2 Things Sellers Need To Know This Spring

What do sellers need to know before they list their home? A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market. If you’re planning to sell your house this season, here’s what real estate experts are saying you should keep in mind.

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Greyhawk Property Sold!

Another Greyhawk property sold by the Naples Golf Guy in Golf Club of the Everglades! This property was one of the few homes with an IMMEDIATE GOLF MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE!

9431 Greyhawk Trl. Naples, FL 34120 – Sold Price – $1,475,000

More About This Fantastic Greyhawk Property Listed and Sold by the Naples Golf Guy Team

The very popular Pinnacle floorplan has a wide open living and kitchen area with volume ceilings, perfect for the entire family or entertaining friends. A beautiful Turnkey furnished home which with a large outdoor lanai with a fabulous pool heated by both solar and electric. The home is filled with numerous upgrades including custom closets, bult-in murphy bed with twin beds, camera system inside and out, and much more! The 3-car garage offers plenty of space for 2 cars plus a golf cart.

• 3 Bedrooms plus a den
• 3 Bathrooms
• 2,496 Square feet under air
• Built in 2017

Thinking of selling your home in Greyhawk? Contact us today at 239.370.0892.

More about Greyhawk at Golf Club of the Everglades:

Greyhawk is a gated community with a 24 hour manned guard house. The community offers a wide array of amenities, there is something for everyone in your family. At the main amenities center residents will enjoy a full-service restaurant & bar, state-of-the-art fitness center, a resort-style heated pool & spa, fire pit and tiki bar. Additional amenities include Tennis Courts, Pickleball and Bocce Ball. Social golf membership available May through October at Golf Club of the Everglades as well as use of the dining facilities. For those seeking a full golf membership, there is currently a waitlist.

Additionally, Greyhawk features:

• No CDD (Community Development District)
• Fiber network that provides fast, reliable, multi-user Internet needed in homes today and in the future
• Close to everyday conveniences such as Publix (4.5 miles), Target (10 miles), and Costco (10 miles)
• Less than 15 Minutes to Vanderbilt Beach
• Short drive to numerous shopping options like Mercato (10 miles), Waterside Shops (11 miles), and The Village Shops on Venetian Bay (13 miles)
• Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) 2020 Builder of the Year for the most certified single-family homes

Golf Club of the Everglades

Located in Naples, the Golf Club of the Everglades is a private golf course which closely resembles an open links style course designed by Reese Jones.  At the same time, several of the back fairways are tree lined. Sculptured bunkers, rolling fairways, expansive lakes with native grasses provide the diversity, challenge and aesthetic appeal on this south Florida course.

View Homes for sale in Greyhawk at Golf Club of the Everglades:

Are you considering selling your home in Greyhawk? Let’s connect to discuss how the market has changed and what your home is worth in today’s market – 239.370.0892.

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Another Quarry Home Under Contract!

Another Quarry home under contract in Naples Florida! Congratulations to an awesome couple from Maine. Working with Naples Golf Guy teammate, Mike Pepple, they found the ideal vacation home to begin their Florida lifestyle! Located in The Quarry Golf Club, a top private country club in Southwest Florida.

9423 Copper Rock Ct. Naples, FL – List Price – $1,799,000

More About This Quarry Home Under Contract:

A beautiful single family home in The Quarry with a panoramic view of the 500-acres stone lake! One of the very best lots in the entire community offering spectacular sunset views. The vast frontage and depth of this unique lot allows for plenty of room to create even more space in the home or perhaps add your own custom pool and spa.

The open floor plan pen concept home enhanced with upgraded cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances.

Most importantly, the home offers an IMMEDIATE opportunity to purchase a golf membership at the newly renovated Hurdzan Fry Championship Quarry Golf Club.

• Bedrooms:4
• Bathrooms: 2
• Square ft.: 2,120
• Year Built: 2010

Are you considering buying or selling a home in The Quarry? Call or text us today – 239.370.0892

More About The Quarry Golf Club:

The Quarry is a private country club located in North Naples.  A truly remarkable par 72 golf course winds its way around neighborhoods, lakes and more than 800 acres of pristine native preserves. The focal point of the community is Stone Lake which was created from the remnants of an old limestone quarry.  The communities lakes are vast and there are ample opportunities for water activities including water skiing!  Unlike most of the other Naples golf communities, The Quarry has its own beach club on an expansive lake in the center of the community.

This community consists of a variety of single family homes and condos.  There are 11 different home designs ranging from 1,600 to 4,400 square feet to choose from.  In addition to access to the golf course, residents of The Quarry have access to a plethora of amenities including 6 Lighted Tennis Courts, Pickleball, Bocce Ball, and Fitness Center.

The Beach Club is undergoing a one of a kind $18M renovation project. The state of the art 2-story wellness center has recently opened its doors.  The expanded tiki bar and restaurant are scheduled to open the summer of 2023. The activity director will ensure an enjoyable experience is had by all.

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Estero Home Sold!

Another Estero Home sold! Listed by the Naples Golf Guy Team and sold, this fabulous single family home is located in the Pebble Pointe neighborhood of The Brooks. There is an abundance of upgrades including a whole house generator, hurricane impact windows and doors and extended garage.

10252 Coconut Rd. Estero, FL 34135 – Sold Price $810,000

More About This Fantastic Pebble Pointe Estero Home

The popular Farnese floorplan features en-suite bathrooms with every bedroom. The interior features TRAY CEILINGS, CROWN MOLDING IN EVERY ROOM, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, OPEN CONCEPT W/ SPLIT BEDROOMS, CUSTOM BUILT CLOSETS IN EVERY ROOM, TRANQUIL, WATER VIEW & MORE! At the center of the home is a chef’s kitchen with a natural gas stove, walk in pantry and stainless steel appliances!

The peaceful, extended lanai allows for you to wake up with the morning sun and enjoy the most expansive, private view in the community while being surrounded by LUSH, LANDSCAPING. The lanai is pre-plumbed to build the chef a perfect summer kitchen.

• 3 Bedrooms plus a den
• 3.5 Bathrooms
• 2,139 Square feet under air
• Built in 2018

Pebble Pointe is a quaint community with low HOA dues and No CDD. Just minutes from world-class dining, shopping, excellent healthcare.

Are you considering selling your home in Estero, Naples, Bonita Springs, Ft. Myers or Sarasota? Contact us today!

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Southwest Florida Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends

Your go to resource for Southwest Florida luxury golf golf neighborhood trends for Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota. Depending on the type of community, there may be a waitlist for membership. In some cases it is less than a year and in other cases it is as long as 10 years.

Despite the waitlists, there are options for immediate golf privileges in many communities. It is important to have an experienced golf community expert help you navigate your options to ensure you find the lifestyle, community and golf course of your dreams.

With more than 150 golf communities in the area it is a challenge to navigate all the various options for golf membership. That’s where we come in. Our vast relationships with all the golf communities from Naples to Sarasota allow us to serve our clients by making the home-buying or selling process an easy and enjoyable one.

While it may seem overwhelming at first, once we know how often you play, other desired club amenities, property type and a price range we can help you narrow the list of clubs down to a handful that will potentially offer you the Florida golf lifestyle you are looking for.

Below you will find highlights for the latest real estate statistics for single-family golf homes and golf condos in our area for the past 12 months.

SWFL Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends – Single Family Homes

NAPLES luxury golf neighborhood trends – Single Family Homes

Audubon Country Club – 9 properties for sale, 22 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,394,159

Collier’s Reserve – 4 properties for sale, 11 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,469,182

Greyhawk at GC of the Everglades –12 properties for sale, 41 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,104,619

Grey Oaks – 10 properties for sale, 34 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $4,846,088

Kensington – 3 properties for sale, 21 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,386,079

Lely Resort – 19 properties for sale, 106 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,385,554

Mediterra – 10 properties for sale, 23 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $3,994,283

Olde Cypress – 2 properties for sale, 35 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,639,400

Pelican Bay – 13 properties for sale, 30 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $4,766,538

Pelican Bay (Estates at Bay Colony) – 0 properties for sale, 3 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $6,425,333

Pelican Marsh – 7 properties for sale, 36 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,138,097

Quail Creek – 8 properties for sale, 27 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,176,548

Quail West – 18 properties for sale, 39 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $4,311,929

Talis Park – 2 properties for sale, 14 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $4,195,214

Tiburon – 4 properties for sale, 7 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $3,094,429

Treviso Bay – 4 properties for sale, 24 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,906,854

Vineyards – 9 properties for sale, 54 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,358,181

BONITA SPRINGS luxury golf neighborhood trends – Single Family Homes

Bonita Bay – 11 properties for sale, 29 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,569,241

Palmira – 6 properties for sale, 26 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,011,717

Pelican Landing – 3 properties for sale, 43 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,406,982

Pelican Landing (The Colony) – 1 property for sale, 5 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,939,000

ESTERO Featured Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends – Single Family Luxury Homes

Miromar Lakes – 12 properties for sale, 40 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,315,166

Pelican Sound –  0 properties for sale, 8 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,079,276

Shadow Wood – 6 property for sale, 50 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,653,520

West Bay Club – 6 properties for sale, 19 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,511,815

FORT MYERS Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends – Single Family Luxury Homes

Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club – 7 properties for sale, 25 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,901,920

The Forest – 4 properties for sale, 30 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $713,666

BRADENTON Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends – Single Family Luxury Homes

Concession – 7 properties for sale, 11 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $3,037,105

Founders Club – 2 properties for sale, 13 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,286,553

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch – 10 properties for sale, 31 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,118,742

Esplanade at Azario – 1 property for sale, 50 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $869,237

SARASOTA Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends – Single Family Luxury Homes

TPC Prestancia – 3 properties for sale, 8 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,574,250

SWFL Luxury Golf Luxury Neighborhood Trends – Condos

NAPLES Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends –  Condos

Audubon Country Club – 0 properties for sale, 4 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,269,000

Grey Oaks –  0 properties for sale, 20 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,279,950

Hammock Bay – 20 properties for sale, 30 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $821,147

Kensington – 4 properties for sale, 18 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $843,167

Lely Resort – 29 properties for sale, 155 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $555,352

Mediterra – 9 properties for sale, 40 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,088,550

Pelican Bay – 73 properties for sale, 248 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,969,046

Pelican Marsh – 5 properties for sale, 61 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $817,852

Talis Park – 14 properties for sale, 30 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,668,143

Tiburon – 7 properties for sale, 26 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,366,712

Treviso Bay – 19 properties for sale, 63 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $589,294

Vineyards – 16 properties for sale, 106 properties closed the over past 12 months and average sales price $642,944

BONITA SPRINGS Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends – Condos

Bonita Bay – 42 properties for sale, 139 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,592,748

Palmira – 4 properties for sale, 16 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $641,019

Pelican Landing – 9 properties for sale, 55 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $571,129

Pelican Landing (The Colony) – 25 properties for sale, 51 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,419,420

ESTERO Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends – Condos

Miromar Lakes – 7 properties for sale, 33 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $960,018

Pelican Sound – 3 properties for sale, 35 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $563,589

Shadow Wood – 10 properties for sale, 27 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $627,704

West Bay Club – 7 properties for sale, 18 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,002,661

FORT MYERS Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends – Condos

Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club – 20 properties for sale, 102 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $798,846

BRADENTON Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends – Condos

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch – 2 properties for sale, 8 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $481,750

Esplanade at Azario – 3 properties for sale, 16 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $478,383

SARASOTA Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends – Condos

TPC Prestancia – 1 property for sale, 2 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $699,500

More Southwest Florida Luxury Golf Neighborhood Trends

Overall, inventory for Luxury golf properties in our area remains historically low, however, depending on the community and the neighborhood inventory has increased compared to this time last year. If you are considering buying a luxury golf home, you will need to be prepared to move quickly.

If you are considering selling, it is still a seller’s market and you have time to catch the top of the market. Call us today to learn your home’s value and how we can help you sell it for maximum value. What is my home worth…

If are considering buying a home we can help you identify which golf community or communities will fit your lifestyle and match your criteria for amenities in your price range. With the various fees associated with each golf community, it can be a challenge to determine what your total obligation will be for membership initiation fees as well as the annual membership dues, capital improvements and home owners association fees.

Since each community varies we recommend you use a professional Realtor with experience in golf communities to navigate your way through your options. We’ve been helping connect buyers and sellers in golf communities for nearly 20 years.

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. Call, email or text us today for all of your real estate needs – 239.370.0892.

Lee County January Housing Market Report

The January housing market report for Lee County showed 1,206 properties sold for just over $675 Million during the month. Lee County includes Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Captiva, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Miromar Lakes, Sanibel and surrounding areas.

The luxury market remained active with 108 properties sold at or above $1 Million, up from 75 luxury sales during December. The highest price sale was condo in one of the Omega High Rises in Bonita Bay for $6.5 million.

Eighty percent of the top 10 highest priced homes sold in Lee County were luxury golf homes priced between $3,495,000 and $6,500,000. Golf communities represented were Bonita Bay and The Colony at Pelican Landing. On average, homebuyers paid 98% of list price for the top 10 most expensive homes sold in Lee County.

Despite the recent storm, Florida remains a prime destination for retirees. In fact, SmartAsset recently announced Florida as the Best Overall State for Retirement. Why? Favorable taxes, pleasant climate, and reasonable cost of living.

And it is not just retirees moving to the state. Businesses are relocating their headquarters to the Sunshine state for several reasons. Forbes ranked Florida the 5th best state for businesses. The state is also at the top of the list in the Kauffman Early-Stage Entrepreneurship Index. Not to mention the favorable tax policies for both businesses and their employees.  Are you ready to relocate your business and employees?

Lee County January Housing Market Report – Single Family Homes

January 2022 versus January 2022 Single Family Home Highlights:

• Closed sales decreased 21 percent going from 1,099 transactions down to 868 sales.
• Pending sales decreased 19.5 percent down from 1,643 last January versus 1,323 this January.
• Inventory increased 150.7 percent up to 3,803 properties for sale compared to this same time last year when 1,517 homes were for sale.
• New listings increased from 1,574 up to 1,717 which was a 9.1 percent increase.
• Median days on market increased to 34 days which was a 100 percent increase versus January of 2022.
• Available inventory of single-family homes ended January with a 3.2 months’ supply of homes available for sale which was up from a 1 months’ supply during January of 2022.

Once again, the median sales price for single-family homes showed a modest increase over January of 2022, up from $413,500 to $420,000 which was a 1.6 percent jump. Similar to the prior month, median sales price also increased from December when the median sales price was $407,950. 

Although inventory rose compared to last year by more than 150 percent, month-over-month it only rose 6.5 percent. However, that is a step in the right direction compared to the prior month when inventory only increased 1 percent. Similar to the rest of Southwest Florida, inventory is moving in the right direction but at a slow pace.

Once again, the percentage increases year-over-year are misleading. Prior to the pandemic, in January of 2019 there were 7,104 single-family homes for sale (6.5 months’ supply). A healthy, balanced market is typically more than 6 months’ supply. At just over a 3 months supply of homes available for sale, we are only half way back to a healthy market.

Finally, days on market went back up to 34 days compared to 33 days in December. With low inventory and low days on market, it is still a Seller’s market. So if you want to maximize the value of your home, contact us today. Call, email or text us today for a FREE market analysis – 239.370.0892.

If you are considering buying a property, now is a good time to start watching the communities you are most interested in using our automatic property alerts. If you are not sure which communities fit your lifestyle, contact us and we’ll help you target the neighborhoods which offer the amenities and lifestyle you would like to enjoy.

Lee County January Housing Market Report – Condos and Townhomes

January 2023 versus January 2022 Condo Highlights:

• Condo sales decreased 34 percent going from 512 real estate transactions down to 338 sales.
• Pending sales decreased 24.3 percent down from 769 last January to 582 this January.
• Inventory increased 223.2 percent up to 1,409 condos for sale compared to last January when there were only 436 units for sale.
• New listings increased slightly from 769 up to 826 which was a 7.4 percent increase.
• Median days to contract increased to 24 days which represented a 140 percent increase versus January of 2022.
• Available inventory of condos ended January with a 2.7 months’ supply of properties available for sale which was a 350 percent increase over last year.

Similar to last month, despite the increase in inventory, the Lee County Condo market remains a strong Seller’s market. The number of condos for sale is still low at just a 2.7 month’s supply and it is not much of an increase over last month when there was 2.2 months’ supply of condos for sale. A balanced market would be a 6-7 months’ supply of condos for sale.

The median price for the month was $320,000 which was a 7.3 percent increase over January of 2022. However, compared to the prior month, the median price fell slightly from $329,950.

Finally, it is notable 70 percent of condo sales were paid in cash. If you are planning on leveraging a loan for your condo purchase, you are still competing with a significant number of cash buyers. Regardless of when you plan to purchase, if you are a buyer, it may be time to start taking a closer look at homes for sale in neighborhoods which might fit your criteria. To stay up to date sign up for automatic property alerts.

Bottom line, it is a seller’s market for both condos and single-family homes. If inventory remains low, and demand remains strong, prices will continue to rise. If you are considering selling, call, email, or text us today to discuss your home’s value in today’s market.

Not only will we help you determine what if any repairs should be made prior to listing your home, we will also provide current market data to determine the optimum selling price.

Whether you are buying or selling we have real estate specialists who cover the Gulf Coast from Naples to Sarasota.

Southwest Florida January Housing Market Report

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2023 Lee County January Housing Market Report Single Family Homes

2023 Lee County January Housing Market Report Condos

Naples Housing Market Update

Begin Your Own Search for a Southwest Florida Vacation Home or Second Home:

So, if you are ready to begin your search for your dream home or condominium in Southwest Florida, we encourage you to explore our website to find information about communities in the area.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate.

2023 January Naples Housing Market Update

The Naples housing market update showed 555 properties sold for just over $900 Million. The largest sale was for $19.9 million in Port Royal. Additionally, the luxury market remained strong, with 253 properties sold at or above $1 Million compared to 165 sales during December.

Sales within the city limits of Naples, dominated the list of largest home sales for the month. Fourteen of the fifteen highest priced Naples properties were located in Port Royal, Olde Naples, Aqualane Shores, Moorings and Royal Harbor (34102 and 34103 zip codes). Prices ranged from $6.5 million to $19.9 million.

The Naples housing market remained stable in terms of value as evidenced by the increase in the median closed price which went from $540,000 up to $600,000 or an 11.1 percent increase over January of last year and up from $575,000 in December.

Once again, inventory more than doubled over this time last year. It rose from 1,112 to 2,699 properties for sale. However, similar to other Southwest Florida cities, the numbers are very misleading. In January 2019, before the pandemic Naples had 7,972 properties for sale for sale which was over 9 months worth of supply. Inventory ended the month at 34 percent of what we normally have during this time of year.

So what is contributing to the lack of inventory? First, we had a record year for visitors last year with almost 138 million people visiting the Sunshine state. As a result, more airlines added direct flights to Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Recently, airlines have announced new direct flights making it even easier for people to travel to Southwest Florida including flights from Providence (RI), Hartford (CT), Austin (TX) and Wilmington (DE). Direct flights from more destinations make our area an even more desirable place for a second home or vacation home which is easy to get to.

Also, a recent study by The Boyd Company named Naples a top city for corporate headquarters. Why? With no state income tax, low corporate taxes, attractive lifestyle amenities and desirable housing for company executives, it puts Naples at the top of the list.

Another notable trend is the relocation of corporate headquarters to Florida. Billionaire and developer Stephen Ross says the ‘Wealth Exodus’ to S. Florida will continue. People are relocating from the Northeast for jobs, not just retirement. It is a combination of tax issues, security issues and overall ease of living.

Finally, we were recently ranked the Best Overall State for Retirement by SmartAsset due to favorable taxes, pleasant climate, and reasonable cost of living. Certainly the cost of living in some areas of the state are more affordable than others.

So while I don’t have a crystal ball to predict the future, there continue to be signs Florida remains a prime destination for not only retirees, those on the verge of retiring and those looking to relocate their businesses to our area. Recession or not, inventory is low, and demand is high. The continued lack of supply will lead to higher home prices for the foreseeable future.

Naples Housing Market Update – January 2023

January 2023 versus January 2022 Highlights

• Closed sales decreased 34 percent compared to January of last year.
• Overall pending sales decreased 21 percent versus the same time in 2022.
• Inventory increased 123 percent up from 1,112 homes to 2,699 homes for sale.
• Average days on market increased 125 percent up to 54 days compared to January of 2022.

In all, there were 275 single-family homes and 280 condos sold for a total of 555 sales during the month, which was a 34 percent decrease compared to the same time last year. Notable was the change in inventory between December and January. Unlike the prior month, there was a 6 percent increase in single-family homes for sale. More importantly, there was a 16 percent increase in Naples condos for sale compared to December.

The median single-family home price was $715,000 in January which was a 6 percent increase compared to the same time last year. However, it was slightly lower than December when the median sales price was $735,000. The median condo sale price was $482,500 which was a 13.5 percent increase over January of 2022 and a 6 percent increase over December.

Overall inventory increased 9 percent compared to the prior month. There was a modest 6 percent increase in single-family homes for sale. And there was a more significant increase in condos for sale which increased 15 percent over December. For buyers, this trend of increased inventory is a good sign depending on the neighborhood. For sellers, the increased inventory will lead to more competition and has the potential to impact your sales price.

Whether you are buying or selling, let us help you navigate this complex market. The Naples Golf Guy team members are all REALTOR® professionals who have the expertise to provide you with timely and accurate market data. Call, email or text us today for all of your real estate needs – 239.370.0892.

If you just want to keep an eye on the market, we can set up a custom property search that is fully automated or sign up for automatic property alerts.  Please feel free to call us any time to set up the alerts for you based on your criteria.

Naples Housing Market Update – Luxury Golf Home Sales in January

• $6,400,000 – 8665 Bay Colony Dr. Unit 501 in Pelican Bay with 3,010 sq. ft. (85% of list price)
• $5,750,000 – 4204 Brynwood Dr. in Quail West with 6,977 sq. ft. (89% of list price)
• $4,600,000 – 196 Audubon Blvd. in Audubon with 5,282 sq. ft. (94% of list price)
• $4,336,250 – 6097 Sunnyslope Dr. in Quail West with 5,605 sq. ft. (97% of list price)
• $4,195,000 – 16642 Isola Bella Ln. in Talis Park with 4,012 sq. ft. (100% of list price)
• $3,799,900 – 8930 Bay Colony Dr. Unit 701 in Pelican Bay with 2,900 sq. ft. (100% of list price)
• $3,700,000 – 14814 Bellezza Ln. in Mediterra with 3,795 sq. ft. (97% of list price)
• $3,499,000 – 3244 Tavolara Ln. in Fiddler’s Creek with 3,566 sq. ft. (100% of list price)
• $3,250,000 – 7912 Via Vecchia in Pelican Bay with 4,258 sq. ft. (72% of list price)
• $3,200,000 – 28016 Castellano Way in Mediterra with 3,424 sq. ft. (94% of list price)

Southwest Florida Luxury Golf Properties Just Listed…

Time to Sell Your Home?

With almost 20 years of experience helping sellers with their golf community real estate needs, we would like to share our strategy for how we are helping maximize the number of offers homeowners are receiving and ultimately higher sales prices.

As an experienced real estate team, we have made a career out of helping people sell homes in premier golf communities. As you may well know, opportunities such as today’s market for sellers only comes every so often.

Laurel Oak Home Under Contract

This fabulous Laurel Oak Home is under contract! Congratulations to a great couple from the Northeast who found the perfect Sarasota golf home working with Naples Golf Guy Teammate Mackenzie Davis.

3249 Walter Travis Dr. Sarasota, FL 34240 – List Price $1,500,000

More About This Fantastic Laurel Oak Home

This spacious open floor plan home in Laurel Oak Estates offers plenty of room for the entire family with four bedrooms and four and half bathrooms. A spectacular single-family home has a stunning custom pool and spa.

Lush landscaping surrounds the lanai offering a quiet and peaceful environment to the new owners to sit back and enjoy the Florida lifestyle.

Amazing dream kitchen for a chef or avid cook with two islands, granite countertops, Thermador double ovens, warming drawer, five burner gas range, Miele induction cooktop and Sub Zero refrigerator.

• 4 Bedrooms
• 4.5 Bathrooms
• 3,786 Square feet under air
• Built in 1993

Laurel Oak Estates & Country Club is a gated golf community located just 2 miles east of I-75. There are 405 single family homes surrounding two championship golf courses.

Considering buying or selling a home in Laurel Oak Estates? Let’s connect to discuss your options – 239.370.0892

Learn More About Laurel Oak Country Club

Laurel Oak Country Club is a gated Sarasota golf community with two championship golf courses spread across more than 800 acres of lush landscape. For both avid golfers and those looking to improve their game, the club offers world-class practice facilities including a full grass driving range, putting green and short game area.

In addition to golf, members have access to a wide array of amenities including 12 Har-Tru tennis courts, Pickleball, Swim Center featuring a six-lane junior Olympic swimming pool. And, if you’re looking for a family friendly community with an active social calendar Laurel Oak fits the bill with numerous events throughout the year.

Members also have access to a 45,000 square foot clubhouse with formal and informal dining options. They even have an exclusive reciprocal agreement with Bird Key Yacht Club. Although membership is optional in this private Sarasota country club, there are several options available to accommodate the lifestyle you desire. Learn more…

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Preview luxury golf properties just listed in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Bradenton and Sarasota golf communities! Are you ready to buy or sell a luxury golf home in Southwest Florida?

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 social or golf 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, low property taxes and no inheritance 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!

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Which Golf Community is Right for You?

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 social or golf membership. From private equity golf clubs to bundled golf communities, we have a home or condo which will fit your lifestyle.

The number options can be overwhelming. That’s where the Naples Golf Guy comes in. With nearly 20 years of experience we can help narrow down the list of communities to those which fit your lifestyle and housing options. We will help turn the process into an easy and enjoyable one.

Our vast relationships with all the golf communities from Naples to Sarasota allow us to serve our clients by providing relevant and current information about various golf communities in Southwest Florida. We’ll help you understand the difference between our bundled golf communities and our equity/non-equity golf communities. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type of membership and community.

Once we know how often you play, other desired club amenities, property type and a desired price range we can help you narrow the list of clubs down to a handful that will potentially offer you the Florida golf lifestyle you are looking for. Let’s get started, call 239.370.0892 or email us today.

Sarasota Florida Housing Market Update

The latest Sarasota Florida housing market statistics showed 630 properties sold for just over $422 Million during January for the North Port, Sarasota, and Bradenton areas. The luxury market was strong as evidenced by the 81 properties which sold at $1 Million and above. The highest priced sale was for a single family home on Lido Key for $6,412,000.

Once again, inventory rose significantly compared to the same time last year. However, it is important to keep in mind inventory was extremely low last year. Similar to previous months, even though supply has increased, the greater Sarasota area ended the month with less than a 3 months’ supply of properties for sale. The good news is there was a notable increase in condos which is encouraging.

Overall, inventory ended the month at 2,673 properties for sale which is just 48 percent of normal inventory levels for this time of year. From a historical perspective, inventory prior to the pandemic was 5,612 in January of 2019. So, while we are moving in a positive direction to a more balanced market, we still have a long way to go.

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is important to keep track of local market trends. What is happening in resort destinations such as Sarasota continues to be different than other areas of the country. If you have questions about a specific area or neighborhood, contact us for more information.

Sarasota Florida Housing Market Report – Single Family Homes

January 2023 versus January 2022 Single Family Home Highlights:

• Closed sales decreased 37.1 percent going from 653 transactions down to 411 sales.
• Pending sales decreased 16.6 percent down from 799 last January versus 666 this January.
• Inventory increased 238.4 percent up to 1,787 properties for sale compared to this same time last year when 528 homes were for sale.
• New listings increased from 811 up to 858 which was a 5.8 percent increase.
• Median days on market increased to remained at 29 days which was a 314.3 percent increase versus January of 2022.
• Available inventory of single-family homes ended January with a 2.8 months’ supply of homes available for sale which was up from less than one months’ supply during January of 2022.

Unlike previous months, the median sales price for single-family home was slightly lower than the prior January, down from $464,500 to $459,999 which was a 1 percent dip. Additionally, the median sales price fell month-to-month going from $505,000 in December down to $459,999.

Once again single-family home inventory rose significantly compared to last year, up more than 238 percent. However, inventory only rose 6 percent from December to January. Since we normally see a significantly increase in supply of homes for sale during season (January through April), it is notable there was only a minimal increase compared to the prior month.

However, once again the increase in single-family housing inventory is misleading. There is still just a 2.8 months’ supply of homes for sale. Since a healthy market would be at least 6 months’ worth of homes for sale, Sellers remain in the driver’s seat. From a historical perspective, in 2019 there were 3,548 single-family homes (5.4 months’ supply) available for sale. We currently have 50 percent of the inventory we used to have before the pandemic.

Also, the time it took for single-family homes to go to contract in creased from 23 days in December up to 29 days in January which is still fast compared to a normal market. Due to low inventory, prices continued to rise in December. As a result, overall, it remains a Seller’s market.

So, if you are thinking about selling your property in the Sarasota area, call, email or text us today – 239.370.0892 for a complimentary market analysis.

On the other hand, since real estate is truly local, it could vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. Some neighborhoods have plenty of inventory and there are multiple options to chose from.  Whether you are just beginning your search or you want to stay up to date on the latest trends in a particular neighborhood, now may be a good time to start watching for properties which meet your criteria. New listings are hitting the market every day, so if you want to stay up to date we can help you with automatic property alerts.

Or, if you’re not sure which community is right for you, contact us and we’ll help you identify the communities which will match the lifestyle you are seeking.

Sarasota Florida Housing Market Report – Condos and Townhomes

January 2023 versus January 2022 Condo Highlights:

• Condo sales decreased 37.2 percent going from 349 real estate transactions down to 219 sales.
• Pending sales decreased 17.5 percent down from 429 last January to 354 this January.
• Inventory increased 248.8 percent up to 886 condos for sale compared to last January when there were only 254 units for sale.
• New listings increased from 424 up to 551 which was a 30 percent increase.
• Median days to contract was 19 days which was up from 7 days last year.
• Available inventory of condos ended January with a 2.7 months’ supply of properties available for sale which was a 350 percent increase.

Unlike single-family home sales, there was a notable increase in condo inventory in January. Year-over-year inventory increased 30 percent and it was up 18 percent over December. Definitely a step in the right direction towards a balanced market. Yet, once again, if you compare overall condo inventory to pre-pandemic levels of 2019 when we had 2,064 properties for sale, we ended January with 43 percent of what we usually have available for sale at this time of year.

Also noteworthy was the number of days on market which remained low at 19 days which was the same as December. Finally, cash sales remained significant at 63 percent of all condo sales. With low inventory, low days on market, and high buyer demand as evidenced by the number of cash transactions, we are still in a strong Seller’s market.

Bottom line, it remains a Seller’s market for BOTH condos and single-family homes. You still have time to cash in on the high buyer demand. What is my home worth…

Whether you are buying or selling we have real estate specialists who cover the Gulf Coast from Sarasota to Naples, so if you are considering moving to the area, contact us for more information.

Sarasota Real Estate Market Reports

Naples Golf Guy Monthly Report – NEW!

Sarasota Florida Housing Market Statistics – Single Family Homes January 2023

Sarasota Florida Housing Market Statistics – Condos January 2023

SWFL Luxury Golf Properties Just Listed

Begin Your Own Search for a Southwest Florida Vacation Home or Second Home:

If you are ready to begin your search for your dream home or condominium in Southwest Florida, we encourage you to explore our website to find information about communities in the area.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate.