Southwest Florida is famous for more things than one. Find out which one of our cities was voted “best place to live” in America, which of our beaches are the best in the country, and why SWFL is one of the best places to retire. Oh, and did we mention we top the...
Southwest Florida Real Estate Articles
Becoming a Florida Local
Moving from the colder climate states to the tropical weather of Florida is a huge change. Making that switch from tourist to resident takes some adjustment and a bit of time. Everyone loves Florida in the winter. Its why Florida’s population and traffic increase so...
Bonita Bay Offers Luxury and Community in Southwest Florida
Of all the gorgeous communities that can be found in Southwest Florida, few are better known and more highly regarded than Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs. This gorgeous community truly sets the bar for high quality standards in Southwest Florida real estate, winning...
What It’s Really Like to Live on Sanibel or Captiva Island
Sanibel and Captiva homes for sale are among some of the most sought after and coveted in all of Southwest Florida. After all, what more could a person ask for then a home on a beautiful island in the Gulf of Mexico, a place with its own unique lifestyle and...
The Best Beaches in Southwest Florida
Everyone knows that some of the world's best beaches can be found in Southwest Florida. It should come as no surprise then, that homes directly on the beach or in communities within walking distance of the beach are among some of the highest properties in demand. And...
Top Benefits of Living in a Gated Community
1. Gated communities offer added security. Easily the most obvious benefit of living in a gated community is the sense of security and safety that it provides. Gated communities have lower crime rates than non-gated communities, and it is not just the gates at the...
Understanding Southwest Florida Real Estate Terminology
During your home search in Southwest Florida, you are likely to come across a variety of terms describing housing types - coach home, villa, estate, and single family home, just to name a few. Since newcomers to Florida are unlikely to have...
What to Look for in a Retirement Home
Retirement is a big life step, and likely one that you've been looking forward to for a long time. You may have even thought about where you'd like to retire and in what kind of home you'd like to settle. Whether or not you've thought about it casually or seriously so...
Island Living in Southwest Florida
The coast of Southwest Florida is covered in beautiful islands, literally thousands, if not tens of thousands. Of these, only a handful are large enough to be inhabitable by people, and not surprisingly, the real estate at these locations is highly sought after. If...
Should You Consider New Construction?
While everyone hopes that the very first home that they look through will be "the one," the truth is that finding a person's dream home is much easier said than done. Purchasing a new home, however, is definitely one area of your life that you have every reason and...