January 2014

Today everyone in real estate on the Southwest Gulf coast will be writing about the improving sales numbers in the Naples, Florida area. The Naples Area Board of Realtors held a press conference reporting the statistics for both the 2013 end of year and the December 2013 monthly report.

All the news is good for sellers and becoming bleaker for buyers. As reported here for awhile now, inventory has been falling steadily, new construction is rising in base price, and truly real "steals"  haven’t been available for the last two years.

Median home prices increased in 2013 from 2012 by 18% and 22%. The median price for 2013 was $240K…

Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs, Florida is a premier gated community on the Southwest Gulf coast. Centrally located between Ft. Myers and Naples, Pelican Landing enjoys easy access to the international airport, world famous beaches, and five star shopping and dining. The only community on the Southwest Gulf coast that features a private barrier island sanctuary for their residents, Pelican Landing offers sailing, canoeing, kayaking, tennis, fitness, community activities and director, and optional private golf country club. Developed by WCI, a leading developer of five-star communities on the Southwest Gulf coast, Pelican Landing…

The end of year 2013 Village Walk of Bonita Springs real estate market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below and show a "steadily increasing"  sales price year over year for all types of homes. Developed by DiVosta (now Pulte Homes), Village Walk is a very popular community with second home owners, retirees, and young professionals. Built for convenience, Village Walk of Bonita Springs offers single family, attached villas, and townhomes that are roomy, great room style, with a wide array of updates. Pulte is still constructing a few last streets within the project. What buyers enjoy about Village Walk is…

The Rodeo Drive of the Southwest Gulf coast is Barefoot Beach Boulevard – where captains of industry and major sports figures enjoy an easy stroll out their door to the white sandy beaches of the Gulf and the homes and views are multi-millions. An exclusive enclave of custom estate homes, detached villas, and condominiums offering Gulf access for boating, quiet and nearly deserted beaches, surrounded by a state park, this neighborhood is breathtaking.

There were 17 single family home sales on Barefoot Beach. There were five sales in Southport on the Bay where some homes have Gulf access for boating and all have access outside of…

At The Colony at Pelican Landing, five star living is the "norm."  Featuring access to their private barrier island via water taxi, Gulf access for your boats, membership in The Bay Club for fabulous dining, and access to either the private country club at The Colony or Pelican's Nest, both featuring championship Tom Fazio designed golf, The Colony is considered a superlative living experience on all of the Southwest Gulf coast. The interior lobby, private elevator foyer, high rise buildings are some of the most elegantly designed homes in the entire area.

Sales were fairly brisk in 2013. A total of 63 closed sales of both single…