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March 2023 Newsletter | Naples & SWFL Real Estate
Season is in full swing and the Naples market has been active, although tempered, compared to the buying frenzy of the last two winter seasons. Naples real estate continues to remain a sought-after asset for those looking to enjoy all the unique amenities the area has to offer....
February 2023 Newsletter | Naples & SWFL Real Estate
February and March are exciting months in Southwest Florida. Season is in full swing, which means the restaurants are fully booked, the weather is idyllic and there are many events/festivals to keep you entertained....
January 2023 Newsletter | Naples & SWFL Real Estate
Happy New Year! I hope you all made it through your holiday travels without too much trouble, the epic “bomb cyclone” storm certainly wreaked havoc across the country and even brought temperatures down into the 40s in Naples for a couple days...
Luxury Living at The Ritz-Carlton Residences of Estero Bay
The Naples and Bonita Springs November 2022 Market Report includes luxury properties valued over $1 million dollars and properties which are West of 41 from Port Royal to Bonita Beach Road. Single-family homes vs ...
December 2022 Newsletter | Epique
Happy Holidays! I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving and is looking forward to more holiday breaks later this month. Storm cleanup is 95% done in the City of Naples and we’re 1 week away from their December 15th deadline for ...
Luxury Properties Market Report November 2022
The Naples and Bonita Springs November 2022 Market Report includes luxury properties valued over $1 million dollars and properties which are West of 41 from Port Royal to Bonita Beach Road. Single-family homes vs ...
Marco Island Real Estate November 2022 Market Report
Marco Island is the largest barrier Island in southwest Florida. When you take into consideration weather, climate, beaches and easy accessibility to Gulf of Mexico and the Ten Thousand Islands, it’s one of the most ...
Naples’ Holiday To-Do List
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures start to drop, it can only mean one thing: Naples is getting ready for the holidays! There’s no shortage of things to do in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples, and Marco Island, this time of year, whether you’re looking ...
Bonita Springs-Estero Real Estate October 2022 Market Report
Closed Sales are one of the simplest—yet most important—indicators for the residential real estate market. When comparing Closed Sales across markets of different sizes, we recommend comparing the percent changes in sales ...
Naples Area Real Estate October 2022 Market Report
Speculation that home sales in October would drop dramatically in Collier County following Hurricane Ian was proven inaccurate as closed and pending sales for the month increased 23.7 and 8.7 percent, respectively ...
Marco Island Real Estate October 2022 Market Report
Marco Island is the largest barrier Island in southwest Florida. When you take into consideration weather, climate, beaches and easy accessibility to Gulf of Mexico and the Ten Thousand Islands, it’s one of the most ...
Luxury Properties Market Report October 2022
The Naples and Bonita Springs October 2022 Market Report includes luxury properties valued over $1 million dollars and properties which are West of 41 from Port Royal to Bonita Beach Road. Single-family homes vs ...
November 2022 Newsletter | Metropolitan Naples
It’s been almost 6 weeks since Hurricane Ian barreled through SWFL and the clean-up progress that has been made so far is incredible! The resources and services provided by the State of FL, FEMA, Lee County, Collier ...
Naples Area Real Estate September 2022 Market Report
The impact of Hurricane Ian, as witnessed on the last two days of September, is not reflected in the September 2022 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and ...
Bonita Springs-Estero Real Estate September 2022 Market Report
Closed Sales are one of the simplest—yet most important—indicators for the residential real estate market. When comparing Closed Sales across markets of different sizes, we recommend comparing the percent changes in sales ...
Marco Island Real Estate September 2022 Market Report
Marco Island is the largest barrier Island in southwest Florida. When you take into consideration weather, climate, beaches and easy accessibility to Gulf of Mexico and the Ten Thousand Islands, it’s one of the most ...
Luxury Properties Market Report September 2022
The Naples and Bonita Springs September 2022 Market Report includes luxury properties valued over $1 million dollars and properties which are West of 41 from Port Royal to Bonita Beach Road. Single-family homes vs ...
October 2022 Newsletter | Hurricane Ian
A bit more than a week ago, on Wednesday September 28th, Southwest Florida was hit with Hurricane Ian, a category 4 storm which brought devastating damage to multiple Southwest Florida communities from Marco ...
Bonita Springs-Estero Real Estate August 2022 Market Report
Closed Sales are one of the simplest—yet most important—indicators for the residential real estate market. When comparing Closed Sales across markets of different sizes, we recommend comparing the percent changes in sales ...
Marco Island Real Estate August 2022 Market Report
Marco Island is the largest barrier Island in southwest Florida. When you take into consideration weather, climate, beaches and easy accessibility to Gulf of Mexico and the Ten Thousand Islands, it’s one of the most ...
Naples Area Real Estate August 2022 Market Report
Indications that the Naples area housing market is transitioning to a balanced market became more evident during August as both inventory and days on the market increased. According to the August 2022 Market ...
September 2022 Newsletter | One Naples Luxury Development at Vanderbilt Beach
Summer’s officially over as the kids have all gone back to school and most vacationers are back from their summer travels. We are finally creeping up on season which means cooler weather, more ...
Luxury Properties Market Report August 2022
The Naples and Bonita Springs August 2022 Market Report includes luxury properties valued over $1 million dollars and properties which are West of 41 from Port Royal to Bonita Beach Road. Single-family homes vs condominiums ...
Naples Area Real Estate July 2022 Market Report
Historically, closed sales in Naples during summer months trend around 800 sales a month. But during the last two years, summer sales were well above 1,000 closed sales a month. This July, overall closed sales in Naples during summer months trend ...
Bonita Springs-Estero Real Estate July 2022 Market Report
Closed Sales are one of the simplest—yet most important—indicators for the residential real estate market. When comparing Closed Sales across markets of different sizes, we recommend comparing the percent changes in sales ...
Marco Island Real Estate July 2022 Market Report
Marco Island is the largest barrier Island in southwest Florida. When you take into consideration weather, climate, beaches and easy accessibility to Gulf of Mexico and the Ten Thousand Islands, it’s one of the most ...
August 2022 Newsletter | Ritz-Carlton Residencies Estero Bay
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! School is starting up again next week in SWFL - where did time go?! The afternoon tropical storms are increasing in intensity - beautiful to watch from afar but not so much fun ...
Luxury Properties Market Report July 2022
The Naples and Bonita Springs July 2022 Market Report includes luxury properties valued over $1 million dollars and properties which are West of 41 from Port Royal to Bonita Beach Road. Single-family homes vs condominiums are detailed separately. Added ...
Bonita Springs-Estero Real Estate June 2022 Market Report
Closed Sales are one of the simplest—yet most important—indicators for the residential real estate market. When comparing Closed Sales across markets of different sizes, we recommend comparing the percent changes in sales ...
Naples Area Real Estate June 2022 Market Report
Data reflecting activity in the Naples area housing market during June showed signs of a return to pre-pandemic summer activity when market conditions were balanced. According to the June 2022 Market Report by the ...
Marco Island Real Estate June 2022 Market Report
Florida posted the highest home price gain, at 33.2% year-over-year, followed by Tennessee with 27.4%. Arizona ranked third with a 27.3% year-over-year increase. Washington, D.C. ranked last for appreciation at 4.3%, but ...
July 2022 Newsletter | Vanderbilt Beach Spotlight
I hope everyone had a spectacular Independence Day! My family and I celebrated on the boat and then on the beach for the Naples Pier fireworks display, which never disappoints! Summer has certainly ...
Luxury Properties Market Report June 2022
The Naples and Bonita Springs June 2022 Market Report includes luxury properties valued over $1 million dollars and properties which are West of 41 from Port Royal to Bonita Beach Road. Single-family homes vs condominiums ...
Naples Area Real Estate May 2022 Market Report
During a meeting to review the May 2022 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), long-time Naples broker Bill Coffey, Broker Manager of ...
Marco Island Real Estate May 2022 Market Report
A new and helpful home buying program ‘Hometown Heroes’ or HTH went into effect on June 1st. This program offers 5% down payment assistance (up to $25K) for frontline workers. There are over 50 careers ...
Luxury Properties Market Report May 2022
The Naples and Bonita Springs May 2022 Market Report includes luxury properties valued over $1 million dollars and properties which are West of 41 from Port Royal to Bonita Beach Road. Single-family homes vs condominiums are detailed separately ...
June 2022 Newsletter | Park Shore Spotlight
Blue skies are back but things are a bit soggy in SWFL from our first tropical storm of the season that delivered a drenching 8” of rain within a 24-hour period! Fortunately wind wasn’t an issue with this storm, just plenty of moisture, which quickly made up ...
Naples Area Real Estate April 2022 Market Report
Naples, FL (May 23, 2022) – Overall inventory in Naples during April increased 16.5 percent to 1,668 properties from 1,432 properties in April 2021. Fueled by a swell of new single-family home listings, up 5.7 percent over last year ...
Bonita Springs-Estero Real Estate April 2022 Market Report
Closed Sales are one of the simplest—yet most important—indicators for the residential real estate market. When comparing Closed Sales across markets of different sizes, we recommend comparing the percent changes in sales ...
Marco Island Real Estate April 2022 Market Report
Inflation has pushed mortgage rates past 5% for the first time in over ten years! They have increased by 1.8 percentage points just since the beginning of the year. This increase causes the monthly mortgage payment on ...
Luxury Properties Market Report April 2022
The Naples and Bonita Springs April 2022 Market Report includes luxury properties valued over $1 million dollars and properties which are West of 41 from Port Royal to Bonita Beach Road. Single-family homes vs condominiums ...
May 2022 Newsletter | Pine Ridge Spotlight
Well, another season has come to a close (and what a season it was!) as many residents have already departed for cooler climates up north and Southwest Florida's summer pattern of afternoon thunderstorms has returned right on cue ...
Luxury Properties Market Report March 2022
The Naples and Bonita Springs March 2022 Market Report includes luxury properties valued over $1 million dollars and properties which are West of 41 from Port Royal to Bonita Beach Road. Single-family homes vs condominiums ...
April 2022 Newsletter | Mediterra Spotlight
Season is coming to a close, this has been the busiest season ever and is expected to continue through May. Property values are still rising but we are seeing more price decreases as sellers realize they overshot the market and didn't find a buyer in the ...
Feb 2022 Newsletter | Moorings Spotlight
Season is in full swing with snowbirds, residents and vacationers in town enjoying all that Southwest Florida has to offer. The market continues to move briskly with low inventory combined with significant demand as so many buyers try to ...
Luxury Properties Market Report Feb 2022
William Raveis Real Estate produces the below monthly market report covering the Naples and Bonita Springs real estate markets, both overall market stats and the luxury market (the Naples and Bonita Springs Feb 2022 Market Report includes luxury ...
Jan 2022 Newsletter | Coquina Sands
If you didn't catch the Mansion Global article when I circulated it via social media, Naples and Southwest Florida continue to receive positive press...recently named the No. 1 luxury locale on The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets Index ...
Annual Report on the Naples Area Housing Market
Fervent buyer demand, driven by pandemic-induced changes to housing needs and preferences, reached extraordinary levels in Yearly Housing Report 2021. The inventory of homes for sale remained low, as ...
Dec 2021 Newsletter | Holiday Spotlight
Happy New Year! I hope everyone is staying healthy was able to enjoy some downtime with their families in December. If you’re up North right now and ready for a break from the cold, check out our forecast for the next couple of weeks ...
Naples Ranks 2nd on Best Places to Retire
Naples, Florida just moved two spots, now 2nd on Best Places to Retire in the United States! The beautiful beach town which previously ranked 4th on U.S. News’ list of best retirement cities, now boasts 2nd place on the list dominated by ...
Nov 2021 Newsletter | Royal Harbor Spotlight
Happy Belated Thanksgiving! I hope you and your families created wonderful memories together. The Naples real estate market continues to boom as the weather cools down up North and more people have made their way to stay in Naples for season ...
October 2021 Newsletter | Naples Beach Club
Happy Halloween! Fall has just recently begun to arrive in Naples and as the temperatures have started to shift, so has the activity level around town with a noticeable uptick on the roads, in shops and restaurants. US News & World Report just ...
Naples Lifestyle with a Capital “L”
Naples’ style of living embodies relaxation...likely because residents are surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches, lush tropical scenery, Southwest Florida championship golf courses, elaborate fine dining options, a robust arts community ...
Naples Florida Art Scene
Explore Naples Florida rich art scene with us! Each year Naples witnesses an influx of individuals from all over the country who seek the area's natural beauty...and the plethora of cultural venues and events. Residents’ demands over the years ...
High End Spas in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida is renowned for its high-end spas and opulent lifestyle, and Naples is one of the premier places in the country for a spa day. There are myriad ways to rejuvenate. When you need to rest and recover, try relaxing in Naples at these six ...
Downtown Naples Restaurants Worth Trying
Whether you’re craving some classic American comfort foods or you’re in the mood to explore exotic cuisines from around the world; Naples, South Florida is a city that never lets its residents go home unsatisfied ...
Golf Benefits of Buying a Home in Grey Oaks
Grey Oaks is the ideal place for golf lovers looking for a home in Florida. It’s centrally located, exceptionally beautiful, and ideal for people looking for a strong community. BoardRoom magazine, in partnership with Forbes Travel Guide, just announced that ...
15 Best Private Golf Courses in Naples
Southwestern Florida is renowned for its stunning surplus of prestigious golf courses. With championship courses, innovative designs, and elite communities, you won’t want to miss these 15 private golf courses in Naples. Nestled in the ...
Sept 2021 Newsletter | Grey Oaks Spotlight
Summer may have ended across the country, but Southwest Florida is gearing up for the best 7 months of the year. It also means the influx of individuals traveling to Florida (and looking to purchase real estate!) picks up tremendously. I personally ...
Naples, Florida – Southwest Florida’s Premier Place To Call Home
Naples, often called the crown jewel of Southwest Florida, converts casual vacationers into full and part-time residents every day. Naples is truly unique, offering captivating daily sunsets ...
Love To Boat & Explore The Waters? SWFL Is Waiting For You…
Naples, often called the crown jewel of Southwest Florida, converts casual vacationers into full and part-time residents every day. Naples is truly unique, offering captivating daily sunsets, calm Gulf of Mexico seas ...
August 2021 Newsletter | Port Royal Spotlight
Hello! I hope you and your family have enjoyed the last official month of summer, soaking up the last bit of vacation time and more casual evenings. Naples and Southwest Florida continued to be a hot market all Summer with a record # of ...
Tips for Moving to Port Royal
Port Royal is a neighborhood in Naples known for its luxurious mansions and exclusive boating and golfing opportunities. It’s one of the best places to live in Florida. Are you a soon-to-be resident? Here’s everything you need to know about moving to ...
Naples Ranks 7th on List of Best Places to Live
Naples, often called the crown jewel of Southwest Florida, converts casual vacationers into full and part-time residents every day. Naples is truly unique, offering captivating daily sunsets, calm Gulf of Mexico seas, pristine soft white sandy ...
Best Private Food and Drink Tours in Naples
Interested in exploring everything Naples’ eateries have to offer? Get a taste of the city’s Best Private Food and Drink Tours by enjoying these impeccable excursions from Naples Culinary Walks. As part of the walk, you and a small group of 2 to 10 ...
Why People Love Moving to Pelican Bay
Pelican Bay is a master-planned community that stretches over three square miles in Naples, Florida. Located between Vanderbilt Beach and Park Shore, this sought-after area runs parallel to a beautiful stretch of the Gulf of Mexico, and it ...
Upscale Waterfront Restaurants in Naples
Beautiful Naples Florida is home to a wide variety of fine dining restaurants with breathtaking ocean views. The city is known for its decadent seafood cuisine, with options as far as the eye can see. If you’re looking for some of the beautiful Upscale ...
July 2021 Newsletter | Pelican Bay Spotlight
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and staying cool! It sure is hot here in FL but with smaller crowds, coastal breezes and afternoon storms to cool things off a bit, many are finding SWFL enjoyable to visit even in the warmer months. We are seeing ...
A Guide to Old Naples Homes
From premier shops to fabulous restaurants, Old Naples, also known as downtown Naples, is a highly sought-after destination. Given how small and charming Old Naples is, residents find themselves walking to almost ...
May 2021 Newsletter | Old Naples Spotlight
Naples has many fabulous neighborhoods but Old Naples, otherwise known as downtown Naples, is the core of the community and is a treasured locale for residents and visitors alike. Starting in May 2020, our real estate market has experienced ...
Happiest, Healthiest Most Relaxed City in the United States
After the emotional last 2 years, if there is one thing we as a nation have realized it is that life is too short to spend being unhappy and in unease. Gone are the days where people would give minimal thought to their choice ...
History of Park Shore Neighborhood in Naples Florida
Nestled on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, between sugar sand beaches and premier golf courses, lies a highly desirable neighborhood as well as destination for walkers and bikers alike. The History of Park Shore ...
Top Florida Golf Courses to Play in Bonita Springs and Estero
Without question, Southwest Florida is home to some of the country’s finest golf. From luxurious country clubs to nature preserves, here are some of the best golf courses to enjoy in both Bonita ...
April 2021 Newsletter | Bonita Springs Spotlight
This month in April 2021 Newsletter I’m highlighting Bonita Springs as it's a area popular with some of my clients and has been bursting with sales activity lately – in fact, there is now less than a 1 month supply of properties and property values are ...
March 2021 Newsletter | Boating Spotlight
This month’s newsletter is focused on boating, yacht clubs, marinas and waterfront communities. Please enjoy the below "yachting" video and yacht club blog post, as well as other information including February market reports. The market reports detail ...
Popular Yacht Clubs & Marinas
Naples is home to lush golf courses, luxury dining and most importantly, thousands of boating and yacht enthusiasts. If you own a piece of paradise already or are looking to acquire a home in Southwest Florida or Naples, getting in on the boating ...
Feb 2021 Newsletter | Naples Awards Spotlight
Naples Florida is one of the most desirable places to live in the country and has accumulated many awards and accolades. It's topped the Best Place to Live Your Longest Life, Healthiest, Happiest, Most Relaxed City in the United States and ...
Historical Facts About Old Naples
Old Naples is not only a charming community offering everything from deluxe shopping to gorgeous white sand beaches, it is also a luxurious neighborhood boasting a wealth of local history. Here are 10 intriguing Historical Facts About ...
January 2021 Newsletter | Golf Spotlight
I grew up playing golf in suburban Philadelphia, traveling the region competing in tournaments as well as caddying for most of my teen years. Needless to say, golf has and will always be a part of my life. When I can't get out on the course ...
Naples Florida, A Blue Zones Project
A Blue Zone, a term introduced first by author and National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner, is described as an area where there are a large number of people that live a longer than average life span. In 2015, the NCH Healthcare System based ...
Year End 2020 Market Report | Newsletter
2020 provided a couple dramatic unexpected turns for our real estate market in Naples - first of which was a slowdown with activity grinding almost to a halt in mid-March and April, then a dramatic acceleration starting in May through the end ...
Dec 2020 Newsletter | Holiday Spotlight
Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holiday, lets make 2021 something to remember! Warm Regards, Matt Brown. The real estate market in Naples and Bonita Springs continued its unprecedented surge of activity with single family sales up 24% year ...
From Port Royal to Mediterra: Which Southwest Florida Neighborhood is Right for You?
From exclusive golf clubs to beautiful beaches, high-end dining to historic neighborhoods, From Port Royal to Mediterra, Southwest Florida is paradise ...
Artis-Naples & The Baker Museum
Naples Florida is one of the most desirable locations in Southwest Florida, and has a hidden gem... its arts scene. Artis-Naples and The Baker Museum take center stage ~ both renowned for booming visual and performing arts attractions. The volume ...
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