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Beachview Country Club
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 7/30/2008 12:42:00 PM
Beachview Country Club market review
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TheBellTeam.com has a new web site....
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 7/30/2008 10:02:00 AM
My long absence from this Blog is coming to an end. For the past two months I have been spending most of my office time assisting with the design and development of The Bell Team''s new web site, http://thebellteam.com. The site is live and it is awesome.
The new site is all about Sanibel real estate and Captiva real estate, our philosphy and pictures, pictures, and more pictures of luxury real estate. The site is the best portal for promoting and marketing luxury sanibel and captiva properties on the internet in southwest Florida. Visit the site today and see for yourself. The Bell Team knows how to market real estate, and this is just another example of our commitment to quality service and professional representation in the sale of properties here on Sanibel, Captiva, and the surrounding areas.
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Sanibel Real Estate, Inventory shrinking.....
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 5/24/2008 3:53:00 PM
We generally do not track MOI (Months of Inventory) because this statistic can be either deceiving or not truly applicable in our small market. I say this for two reasons, one because people here tend to overprice their homes and thus affect stats such as MOI, and secondly because in our smaller market in which sales are generally season based, the results fluctuate widely depending on which Qtr you look at. That being said, here is a general rundown of MOI over the last 6 quarters.
1st Qtr 2007 22 months of inventory
2nd Qtr 2007 17 months of inventory
3rd Qtr 2007 25 months of inventory
4th Qtr 2007 34 months of inventory
1st Qtr 2008 32 months of inventory
2nd Qtr 2008 12 months of inventory As of today
I think what is important and easily appreciated by looking at these numbers is that the last 2 months of activity has drastically changed the landscape of our market here on Sanibel. We probably have not seen 12 months of inventory since the market slowdown sometime in 2005 or early 2006. And although activity has slowed slightly this past two weeks, showings are brisk and sales continue to happen, signaling that there is still plenty of pent up demand and buyers willing to find value in today''s market.
Note these stats are for Sanibel Residential only.
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Sanibel Real Estate, New Listing
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 5/4/2008 2:38:00 PM
Selected as one of the best custom built homes for its design, style and views for Beachview Country Club this beautiful island contemporary residence is located on preferred Birdie View Point and features spectacular water and golf course views. A home with great character and style offering soaring ceilings, multiple rooms to gather and enjoy, lots of upgrades, new kitchen and baths, granite counters, SS appliances, wood and tile floor, large lanai that is great for entertaining, raised oversized lap pool, open loft area, a huge master retreat with screen porch and so much more. Discover island living at its best! Priced at $1,079,000.
 
For more information or to schedule a showing, please call Rob Pailes at 239-691-2265
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Sanibel Real Estate Market Surge
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 4/10/2008 8:01:00 PM
Recent market data for Sanibel and Captiva continues to be very positive, indicating a dramatic turnaround from just 21 days ago. The first quarter figures put the year over year residential home sales for Sanibel at a dismal 51% compared to 2007. Since then the surge of activity in the last two to three weeks has closed that gap, based on pending and contingent contracts, to a mere 8%. If the pace of new contracts remains this strong, by the end of April we will surpass last years sales handily. Buyer inquiries and showings throughout this week and the coming weekend continue to be strong.
To be precise, 26 single family homes have been entered into the Sanibel Captiva Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service as either pending or contingent in the last 14 days. Looking back three weeks, that number climbs to 36. Once again, that is twice the number of homes that closed in the entire first quarter of the year. The total number of homes currently pending or contingent is 47.
The reason for the recent surge of activity is difficult to pinpoint. Many factors can be considered, but of those not much have changed to indicate a clear reason. Interest rates have not changed much over the course of the year, while at the same time national economic and real estate market news has continued to be negative. There has been a considerable level of pent up buyer demand across the country, Sanibel and Captiva included.
I believe the increased activity is strictly price driven. The Sanibel market has been all about price for some months now, as buyers are only putting pen to paper when they feel they are truly getting a deal, or some level of value to that degree. As Sellers have reduced their prices throughout the season months to attract buyers, many of them multiple times, we are now reaching a range of pricing which savy buyers realize indicates the time to buy.
Of the contracts being written, many are within days of price reductions. At times it is all we can do as agents to convince our serious buyers to listen to these reductions and pull the trigger. Those that wait and question the value in relation to "tomorrow" are losing out to others. Others that are walking away with incredible deals. Recently a beautiful 3 bedroom home in The Dunes, on a lake, large screened pool, etc., went under contract for $550,000. That is almost unbelievable.
What is believable is that if you continue to wait, someone else is gonna get the next deal on Sanibel......and it may be the house you promised yourself you would buy in May..... or June.......
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Sanibel Real Estate, Market News
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 4/1/2008 4:50:00 PM
If good news has been hard to come by lately, I am happy to put an end to your misery. Or, with cautious optimism, at least put the bad news on the back page for today and replace it with reports of positive market activity.
In the last two weeks we are experiencing a surge of buyer activity on the islands and in surrounding areas. In the last 10 days alone 21 single family homes went pending or contingent in the Sanibel MLS. To put that in perspective, only 18 homes closed in all of 2008 so far. In the last week alone VIP Realty Group put 22 homes and condos under contract. Albeit some of the contract prices are a bit alarming, with properties potentially selling at values not seen in years. But as this market works itself out, this is to be expected, and the quicker we get to the bottom the quicker we can see a return to positive market semtiment and future appreciation.
Ironically this wave of activity will take a month or two to show up in our market statistics, which as of yesterday, the end of the first quarter of 2008, are quite dismal at best. Only two single family homes closed in the Sanibel MLS in all of March, capping a quarter with a 51% decline in sales compared to the same period one year ago.
Year over year comparison, 1st qtr, single family homes on Sanibel:
- 18 homes sold 1st quarter ''08 -vs- 37 in ''07
- Days on Market increased 93 days (a full 6 month listing period) to 247, a 61% increase.
- A lack of high end sales dropped the average sale price from $1,107,493 to $689,361, a 34% decline.
Wait a minute didn't I say no bad news today. Yes the stats above are dismal, but wouldn''t the numbers be dismal just before the elusive market bottom??
In my opinion the next few weeks will provide more guidance to the market than we have seen in the last 12-18 months. It feels like groundhog day on Sanibel. Either the recent activity continues and we see sunny skies ahead, or it slows and once again cloudy days are before us. I can barely wait to find out.....
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Sanibel Real Estate, New Listing
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 3/31/2008 9:42:00 PM
428 Lighthouse Way, Sanibel
-Wonderful 3 bedroom and 2.5 bath Florida beach house conveniently located on the East End of the island. Beautiful Spanish tile floors, open and flowing floor plan with skylights throughout and an office with new wood flooring. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, double wall oven, Sub-zero, seperate ice-maker and cook top. Private and peaceful backyard with a tiled, fenced, outdoor pool shower with hot & cold running water, Mexican tile patio and a heated pool. New 2 zone a/c in 2008, hurricane impact garage doors and Anderson windows. Plantation shutters throughout, Corian bathroom vanities and Kohler plumbing fixtures. Master bath has tumbled marble shower with dual heads.  
Call Rob Pailes for information and to schedule a showing
239-691-2265
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Captiva Real Estate, New Listing
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 3/21/2008 9:07:00 AM
Boat docks, pool, Beach Access and tennis in Sunset Captiva located in the heart of Captiva''s Village area. This home has been completely remodeled with distressed wood, carpet and Travertine tile floors, new cabinets, granite counters, interior doors and custom millwork,new plumbing and electrical, new stairways,Cyprus exterior siding, new air handler and new fixtures and appliances. Large, private yard landscaped by Walsh with sprinklers. Plantation shutters at windows. Glass doors on showers. Screened porch off great room and sundeck off master bedroom. Ground-level storage/utility room and shower.
 
Call Rob Pailes for further details, 239-691-2265
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Sanibel Real Estate 2007 Statistics
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 3/9/2008 11:24:00 AM
The Statistics for 2007 for the Sanibel Real Estate market, provided and published by the San Cap Realtors Association and pulled from their MLS information, are available.
A summary breakdown of the information is as follows:
Property Type # sold Total Sold $ Vol. Avg Price SP:LP DOM
Single Family 135 $142,584,055 $1,056,178 93% 197
Gulf 5 $ 18,192,000 $3,638,400 92% 240
Bay 5 $ 11,812,250 $2,362,450 90% 197
Bayou 5 $ 6,430,000 $1,286,000 94% 113
Canal 26 $ 32,962,500 $1,267,788 92% 192
Inland 20 $ 14,307,055 $ 715,353 93% 155
Near Beach 74 $ 58,880250 $ 795,679 93% 212
For comparison, the statistics for 2006 or below.
Property Type # sold Total Sold $ Vol. Avg price SP:LP DOM
Single Family 150 $174,324,958 $1,162,166 94% 142
Gulf 4 $ 14,250,000 $3,562,500 86% 104
Bay 5 $ 16,647,500 $3,329,500 90% 124
Bayou 4 $ 4,030,350 $1,007,588 94% 41
Canal 41 $ 57,713,833 $1,407,654 92% 135
Inland 24 $ 17,607,150 $ 733,631 95% 123
Near Beach 72 $ 64,076,125 $ 889,946 94% 163
These numbers are significant, showing a drop in the average value of a Single Family Home on Sanibel by $105,988 or 9%. Breaking it down even farther to the different island locations, only Gulf-front and Bayou homes increased on average; Gulf-front homes by 2.1% and Bayou homes by 22.8%. The rest, including Bay, Canal, Inland, and Near Beach homes all showed price depreciation. Two other significant differences, both indicitive of a declining market, are the Sales Price to List Price (SP:LP) and Days on Market (DOM). SP:LP dropped from 94% to 93%, while on average the DOM increased 55 days, or almost 2 full months.
What is important is that although prices are showing signs of weakness, the volume of homes is fairly steady . The market is moving forward at a steady pace, but with reduced prices; once again an indication that this is a great time to buy a home on the island.
Note* Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Sanibel Real Estate NEW LISTING
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 3/4/2008 12:37:00 PM
THe Bell Team has recently listed this exceptional home at 1313 Eagle Run Dr. in Beachview Country Club.
This custom built home offers nothing but the best. Custom Lutron lighting system with an advanced home theater system. Custom cabinets in kitchen, library and master walk-in closet. Extra large hurricane glass pocketing sliders open entire back to large lanai with Dacor grilling center with hood all overlooking the pool and Sanibel river. Custom pool and spa with waterfalls and fountains, heat pump with gas heater, custom pool lighting, salt filtration and an in-floor self cleaning system. All enclosed in an extra large pool enclosure with beautiful landscaping. Fisher and Paykel cook top, dish drawers, washer and dryer. High end GE Profile appliances. Marble, granite and onyx countertops. Available for $1,395,000.
For showing appointments, please call Rob Pailes at 239-691-2265
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Sanibel Real Estate
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 2/23/2008 1:46:00 PM
If showing activity is an indication of the status of our Sanibel Real Estate market then it appears things are looking up. It seems every Realtor on the island is showing property these days, many of them to multiple buyers. Hopefully the number of sales will rise as a result. So far this month VIP Realty Group has been involved in 30+ transaction sides resulting in contingent or pending sales. One of my associates actually had a gentleman walk in our Captiva Real Estate office this weekend and purchase a $4 Million Gulf-front property.
As this activity continues, and we do see a substantial percentage of our inventory sell, our market will once again prove to be resilient and stable in the face of national trends. A recent artilcle in the New Tork Times called Sanibel and Captiva "2 ports of stability" in the Florida real estate market.
For Sanibel and Captiva buyers who have been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for an indication to buy, this is it. Prices have adjusted downward over the last year, interest rates are very attractive, and the inventory as of now is plentiful. Waiting longer may only result in fewer choices, as the current buyers pick over the inventory and grab the most attractive properties.
If you agree, please call me to discuss your interests. I would hate to see you miss out!!
Rob Pailes 239-691-2265
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Builders buying vacant lots
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 12/24/2007 10:46:00 AM
It is always nice to report good news instead of bad. In a time when so much of what we read about the real estate market is negative, I was very happy yesterday to read in The News-Press a story about three developers buying large tracts of vacant lots here in southwest Florida.
- A 741-acre development site in North Fort Myers, Stoneybrook North, permitted for 1,275 units sold to Metro Development Group for an undisclosed amount. Lennar Homes was the seller
- Cypress Shadows, a 362-acre site in Estero, permitted for 770 homes, was sold by Lennar Homes to Cameratta Properties for $28 million.
- Hovnanian Enterprises sold Ocala-based Deltona Corp. 812 lots in Cape Coral for $16.2 million
- Deltona Corp also purchased 44 parcels from Miami-based American Prime LLC for $688,000.
These purchases are noteworthy for their timing. Vacant land prices have plummeted in Lee County since the peak in 2005, in some areas as much as 80%. The fact that these companys have decided now is the time to buy would indicate the bottom could be near. In the least the analyists for these companys believe as much. The report cites the sales are driven by necessity, as large home-building companys shed holdings to remain lean in troubled times. This undoubtedly is true. But at the same time these smaller developers have no reason to make such large purchases now if they believe prices will continue to decline much in the future. With no immediate time frame for development, they could opt to wait to buy if the price is not right today. I think over the course of the next few months, we will continue to see other builders come in and scoop up bargains at the bottom of the real estate market.
It is trends like these that help to define the overall real estate market. Heading into 2008 the real estate landscape continues to look more and more inviting here in Florida. A better time to buy property here has not been seen in a long time. Home prices are down substantially, interest rates are at the lowest levels in years (5.75% as of Friday), and the inventory of available properties is very high.
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Captiva Real Estate Best Buy!!
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 11/10/2007 11:23:00 AM
Rarely does an opportunity come along like this vacant parcel located in South Seas Plantation on Captiva Island. With 137'' of pristine beach frontage and over an acre of land, you can build a spectacular island dream home and enjoy all Sanibel and Captiva have to offer. The seller is motivated and reduced the price to an extremely attractive $2,995,000. Similar size parcels on Captiva have recently sold for $4.45Million and are currently priced from $3.5-$4Million.
  
If you have a sincere interest in Gulf Front property on Sanbel or Captiva, this is worth your consideration. Call Rob Pailes 239-691-2265 for further information.
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Sanibel Real Estate, Press Beware
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 11/9/2007 9:11:00 AM
An article published today in the New York Times cites the CEO of Toll Brothers, one of the county''s largest luxury home builders, as saying he fears the real estate market will not get any better until newspapers stop saying how bad it is. This has been a common feeling among myself and my fellow Realtors® for some time now. One fellow colleague of mine and I share a running joke about the negative headlines in the local paper, The Ft Myers Newspress. We have not made it through a single week in months without a major headline about how "bad" the real estate market is.
Now I would be fooling only myself if I claimed to believe the market has not taken a sharp turn downward, as all the indicators show. I am certain I have even made references to a certain bathroom fixture in describing the real estate market in Ft Myers and surrounding areas. But what frustrates me is the total disregard and lack of attention on the other half of the story. The half that inevitably will change this market and put it back on its tracks. The positive half of the story, which if published with the same vigor and editorial splendor as the downturn itself, would actually create an environment of change leading to the elusive "bottom" of the market we are all seeking.
What is this elusive "other half" of the story? It is the plain and simple truth that this is a great time to buy real estate. I would argue that many of the indicators we should all be looking for when considering the time to buy real estate are already in place; historically low interest rates, a massive inventory, affordability, and bargaining power. On a lesser not lets throw in low unemployment, a decent economy, and in our case here in Florida pending real estate tax reform. What more could a prospective buyer want?
I know what I want. I want to see more discussion out there about the great position buyers hold in todays real estate market. It may not sell papers, but it ought to sell homes!
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Sanibel Real Estate, Sanibel Best Buy
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 3/25/2007 4:34:00 PM
Looking for a canal property on Sanibel? Well look no further. This property has been reduced again and now represents an excellent opportunity to own a waterfront property on Sanibel and attain it at a very attractive price. 1682 Sabal Palm Drive is in the deep water, direct Gulf of Mexico access neighborhood Water Shadows. The home is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, with a 52 foot Trex dock and seawalled lot. It has been recently updated with new paint, carpet, bamboo hardwood floors, adn a new 2 story pool cage.
Originally priced at $1,495,000, the home is currently being offered for $1,095,000. I have a feeling this one won''t be on the market for long!!
Call for details: 239-691-2265, or toll free 866-472-7800 ext 288
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Sanibel Property Values
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 3/12/2007 10:38:00 PM
There is much talk about the real estate market and property values in Southwest Florida and around the country these days. Sanibel and Captiva are no different, in so many words. If there is a difference, it is that our sanctuary islands have a market that tends to be more stable, and fundamentally has less negative influences and more positive influences that dictate the course of our property values.
A simple example of this is the lack of development on the island compared to the mainland areas. Overbuilding in southwest Florida, just as in other regions of the state and country, have caused much of the market correction we hear about every day in the media. Unfortunately these larger mainland and national trends do trickle our way and affect us as well. Fortunately with generally less impact.
Another factor which provides stability in our market is the principle of supply and demand. Thankfully the Sanibel city founders were wise in their decision to reduce the number of build-able units on the island in the 1970’s to roughly 9000. Currently we are approximately 94% built out. Supply is therefore limited, pushing demand up with each passing year.
Location is a major factor. Can you get any closer to the Gulf of Mexico waters and beaches? Resource preservation, tourism, lifestyle; all are positive factors influencing our market and property values.
As we begin the 2007 year though, our market is experiencing a softening in sales and pricing. The Inventory of single family homes and condominiums is at elevated levels, and buyers from around the country and abroad have had a difficult time deciphering the often contradictory and confusing news stories regarding the state of the national and regional real estate markets. Many areas are experiencing sharp corrections in their markets, and unfortunately, this in turn effects us as well. Real estate markets, you see, are oftentimes negatively impacted by psychological influences regardless of strong fundamental stability.
But alas, the need in Florida for insurance and real estate tax reform is long overdue and working its way through our state Legislature. PURRE is taking a stand against water quality abuses and working diligently to keep our local and regional waters clean. Our economy and tourism are thriving, the causeway will be completed soon, and the long hangover from past storms is finally nearing its end.
I truly believe the time has never been better to buy property on Sanibel, and soon those that desire to live and own property here will purchase their piece of our island paradise as well. The softening of our market will pass, and Sanibel will continue to provide property appreciation we are generally accustomed to. T
To ensure this end, if you are thinking of Selling, it is important to price your property relative to TODAY’S market. And if you are a Buyer, understand that it is unrealistic to believe you can steal a piece of paradise. You’re not in Kansas anymore Toto. This is SANIBEL BABY!!!!
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Sanibel Real Estate Market
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 3/10/2007 10:57:00 PM
As we get into the middle of season here on the islands, more and more properties are either being reduced in price or are entering the market at prices that better reflect the softening trend of our market. Because of this we are starting to find good values, and a few people that are buying today are taking advantage of these opportunities. What I am finding though is that many of the potential buyers who are interested in property here on Sanibel are sitting back and waiting "for the market to reach the bottom".
The problem with this approach is that these prospective buyers have made up their minds that all properties will be priced better tomorrow than they are today. No matter how good the value today, it will be better tomorrow, right?? The answer simply is no. There is absolutely no reason to believe that there are not any desireable properties in our market today that represent good buys at great values. In fact there are some VERY desireable properties priced to sell in our market today. And when these properties hit the market, they are being purchased fairly quickly by those that see the value for what it is today.
I am sure many more properties will be reduced in price over the coming months. But understand if they need to be reduced tomorrow, they are overpriced today. So don''t buy the property that is overpriced today. But if you see a property you like today, and it is priced right today, I would strongly consider you buy it. If you don''t, someone else happily will. And then what are you left with? I imagine you will still be waiting for the bottom of the market to come around while someone else is enjoying that awesome house on Sanibel.....
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Sanibel Real Estate, Best Buy
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 1/29/2007 4:34:00 PM
I would like to direct your attention to a property on the market here on Sanibel that has been reduced substantially in price and is going to be a good value for someone. This great Olde Florida Style home is located on a direct access canal only minutes to the bay, with nice canal views, a peak of the bay, and a boat dock with 15,000 lb lift. The home features a large screen enclosed pool and hot tub, a great room with cathedral ceilings and skylights, an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, a private master retreat with office and a sundeck, and upgraded bathrooms. If you are looking for a canal property, this deserves your attention. This is an estate sale......
http://www.sancapmls.com/san/maildoc/b001St2926.html
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Sanibel Real Estate, Buy Buy Buy
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 1/27/2007 12:28:00 PM
Ok, it is time to jump start this blog. The theme for the year of 2007 is going to be IT IS A BUYER''S MARKET. I can''t seem to stress this enough. The market here on Sanibel is moving sideways. That''s right, sideways; not down or backwards, but sideways. What does that mean, you ask? It means that we are in one of those periods when real estate on Sanibel is in "pause mode". Inventory is high and many of the properties currently on the market have been available for a while. Many new listings continue to enter the market. But while in other markets this may spell a downward moving market, here on Sanibel that is not the case. But, it does provide the seldom seen "window of opportunity" for buyers to come to the table with more leverage than is normally the case. You see, most of the property bought and sold on Sanibel is an investment, either as a second home or condo, or as a rental producing vacation property in one of the resort areas. These owners tend to have the financial ability to hold the property and weather "slower market periods". Thus even though the market does not favor the seller, the seller at the same time generally is not in a "must sell" situation, which in turn prevents the buyers from having the advantage. In normal market locations, this advantage to buyers is one of the factors that applies downward pressure on pricing, and thus creates a falling market. BUT on Sanibel, since the sellers can wait, and thus still maintain a balance at the negotiating table, the best we usually experience is a market that moves sideways; prices are not falling, but prices are not rising either.
And that is the key. Prices are stable but not rising. So for all the potential buyers out there who have been waiting for a good time to buy, it is now. It is now because when the market starts to gear up again and prices start to appreciate again, the time has passed. As I have said in the past, no one can predict the "bottom" of a market. It is theortically impossible. You only know when the bottom has hit after it has passed; after you can physically see it. Thus if you wait for the bottom, you technically will be buying after the bottom has occured and the market is moving upward again. My recommendation would be to buy now, when you know the market is not moving upward, take advantage of what are still historically low interest rates, and start benefiting from the advantages of ownership. That may be for personal use or strictly investment potential. Either way, you have taken advantage of a buyers market (before it passed), and you can take advantage of ownership. Need I say more??
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Sanibel Real Estate / New Listings 11/18-11/25
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 11/28/2006 7:41:00 PM
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10 Single Family homes entered the Sanibel Real Estate marketplace last week. An older near beach home on SanCap Rd very near Bowman's Beach, a very unique home that is actually considered a condominium on Donax St, and a near beach home in The Sanibel Bayous on Umbrella Pool Rd. If you like golf, this home in the Dunes on Sand Castle Rd comes with a family club membership and a golf cart! Now to the waterfront properties. This canal home on Lindgren Blvd is back on the market at a slightly reduced price; The inside of this home is wonderfully remodeled and is worth a look. Kings Crown Dr offers another canal home in much sought after Shell Harbor on the east end. The surprise out of the new listings is this great big house on Windlass Way in the Anchors Aweigh neighborhood; with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a pool and dock, and almost 4000 sq ft of living space, it looks like this home will offer someone a true value. Direct access canal homes are few in numbers, and this beautiful home on Limpet Dr is magnificent. You won't find many Bayfront homes for a price like the new listing on Isabel Dr , and last but not least if you want a HUGE mastersuite overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, check out this Gulf-front residence on West Gulf Dr.
Check out this home in Sea Oates on Hideaway Ct. It was recently listed and is one of my "best picks" currently on the market!
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Captiva Luxury Property
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 11/21/2006 8:46:00 PM
  
The Bell Team is proud to offer for sale one of the most luxurious residences on Captiva Island. Located on Captiva Drive and just a short stroll to the village area, this Mediterannean style home boasts a list of custom features and workmanship unsurpassed by any other home on Sanibel or Captiva. The home is designer furnished by Robb & Stucky, including imported and hand carved marble and granite, with spectacular professional faux painting throughout. The custom kitchen has cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, and top of the line Thermodor and Miele appliances. Other features include Venezuelan roof tiles, 2 fireplaces with hand carved marble, balconies on every floor, crown molding detail throughout, outside kitchen with custom Thermador grill, private heated pool with spa, tiled three-car garage, central vacuum, and an extensive phone system. The master bedroom has a wet bar and refrigerator. The master bathroom has Venetian plaster, stained glass, marble floors, double marble vanities, Jacuzzi tub and large steam shower.
The home has 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, including a Mother-in-law apartment. The second and third levels offer bay views from inside or from one of the many balconies. Outside you will find numerous fruit trees and rose bushes complimenting the professional landscaping. This incredible home is being offered for $4.3 Million.
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Season is looking good!
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 10/15/2006 10:54:00 AM
Rodney Jobe of the VIP Realty Group, Inc. rental division brought good news last week with him to our weekly sales meeting. Bookings for this coming winter and spring months were looking so good he decided to go back a few years and make a comparison. It turns out November of this year will be the best November on record since 1992. That is very good news. More visitors leads to more buyers, which is exactly what we need. Looking a bit farther ahead, bookings for March 2007 are up 25% over last years numbers, and it is still early yet. Welcome back Snowbirds, this is the year to buy that dream vacation home or condo in Sunny Florida!!!!
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Posted by cybersunshine
(207.30.201.30) on 11/1/2006 5:20:00 PM
sounds good Robert
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The long wait is over.....
Posted by Rob Pailes
on 10/13/2006 3:11:00 PM
...robpailes.com is finally a reality. The first order of business I have in my new online presence is to thank the incredible folks at CyberSunshine, Inc., the web developers responsible for creating and publishing this great website. Todd, Brian, Byron, and everyone else at CS, I personally thank you for all the hard work and numerous hours spent not only creating this excellent site, but also putting up with all my last minute changes and crazy requests. I am extremely happy with your product and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.
My hope and intentions are to use this space to publish up-to-date market news, data, and activity on a regular basis. Local trends, new listings and solds, property photos, and important community news will all be covered. If I am intimidated at all by the task, it is in relation to the discipline and regularity needed to post on a daily basis. I am long on opinions and wind, so actually coming up with the content should not be a concern. My wife and friends can vouch for that. Keeping the content informative and exciting is the challenge. I will be anxious to hear what my readers think at the end of the day.
The format of this blog will soon allow comments to be entered following each of my posts. Once available, I truly hope to receive your comments and input in return.
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