A 1,620 square-foot three-bedroom, three-bath condominium within South Seas Island Resort at 20 Beach Home closed last month for $4.250 million. According to John R. Wood Properties, the sale residence represents the highest condominium sale to date on Captiva Island. The Continue Reading
Buying New Homes or Renovated Properties on Sanibel & Surrounding Areas
Demand for Sanibel Real Estate is very strong. Low inventory has been driving up prices and helping local Island home builders to build speculation homes with a reasonable risk. New home permits in Lee County are up 28% over previous year. New home subdivisions are popping 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
Sanibel Island Real Estate: Birding and Art celebrated at “Ding” Darling
One of the best aspects of moving into the Sanibel Island Real Estate market is the proximity to incredible natural resources such as the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Another incredible local resource is the Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. That's why local Continue Reading
Exploring the nearby community of Cape Coral
Buying into the Sanibel Island real estate market connects individuals to the entire region of Southwest Florida. One of these nearby communities is the incredible city of canals, Cape Coral. Just a short boat ride away from Sanibel, Cape Coral boasts the most extensive Continue Reading
Welcome Augustina Holtz to John R. Wood Properties Island Real Estate
About Augustina Holtz, Broker Associate serving Southwest Florida I grew up in The Bronx, New York, where I learned the value of hard work and being honest with people. I graduated with Honors from Pace University in Westchester County, NY with a B.A. in Information Systems Continue Reading
Nationwide Home Selling Trends Shift in 2015
Some days it feels like the islands exist in their own world, set apart from the rest country. Still, it’s always a good idea to check national trends every once in a while for a clue as to how the climate of the Captiva and Sanibel real estate market might be Continue Reading
Forbes Features Natural Beauty of Sanibel and Captiva Islands
We all love to tell others about the charm and character of the islands, but there is a catch 22 of being a part of the Captiva and Sanibel Island real estate market: the more you tell the more people will know. It’s great for real estate, but the traffic guards will have Continue Reading
2015 Pine Island Sound Scallop Search
Sanibel and Captiva real estate owners benefit from a healthy and active water ecosystem. One very important element of this fragile ecosystem is the slowly growing population of “bay scallops” in the Pine Island Sound. According to the News-Press, “Large populations of bay Continue Reading
National Press for Captiva and Sanibel Island Fishing
There are so many good reasons to invest in Captiva and Sanibel Island real estate. Sometimes, the best reason is the one that is hardest to catch. Local fisherman Jon Black has been receiving local, regional, and national press for the estimated 552-pound grouper that he Continue Reading
Two Sanibel Island Businesses Give Back to the Community
One of the most exciting things about commercial real estate on Sanibel Island is seeing the potential benefit that every storefront can add to the community. Two businesses on Sanibel have recently been featured for the ways that they are enriching the island both through Continue Reading
Sanibel and Fort Myers Area Cuisine Featured at 2015 Expo Milano
Last night, overlooking some of the most romantic real estate in Milan, journalists and leaders were invited to taste and celebrate the unique cuisine of the Sanibel Island - Fort Myers region of southwest Florida. Under the leadership of American Chef Paul Sanguinetti, an Continue Reading
Residents of Captiva and Sanibel Island Enjoy an Active Lifestyle
Captiva and Sanibel Island are known widely for the natural preserves and secluded residential real estate. Because of this, the area serves as a beautiful habitat for wildlife as well as a spectacular setting for recreational sports and outdoors activity. Tarpon fishing is Continue Reading
Discover Captiva Island Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-GXv0mvmRQ Discover Captiva Island Video is now available to view online. Thank you to everyone who turned out for this great event! Continue Reading
3 Days Until short film Discover Captiva Island
The short film produced by our owner Joe Mondelli is only 3 days away. Join us Monday April 13 at 8 Pm at Chadwicks Square at South Seas Resort Captiva Island. Doc Fords will be offering complimentary beer, wine and appitizers. Everyone is welcome. Continue Reading
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