U.S. home prices rose in October at a slightly slower pace, as real estate sales have fallen and affordability has increasingly become a challenge for potential buyers. Facts HOME PRICES Case-Shiller Home Prices Index Community Year-over-year pricing in Continue Reading
Realtor Donates Bike to Benefit the Golisano Children’s Hospital
Ann Divine, Realtor with John R. Wood Properties donated a men's Schwinn bicycle for Golisano Children's Hospital 5th Annual Charity Fashion Show & Auction. The event is scheduled for December 12th at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort. John R. Wood Continue Reading
Florida’s consumer confidence unchanged in Aug.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Aug. 27, 2014 – Consumer sentiment among Floridians remained flat at a post-recession high of 82 for the third consecutive month in August, according to a University of Florida survey. "While an overall reading of 82 is historically nowhere near a Continue Reading
NAR: Improving economy brightens commercial outlook
WASHINGTON – Aug. 26, 2014 – The second quarter's strong rebound and job creation improved the outlook for all major commercial real estate sectors, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) quarterly commercial real estate forecast. "The job market has Continue Reading
Fla.’s housing market continues steady course in 2Q 2014
ORLANDO, Fla. – Aug. 12, 2014 – Florida's housing market reported higher median prices, more new listings and gains in inventory during the second quarter of 2014, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Closed sales of single-family homes Continue Reading
NAR: International homebuyers continue to invest in profitable U.S. market
http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=310591 WASHINGTON – July 9, 2014 – Favorable exchange rates, affordable home prices and rising affluence abroad continue to drive international buyers to the U.S. to purchase properties and make real estate Continue Reading
Pending home sales surge in May
WASHINGTON – June 30, 2014 – Pending home sales rose sharply in May, with lower mortgage rates and increased inventory accelerating the market, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). All four regions of the country saw increases in pending sales, with Continue Reading
Joe Mondelli Featured in this week’s Islander
John R Wood Island Real Estate's owner, Joe Mondelli, was featured in this weeks Islander for his dedication not only to our company but to the Islands and Island Charities. Read the article online here Continue Reading
Featured Properties on this week’s Islander Newspaper
Woodring property acquired by ‘Ding’ Darling, Lee County
The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society and Lee County announced on March 17 that Sanibel Island's historic 6.5-acre Woodring property had been acquired through a collaborative venture to conserve the local environment. The property was purchased for $3 million with funds from Continue Reading
Captiva Island News: Islanders welcomed aboard the new Captiva History Gallery
News from MCKENZIE CASSIDY the Islander newspaper, Captiva Currant: Visitors to Captiva can now experience what it was like to ride on the historic Santiva while learning about the island's unique past. The Captiva History Gallery, a replica of the old Santiva -- Continue Reading
Featured Sanibel, Captiva & Fort Myers Properties in this Week’s Islander 3/19/14
Below are some of our great featured properties. For more information on any of these properties or other available properties, please contact the agent or do your own search by criteria or map search. Continue Reading
Open Houses this Weekend March 8 & 9
Below are some great properties open for you to stop by and see. If you would like additional information on these or any other properties please contact us. Saturday, March 8 7382 Heritage Palms Estates Drive Open: Saturday 1pm-3pm Click HERE for directions and Continue Reading
Things to Do on Sanibel & Captiva Island this Weekend: February 22 & 23, 2014
Looking for something to do the weekend on the Islands? Below are a few events happening around town. For additional information go to the Sanibel Chamber of commerce: www.sanibel-captiva.org Feb 22 Defamation - The Play, by Todd Continue Reading
See our Featured properties in the Islander Newspaper: Sanibel Island Real Estate
Our wrap advertising wrap around the Island newspaper is out tomorrow but you can see it first here. Please CONTACT US or the AGENT for more information on any of these or any other Southwest Florida Property. Continue Reading
