Cape Coral’s waterfront investment just reached a level that deserves serious attention from anyone buying, selling, or simply watching this market. Last month, the Cape Coral City Council approved $105.5 million in spending and borrowing for capital projects across the city. The two allocations that stand out most for anyone watching this market are both […]
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Where to Celebrate Independence Day this 2026?
When it comes to celebrating the Independence Day 2026 on the 4th of July, Southwest Florida knows how to do it right. Independence Day 2026 in Southwest Florida carries even more meaning this year as the entire nation marks its 250th birthday, and Fort Myers and Cape Coral are rising to the occasion in a […]
Could FEMA’s New Flood Maps Change Your Home’s Value?
Could FEMA’s new flood maps change your home’s value? If you own, are selling, or are thinking about buying property in Estero, San Carlos Park, Westbrook, or East Naples, the honest answer is yes. You need to understand how before the new maps take effect. FEMA is updating flood maps for both Lee and Collier […]
Housing Inventory in Florida is at Normal Level
If you have been following the news about Florida housing market lately and feeling a little uneasy, you are not alone. Words like “rising inventory” and “homes sitting longer” can sound alarming, especially if you lived through the 2008 crash. But here is what I want you to know: what we are seeing right now […]
2026 Global Luxury Perspectives
The theme of “A Sense of Belonging” at the heart of the 2026 Global Luxury Perspectives report resonates deeply, and nowhere more powerfully than in Southwest Florida’s luxury real estate market. While the global luxury landscape reports a softening in buyer urgency and flattening demand indexes, Southwest Florida tells a different story. Buyers here aren’t […]
$400M in Workforce Housing Just Broke Ground
Workforce housing in Lee County Florida just took a significant step forward, and the numbers behind this latest project are worth understanding if you care about the long-term health of Southwest Florida’s real estate market. Last month, ground broke on Wave at Colonial, the newest development from Naples-based Onda Housing Group. The project will bring […]
May 2026 Southwest Florida’s Real Estate Market Report
Find out with our exclusive May market report if Southwest Florida’s sizzling real estate market is right for you. Get the inside scoop on current pricing, buyer trends, and hot investment opportunities. This market report will help you navigate the dynamic market with confidence and make informed decisions. Southwest Florida Market Perspective The market continued […]
What I’m Watching
What I’m watching is a $50M bet on downtown Fort Myers just hit 45% sold! I have sold real estate in this market for 13 years. Over that time, people have talked a lot about downtown Fort Myers. However, this moment feels different. One is a 21-story riverfront condo tower going up on the Caloosahatchee, […]
Important Phone Numbers in Lee County
POWER COMPANIES: Florida Power & Light – (800) 226-3545 10650 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905 Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) – (239) 656-2300 4980 Bayline Drive, North Fort Myers, FL 33917 WATER COMPANIES: Lee County Utilities – (239) 533-88457391 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33907 City of Cape Coral Utilities – (239) 574-7722P.O. Box 150006, Cape […]
Beaches
Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach sits on Estero Island, a seven-mile coastline. Its Gulf-sided shores are lined with family-friendly resorts, a fishing pier, seafood restaurants, and energetic nightlife. You will need to pay for parking if you plan to visit the beach for the day and aren’t staying at a resort on the island. Bonita […]