SHERWOOD CONDO JUST LISTED

385 Robin Hood Circle #101 in Naples Florida $219,000

Fresh, clean, bright and ready for move in! Fresh paint throughout, new carpet, new ceiling fans, new microwave, new window coverings and more! Even the garage has been completely repainted! The true definition of “move in ready”.

The washer, dryer, dishwasher, water heater, stove, refrigerator and disposal have all been recently updated. A brilliant first floor coach home with 3 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms, more than 1,600 square feet under air, 1 car garage and a lake and preserve view.

Sherwood enjoys low HOA Fees, offers a nice amenity package and makes for a great investment property or winter get away. This unit would be worth a quick look!

Bottom Line:

Finally, when you are ready to buy a condo or home in Naples, you will find it is more complex than a typical home purchase.  Condos have various fees and assessments that are not always obvious when you begin your property search.  Also, if you have pets, there often restrictions on what type of pets and how big your pet can be. Lastly, demographics vary significantly in each community.

So when you are looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights to help ensure you select the best community to match your needs.

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Mediterra Renovations Complete

The Club at Mediterra renovations are complete as the new year stats. Over the past two years, Mediterra invested in a $17 million renovation project to update both championship golf courses and club amentities.

Ultimately, the projects are intended to enhance the membership experience and promote the active lifestyle at Mediterra.  Additionally, the club is the the only Naples country club recently named among the Platinum Club’s top 50 private clubs in the country.

Renovation Priorities:

Among the priorities for the renovations is an increase in the social and meeting spaces available.  Also, improvements include a larger fitness center. Similarly, the club is expanding  their bocce ball and tennis facilities. The club added an eighth tennis court as well as a third bocce ball court. Whats more, the Sports Club also features a resort-style pool with lap lanes and a full menu of spa treatments.

More recently, The Club at Mediterra was named among the top 10 healthiest clubs in America.  As you can imagine, the club is known for its commitment to members’ overall health, wellness and involvement.

Golf Experience:

Also, Mediterra’s is committed to providing an exceptional golf experience.  So one of the main priorities of the golf club is improvements to the golf courses designed by Tom Fazio. The two-year project wrapped up this summer and both courses are in excellent condition.

Finally, the community has more than than 1,000 acres dedicated to open space, parks and nature preserves.  When you’re ready to start your search for a home in Mediterra, there are several different types of property to chose from.

For example, it’s one of the few golf communities still offering both new construction and re-sale homes.  Contact me and I will provide you with in-depth information about this north Naples golf community as well as information about other communities to ensure you find the lifestyle you desire.

Bottom Line:

Finally, if you are buying a home in a golf community, you will find it is more complex than a typical home purchase.  As you can probably imagine, there is a significant difference between golf courses.  Also, there are hidden fees, varying membership models, pet restrictions and vastly different demographics in each community.

So when you are looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights to help ensure you select the best community to match your needs.

Collier County Real Estate Transactions

November 14th-20th 2016

There was a total of 274 real estate transactions during the week of November 14th through the 20th of 2016.  Both North Naples and East Naples saw the most activity during this time period.  North Naples real estate transactions included 61 total transactions with 42 percent of them being single family homes and 58 percent of the sales were condominiums.

November Collier County Real Estate Transactions by zip code

City of Naples

• 34102 – 10 properties sold (7 single family homes and 3 condos)

Naples Florida

• 34103 – 10 properties sold (2 single family homes and 8 condos)
• 34105 – 13 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 2 single family homes and 10 condos)

North Naples

• 34109 – 24 properties sold (8 single family homes and 16 condos)
• 34110 – 15 properties sold (5 single family homes and 10 condos)
• 34119 – 22 properties sold (13 single family homes and 9 condos)

East Naples

• 34104 – 18 properties sold (6 single family homes, 1 mobile home and 11 condos)
• 34112 – 34 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 7 single family homes and 18 condos)
• 34113 – 10 properties sold (5 single family homes and 5 condos)

Eastern Collier County

• 34114 – 18 properties sold (8 vacant lots, 3 singles family homes, 2 mobile homes and 5 condos)

Golden Gate

• 34116 – 15 properties sold (8 vacant lots, 6 single family homes and 1 condo)

Big Cypress

• 34117 – 21 properties sold (11 vacant lots and 10 singles family homes)

Coco River

• 34108 – 10 properties sold (7 single family homes and 3 condos)

Corkscrew

• 34120 – 18 properties sold (5 vacant lots, 1 mobile home, 11 single family homes and 1 condo)

Immokalee and Ave Mariea

• 34142 – 8 properties (3 vacant lots, 4 single family homes and 1 condo)

Marco Island

• 34145 – 28 properties (8 vacant lots, 9 single family homes and 11 condos)

View Full List of November Collier County Real Estate Transactions

Begin Your Own Property Search:

When you are ready to begin your own property search click here. Or, if you would prefer, I would be happy to help provide a list of properties that meet your criteria.

Bottom Line:

Finally, if you are buying a home in a golf community, you will find it is more complex than a typical home purchase.  As you can probably imagine, there is a significant difference between golf courses.  Also, there are hidden fees, varying membership models, pet restrictions and vastly different demographics in each community.

So when you are looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights to help ensure you select the best community to match your needs.

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Quail West Renovations

Quail West renovations of the Preserve golf course are almost complete! The course is expected to reopen this month.

Last year, the membership approved a $30 million renovation project to enhance the two championship golf courses as well as the club house.  Additionally, improvements to the Lakes Course will begin this spring which are targeted to be completed by January of next year.

What’s Next:

Overall, these renovations will include improvements to the Lakes Course, the clubhouse, a new pro-shop, a state of the art fitness and wellness facility and the golf practice facilities.

Quail West Homes:

First of all, Quail West offers both single-family  homes and estate homes.  Also, this is one of the few Naples golf communities that offer both re-sale homes and new construction homes.  Most noteworthy, prices begin at $800,000 for new construction and go up to $7.4 million.  When you are ready to begin you home search contact me for a private tour of homes in Quail West or other golf communities.

View Homes For Sale in Quail West

Bottom Line:

Finally, if you are buying a home in a golf community, you will find it is more complex than a typical home purchase.  As you can probably imagine, there is a significant difference between golf courses.  Also, there are hidden fees, varying membership models, pet restrictions and vastly different demographics in each community.

So when you are looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights to help ensure you select the best community to match your needs.

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Pet Friendly Communities

Most gated communities in Naples Florida are Pet Friendly Communities.  However, very few communities go above and beyond to cater to those of us who are pet lovers.

At the top of the list is Lely Resort.  Unlike other pet friendly communities, Lely has built their own dark park for homeowners.

As a result, Lely Resort is a popular golf community for dog lovers.  When you are ready for a tour of the community or to start looking for a single family home or condo in Lely, let me be your guide.

More About Lely Resort:

Lely Resort has three golf courses.  One course, The Classics, is a private country club.  You must join The Classics to play the golf course.  Or, if you prefer to pay as you play, there are two public golf courses available, Mustang and Flamingo.

Additionally, the community offers a wide array of homes to choose from.  There are single family homes, villas, coach homes and condos available to chose from. Also, this fantastic golf community offers both resale homes as well as new construction.

And if you are looking for additional options for your pet, both Naples and Bonita Springs both have public dog parks if you would prefer a different location to take your dogs.

Important Note:

Due to limited space, there are many communities which restrict the number of pets and the size of the pets.  This is especially true for condos.  If you are interested in property in a condominium building and you have pets, you will need to be sure you know about all the restrictions for pets before you purchase.  The good news is I have access to this type of information and would be able to help ensure you are choosing a community that will meet your pet needs.

Bottom Line:

Finally, buying a home in a golf community is more complex than a typical home purchase.  As you can probably imagine, there is a significant difference between golf courses.  Also, there are hidden fees, varying membership models, pet restrictions and vastly different demographics in each community.

So when you are looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights to help ensure you select the best community to match your needs.

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Vasari Condo Just Sold

Beautiful Vasari Condo just sold in Vasari Country Club!

Congratulations to my clients who just closed on this beautiful two bedroom condo!

Vasari Country Club is a bundled golf community in Bonita Springs Florida.  This condo overlooks the 18 hole golf course designed by Gordon Lewis.  Feel free to explore condos or single family homes for sale in Vasari.

Finally, buying a home in a golf community is more complex than a typical home purchase.  As you can probably imagine, there is a significant difference between golf courses.  Also, there are hidden fees, varying membership models, and vastly different demographics in each community.

So when you are looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights to help ensure you select the best community to match your needs.

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Nationwide Home Sales Update

NOVEMBER 2016

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released a nationwide home sales update for the entire country.  Overall, the housing market activity rose for the third straight month.  Existing home sales increased 15.4 percent from a year ago.

Additionally,  the national median existing-home price for all housing types was $234,900 in November, up 6.8 percent from a year ago.

Regionally, the South led the country for growth in prices.  The South was up 9.2 percent.  For more information about Southwest Florida, contact me for a detailed market report or view Naples Golf Guy’s most recent Market Report at your leisure. The west also showed significant growth increasing 8.5 percent, and the Midwest followed with a 6.5 percent increase.  Finally, the Northeast showed the slowest growth at only 3.3 percent when compared to November of last year.

Also, all four regions showed double digit increases in sales from a year ago.

• West increased 19 percent
• Midwest increased 18.8 percent
• Northeast increased 15.7 percent
• South increased 11.6 percent

On the other hand, November’s inventory figures were down 8 percent from October.  Unfortunately, at 1.85 million homes for sale, the level inventory remains below historical averages.  Overall inventory was down 9.3 percent versus November of 2015.  In addition to inventory being low, the average days on market fell from 54 days to 43 days.

Single-family sales declined 0.4 percent while condos inclined 10 percent compared to last month. Single-family home sales inclined 16.2 percent and condo sales were also strong up 10 percent compared to a year ago. Both single-family and condos had an increase in price with single-family up 6.8 percent at $236,500 and condos up 5.8 percent at $222,600 from November 2015.

View Full Nationwide Home Sales Update

Finally, buying a home in a Southwest Florida is more complex than a typical home purchase.  There are many hidden fees, different community membership fee models, and vastly different demographics.

So if you are looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights to help ensure you select the best community to match your needs.

December Market Report 2016

Are you interested in the latest trends and statistics in real estate for Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero? Then the Naples Golf Guy Report is for you.

As we head into season, activity is starting to pick up.  If you are in the market to buy property, inventory is up compared to last year so there are more options than a year ago.  And, if you are considering selling your home, you better hurry and put it on the market if you want all your marketing will be in place for season.

So when you are ready to start looking at a single family home or a condo in Southwest Florida, I will be happy to provide you with specific sales and market data.With more than 15 years of experience in the market I can help point you to the properties that will meet your lifestyle.  View Testimonials

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View Full December Market Report 2016

Finally, buying a home in a golf course community is more complex than a typical home purchase.  There are many hidden fees, different membership models, and vastly different demographics.

So if you are looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights to help ensure you select the best community to match your needs.

November Market Report 2016

If you are interested in the latest trends and statistics in real estate for Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero then the Naples Golf Guy Report is for you. So when you are ready to start looking at a single family home or a condo in Southwest Florida, I will be happy to provide you with specific sales and market data.

With more than 15 years of experience in the market I can help point you to the properties that will meet your lifestyle.  View Testimonials

As we head into season, activity is starting to pick up.  If you are in the market to buy property, inventory is up compared to last year so there are more options than a year ago.  If you are considering selling your home, now is the time to get it on the market so all your marketing will be in full force for season.

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View Full November Market Report 2016

Finally, buying a home in a golf course community is more complex than a typical home purchase.  There are many hidden fees, different membership models, and vastly different demographics.

So if you are looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights to help ensure you select the best community to match your needs.

Bonita Springs and Naples Real Estate Update

The latest real estate reports are now available from the Bonita Springs-Estero Association of Realtors (B.E.A.R).  And all indications are the real estate market in Southwest Florida is going to be hot!  After reviewing numbers for the the Bonita Springs, Estero and North Naples area, there are numerous factors to back it up.

When you compare this year’s November statistics versus last year’s statistics, one key factor is inventory is increasing.  Hence, this is great news for buyers as you will have more properties to chose from.

Additionally, both pending sales and closed sales increased which is great news for sellers.  If you are considering selling, now is the time for you to put your home on the market.

Bonita Springs, Estero and North Naples Real Estate Highlights for November:

• New listings added during November increased 15 percent from 258 to 274
• Overall inventory increased 41 percent from 793 to 1,120
• Average list price increased 14 percent up from $498,000 up to $569,000
• Average days on market increased 18 percent up from 126 units to 148 units
• Pending sales increased 6 percent from 306 to 304 properties
• Closed sales increased 7 percent from 130 to 139 homes

Also, as you can see by the data below, sales of single family homes increased slightly.  Sales of condos fell by 7 percent from October to November f 2016.

View Full Real Estate Update

Bottom Line:

Overall sales continue to rise, prices continue to go up and activity is picking up.  Additionally, interest rates are increasing.  So, for those of you in the polar vortex up north, perhaps it’s time for you to consider buying a home in Southwest Florida.  Did I mention you won’t need a snow shovel if you move to our area?  We have more than 300 days of sunshine per year.

Finally, if you are looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  With more than 15 years of experience I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights to help ensure you select the best community to match your needs.

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