Real Estate is Looking Good on the Islands of Sanibel and Captiva The coming year can be a good one for the real estate market on this island paradise. We have seen a pretty consistent growth pattern over the past five years – not spectacular growth, just a nice, comfortable growth. We have just completed a strong year in 2015.... Read More »
Searching for your perfect house or condominium is an exciting time. But it can also be challenging and time consuming. David realizes this and is offering his help with a special resource that makes the search for island properties easier. Its called The Schuldenfrei Hotsheet. It provides you with timely and helpful information that you can use at your convenience... Read More »
Tucked away on the north end of Sanibel, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, is a truly great, real estate value. It’s a secluded paradise called Blind Pass – a condo complex of seven low-rise buildings surrounded by gorgeous scenery and endless palm trees. It looks like an island hide-away should – tropical and friendly with Tahiti-like buildings,... Read More »
According to a recent article in the Naples News, the real estate market in Southwest Florida is about to explode. That is the opinion of Local Market Monitor, a real estate research firm that conducted a second quarter survey tracking 20 Florida metropolitan areas. Based on data indicating growth in the job market, shortage of new and resale homes and... Read More »
According to a poll conducted by FamilyFun Magazine, Sanibel was voted best family friendly vacation destination by it’s readers. Congratulations to Sanibel for becoming tops with the tourists! Read More »
2014: Once again VIP has been vote best Real Estate Company on the Islands. Established on Sanibel in 1975, VIP Realty consistently sells the most properties on the Islands. We have a great group of professional agents and I’m proud to be a member of the team. Read More »
VIP Realty Group on Sanibel did the challenge last week. Even though the temp was in the 90’s, it was still a shock to dump ice water on my head! It was for a good cause and we raised some good money which we sent to our local ALS chapter. Thanks to all who donated. Read More »
VIP Realty Group on Sanibel did the ALS ice bucket challenge today to help raise funds for ALS. It was a fun and the ice water was a shock even with our 90+ degree temps! 1:15 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge – VIP Realty – Sanibel & Captiva Islands by VIP Realty – Sanibel & Captiva Islands 1 hour ago 80... Read More »
Recently released figures indicate that people still like us a lot. Lee County, through their tourism consultant, reported that the tourism tax collections (which reflect occupancy levels) for the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel continue record-breaking increases. The first four months of this fiscal year saw an 18% increase. Similarly, the airport reported a 4% increase in passenger traffic.... Read More »
2014 – 123 houses closed with 34 under contract. There was a 7.8% decrease in the average sale price compared to 2013 and a 26% decrease in the average sale price compared to 2006. 2014 – 101 condos closed with 13 under contract. There was a 20% increase in the average sale price compared to 2013 and a 20%... Read More »
