Spanish Wells Golf Condo Coming to Market Soon!

Turnkey Furnished Spanish Wells Golf Condo is about to hit the market! This TURNKEY furnished 1st Floor Spanish Wells Golf Condo has it all.

9855 Costa Mesa Ln. Unit 403 Bonita Springs, FL

More About this Spanish Wells Condo for Sale:

You can’t beat the PRIME location, only steps away from US-41 and 3 miles to the Beach. Enjoy your morning coffee on the tiled lanai with outstanding golf course and water views. Plantation shutters and granite countertops are just a few of the updated finishes throughout the condo.

A 1-car detached GARAGE and GOLF CART GARAGE are deeded to the property, along with an assigned parking space. Roll-down shutters on the lanai offer storm protection in the summer months.

And after a round of golf enjoy relaxation lounging at the pool, only steps away from the property. A 27-hole golf membership to Spanish Wells is optional.

• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• 1,146 Square feet under air
• Built in 1992

Learn More About Spanish Wells:

Spanish Wells Country Club is a gated golf community located in Bonita Springs, FL.  The community is situated on 600 acres that were originally planned with an 18-hole golf course designed by Gordon Lewis. Designer Bruce Howard added an additional nine holes in 1996. Water hazards are the main obstacles on these courses as they come into play several times. This gated community is conveniently located in Bonita Springs only minutes from shopping, dining, and the pristine white sandy beaches of the gulf coast and was developed in the early 1980s.

Hidden in the beachy town of Bonita Springs which is Southwest Florida’s best-kept secret.  Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club provides a fun and active lifestyle for Club Members with a 27-hole Championship Golf Course. Additional amenities include a Fitness Center, Bocce Courts, Pickleball, Bocce, a Relaxing Heated Pool, and 3 Har Tru Tennis Courts with a premier playing surface!

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Naples Park Home New to the Market!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This spacious Naples Park Home is now for sale. The home is in a prime location west of U.S. 41 just 1 mile to Vanderbilt Beach and half a mile to Mercato’s upscale restaurants and shopping.

755 92nd Ave N. Naples FL – List Price $1,499,000

 

Learn More About this Naples Home For Sale:

The home is light and bright and includes IMPACT GLASS windows and doors with Plantation Shutters. The trey ceilings make the living space feel larger and aesthetically pleasing.

The generous sized bedrooms include custom closets. The lucky new owners will enjoy the outdoor lanai with pool and spa in a private setting with the entire backyard fenced-in with lush landscaping.

• 3 Bedrooms plus Den
• 3 Bathrooms
• 1,837 Square feet under air
• Built in 2014

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This Naples Park home is perfect for a full-time or seasonal residence. Or with no Home Owners Association (HOA) Fees, this property is an excellent investment opportunity with flexibility for annual or short-term rentals.

For a private tour, contact us at 239-777-8870.

More About Naples Park

Naples Park is a non-gated community in North Naples, just west of Tamiami Trail N. (U.S. 41), north of Vanderbilt Beach Road and South of Immokalee Road. The neighborhood is made up of single family homes, some of which are located along canals.

Located within walking distance to the beach, shopping, dining, grocery, fitness center, and much more!

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Naples Park Home Coming to Market Soon!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This spacious Naples Park Home is about to hit the market. The home is in a prime location west of U.S. 41 just 1 mile to Vanderbilt Beach and half a mile to Mercato’s upscale restaurants and shopping.

Naples Park Home – 755 92nd Ave N. Naples FL

 

Learn More About this Naples Park Home:

The home is light and bright and includes IMPACT GLASS windows and doors with Plantation Shutters. The trey ceilings make the living space feel larger and aesthetically pleasing.

The generous sized bedrooms include custom closets. The lucky new owners will enjoy the outdoor lanai with pool and spa in a private setting with the entire backyard fenced-in with lush landscaping.

• 3 Bedrooms plus Den
• 3 Bathrooms
• 1,837 Square feet under air
• Built in 2014

View 3D Tour

This Naples Park home is perfect for a full-time or seasonal residence. Or with no Home Owners Association (HOA) Fees, this property is an excellent investment opportunity with flexibility for annual or short-term rentals.

For a private tour, contact us at 239-777-8870.

More About Naples Park

Naples Park is a non-gated community in North Naples, just west of Tamiami Trail N. (U.S. 41), north of Vanderbilt Beach Road and South of Immokalee Road. The neighborhood is made up of single family homes, some of which are located along canals.

Located within walking distance to the beach, shopping, dining, grocery, fitness center, and much more!

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Why Hire a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home

Home Selling Tips…

Are you considering selling your home? Call us today to learn your home’s value in today’s market – 239-370-0892.

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right.

But there are some early signs that more listings are coming. According to the latest data, new listings (homeowners who just put their house up for sale) are trending up. Here’s a look at why this is noteworthy and what it may mean for you.

More Homes Are Coming onto the Market than Usual

It’s well known that the busiest time in the housing market each year is the spring buying season. That’s why there’s a predictable increase in the volume of newly listed homes throughout the first half of the year. Sellers are anticipating this and ramping up for the months when buyers are most active. But, as the school year kicks off and as the holidays approach, the market cools. It’s what’s expected.

But here’s what’s surprising. Based on the latest data from Realtor.com, there’s an increase in the number of sellers listing their houses later this year than usual. A peak this late in the year isn’t typical. You can see both the normal seasonal trend and the unusual August in the graph below:As Realtor.com explains:

“While inventory continues to be in short supply, August witnessed an unusual uptick in newly listed homes compared to July, hopefully signaling a return in seller activity heading toward the fall season . . .”

While this is only one month of data, it’s unusual enough to note. It’s still too early to say for sure if this trend will continue, but it’s something you’ll want to stay ahead of if it does.

What This Means for You

If you’ve been putting off selling your house, now may be the sweet spot to make your move. That’s because, if this trend continues, you’ll have more competition the longer you wait. And if your neighbor puts their house up for sale too, it means you may have to share buyers’ attention with that other homeowner. If you sell now, you can beat your neighbors to the punch.

But, even with more homes coming onto the market, the market is still well below normal supply levels. And, that inventory deficit isn’t going to be reversed overnight. The graph below helps put this into context, so you can see the opportunity you still have now: 

Bottom Line

Even though inventory is still low, you don’t want to wait for more competition to pop up in your neighborhood. You still have an incredible opportunity if you sell your house today. Let’s connect to explore the benefits of selling now before more homes come to the market.

September 18th, 2023 Posted by Matt

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why.

There aren’t enough homes available for sale, but that shortage isn’t just a today problem. It’s been a challenge for years. Let’s take a look at some of the long-term and short-term factors that have contributed to this limited supply.

Underbuilding Is a Long-Standing Problem

One of the big reasons inventory is low is because builders haven’t been building enough homes in recent years. The graph below shows new construction for single-family homes over the past five decades, including the long-term average for housing units completed:

For 14 straight years, builders didn’t construct enough homes to meet the historical average (shown in red). That underbuilding created a significant inventory deficit. And while new home construction is back on track and meeting the historical average right now, the long-term inventory problem isn’t going to be solved overnight.

Today’s Mortgage Rates Create a Lock-In Effect

There are also a few factors at play in today’s market adding to the inventory challenge. The first is the mortgage rate lock-in effect. Basically, some homeowners are reluctant to sell because of where mortgage rates are right now. They don’t want to move and take on a rate that’s higher than the one they have on their current home. The chart below helps illustrate just how many homeowners may find themselves in this situation:

Those homeowners need to remember their needs may matter just as much as the financial aspects of their move.

Misinformation in the Media Is Creating Unnecessary Fear

Another thing that’s limiting inventory right now is the fear that’s been created by the media. You’ve likely seen the negative headlines calling for a housing crash, or the ones saying home prices would fall by 20%. While neither of those things happened, the stories may have dinged your confidence enough for you to think it’s better to hold off and wait for things to calm down. As Jason Lewris, Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer at Parcl, says:

“In the absence of trustworthy, up-to-date information, real estate decisions are increasingly being driven by fear, uncertainty, and doubt.”

That’s further limiting inventory because people who would make a move otherwise now feel hesitant to do so. But the market isn’t doom and gloom, even if the headlines are. An agent can help you separate fact from fiction.

How This Impacts You

If you’re wondering how today’s low inventory affects you, it depends on if you’re selling or buying a home, or both.

• For buyers: A limited number of homes for sale means you’ll want to seriously consider all of your options, including various areas and housing types. A skilled professional will help you explore all of what’s available and find the home that best fits your needs. They can even coach you through casting a broader net if you need to expand your search.
• For sellers: Today’s low inventory actually offers incredible benefits because your house will stand out. A real estate agent can walk you through why it’s especially worthwhile to sell with these conditions. And since many sellers are also buyers, that agent is also an essential resource to help you stay up to date on the latest homes available for sale in your area so you can find your next dream home.

Bottom Line

The low supply of homes for sale isn’t a new challenge. There are a number of long-term and short-term factors leading to the current inventory deficit. If you’re looking to make a move, let’s connect. That way you’ll have an expert on your side to explain how this impacts you and what’s happening with housing inventory in our area.

September 17th, 2023 Posted by Matt

Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considering is selling your house and finding a home better suited for your evolving needs.

Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few reasons why.

Consider How Long You’ve Been in Your Home

From 1985 to 2009, the average length of time homeowners stayed in their homes was roughly six years. But according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), that number is higher today. Since 2010, the average home tenure is just over nine years (see graph below):

This means many homeowners have been living in their houses even longer in recent years. When you live in a home for such a significant amount of time, it’s natural for you to experience changes in your life while you’re in that house. As those life changes and milestones happen, your needs may change. And if your current home no longer meets them, you may have better options waiting for you.

Consider the Equity You’ve Gained

And, if you’ve been in your home for more than a few years, you’ve likely built-up substantial equity that can fuel your next move. That’s because you gain equity as you pay down your loan and as home prices appreciate. And, the longer you’ve been in your home, the more you may have gained. Data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) illustrates that point (see graph below):

While home prices vary by area, the national average shows the typical homeowner who’s been in their house for five years saw it increase in value by nearly 60%. And the average homeowner who’s owned their home for 30 years saw it almost triple in value over that time.

Whether you’re looking to downsize, relocate to a dream destination, or move so you live closer to friends or loved ones, that equity can help. Whatever your home goals are, a trusted real estate agent can work with you to find the best option. They’ll help you sell your current house and guide you as you buy the home that’s right for you and your lifestyle today.

Bottom Line

As you plan for your retirement, let’s connect so we can find out how much equity you’ve built up over the years and plan how you can use it toward the purchase of a home that fits your changing needs.

September 16th, 2023 Posted by Matt

Foxfire Condo Pending Sale

Another Foxfire Condo Pending Sale! Congratulations to our clients from Massachusetts who just went to contract on this golf condo in an excellent Naples bundled golf community.

Foxfire Condo Pending Sale – 5351 Fox Hollow Dr. Unit 301 Naples, FL

More About this Naples Florida Foxfire Condo:

This highly sought after end unit overlooking the golf course in Foxfire Country Club is light and bright. Gleaming hardwood floors, updated kitchen with quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

• Bedrooms: 2 plus den
• Bathrooms: 2
• Square ft.: 1,663
• Year Built: 1984

Are you considering buying or selling a home in Foxfire? Contact us today!

More About Foxfire Country Club

Foxfire Country Club is a gated community of condos, villas and single family homes with equity membership and home purchase. There are 27 holes of golf on 385 acres designed by Arthur Hills.

Each of the six associations in Foxfire offers a swimming pool and tennis courts. The club is in the midst of significant renovations of the main clubhouse, bar and grill, and fitness center. In addition the club offers Bocce Ball, plus a wide array of social amenities.

Naples Florida Foxfire Country Club single family homes start at $485,000 and condos start at $267,000.  Learn more about Foxfire Country Club…

Not sure which golf community is right for you? Let us be your guide. Call or text us today at 239.370.0892.

September 11th, 2023 Posted by Matt

Matthew J. Klinowski has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry

Matthew J. Klinowski is recognized for his expertise as the lead real estate agent for the Naples Golf Guy Team at Downing-Frye Realty, Inc.

New Azure Home for Sale in Naples FL

This new Azure home for sale was recently completed and has never been lived in! A spectacular COASTAL CONTEMPORARY Sandhill Model LOADED WITH UPGRADES!

9040 Mayreau Way Naples, FL 34114 – List Price $729,900

 

New Azure Home in Hacienda Lakes:

Move right into this spacious 2023 villa that was just completed. Upgrades include engineered hardwood and tile throughout.

A Chef’s Style Kitchen with a NATURAL GAS stove, Kitchen Aid Stainless Steel Appliances, QUARTZ Countertops and Large Center Island which opens up to the main living area. Large walk-in Pantry for plenty of storage.

Southwest Florida’s Current Golf Community Trends

Your go-to resource for SWFL’s current golf community trends for Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota.

Once again, inventory remained the same or decreased in almost every golf community. There were a handful of exceptions where there was a slight increase compared to this same time last month.

In addition to inventory challenges, depending on the type of community, there may be a waitlist for membership. In some cases, it is less than a year and in other cases, it is as long as 10 years.

Despite the waitlists, there are options for immediate golf privileges in many communities. It is important to have an experienced golf community expert help you navigate your options to ensure you find the lifestyle, community, and golf course of your dreams.

With more than 150 golf communities in the area, it is a challenge to navigate all the various options for golf membership. That’s where we come in. Our vast relationships with all the golf communities from Naples to Sarasota allow us to serve our clients by making the home-buying or selling process an easy and enjoyable one.

While it may seem overwhelming at first, once we know how often you play, other desired club amenities, property type, and price range we can help you narrow the list of clubs down to a handful that will potentially offer you the Florida golf lifestyle you are looking for.

Below you will find highlights for the latest real estate statistics for single-family golf homes and golf condos in our area for the past 12 months.

SWFL Current Golf Community Trends – Single Family Homes

 

 

NAPLES FL Current Golf Golf Community Trends – Single Family Homes

Audubon Country Club – 5 properties for sale, 22 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,448,160

Collier’s Reserve – 1 property for sale, 14 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,525,000

Greyhawk at GC of the Everglades – 13 properties for sale, 38 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,193,129

Grey Oaks – 11 properties for sale, 34 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $4,206,926

Kensington – 1 property for sale, 20 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,670,825

Lely Resort – 13 properties for sale, 92 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,417,699

Mediterra – 6 properties for sale, 24 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $4,112,945

Olde Cypress – 5 properties for sale, 31 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,571,142

Pelican Bay – 13 properties for sale, 26 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $4,666,832

Pelican Bay (Estates at Bay Colony) – 2 properties for sale, 0 properties closed over the past 12 months

Pelican Marsh –9 properties for sale, 32 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,198,016

Quail Creek – 6 properties for sale, 18 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,314,100

Quail West – 10 properties for sale, 37 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $4,250,313

Talis Park – 3 properties for sale, 14 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $3,663,071

Tiburon – 2 properties for sale, 7 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $4,052,857

Treviso Bay – 1 property for sale, 17 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,947,353

Vineyards – 8 properties for sale, 67 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,343,336

 

BONITA SPRINGS FL Current Golf Community Trends – Single Family Homes

Bonita Bay – 10 properties for sale, 32 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,448,160

Palmira – 7 properties for sale, 26 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,050,654

Pelican Landing – 10 properties for sale, 44 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,448,409

Pelican Landing (The Colony) – 1 property for sale, 9 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,540,556

 

 

ESTERO FL Current Golf Community Trends – Single Family Luxury Homes

Miromar Lakes – 14 properties for sale, 35 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,227,532

Pelican Sound –  1 property for sale, 8 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,066,664

Shadow Wood – 3 properties for sale, 41 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,644,232

West Bay Club – 4 properties for sale, 27 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,351,352

 

 

FORT MYERS FL Current Golf Community Trends – Single Family Luxury Homes

Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club – 6 properties for sale, 24 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,970,963

The Forest – 5 properties for sale, 31 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $675,242

BRADENTON Florida Current Golf Community Trends – Single Family Luxury Homes

Concession – 9 properties for sale, 13 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $3,401,397

Founders Club – 2 properties for sale, 15 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,333,327

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch – 9 properties for sale, 54 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $977,443

Esplanade at Azario – 2 properties for sale, 69 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,052,734

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SARASOTA FL Current Golf Community Trends – Single Family Luxury Homes

TPC Prestancia – 2 properties for sale, 7 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,553,571

 

 

Southwest Florida Current Golf Community Trends – Condos

 

 

 

NAPLES FL Current Golf Community Trends –  Condos

Audubon Country Club – 0 properties for sale, 2 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,412,500

Grey Oaks –  1 property for sale, 14 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,424,571

Hammock Bay – 12 properties for sale, 42 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $770,069

Kensington – 2 properties for sale, 18 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $791,806

Lely Resort – 24 properties for sale, 129 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $575,434

Mediterra – 8 properties for sale, 18 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,081,056

Pelican Bay – 62 properties for sale, 262 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,992,803

Pelican Marsh – 8 properties for sale, 61 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $807,246

Talis Park – 12 properties for sale, 34 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,666,938

Tiburon – 5 properties for sale, 27 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,589,037

Treviso Bay – 11 properties for sale, 56 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $580,425

Vineyards – 17 properties for sale, 89 properties closed the over past 12 months and average sales price $677,843

 

 

 

 

BONITA SPRINGS FL Current Golf Community Trends – Condos

Bonita Bay – 30 properties for sale, 137 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,957,147

Palmira – 4 properties for sale, 16 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $667,619

Pelican Landing – 5 properties for sale, 63 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $588,978

Pelican Landing (The Colony) – 22 properties for sale, 57 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,503,399

 

 

 

 

 

ESTERO FL Current Golf Community Trends – Condos

Miromar Lakes – 13 properties for sale, 25 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,142,360

Pelican Sound – 2 properties for sale, 25 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $587,862

Shadow Wood – 3 properties for sale, 22 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $644,359

West Bay Club – 8 properties for sale, 25 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $893,076

 

 

 

 

 

FORT MYERS FL Current Golf Community Trends – Condos

Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club – 35 properties for sale, 86 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $899,841

The Forest – 12 properties for sale, 37 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $257,849

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRADENTON FL Current Golf Community Trends – Condos

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch – 1 property for sale, 8 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $500,875

Esplanade at Azario – 1 property for sale, 25 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $513,049

SARASOTA FL Current Golf Community Trends – Condos

TPC Prestancia – 5 properties for sale, 3 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $540,000

More Southwest Florida Current Golf Community Trends

Overall, inventory for Luxury golf properties in our area remains historically low. Even though it is above this time last year, it has fallen compared to the prior month.

Some golf communities have more inventory than others. If you are considering buying a luxury golf home, we will help you find the community and home to fit your lifestyle.

If you are considering selling, it is still a seller’s market and you have time to catch the top of the market. Call us today to learn your home’s value and how we can help you sell it for maximum value. What is my home worth…

If are planning to buy a home we can help you identify which golf community or communities will fit your lifestyle and match your criteria for amenities in your price range. With the various fees associated with each golf community, it can be a challenge to determine what your total obligation will be for membership initiation fees as well as the annual membership dues, capital improvements and home owners association fees.

Since each community varies we recommend you use a professional real estate agent with experience in golf communities to navigate your way through your options. We’ve been helping connect buyers and sellers in golf communities for more than 20 years.

If you do not see a snapshot of the southwest Florida luxury private golf club community you are interested in, contact us for complete market analysis. Call, email or text us today for all of your real estate needs – 239.370.0892.