Sanibel Real Estate Stats

Condo and Lot sales are doing well, house sales are lagging.  Here are the end of year stats:  Condo Sales- 120 closed in 2010 compared to 87 in 2009 and 95 in 2008.  Lot Sales- 21 closed in 2010 compared to 11 in 2009 and 12 in 2008.  House Sales- 123 closed in 2010 compared to 144 in 2009 and 148 in 2008. Read More »


Happy New Year

It’s another gorgeous day in paradise.  Happy holidays to all! Read More »


New Years Day Event

After our last 2 cold nights, it is supposed to warm up by  the end of the week.  Good thing since the annual Polar Bear Plunge is scheduled for noon this Saturday on the beach at the end of Tarpon Bay Rd.  With Gulf temps in the high 50’s it will be cold even when the sun is shining.  I commend the... Read More »


Happy Holidays

It looks like we are going to have a sunny Christmas with highs in the mid 70’s.  This is why I live in Florida!  Enjoy the holidays. Read More »


Sanibel Real Estate

I was looking over the MLS statistics this morning and discovered some interesting numbers.  Both condo and lot sales are way up over last years numbers, but the number of house sales is down.  Our selling prices are as low as they have been in years.  If you are one of those people who have been wanting to buy a piece of... Read More »


Captiva Holiday Events

Captiva is going all out this year celebrating the holidays with activities continuing every weekend until Christmas.  Some of the festivities include boat parades, fire dancing on the beach, opera at sunset, musical entertainment, art shows, and lots more.  You can find the entire schedule of events at http://www.captivaholidayvillage.com/. Read More »


Sanibel Luminary Trail Friday Dec 3rd

Getting ready for the Sanibel Luminary Trail this coming Friday.  This is when everyone on the island takes a little time to visit and chat and have a cookie or two at any of our little shops and restaurants on the island.  A glass of wine isn’t uncommon either.  Hope to see you out and about!  (Captiva’s Luminary Trail is Saturday) Read More »


Happy Thanksgiving! It was a Perfect Beach Day Here..

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  It was a perfect beach day here with just enough breezes to keep us cool while sunning or swimming or doing the famous “Sanibel Stoop’.  Our bike paths were busy with family groups including every size shape and age enjoying a bike ride together in their various bikes, trikes, and even a Sedgeway or two. ... Read More »


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Whenever a property that meets your needs becomes available, we’ll email you the same day it comes on the market.  Just let us know what you are looking for and we will keep you updated!  Just email me at davids@schuldenfrei.com Read More »


Fall Newsletter Is Here!

The new Fall 2016 Schuldenfrei Report is coming soon!  Get the whole scoop on theSanibel Real Estate Market. Read More »