When it comes to choosing a mortgage lender in Florida, most buyers start with one question: who has the lowest rate? That instinct is understandable. A lower rate means a lower monthly payment. Over the life of a 30-year loan, even a small difference adds up. But here is the truth that too many homebuyers […]
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What Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know
For any Florida first-time homebuyer, the closing disclosure is not just another form to sign. It is one of the most important documents in your entire home purchase, and when a lender mishandles it, it can derail everything. I want to tell you about a young couple I recently worked with. First home. Big milestone. […]
New Bill Will Let Homeowners Dissolve HOA
A new bill filed in the Florida legislature could fundamentally change the power dynamic between residents and their homeowners associations. Specifically, State Representative Juan Carlos Porras of Miami has proposed legislation that provides a clear pathway for homeowners to dissolve their HOAs. Porras describes some associations as “failed experiments” with excessive power and seeks to […]
Don’t Let Your Plumber Put Corrugated Plumbing Under Your Sink
PSA: Don’t let your plumber put a corrugated plumbing pipe under your sink! There is a growing trend in the Southwest Florida real estate market that every homeowner and seller needs to know about. Specifically, I am seeing corrugated plumbing pipes popping up under sinks in many of my recent listings. While these might seem […]
I Analyzed Every Home Sale This Year. Here’s What I Found.
I pulled every closed single-family home sale in Fort Myers-Cape Coral over the past year. Not estimates. Not national averages. Every real transaction, and the patterns were impossible to ignore. Here’s what the data actually showed. 37% of Sellers Overpriced Their Home That’s not a small margin. Those listings sat for an average of 148 […]
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, […]
RealTrends Ranking is 18th in the United States
John R. Wood Properties Christie’s International Real Estate is now ranked 18th in the United States by RealTrends for 2026! In light of this milestone, I am proud to share a special message from our President, regarding this RealTrends ranking achievement. Message from our President: I am incredibly proud to share some truly remarkable news […]
17171 Terraverde Cir APT 9, Fort Myers, FL
NEW Property listing alert: 17171 Terraverde Cir APT 9 in Fort Myers, Southwest Florida! This second-floor condo arrives fully furnished and extensively modernized for immediate enjoyment. Notably, the interior features a contemporary electric fireplace wall and a fresh coat of paint throughout. The kitchen boasts updated cabinetry, countertops, and a full suite of stainless steel […]
23268 Sanabria Loop, Bonita Springs, FL
NEW Property listing alert: 23268 Sanabria Loop in Bonita Springs, Southwest Florida! This Athena model home offers a spacious and private environment where every detail exceeds standard builder finishes. Specifically, the layout features three bedrooms, a den, and three full bathrooms alongside a functional three-car garage. The property sits toward the back of the gated […]
12782 Yacht Club Circle in Fort Myers
NEW Property listing alert: 12782 Yacht Club Circle in Fort Myers, Southwest Florida! Set along the Caloosahatchee River, this extraordinary residence functions as a true coastal fortress. Notably, the home sits within the desirable X500 flood zone to provide superior peace of mind. A double concrete seawall secures the shoreline against the elements. Furthermore, solid […]