(Fort Myers, FL – November 21, 2017) – After a very dramatic shift in housing statistics in the month immediately following Hurricane Irma, the Lee County market had a much better month in October. Closed Sales were still down for Single Family Homes in October, but not Continue Reading
Sanibel Real Estate News: June home sales up 0.7% year-to-year
National Association of Realtors®(NAR) reported existing-home sales slipped in June. Low supply kept homes selling at a near-record pace but ultimately ended up muting overall activity. Even though May 2017 showed a decline, June's sales pace is still 0.7 percent above a Continue Reading
Natural Beauty Drives Sanibel-Captiva Value
If you have ever followed the news on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, you have surely noticed a stream of stories related to nature and natural beauty. It’s not easy to describe, but it is this natural charm that drives the real estate and tourism industries on these Southwest Continue Reading
Americans place high priority on ownership | Sanibel Housing Market Growth
Over two-thirds of Americans believe that owning a home is an essential part of the American dream, according to a new survey released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). "Americans continue to place a high priority on homeownership and work Continue Reading
Grandview, Luxury Condominiums, Fort Myers Beach
Grandview Luxury Condominiums, Located on Fort Myers Beach THE EVOLUTION OF FT MYERS BEACH LUXURY TOWER LIVING HAS ARRIVED Luxury tower contemporary waterfront living-Ft Myers Beach-walk to beaches. Gulf of Mexico & Estero Bay views. Starting at $1 Continue Reading
New Sanibel Island Listings
5-Jul 1920 Virginia Ave $395,000 Paul Cohen Fort Myers 5-Jul 14541 Grande Cay #3103 $242,500 Mike Newes Fort Myers 30-Jun 14044 Bently Cir $305,000 Donna Proffitt Fort Myers 27-Jun 13011 Cross Creek Blvd #1289 $159,900 Valerie Tutor Fort Myers 26-Jun 8261 Arborfield Ct Continue Reading
Sanibel Real Estate is Selling
Sanibel Real Estate is Selling By Jay Richter Licensed Real Estate Instructor Personally, I think our “Explore Sanibel” video is turning people on to what we are fortunate to have here… The best of Florida! Over 247,000 thousand visitors have viewed our Continue Reading
Welcome Real Estate Agent Craig Cunha to John R. Wood!
John R. Wood Properties welcomes Real Estate Agent Craig Cunha to it's team of experienced and professional realtors serving Sanibel, Captiva and the Fort Myers area. About Real Estate Agent Craig Cunha Craig Cunha knows what it is like to help out. At the age Continue Reading
Merry Christmas from John R Wood!
On behalf of John R Wood Island Real Estate and our Sanibel realtors, we’d like to wish you a merry Christmas! We hope your day is filled with joy and love. If you’re on the island, we also hope you take a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather and sunshine! There’s no Continue Reading
Real Estate Buyers : Good News for Move-Up Buyers in 2017
Real Estate Buyers, it might be just the right time to make a move-up for certain homeowners in 2017. Those in the best position are people looking to upsize. Smaller homes, apartments, and condos have seen sharper price growth than larger homes, which means it could be a Continue Reading
Teardowns Going Down
Teardowns are trending in real estate across the country. While tearing down a home to build a new one is not a new concept, the action can be controversial in some neighborhoods or circumstances, which is something that the National Trust for Historic Continue Reading
High Foreign Demand for U.S. Real Estate
International buyers are on the lookout for a piece of U.S. real estate. Chinese buyers are in the lead by a landslide, followed by Canadian buyers. Chinese investment in U.S. properties spans the residential and commercial markets. "Given today's volatility in Continue Reading
Joe Starowicz Realtor® Joins John R. Wood Properties
Joe Starowicz Realtor® Joins John R. Wood Properties and our team of professional real estate agents. About Joe Starowicz For many of my clients the decision to buy in SW Florida is a lifestyle choice. They've chosen SW Florida because of its gorgeous weather and its Continue Reading
News for Florida’s Housing Market and Top Cities in the Nation
The Florida real estate market and Florida cities have received a positive review for the 2015 real estate season. Through regional, national, and international investments, areas such as the Sanibel and Fort Myers real estate market have regained momentum as a real estate Continue Reading
Florida Voted Most Desirable State to Live
Americans have voted Florida as the most desirable state to live in the nation. Sunshine and water-front property seemed to be the top priorities of voters as other warm-weather states completed most of the list. Florida, the official Sunshine State, once again moved to the Continue Reading