Recently, Home Depot released data that they've experienced a record number of sales over the past 3 months. They haven't seen spending like this since 2006. Homeowners are once again having the resources to make home improvements. This is good news for real estate. We've Continue Reading
The Best Way to Travel on Sanibel – Biking the Islands
Besides beautiful beaches, world class shelling, and the ideal, tropical climate, biking is another top attraction for visitors and home owners on Sanibel and Captiva islands. In addition to drawing avid bikers to the island, Sanibel also has the uncanny ability Continue Reading
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No matter what your day or week looks like, we don't want buying or selling a house to be an additional stressor in your life. You've got enough going on. Having a professional and personable realtor is a must, and for us, commitment to exceptional results and customer Continue Reading
John R. Wood Realtor Wins Customer Satisfaction Award
Mike Newes, a longtime realtor with John R. Wood Properties, was recently honored as one of Southwest Florida's 2015 Five Star Real Estate Agents by Gulfshore Life Magazine. To win the honor, Mr. Newes had to be nominated by one or more of his clients and had to Continue Reading
Mortgage Rate Drops Again – Sanibel Real Estate
The average 30-year mortgage rate drops again, continuing a trend that started less than a month ago. Week by week, the percentage has decreased, from 4.09% to 4.04% and now 3.98%. Meanwhile, there have also been steady increases in the number of Continue Reading
Real Estate Voted Top Investment Choice Again – Sanibel Real Estate
Again, Americans choose real estate as their top long-term investment choice. Sanibel real estate and real estate across the country are rising, and the last decade's housing bubble is nearly forgotten with a now stronger market. Earlier this year, Gallup, Continue Reading
Incentive for Homebuyers as Long-term Mortgage Rates Fall – Sanibel Island Real Estate
Last week the average 30 year fixed rate mortgage dropped to 4.04% from 4.09% just a week prior, giving incentive to prospective homebuyers. With the economy's steady recovery over the past 6 years in addition to lowered mortgage rates, home sales have increased. In June, Continue Reading
Captiva Island Featured in Coastal Living Magazine
Take a scenic drive through Sanibel Island. When you travel all the way towards the northern end, you'll arrive on Sanibel's captivating sister island, Captiva Island. Coastal Living has taken note of Captiva's beauty and charm. The article briefly mentions the history of Continue Reading
Sanibel Real Estate: U.S. Home Sales Reach Highest Pace in Eight Years
Real estate trends last June indicated the highest number of sales across the U.S. since eight years ago. Prices also surpassed the average in 2006. Higher demands and limited supply have drove housing prices up over the past year. Sanibel Island real estate has been Continue Reading
Sanibel Real Estate: Benefits of Home Ownership
As rent continues to increase, more young adults are considering home ownership. Florida Realtors posted an article about this trend, highlighting a young professional who rented apartments in several cities as she built her career. Looking back and doing the math, she Continue Reading
Tennis Champ Reflects on Florida Upbringing
Florida is a wonderful place to grow up. With Wimbledon just wrapping up, the Wall Street Journal published a news article about former Wimbledon champion, Chris Evert, commenting on her Florida upbringing. Across the state and 2.5 hours away from Sanibel Island, Florida, Continue Reading
Sanibel Realtors Celebrate 4th of July
From our Sanibel Island Realtors and all of us at John R Wood Properties, we hope you and your family and friends had a wonderful weekend celebrating the 4th of July. We are all truly grateful for this country we live in and the beautiful islands we get to call home! From Continue Reading
Sanibel Island 4th of July 2015 Activities
What are you doing tomorrow to celebrate the 4th of July? There's so much to do on the island. Here are some places where you might spot our Sanibel realtors. Saturday July 4 7-9am: Stop by Sanibel Community Church before the parade for a complimentary all-you-can-eat Continue Reading
Fourth of July on Sanibel Island
Many of us know that Fourth of July is one holiday you don't want to miss on Sanibel. Only two days away, the island is preparing for the festivities which include starting the day with a morning parade on Periwinkle Way, and ending the evening with stunning fireworks over 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
