Dogs Allowed on the Beaches: Collier County vs Lee County  Collier County does not allow dogs on its beaches except for Keewaydin Island, but that it is accessible only by boat and there aren't any condos nearby. Lee County, which borders Collier County to the north, does allow dogs on the beach but also allows their municipalities to make the final decision on if they allow dogs on the beaches within their city limits. Below are a few options for beach-seeking dog-owners in no particular order. Option #1, Vanderbilt Beach Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park in northern Collier County ..read more

Hurricane Ian Waterline on Lakefront Villa in Estero, FL The property above is in the Villas at Timber Lake in the Fountain Lakes development. The majority of Fountain Lakes is located above the floodplain. All reports have indicated that none of the dwellings in this neighborhood took on water, even the homes located within the floodplain. Marsh Landing is located just to the south of Fountain Lakes and also fared very well in Hurricane Ian. Both neighborhoods are located west of Rt 41 in Estero, FL. General Comments on Flooding in Estero, FL During Hurricane Ian The majority of Estero fared ..read more

Hi neighbors! As time marches into yet another new year, I wanted to take a minute to post the 2021 sales in the Sungate enclave of Fountain Lakes. Keep in mind there is only 1 sale in the 2nd half of the year & prices are up sharply since then so I believe we will see a sale of over $300,000 before long. There were a total of 3 sales in Sungate in 2021. I'm happy to talk shop with anybody who has questions or is thinking of selling. Let's set a new Sungate sales record together! Visit our Main Fountain Lakes Page  2021 Sungate Villas Sales in Fountain Lakes of Estero, FL 21713 Bridge ..read more

Hurricane Ian was the worst storm in the history of Naples, FL. Certain neighborhoods fared better than others, and interestingly enough, certain sections of certain neighborhoods also fared better than others. Below I will discuss what areas did well and why.                                      Naples Park Topographical Map, Ranges from 9' to 13' To check the elevations of individual properties in unincorporated Collier County click the image of the topographical map of Naples Park above and ..read more

Below is a year-over-year comparison of condo sales in Naples Continental Club in the Moorings neighborhood of Naples, FL. I will update this as time goes on.  Naples Continental is a super popular beachfront condo building known for its recent multi-million dollar renovations, on-the-sand location and spectacular beachside pool & tiki.   If you're looking for available condos in the Naples Continental or would like to view pictures please visit our main Naples Continental page.  The data to create this graph was pulled from the SWFLA MLS and does not include any off-ma ..read more

What a year 2021 was for real estate here in Estero, FL! As an active real estate agent in Marsh Landing & Fountain Lakes, I wanted to take a minute to report all the 2021 closed villas in Marsh Landing. It is December 5th, 2021 as I write this, and there are currently no pending Marsh Landing villas in the MLS. Since there will be no more closings this year, I am able to post this ahead of the new year. There are currently two pending single-family home sales in Marsh Landing, so I will wait until the new year to report the single-family home closings. View our main Marsh Landing page for ..read more

Below is a year-over-year comparison of condo sales in Bay Shore Place taking place between 8/1/21 and 7/31/22. The Collier County appraiser's office is the source of this data, and it includes sales that happened in the SWFLA MLS as well as any off-market sales that may have occurred. I believe it to be accurate, but errors are possible.  There were nine condo sales in Bay Shore Place at Park Shore from 8/1/21 to 7/31/22 compared to six sales from the previous year. The average sales price jumped from $1,297,333 to an impressive $2,057,778. The average price per square foot rose from&nbs ..read more

When it comes to the most expensive condos sold in Naples, FL, the highrise condos on the beach are where you will find them year after year. There are four primary neighborhoods that typically have the top condo sales: Park Shore, Naples Cay, Pelican Bay, and Bay Colony within Pelican Bay.  View Pictures of Recently Sold Highrise Condos 2022 Most expensive condo sales in 2022 in Naples, FL  •Regent PH-3 closed for $16,700,000 (new condo record) on 4/11/22 (Park Shore) •Regent PH-4 closed for $15,500,000 on 1/14/22 (Park Shore) •Le Parc PH-402 closed for $14 ..read more

Are There Any New or Newer Beach Condos in Naples? A common misconception is that all condo buildings near or on the beach in Naples were built in the 1970s or 1980s. While many of them were built then, if you know where to look you can find lots of new and newer Naples beach condos. All properties listed below were built in 2002 or later, as that is the year Florida strengthened their building codes. It is important to verify the age of the building before making an offer because periodically a listing will have the incorrect year built on it. The building photographed here is Cap Ferrat in ..read more

Hi neighbors! The article below is based on single-family homes in Fountain Lakes. As a long-time Foutain Lakes resident and active real estate agent in the neighborhood, I regularly report on recent sales in the neighborhood. If you live in a single-family home here in Fountain Lakes, you are likely receiving my Fountain Lakes Real Estate Reports which are mailed out every other month. Reading these reports will keep you updated on Fountain Lakes homes sales as they happen.  If you are interested in selling your Fountain Lakes home or would just like to talk shop give me a call anytime ..read more