Real estate transactions that include fully furnished homes are not common across the board, but it does happen, especially in vacation and luxury markets. Having seen our fair share of fully furnished home sales in Sanibel real estate, here are some considerations Continue Reading

Buyers, sellers, and agents are no strangers to the way social media has revolutionized the real estate market. From apps catered specifically towards the industry, like Zillow and Realtor.com, to well-established social platforms that aren't realtor specific, like Facebook Continue Reading

Five Florida cities ranked in a list of the top 30 U.S. cities that have seen the most economic growth since the Great Recession, between the years 2009 and 2015. The study was conducted by WalletHub, a personal-finance website. It considered 14 Continue Reading

Besides improvements in building technology, there's one thing newer homes on Sanibel have in common: they're bigger. It's not just on Sanibel, or within luxury real estate markets in general. It's a nationwide trend. Research from a recent study by PropertyShark indicates Continue Reading

More and more Americans believe real estate is a sound investment, and real estate demand has continued to increase over the past couple of years in spite of the record low housing supply. According to realtor.com, the number of home buyers visiting their site in August Continue Reading

It's more difficult to find your dream home in today's real estate market. A limited housing supply and rising sales prices are forcing buyers to make compromises on their wish list. Since buyers can't find or afford what they're really looking for, many are opting for Continue Reading

The 30th annual Coastal Cleanup will take place on September 17th from 9am to 12pm. Locally hosted by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) and Keep Lee County Beautiful, Coastal Cleanup is an international effort promoted by the Ocean Conservancy. Every year, Continue Reading

We've recently noticed that back up cameras in cars are necessary on Sanibel and Captiva Island, but for reasons other than traffic density. Instead of rush hour traffic, you might need to peek into your camera to see whether you have an ibis or two (or more!) hiding behind Continue Reading

According to the National Association of Realtors, home sales have hit record highs since 2007. Wall Street Journal reported on the news. "Sales of existing homes rose to their highest level in more than nine years and prices climbed to a new peak in May, the latest sign of Continue Reading

As Sanibel realtors, we know that condominium living is common on Sanibel, Captiva, and the surrounding Southwest Florida area. Condominium associations offer residents many benefits and amenities: lush landscaping, private parking, pools, clubhouses, tennis Continue Reading