A resident of Fort Myers for over 25 years, Nancy enjoys everything the Southwest Florida lifestyle has to offer from boating to golfing! Nancy’s love for real estate runs in the family – her father was owner and broker of David Byck Realty in Savannah, GA for more than 35 Continue Reading
Golden Olive Court in Sanibel’s Shell Harbor
Gorgeous estate home on over ½ acre lot in Sanibel's Shell Harbor with direct deep-water access on sea walled canal. Traditional meets modern in this spacious completely remodeled home. No detail was overlooked – soaring ceilings and top of the line finishes, Brazilian Continue Reading
John R. Wood Welcomes Realtor Lisa Kreps Blanchard
John R. Wood Properties is proud to announce the addition of Realtor Lisa Kreps Blanchard to our professional Southwest Florida Real Estate team. We are always attracting the highest and most qualified real estate talent in the area because we know what agents need and how Continue Reading
Get Ready for the 37th Taste of the Islands on Sanibel
The 37th Taste of the Islands on Sanibel takes place at the Sanibel Community Park on November 11, 2018 from 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. This annual Island tradition features live music and Sanibel and Captiva Islands’ local restaurants. Returning this year, event attendees can get a Continue Reading
The Villas at Causeway Key Grand Opening
Grand opening event at The Villas at Causeway Key was hosted by Elise & Tom Starr with help from the entire Causeway Key Team. The evening was filled with steel drum music, food, and a car show. The video shows just some of the good times had by all. Continue Reading
John R. Wood Welcomes Realtor Mark Hatfield
John R. Wood Properties is proud to announce the addition of Realtor Mark Hatfield to our professional Real Estate and Southwest Florida team. We are always attracting the highest and most qualified real estate talent in the area because we know what agents need and how to Continue Reading
Real Estate Market Sales Summary
Sanibel Island Sales Summary The number of closed sales for the first 6 months was up 66% when compared to the same period last year with 63 sales vs 38 in 2017 Gulf front sales were the biggest winner with an increase of 180% Continue Reading
Record-Breaking Fiddlesticks Country Club Home Sale
John R. Wood, through agents Susan Yarab and Patrick Sweeney just sold the highest price home in Fiddlesticks history. 15707 Glenisle Way sold June 28 with a record-breaking sale price of $2,000,000. Susan and Patrick also enjoyed the top two highest price per square foot Continue Reading
Welcome New Agents Genesis & Craig Burroughs
John R. Wood Properties welcomes new agents! We are proud to announce the addition of a new luxury real estate agents to our Sanibel Real Estate team. We are always attracting the highest and most qualified real estate talent in the area because we know what agents Continue Reading
Buying New Homes or Renovated Properties on Sanibel & Surrounding Areas
Demand for Sanibel Real Estate is very strong. Low inventory has been driving up prices and helping local Island home builders to build speculation homes with a reasonable risk. New home permits in Lee County are up 28% over previous year. New home subdivisions are popping Continue Reading
Sanibel Real Estate Market Update: Lee County Real Estate Market Off to an Active Start for 2018
The real estate market started 2018 with a bang, recording an uptick in both closed sales and pending sales in Lee County. There were 895 single family homes that sold last month – up 9.3% from one year ago (819). 471 condos sold, an increase of 14% from the 413 sold in Continue Reading
Closed Sales Mixed, Sale Prices Up in 2017
(Fort Myers, FL – February 14, 2018) – In a year that saw the housing market disrupted by a major hurricane, Lee County statistics for 2017 were mixed. For the most part, however, nothing was drastically different than what we saw in 2016. Closed Sales statistics were Continue Reading
Sanibel Real Estate Market Update: Amenity Appeal
Sanibel Real Estate Market Update: Whatever it is you do to enjoy the outdoors, you can do it more often here, with the exception of sports that you have to wear a jacket. Our tropical warmth on Sanibel Island makes our piece of paradise, just that… paradise. If Continue Reading
Southwest Florida Housing Market Sees Drop in Median Sale Price
(Fort Myers, FL – January 24, 2018) – The end of 2017 saw a dip in sale prices in Lee County. The number of listings also dropped, but closed sales were on the up. The biggest statistical drop for Lee County in December 2017 was the Median Sale Price – which went from Continue Reading
Real Estate on Sanibel: How to Get a Building Permit
Owning real estate on Sanibel Island is a dream come true for most Islanders. Are you ready to update your home or condo? How to get a building permit is one of those things you'll need to learn when you renovate your home. Even though you own your house, you Continue Reading
