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Buyers looking for homes in Naples during February were met with more choices as overall inventory increased 131.4 percent to 2,835 properties from 1,225 properties in February 2022. Broker analysts reviewing the February 2023 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), attribute some of the rise in inventory to Hurricane Ian as many sellers were forced to address and remedy damage caused by the storm before the property was ready to welcome buyers. February’s overall median closed price is the same as January’s median close price of $600,000. The gap in sales activity year over year continues to close thanks to continued confidence in the Naples real estate market. Overall pending sales in February decreased…

During the 12th annual Catch the Vision event at Cape Christian on Monday March 13th, attendees were given a firsthand look at the exciting developments that are set to take place throughout the city of Cape Coral. Hosted by Bill Johnson Jr. and Gloria Tate, the presentation took the sold-out crowd on a virtual tour of the city, showcasing what residents can expect to see in the coming years. According to Tate, the future of Cape Coral is looking very promising, with a wide range of new housing options set to become available. She also highlighted the quality of the new developments, noting that the fact that restaurants from Naples and Fort Myers are coming to Cape Coral is a clear indication that the city is on the map. Johnson…

[caption id="attachment_2387" align="alignleft" width="252"] Watch the Short Video - Click on the Image[/caption] On February 17th, the Cape Coral Animal Shelter held its 3rd Annual Pj’s and Paws: A Night at the Shelter Fundraising Event, which was a huge success. As you know, there are countless homeless animals in our community, and we are determined to raise awareness and support for them. With your help, we can make a real difference in their lives. Please follow the Cape Coral Animal Shelter Facebook page to stay updated on all the amazing work they are doing and to see how your contribution can positively impact the lives of these animals. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our furry friends

Evidence of growing confidence in the Naples real estate market revealed itself in January as a wave of new sellers entered the market during the month. New listings in January rose 74.5 percent compared to December 2022, and 3.2 percent to 1,338 new listings from 1,297 new listings a year ago according to the January 2023 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island). But the rise in home options during January did not stymy home values as median closed prices rose 11.1 percent to $600,000 from $540,000 in January 2022. “The good news is that the new listings coming onto the market are evenly split between single family and condos,” said Mike Hughes, Vice President…

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The December 2022 Bonita-Estero Real Estate report comparing December 2022 to December 2021 saw single family listings go up, closed sales go down, and the days on the market increase from 24 days to 38. The average sales price with up 5.9% and the median sales price increase 2.4%. Condo statistics were similar, except there was a more dramatic increas in sales prices. to View the entire report - click here or on the image below.  

[caption id="attachment_2318" align="alignleft" width="321"] Greg KosinPresident, CEOAccess Title Agency, Florida[/caption] Happy New Year to All! The real estate industry in SW FL is moving beyond perceived cyclical headwinds, i.e. rising, interest rates and low inventory, and taking a long-term approach to recovery and rebirth. Some aspects of the industry are normalizing to pre-Covid patterns. Many markets are still devastated from Hurricane Ian and continue to face challenges to attain some sense of normalcy. In spite of the challenges of Mother Nature and economic conditions, the Southwest Florida market continues to be a ‘magnet market’ where people from all over the country are choosing to relocate. The state of Florida and cities in southwest Florida continue to top the list of most desirable places to live because the region has so…