Across the country, realtors are confident that single-family home sales prices will continue to increase, with an estimated average 3% rise over the next 6-12 months. FloridaRealtors reported on the findings from the REALTORS Confidence Index from the Continue Reading
Tom & Elise Starr – The Starr Team Join John R. Wood Island Real Estate
SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. - Nov. 4, 2015 - John R. Wood Properties is proud to announce Realtors, Elise & Tom Starr of “The Starr Team” to it’s growing team of professional realtors. Elise and Tom Starr are both real estate advisors on The Starr Team. Elise has over thirty Continue Reading
Florida Ranks Second in Home Flipping
RealtyTrac's Home Flipping Report showed that Florida ranked second overall for single family and condominium home flips in the third quarter of 2015. Nationwide, home flipping has increased 18 percent compared to a year ago. Everyone in Southwest Florida is winning, Continue Reading
50% Renters Hope to Buy in 2 Years
As the real estate market continues to improve alongside rising rent prices, homeownership is becoming more desirable to those who were once wary. TD Bank recently conducted a survey that found 50% of current renters are likely to become homebuyers within the next 2 Continue Reading
Sustainable, “Florida Friendly” Home Gardening
One of the many things we love about Sanibel real estate is the beautiful, natural backdrop. Besides the sand, shells, and turquoise waters, the flowers and foliage native to Sanibel and Captiva islands are rich and vibrant with color. Using plants that are indigenous to Continue Reading
Home Buying 48% More Affordable than a Decade Ago
According to a report by RealtyTrac, today's homes are significantly more affordable than they were in 2006. Vice President of RealtyTrac credits a couple factors, "...this analysis somewhat surprisingly shows that affordability is actually improving in most markets thanks Continue Reading
High International Home Sales in Florida – Sanibel Real Estate
Buying Sanibel real estate can feel like finding a hidden sanctuary. Living on a low density, tropical island has a way of slowing life down to a natural pace. Fortunately on Sanibel and Captiva, that doesn't mean you have to lose touch with the rest of the world. Sanibel Continue Reading
Lee County Home Permits are Steady and Foreclosures are Low
When it comes to Sanibel real estate, Lee County home permits have remained strong lately, while the number of foreclosures in the area continue to steadily decline. Read more about it on news-press.com. If you're interested in Sanibel real estate, contact us, search Continue Reading
Considering Architectural Design Standards for Sanibel
There are many factors that contribute towards the appeal of Sanibel real estate–the culture, land, water, people, style and structures–just to name a few. When it comes to style and structure, what does island architectural style look like on Sanibel? Sanibel planning Continue Reading
Bubbles vs. Frothiness – Sanibel Real Estate
Real estate is on a growth trajectory. Housing demand, number of home sales, and prices are all up. With all of the buildup, some have started to worry that there will be another let down. But economists and real estate experts have reasons to believe that, today, 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
