Whether you're selling Sanibel real estate or real estate elsewhere in the country, according to CNN Money, there are a few things you should know if you're selling a home in 2016. "It's a sellers market." Home prices are continuing to increase and will do so into 2016. How Continue Reading

According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index provided by Fannie Mae, more Americans say it's a good time to sell a home. [button link="https://homes.sanibelrealestatemarket.com/idx/search/advanced" target="_blank"]Looking for Sanibel Real Estate? Search our Continue Reading

A large part of what makes Sanibel real estate so desirable and valuable is it's condition as a protected environmental sanctuary. There's a communal commitment to appreciating and maintaining the nature of Sanibel and Captiva islands. With clean waters, pristine beaches, Continue Reading

Real estate in 2016 might look a lot like 2015, but a little more "normal." As we know, last year's real estate market recovery was remarkable, and we saw healthy trends that we hadn't seen since before the housing crisis. After a long recession, it may have even seemed as Continue Reading

We love Sanibel real estate because we think Sanibel Island happens to be the best place in the world. We're not alone in our affinity for our islands. Sanibel Island and Captiva Island made it on the Wall Street Journal's list of 10 best places for second homes. This Continue Reading

According to CNN Money, 2016 is a good year to buy a home. They give 4 main reasons, here's the recap. 4 Reasons to Buy in 2016 HOME PRICES WILL FINALLY CALM DOWN. "Real estate values have been on the rise for a while, but are likely to slow their pace next year." MORE Continue Reading

"November saw a 15 percent monthly drop in foreclosure starts nationwide, the lowest total starts since May 2006. That falling monthly trend has been the case for close to half of 2015 now, measured on a year-over-year basis, and scheduled auctions are at their lowest level Continue Reading

The white Christmas I'm dreaming of has white, shell-speckled beaches, turquoise waters, and palm trees. Sanibel Island is a wonderful place to spend the holidays, full with festivities, traditions, and Christmas cheer. You can see it all around. The front page of the Continue Reading

For high-end homebuyers, perfection is more important than a good deal these days, and many of them are finding it in Southwest Florida. Due to the recovering market, both buyers and sellers in today's high-end housing market might not necessarily be as concerned Continue Reading

Over the past year, we've seen increased construction spending in the U.S., raising 13 percent over the past 12 months. October continued this upward trend with a jump. "The Commerce Department said Tuesday that construction spending rose 1 percent in October from the Continue Reading

Over 90 Sanibel condominium board members and managers met last month to hear about the findings from the Highland Report: a study of the positive outcome of renovation for condominium rental and unit sales. According to an article in the Island Sun, "The goal of the study Continue Reading

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we are thankful! As we're all making our preparations and looking forward to spending time with our loved ones and enjoying good food, we also had the opportunity to support the local Harry Chapin Food Bank. Our Sanibel realtors Continue Reading

The latest and greatest in Sanibel real estate is about how simple improvements raise property values and quality of life for owners and visitors. Industry consultants found that modest renovations on Sanibel Island can yield significant returns. The news comes Continue Reading