and 33 percent of them were single-family homes.  So, the remaining properties sold in North Naples were vacant lots. Also, in East Naples, there were 49 transactions, 57 percent of which were condos. And, 24 percent were single-family homes.  Similar to North Naples, the remaining lots sold were vacant lots.

Also, the Corkscrew area saw a significant increase in activity with 47 property transactions.  And, a majority or 57 percent of the transactions were vacant lots. 

In summary, Naples Real Estate Transactions for the week of June 19th included 128 condos, 127 single family homes, 67 vacant lots and 1 mobile home.

Recent Collier County Property Transactions by zip code

City of Naples

• 34102 – 14 properties sold (4 single family homes and 10 condos)

Naples Florida

• 34103 – 16 properties sold (6 single family homes and 10 condos)
• 34105 – 15 properties sold (6 single family homes and 9 condos)

North Naples

• 34109 – 18 properties sold (6 single family homes and 12 condos)
• 34110 – 16 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 8 single family homes and 7 condos)
• 34119 – 32 properties sold (4 vacant lots, 19 single family homes and 9 condos)

East Naples

• 34104 – 14 properties sold (5 single family homes and 9 condos)
• 34112 – 16 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 5 single family homes and 10 condos)
• 34113 – 19 properties sold (3 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 9 condos)

Eastern Collier County

• 34114 – 29 properties sold (12 vacant lots, 4 single family homes and 13 condos)

Golden Gate

• 34116 – 13 properties sold (12 single family homes and 1 condo)

Barefoot Beach

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

Big Cypress

• 34117 – 16 properties sold (10 vacant lots and 6 single family homes)

Coco River

• 34108 – 19 properties sold (6 single family homes and 14 condos)

Corkscrew

• 34120 –  47 properties sold (1 mobile home, 27 vacant lots, 16 single family homes and 3 condos)

Everglades

• 34139 –  2 properties sold (2 condos)

Immokalee and Ave Maria

• 34142 – 11 properties sold (7 vacant lots and 4 single family homes)

Marco Island

• 34145 – 25 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 12 single family homes and 11 condos)

Collier County Property Transactions June 19th to 25th

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August 15, 2017, Posted by Matt

Southern Lee County Real Estate Sales

Overall, there were 188 Southern Lee County Real Estate Sales during the week of July 22nd.  Bonita Springs had the most activity with 76 real estate transactions.  A close second was Fort Myers with a total of 75 property sales.

Additionally, of the 76 closings in Bonita, 42 percent of them were condos and 36 percent of them were single family homes.  The remaining units sold were vacant lots, mobile homes and commercial units. Further, of the 75 Ft. Myers properties sold, 48 percent of them were single family homes. Similar to Bonita Springs, the rest of the closings were commercial units, mobile homes, agricultural lots, multi-family units and condos. 

In summary, 76 single family homes, 54 condos, 45 vacant lots, 7 mobile homes, 4 commercial buildings, 1 agricultural lot and 1 multi-family unit sold during the week.

Southern Lee County Real Estate Sales by zip code

Bonita Springs

• 34134 – 20 properties sold (1 commercial, 1 vacant lot, 2 mobile homes, 7 single family homes and 9 condos)
• 34135 – 55 properties sold (2 mobile homes, 8 vacant lots, 20 single family homes, and 23 condos)

Fort Myers

• 33912 – 24 properties sold (1 commercial, 6 vacant lots, 12 single family homes and 5 condos)
• 33913 – 38 properties sold (1 agricultural lot, 2 commercial, 18 vacant lots, 12 single family homes and 5 condos)
• 33967 – 14 properties sold (1 mobile home, 1 multi-family unit and 12 single family homes)

Estero

• 33928 – 31 properties sold (2 mobile homes, 12 vacant lots, 10 single family homes and 7 condos)
• 34134 – 3 properties sold (3 condos)
• 34135 – 1 property sold (1 single family home)
• 33967 – 1 property sold (1 single family home)

Miromar Lakes

• 33913 – 3 properties sold (1 single family home and 2 condos)

Southern Lee County Real Estate Sales July 22nd to 29th

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August 8, 2017 Posted by Matt

Second Quarter Naples Home Sales Are Sizzling Hot

Naples home sales are just as hot as the weather! Second quarter property sales increased 7 percent over the same time last year according to the latest statistics from The Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR).  In all, there were 2,880 closings during Q2 of this year versus 2,704 last year.  Additionally, the median sales price for the quarter rose 5 percent during the same time period.

Also, there were several areas with significant activity during the quarter.  For example, closed sales for condos above $2 million increased 86 percent.  In addition, pending condo sales in the North Naples area increased 30 percent to 428 condos in the second quarter of 2017 from 329 condos in 2016. And, closed sales of North Naples Condos increased 29 percent up to 463 condos in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 358 condos sold in the second quarter of last year.

Overall, inventory during the quarter rose 4 percent. However, the inventory of Naples homes and condos are selling quickly.  For example, in the $2 million and higher price range, there was a 1 percent increase in inventory and a 43 percent increase in closed sales.

Highlights for Second Quarter Home Sales

• Closed sales increased 7 percent in Q2 2017 versus Q2 of 2016
• Median Closed sales price increased 5 percent from $325,000 up to $340,000 for the quarter
• Inventory increased 4 percent from 4,983 properties up to 5,189 during the second quarter
• Average Days on market increased 28% overall in Q2 2017 compared to Q2 2016

Highlights for June Home Sales

• Closed sales increased 9 percent from 832 closing in June 2016 up to 907 in 2017
• Pending sales increased 16 percent from 720 to 837 properties in June of last year versus June of this year
• Median sales price for the 12 months ending June 2017 increased 3 percent
• Closed sales for the 12 months ending in June increased just under 1 percent
• Pending sales for the 12 months ending in June of this year increased 1 percent

 June 2017 Home Sales 

Naples Homes Sales Below $300,000

Homes below $300,000 showed a double digit increase in inventory, or 12 percent during the quarter.  At the same time, there was a 4 percent decline in closed sales.  Unfortunately, many of the homes or condos on the market in this price range are also associated with high homeowners association fees (HOA).  As a result, even though buyers can afford the home itself, they are unable to afford the fees and therefore, they are unable to afford the home or condo.

Naples Inventory

Finally, the Naples market had 7.86 months of inventory at the end of the month.  We haven’t seen this level of inventory since June of 2011.  Moreover, this level of inventory is considered normal, which means we are in a neutral market.  This is good news for both buyers and sellers.  One last point worth noting, with the increased inventory, we also saw an increase in the number of days on market.

Mike Hughes, vice president and general manager for Downing-Frye Realty Inc., said, “the Days on Market increase of 18 percent could be due to overpriced listings.”

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View the Second Quarter 2017 Statistics

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August 8th, 2017, Posted by Matt