Sanibel Island Real Estate Information is provided by John R. Wood Island Real Estate Amidst the deluge of decisions we all make each day, “where should I invest” might not be at the top of the list, or maybe it is. Either way, whether you’ve got investment on the mind or Continue Reading
Consumer sentiment among Floridians continues upward trend
Overall expectations of personal finances a year from now declined slightly, by 0.4 points to 101.6, rising only among those with annual incomes of $50,000 or more, from 105.6 to 111.0. The perception that now is a good time to buy big-ticket items, such as a car Continue Reading
Survey: Buyers increasingly want smart home features
Smart appliances and home technology are no longer high-end perks in many homes. Some products and features once reserved for only high-priced properties can now be found in homes at various price points. The proliferation of technology is not only changing the way Americans Continue Reading
REITs – A good bet in a strong economy
NEW YORK – March 16, 2015 – With the economy gaining strength, this is a good time to consider investing in commercial real estate. You can do that via real estate investment trusts (REITs). REITs trade like regular stocks, but they don't pay U.S. federal income taxes as Continue Reading
Sanibel Island: After four decades, an island landmark to get remodeled
t's been well over four decades since the last time one of Sanibel's most historic and storied buildings has received a make-over, and that time is about to come starting this summer. The Community House of Sanibel has been the hub station for residents to gather, Continue Reading
NAR: Pending sales hit highest level in 18 months
WASHINGTON – Feb. 27, 2015 – Improved buyer demand at the beginning of 2015 pushed pending home sales in January to their highest level since August 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors®(NAR). All major regions except for the Midwest saw gains. The Continue Reading
Baby boomer housing a hot market over next decade – Sanibel Real Estate
NEW YORK– March 2, 2015 – Sixty-five percent of retirees say they're living in the best homes of their lives, according to a new Merrill Lynch study conducted in partnership with Age Wave. But many retirees – free from work and family restrictions – will choose to move. The Continue Reading
103 things to do in Southwest Florida before you die
We agree with a whole bunch of these activities on Sanibel Especially #5 and #22 (which is right across the street from our Sanibel office)! Time is short. Here’s your checklist. Get crackin’. . 1. Make music, not war with the Punta Gorda Guitar Army on its Continue Reading
Drone Q&A for Florida real estate
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Feb. 18, 2015 – Proposed rules for legal drone use aren't as stringent as the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) current rules, according to West Palm Beach-based attorney Jonathan Rupprecht. For now, approval for drone use requires various Continue Reading
Homeowner tax breaks
WASHINGTON – Feb. 20, 2015 – Tax reform talk is once again heating up on Capitol Hill, with key lawmakers vowing to work together toward a simpler and fairer tax code. The implications for homeowners – many of whom take advantage of incentives such as mortgage interest and Continue Reading
Realtor Joins John R. Wood Properties on Sanibel Island
John R. Wood Properties on Sanibel Island welcomes agent Kay Wyatt. Mary “Kay” is a native of St. Louis, Mo. and has been wintering in south Ft. Myers since 1997. With her husband, Jack, they became full time Florida residents in 2009, residing in the South Ft. Myers area. Continue Reading
Small, Exterior Home Improvements Offer the Best Value Investments in 2015, Say Realtors®
WASHINGTON (January 12, 2015) – Homeowners often consider various remodeling and replacement projects as a way to add value to their homes. Some projects add more value and better recoup their costs than others, according to Realtors® who rated small and exterior projects as Continue Reading
Homebuyers need to act now – Sanibel Captiva Island Real Estate
CHICAGO – Feb. 4, 2015 – Homebuyers need to move fast if they want to spend less, according to Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at realtor.com. "Delayed purchases will only result in higher monthly mortgage payments as prices and rates rise," Smoke writes. Realtor.com Continue Reading
THE SUNSHINE STATE RANKS NO. 1 FOR GOLF, SO IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT THE GAME CARRIES AN $8.2 BILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT.
GOLF MEANS BUSINESS. BIG BUSINESS. Bigger than Disney World. A new study shows the game carries an $8.2 billion economic impact in Florida, more than amusement and theme parks ($5.4 billion), more than medical equipment and supplies manufacturing ($6.5 billion). Considering Continue Reading
Fla. consumer confidence surges higher in Jan.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Jan. 30, 2015 – Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose sharply to 93.3 in January – almost 6 points higher than December's reading, according to a new University of Florida (UF) monthly survey. However, much of that increase occurred because of Continue Reading
