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
More Info for Homeowners Thinking about Selling
While consumers are overwhelmingly optimistic about the real estate market's growth, there are still some homeowners who would like to sell but are hesitant. Florida Realtors recently shared the findings from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services' Homeowner Continue Reading
The Value of Walkable Neighborhoods – Sanibel Real Estate
Walkability has increasing appeal to homeowners and future homebuyers. As a result, the ability to walk or bike right from your home has become a factor in raising home values. Sanibel and Captiva Island have miles of protected biking and walking lanes. Already a very Continue Reading
Video on Housing Market Boom
For Sanibel real estate and real estate around the country, the housing market is booming. CNN Money breaks it down in this short video, explaining why the surge in home sales paid with cash is a good thing. Watch it here. To learn more about Sanibel real estate, Continue Reading
Rising Generations of Homebuyers
The Mortgage Bankers Association recently released a report that the many young Americans who currently rent or live with their parents are starting to become homeowners. With these shifting trends, it is projected that the number of homebuyers will continue to increase Continue Reading
Fabulous Dining Options on Sanibel Island
There are some great restaurants and eateries on Sanibel Island. From a casual to upscale, there's a place to suit almost any mood and tastebud throughout the day and year. It's just one of the many components that makes Sanibel real estate easy to love. Just Continue Reading
Home Depot: Homeowner Spending Trends Highest Since 2006
Recently, Home Depot released data that they've experienced a record number of sales over the past 3 months. They haven't seen spending like this since 2006. Homeowners are once again having the resources to make home improvements. This is good news for real estate. We've Continue Reading
The Best Way to Travel on Sanibel – Biking the Islands
Besides beautiful beaches, world class shelling, and the ideal, tropical climate, biking is another top attraction for visitors and home owners on Sanibel and Captiva islands. In addition to drawing avid bikers to the island, Sanibel also has the uncanny ability Continue Reading
Need Sanibel Real Estate Help?
No matter what your day or week looks like, we don't want buying or selling a house to be an additional stressor in your life. You've got enough going on. Having a professional and personable realtor is a must, and for us, commitment to exceptional results and customer Continue Reading
Spread your Wings and Unwind, you’re on Island Time
While summer can be full of road trips and traffic jams, visitors and locals on Sanibel Island experience different kinds of road blocks. For sure, a flock of birds meandering across the street might make for an unusual travel delay in most places, but here on the island, Continue Reading
John R. Wood Realtor Wins Customer Satisfaction Award
Mike Newes, a longtime realtor with John R. Wood Properties, was recently honored as one of Southwest Florida's 2015 Five Star Real Estate Agents by Gulfshore Life Magazine. To win the honor, Mr. Newes had to be nominated by one or more of his clients and had to Continue Reading
Mortgage Rate Drops Again – Sanibel Real Estate
The average 30-year mortgage rate drops again, continuing a trend that started less than a month ago. Week by week, the percentage has decreased, from 4.09% to 4.04% and now 3.98%. Meanwhile, there have also been steady increases in the number of Continue Reading
Incentive for Homebuyers as Long-term Mortgage Rates Fall – Sanibel Island Real Estate
Last week the average 30 year fixed rate mortgage dropped to 4.04% from 4.09% just a week prior, giving incentive to prospective homebuyers. With the economy's steady recovery over the past 6 years in addition to lowered mortgage rates, home sales have increased. In June, Continue Reading
Florida Home Decorating Inspiration – Sanibel Island Real Estate
Being immersed in the Sanibel Island real estate market, we're always seeing, thinking, and dreaming about houses, houses, and more houses! Naturally, design is a key consideration. Great, tasteful design increases the value of your home. It speaks to your personality and Continue Reading
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