Archive for January, 2014

Wanee Music Festival

Mark your calendars.  One of the best music festivals in Florida will be back April 10-12 this year. Lots of good bands are signed up including Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Trey Anastasio Band, Ziggy Marley, Blues Traveler and lots more. We have our tickets, but there are still regular and VIP tickets available.  Here’s the website for more details http://waneefestival.com/ See you there! Read More »


Birdwatching

 All the cold weather up north has brought down lots of birds.  If you haven’t been through Ding Darling recently, you should go. Bird-watching is at it’s best right now. Read More »


Shelling Map

Shelling has always been one of the things that make Sanibel Special. It’s known widely for its prolific shelling. You can now scan the shores of Sanibel to find the best shelling spots on a new interactive map in the Shell Museum. The map allows shellers to post up-to-date information on shelling and beach conditions, The museum encourages enthusiasts to... Read More »


Sanibel and Captiva Real Estate

Interest Rates are a full percent higher than this time last year and interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages are predicted to rise in 2014. If you have been sitting on the fence waiting to jump into our market, don’t wait any longer. Give me a call! Read More »


Fly Into Sanibel

 The snow birds are returning! Read More »


2013 Real Estate Stats for Sanibel

The following information is from our San Cap MLS. HOUSES Year – Number (closed) – Average Sale Price – Median Sale Price 2012 – 181 – $825,837(+.64% from ’11) – $560,000 2013 – 197 – $910,321(+10.23% from ’12) – $645,000 Note: 21 houses are under contract on 1/1/14, sale prices are not public at this point. Additionally, there are 2 houses under short... Read More »