Three Reasons To Make A Southwest Florida Vacation Home A Reality

Southwest Florida is one of those destinations that many of us call home, but many just want to escape too. That dream of escaping the cold winter and hitting the beach is within your grasp and here are three reasons why you should make that happen. The sun is in, being cold is out You […]

Top Questions First Time Home Buyers Ask

Being a first time home buyer can lead to a lot of extra stress. Here are few of the top questions that a lot of first-time buyers ask: 1. How much can I afford to spend on a home? Answer: Ultimately, how much you can afford to spend on a home depends on your financial […]

Rising Star: Kevin Bartlett

Rising Star: Kevin Bartlett By Dave Danielson In the real estate profession, there are obviously many different routes to take when it comes to creating a successful career. For many, real estate is a chapter that comes later in a career — perhaps after a long assignment in corporate America, or in another field. For […]

Spring Run at The Brooks – Estero, Florida

Spring Run at The Brooks Spring run is located within The Brooks master-planned development in Bonita Springs and Estero, FL. Spring Run is a 300-acre gated bundled golf community that features a total of 847 homes ranging from Condos, Coach Homes, attached villas, and Single Family Residences.  Spring Run was developed between the 1999 through […]

Sales Excellence Awards

The 2020 Sales Excellence Awards have been released from the Bonita Springs, Estero Area Realtors Association. This year Realty World had 6 agents, including myself hit the platinum level – over $10 Million in Sales. In recognition of our top producing REALTOR® Members who have achieved Platinum or Gold level during the 2020 calendar year. […]

DIY Dos and Don’ts: What Home Repairs to Do Yourself and When to Call a Pro

Do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects are all the rage these days. Online tutorials and social media influencers have inspired many people to try their hand at home repairs. If you can fix it yourself, you can potentially save yourself some money. However, not all home repair projects are created equal. Sometimes, the amount of time, […]

Everything You Need to Know About Living in Southwest Florida

City dwellers, early retirees, and investors are making their way to Southwest Florida in search of more space, a booming economy, and a higher quality of life. However, buying a home in the Sunshine State is just the first step towards becoming a Floridian. As you settle into your new home, use these resources to […]

2003 vs. 2021 – Comparing Previous Real Estate Market Upswings

It’s absolutely no secret that real estate is on fire in major areas throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Southeast (basically all those places that have refused draconian – and murderous – lockdown measures). New York, California, Minnesota, Michigan, and other Northern and Democrat controlled States, opted for a ridiculous (and frankly UNSCIENTIFIC response to the flu…) […]

2020 SWFL Real Estate Market Report Part 3

In part 3 of the Southwest Florida 2020 Market Report we’ll dive deeper into the changes impacting the local economic and social changes impacting Southwest Florida’s Real Estate market. The Southwest Florida Big Picture Look Like? Minimum Wage Increase:  Florida voters approved a gradual minimum-wage increase to $15 per hour phased in through Sept. 30, […]

2020 Market Report Part 2

In part 2 of the 2020 Market Report we’ll dive deeper into the Macro Economic trends and start to show in detail what’s going on specifically in Southwest Florida. 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year, so Macro Economic trends are playing a HUGE role in the rapid changes and increases we’re seeing – […]