With the growing list of public online real estate listing services, it may seem like having a realtor is a thing of the past. However, recent studies indicate otherwise. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers revealed that, Continue Reading
High ROI for Sanibel Condo Renovations
The latest and greatest in Sanibel real estate is about how simple improvements raise property values and quality of life for owners and visitors. Industry consultants found that modest renovations on Sanibel Island can yield significant returns. The news comes Continue Reading
JRW Sponsors New Golisano Children’s Hospital Update
Here at John R Wood Properties, we proudly support the Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. As we mentioned in previous blog post, we recently presented a $5,000 check towards the capital campaign to complete the funding for the new Continue Reading
Realtors Project Florida Home Prices to Increase 5%
Across the country, realtors are confident that single-family home sales prices will continue to increase, with an estimated average 3% rise over the next 6-12 months. FloridaRealtors reported on the findings from the REALTORS Confidence Index from the Continue Reading
Sanibel Island Amateur Nature Photography Contest
With a vibrant natural habitat and exotic wildlife, there are endless opportunities to capture beautiful photographs on Sanibel Island. Every day is a new piece of art. Last month JN "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge had their 28th annual Amateur Nature Photography Continue Reading
Florida Ranks Second in Home Flipping
RealtyTrac's Home Flipping Report showed that Florida ranked second overall for single family and condominium home flips in the third quarter of 2015. Nationwide, home flipping has increased 18 percent compared to a year ago. Everyone in Southwest Florida is winning, Continue Reading
50% Renters Hope to Buy in 2 Years
As the real estate market continues to improve alongside rising rent prices, homeownership is becoming more desirable to those who were once wary. TD Bank recently conducted a survey that found 50% of current renters are likely to become homebuyers within the next 2 Continue Reading
Sustainable, “Florida Friendly” Home Gardening
One of the many things we love about Sanibel real estate is the beautiful, natural backdrop. Besides the sand, shells, and turquoise waters, the flowers and foliage native to Sanibel and Captiva islands are rich and vibrant with color. Using plants that are indigenous to Continue Reading
Home Buying 48% More Affordable than a Decade Ago
According to a report by RealtyTrac, today's homes are significantly more affordable than they were in 2006. Vice President of RealtyTrac credits a couple factors, "...this analysis somewhat surprisingly shows that affordability is actually improving in most markets thanks Continue Reading
High International Home Sales in Florida – Sanibel Real Estate
Buying Sanibel real estate can feel like finding a hidden sanctuary. Living on a low density, tropical island has a way of slowing life down to a natural pace. Fortunately on Sanibel and Captiva, that doesn't mean you have to lose touch with the rest of the world. Sanibel Continue Reading
Lee County Home Permits are Steady and Foreclosures are Low
When it comes to Sanibel real estate, Lee County home permits have remained strong lately, while the number of foreclosures in the area continue to steadily decline. Read more about it on news-press.com. If you're interested in Sanibel real estate, contact us, search Continue Reading
Considering Architectural Design Standards for Sanibel
There are many factors that contribute towards the appeal of Sanibel real estate–the culture, land, water, people, style and structures–just to name a few. When it comes to style and structure, what does island architectural style look like on Sanibel? Sanibel planning Continue Reading
Bubbles vs. Frothiness – Sanibel Real Estate
Real estate is on a growth trajectory. Housing demand, number of home sales, and prices are all up. With all of the buildup, some have started to worry that there will be another let down. But economists and real estate experts have reasons to believe that, today, Continue Reading
Sanibel Island Natural Beauty and Mangroves
There are many things that are unique to Florida. The Everglades, Cape Canaveral, a vast coastline (second only to Alaska in the U.S.), it's laid back lifestyle, and mangroves. Yes, I said mangroves. Mangroves are trees with long, sinewy roots that grow in topical Continue Reading
2.2 Million ‘Boomerang’ Home Buyers Turn Back to Real Estate Market
Three major credit reporting agencies have found that many homeowners who suffered during the housing crisis are once again qualifying for home loans. Known as 'boomerang buyers,' there are projections that there may be up to 2.2 million individuals who fit within this Continue Reading
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