Pre-Christmas at SanibelSusan Realty

Posted on December 23, 2016 by SanibelSusan

merry-christmas-from-sanibel It is quiet at SanibelSusan Realty Associates this afternoon. The team is now off for the holiday weekend, so you-know-who is manning the fort. The last few days, the island slowly has filled up with visitors. Those from the north particularly are loving that Southwest Florida set records this week for highest temperatures ever recorded here in December (91 degrees F).

Wednesday morning – on the 1^st day of winter – as teammates Dave, Elise and I were powwowing about listings and showings, I remarked that the rare overcast sky looked like it sometimes does up north, just before it snows. That’s when a vacationer ran by our back door dressed in just shorts. Gave us all a giggle since that was after the temperature had dropped to a cool 68 degrees. We hope the warm weather brings more buyers!

We had no weekly Realtor® caravan meeting yesterday because of the holiday and though the roadways and bike paths are busy, Dave only one couple visit his Open House midweek.

Below, after a few news items, is the activity posted this week in the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service.

Sanibel Openings/Re-Openings

Totally Baked – now open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2407 Periwinkle Way. Serving homemade cakes, doughnuts, cupcakes, cookies, candies, biscuits, freshly baked bread, plus breakfast & lunch menu.
Sanibel Sea School Winter Camp – Has a different theme each week this year. This week the theme is “Polynesian Ocean Traditions; Dec 26 through 30 “Ocean Tribe Traditions”, and Jan 2 through 6 “Japanese Ocean Traditions”. Camps are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sanibel Farmers Market – will be closed Sunday for Christmas, but will have a make-up day on Monday, December 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then through May 28, including on New Year’s Day, the market will be open every Sunday during the same hours. (at City Hall)
Sanibel Café Re-opening – Wednesday, December 28, after renovations following their fire in late September. Hours are 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Community House – Construction is nearing completion, with landscaping going in now. Opening in January.

87^th Master Gardener Lecture Series

Free, open to the public, but limited seating, at Sanibel Library on Thursday January 5 at 10 a.m. Speaker is Rick Joyce, nationally-recognized expert on pruning of landscape plants, especially trees.

Captiva Beach Tilling Starts January 9

captiva-beach-tilling An article and this photo posted on-line Wednesday at “Santiva-Chronicle” says:

“The Captiva Erosion Prevention District will till the sand placed in the 2013-14 re-nourishment project starting in January.

“The staging area for the contractor is the Alison Hagerup parking lot. The work is being performed by Perry’s Beach Service of Fort Myers.

“Tilling is scheduled to begin the morning of Jan. 9 and proceed north to Redfish Pass. After completing this segment, work will continue south of Hagerup Beach to Blind Pass. All work is estimated to be completed by the end of the day, Jan. 13, weather permitting. All operations will occur during daylight hours.

“Tilling is permit-required to lessen the impact of compacted sand on sea turtle nesting and hatching activities. The turtles prefer soft sand for digging their nests and laying their eggs. The work is scheduled so that it will not interfere with piping plover nesting, which begins Feb. 1, and sea turtle nesting, which begins May 1.

“The project includes tilling and dressing the sand and leveling any escarpment that exceeds 18 inches in height and is more than 100 feet long.

“A tractor pulling a rake with tines will till the approximately 25,600 linear feet of re-nourished beach to a minimum depth of 36 inches. The use of horns, whistles, and signals will be kept to a minimum to ensure a quiet operation while maintaining job site safety. There will be minimal disruption to traffic on roads adjacent to the beach.

“Residents, beachgoers, and businesses are required to remove all obstructions, including umbrellas, chairs, and canopies, between the dunes and high tide lines, that might interfere with the work. Beachgoers are asked to avoid the area where tilling is being done until the tractor is a safe distance away and to heed all signs and instructions from tilling personnel.

“Questions should be directed to CEPD by calling 239-472-2472, or by kathleen@mycepd.com.”

Fire at Blind Pass Condo

Last Sunday afternoon, a fire at a condo at Blind Pass condominium (#G201) was quickly extinguished, but it burned out the vacationing family of seven. City Manager Judie Zimomra commended the Sanibel Fire District, Sanibel Police, and neighboring fire districts for their quick response. I heard that the fire was caused by a charging electronic device. This upstairs unit was destroyed and the unit below had significant water damage. The family – father, mother, and five children – had its belongings wiped out. The City coordinated with F.I.S.H. (Friends in Service Here) and the Tourism Development Council to provide relief.

“Here Comes Santa Claus”

santa Fellow BIG ARTS Chorister, Mike Bugler, penned the following words to a new song he calls “We Love Sanibel”. Sung it to the tune of “Here Comes Santa Claus”, it’s pretty cute.

“We’re on Sanibel, we’re on Sanibel

We just got here by plane

Escaped the snow and the bitter cold

Snowbird is my name

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“Seashell bringin’, ocean swimmin’

The sun is always real bright

So let’s give a thought to our friends up north

While we’re having fun tonight

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“We love Sanibel, we love Sanibel

Warmer down here than Maine

Deck chairs set out on the beach

More sunshine here than rain

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“Sip that cocktail, spray that suntan

All here just seems so right

We’re-not-going-north for another-few-months

So let’s all have fun tonight”

Sanibel YouTube Video

If you need a little Sanibel pick-me-up. Here is a link to a video I saw posted on Facebook this morning. It’s terrific.

SANIBEL CSN 2016

SANIBEL TRIP, ALTERNATE EDIT. MUSIC BY CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND YOUNG.

Sanibel & Captiva Multiple Listing Service Activity December 16-23, 2016

Sanibel

CONDOS

3 new listings: Loggerhead Cay #234 2/2 $579K, Sundial East #O401 2/2 $729K, Sundial East #O407 2/2 $1.199M.

2 price changes: Lighthouse Point #129 3/2 now $599K (our listing), Shorewood #1C 3/2 now $889K.

2 new sales: Seawind #103 2/2.5 listed at $564K, Cottage Colony West #137 1/1 listed at $649K.

6 closed sales: Kimball Lodge #263 1/1.5 $395K, Sundial West #C310 1/1 $429.5K, Sundial East #P401 2/2 $852K (our listing), Surfside 12 #B3 3/2 $899.75K, Sunset South #15B 2/2 $950K, Kings Crown #105 3/2 $1.19M.

HOMES

11 new listings: 1709 Sand Pebble Way 3/3 triplex $510K, 5299 Ladyfinger Lake Rd 3/3 $749K, 5406 Osprey Ct 3/2 $889K, 1073 Fish Crow Rd 3/2.5 $899K, 1396 Tahiti Dr 4/2/3 $989K, 5313 Punta Caloosa Ct 3/2 $998K, 1511 Angel Dr 3/3 $1.25M, 924 Pecten Ct 4/4 $1.965M, 5606 Baltusrol Ct 4/6 $2.995M, 2964 Wulfert Rd 4/5.5 $3.495M, 1206 Bay Dr 4/4.5 $3.99999M.

4 price changes: 1585 Serenity Ln 3/3 now $549K, 465 Lake Murex Cir 2/2.5 now $599K, 1212 Par View Dr 2/2 now $629K, 5105 Sanibel-Captiva Rd 4/3 now $649K.

No new sales.

4 closed sales: 4215 Old Banyan Way 3/3 $690K, 400 Rabbit Rd 4/3 $757K, 232 Robinwood Cir 4/3 $1.1125M, 626 Kinzie Island Ct 3/2.5 $1.635M.

LOTS

2 new listings: 1550 Centre St $199K (our listing) $199K, 1026 Fish Crow Rd $430K.

2 price changes: 644 Sea Oats Dr now $325K, 2401 Blue Crab Ct now $789K.

No new sales.

2 closed sales: 9211 Dimmick Dr $139.5K, 9426 Sage Ct $250K.

Captiva

CONDOS

4 new listings: Sunset Beach Villas #2324 2/2 $645K, Captiva Shores #8A 3/2.5 $1.795M, Beach Homes #7 2/2 $1.795M, Beach Homes #8 3/2 $2.7M.

No price changes, new sales, or closed sales.

HOMES & LOTS

Nothing to report.

(This representation is based, in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors® or its Multiple Listing Service. Neither the association nor its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the association or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. The information provided represents general real estate activity in the community and does not imply that SanibelSusan Realty Associates is participating or participated in these transactions.)

Merry Christmas from all of us!

The SanibelSusan Team – Dave, Elise, Lisa, & Susan

Sanibel Luminary & Island Real Estate

Posted on December 2, 2016 by SanibelSusan

After what I hope was a nice Thanksgiving for everyone, it is SanibelSusan reporting that it has been a busy few days at SanibelSusan Realty. Two listings are under contract, one my sale, plus another sale, and another offer or two in the pipeline. Teammate Dave is busy with the closing action items, while our pals at Barrier Island Title likewise are busy, working on getting some of them closed by the end of the year. Last night, I posted a new listing on MLS too, so Teammate Elise is busy this morning with that one.

Very Thankful.png We are thankful for the nice, yet unexpected, spurt of activity!

Tonight is Sanibel Luminary, the 32^nd year. For those here, below is a summary.

museum-luminary-2015 Sanibel Historical Museum & Village from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. with a 50’s theme, will have holiday tunes performed by the Sanibel Ensemble (good practice for our upcoming concert), followed by a brass ensemble.

Flash mob inside Bailey’s General Store 5 to 5:30-ish (more of those chorus singers).

Then 5:30 to 9 p.m., lit paths marking the Luminary Trail will lead the way to merry landmarks from one end of Periwinkle Way to the other.

247 There will be lots of events at shopping centers and businesses along the way; but no trolleys this year, it really will be a stroll. Mid-island, thousands of lights are sparkling at the Sanibel Community Church where there will be food, drink, live music, a petting zoo and kid’s tent, plus a presentation of “A Walk Through Bethlehem”. Next door, Santa will be at Jerry’s Center. At the East end, Sanibel Sea School and the San-Cap chapter of Solutions to Avoid Red Tide have lots of luminary fun planned in the school parking area.

Tomorrow evening is the Captiva Luminary event, also from 5:30 to 9 p.m., on Captiva Drive and Andy Rosse Lane, with plenty of treats at various businesses and with several bands performing in the Village.

Adding another event, if you are on-island, is the BIG ARTS Community Chorus Holiday Concert Tuesday evening (12/6) at Schein Performance Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the box office. (Come to hear my first solo, it’s three words!)

Below after a couple of additional news items is the action posted this week in the Sanibel & Captiva Multiple Listing Service.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors®

There was a big turn-out yesterday at the islands’ Thursday morning Association of Realtors® Caravan Meeting. I was happy to announce our new sales and new listings. During the following 9 a.m. to noon, Realtor® Caravan our Open House at Hight Tide was successful and Dave/Elise worked on the inventory too. Next week is West-End Caravan, followed by the monthly membership meeting and East-End Caravan on 12/15, when we will have another new listing open.

Water Improves on Sanibel

Nice to read this article in the December issue of “The Junonia” by The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club, Inc.:

“If you were on the beach during Thanksgiving week you may have noticed how clear the water was in comparison to earlier in the season…Just west of Lighthouse Beach…people were in waist deep water and bending over to pick up shells they saw on the sandbars. Many live shells and sand dollars were observed. Likewise, live animals could be seen on the beach and in the shallow waters. It was satisfying to watch people turning shells over and then returning them to the sand or water when they discovered they were alive.”

SanibelSusan’s 2-cents worth:

The clear water likely is weather and rain-related. After setting rain records early in the year (wettest January ever), it is obvious from the yellow grass along island roadways, that it is very dry here now. News reports say that since Hurricane Matthew in mid-October, which was Florida’s first hurricane in more than a decade, the rainy season essentially stopped, though it had been an unprecedented 53+” of rain in ten months. Since they, we have seen little if any precipitation in some areas of the island.

This lack of rain has allowed the Army Corps of Engineers to get the water level under control on Lake Okeechobee, which has meant fewer and lower-volume water releases coming down the Caloosahatchee.

Mother Nature has treated Southwest Florida well this year. Let’s hope the clear water stays!

2017 Sanibel Beach Parking Permits

2017 Sanibel Beach Parking Permits may be purchased at the Sanibel Recreation Center seven days a week during operating hours (Mon through Thurs 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m; Fri 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., & Sun 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. To qualify for any Beach Parking Permit, bring a valid vehicle registration for each vehicle AND a valid government-issued identification. Permits are valid through 11/30/2017. The permit decals and fees are:

“A” Resident/Property Owner $12 – A driver’s license showing a Sanibel address or proof of Sanibel property ownership is required to purchase a resident/property owner “A” sticker. Beach Access Lots 1 through 7 on West Gulf Dr require “A” permits.

“B” Non-Resident Permit $99

“C” Restricted Permit $90 (resident & non-resident) – “C” permits are required at Gulfside City Park (Algier’s), Boat Ramp & Causeway Parking Lot (or general parking at $4/hour).

“A/C” Resident/Property Owner Permit $102

“B/C” Non-Resident Permit $198

Time to File For Florida Homestead Exemption

LeePALogo The time to file new Florida Homestead Exemptions is coming up. It’s January 1 to March 1. Wondering what the Homestead Exemption is? From www.Leepa.org:

“Homestead Exemption is a constitutional benefit of up to a $50,000 exemption removed from the assessed value of your property. It is granted to those applicants who possess title to real property and are bona fide Florida residents living in the dwelling and making it their permanent home on January 1. Documentation that proves you were a resident at the homestead property is required.

“Rental of the homestead property (exclusive use by a tenant on a temporary, seasonal or annual basis) constitutes abandonment of the homestead – if you plan to rent, contact the Appraiser’s Office to determine your exempt status.

“Properties granted Homestead Exemption automatically receive the “Save Our Homes” benefit. This is a constitutional benefit approved by the Florida voters in 1992. It places a limitation of 3% on annual assessment increase on Homestead properties beginning with the 1995 tax year.

“For properties granted Homestead Exemption in the prior years, that assessed value will be the base value for the implementation of “Save Our Homes”. Thereafter, the assessed value will not increase more than 3% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is less. Exceptions to that limitation include new additions or construction that escaped taxation in the past. Another exception would occur when a homestead property sells: the assessed value returns to fair market value in the year following the sale. That fair market value assessment then becomes the base value for “Save Our Homes” purpose for the new owner/homestead applicant.

“You may file for your homestead exemption by mail, in person or on-line at www.leepa.org…”

Sanibel & Captiva Multiple Listing Service Activity Nov 25-Dec 2, 2016

Sanibel

CONDOS

3 new listings: Mariner Pointe #322 2/2.5 $529K, Sunset South #11C 2/2 $599K (our listing), Sundial East #L402 2/2 $749K.

2 price changes: Mariner Pointe #1412 1/1 now $385K, Sand Pointe #113 2/2 now $749K.

5 new sales: Mariner Pointe #522 2/2 listed at $449K (our listing & sale), Sandpiper Beach #504 2/2 listed at $789K, Sundial East #P401 2/2 listed at $899K (our listing), Sanibel Surfside #127 2/2 listed at $1.15M, Gulfside Place #115 2/2 listed at $1.595M (our buyer).

1 closed sale: Sundial #P205 2/2 $745K.

HOMES

3 new listings: 5308 Umbrella Pool Rd 3/2 $625K, 9436 Yucca Ct 3/2 $649K, 1561 San Carlos Bay Dr 3/4 $2.895M.

2 price changes: 9209 Kincaid Ct 3/2 now $479K, 1842 Woodring Rd 3/3.5 now $1.95M.

7 new sales: 671 Rabbit Rd 3/2 listed at $649K, 750 Nerita St 3/2 listed at $699K, 2549 Harbour Ln 3/2 listed at $749.5K, 1559 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 listed at $799K, 1146 Buttonwood Ln 3/3 listed at $975K, 5751 Baltusrol Ct 3/4 listed at $1.05M, 1717 Jewel Box Dr 3/3.5 listed at $2.1M.

4 closed sales: 970 Palm St 3/2 $519K, 1076 Sand Castle Rd 2/2 $575K, 588 Hideaway Ct 3/2 $670K, 3675 West Gulf Dr 3/2 $2.8M.

LOTS

2 new listings: 2998 Singing Wind Dr $199K, 978 Main St $210K.

No price changes, new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings, price changes, or new sales.

2 closed sales: Lands End Village #1639 2/2 $1.35M, Seabreeze at South Seas #1253 3/3 $1.497M.

HOMES

1 new listing: 11505 Gore Ln 5/5 $1.895M.

3 price changes: 11537 Laika Ln 4/3 now $1.549M, 11526 4/4 duplex now $1.799M, 14860 Mango Ct 5/4 now $2.34396M.

No new or closed sales.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

luminary-116 Until next Friday, hope your Luminary Trails are as bright as on the island!

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

Almost Thanksgiving on Sanibel & Captiva

Posted on November 18, 2016 by SanibelSusan

pilgrims-and-indians Susan here, reporting the end of another busy week at SanibelSusan Realty Associates.

For those not in town, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that this week has been the weather that makes most locals happy. Bright breezy days with temperatures down into the 60’s at night. The highs forecast for the next week range from low to high 70’s.

Picture perfect Thanksgiving weather for those lucky enough to be here for the holiday. Great weather for viewing property too, so we hope to have lots of real estate inquiries over the next week.

We had good showing action this week with some weekend and early week showings already scheduled for next week. It should be a busy one – holiday and all.

The activity posted in the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service since last Friday, follows a few news items.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors®

Yesterday morning was the local Association of Realtors® November Membership meeting.

At The Sanctuary – This week being a West-End Caravan, it was handy that the meeting was at the newly refurbished Clubhouse at The Sanctuary. Here are a few photos of the new décor. It is beautiful with a natural coastal modern casual vibe.

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After the meeting, I got a private tour of the new 6000 sq. ft. fitness center by Club Manager Ken Kouril. This building is under construction, but is two months ahead of schedule. Now due to open in January. It will be a wonderful improvement for Sanctuary owners too. The facility which replaces a smaller building taken down some months ago, will house larger areas for exercise equipment, plus a huge yoga studio, special spa treatment rooms, and larger locker/baths/changing areas. The new pool outside is large – as big as the Rec Centers – and elevated with expansive deck area. Next to the tennis courts will be court(s) for the new popular sport – pickle ball.

News From City Hall – The speakers at the meeting were Sanibel City Manager Judith Zimomra; Sanibel Senior Planner Roy Gibson, and City Accounting Operations Manager Laura Zautcke.

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Sanibel City Manager – Judie began her comments with “Every town is unique. Everyone thinks theirs is. Sanibel really is.”

As partners in our industry, Judie further described how the City works to keep government lean and taxes low and how Council has focused on ways to systematically increase property values, by getting growth through reinvestment. Examples are renovations of commercial buildings like Bennett’s Fresh Roast which formerly was an old real estate office and Huxters Center which recently updated both inside and out through a new waiver system.

Sanibel Senior Planner – Roy’s power point further discussed planning and zoning initiatives for redevelopment of nonconforming island properties. The goal of the redevelopment vision statement is to provide equitable process for redeveloping non-conforming properties that existed at the time of incorporation to redevelop through a transparent process without expanding existing non-conformities. The redevelopment process steps include reviewing the existing Land Development Code regulations and amending them to enhance incentives and improve standards for redevelopment, including Build-back Regulations (non-conforming structures and non-conforming uses), Resort Housing District, and Commercial District standards.

Other recent amendments to Sanibel regulations related to redevelopment include pervious brick pavers (excluded from coverage calculations) and a revised definition of substantial improvement. Regarding pervious pavers for residential driveways, the pavers now are excluded from calculations of impermeable coverage. This exclusion applies only for conforming properties, and currently only applies to driveways for single-family and duplex properties.

Regarding substantial improvements – this is a big change. “Substantial improvement means any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvement, or combination or accumulation of any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvement of a structure in which the cost of the improvement equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure at the time that an application is filed”. This 50% rule used to apply for five years, now it applies per project, so allows for more improvements in shorter timeframes.

Sanibel City Accounting Operations Manager – During Laura’s financial presentation, she described the changes in the City’s 2016/2017 budgets. Her pie chart on taxes paid by Sanibel citizens based on final rates adopted by taxing authorities in September showed the 2016 average residential taxable value to be $558,975 with an average tax bill of $8,641. Of that bill, 45.2% goes to Lee County schools, 26.2% goes to Lee County, 14.9% goes to the City of Sanibel, and 13.7% goes to independent districts (like the Sanibel Library District, Sanibel Fire & Rescue District, etc.)

She also proudly described how Sanibel’s operating millage rate steadily has gone down from 2.5 in 2007 to 1.9139 which was the rate in 2016 and will be again in 2017.

Essentially during the same time, 2006 to 2015, Citywide outstanding debt (governmental, sewer, & pension) has gone from $79,147,305 to $40,634,677.

Thanks to these speakers for keeping our Realtors® up-to-date on what is happening at City Hall. We appreciate these annual presentations and City cooperation with us and our members whether it be researching properties, their permit histories, improvement potential, or in educating us on ways to improve our services. We are very lucky to have them, their resources, and partnership.

1 in 4 Florida Owners With Mortgage is ‘Equity Rich’

Posted on line yesterday at FloridaRealtors®:

“ATTOM Data Solutions’ Q3 2016 U.S. Home Equity and Underwater Report finds that 23.4% of U.S. homeowners with a mortgage are equity rich, meaning their loan-to-value ratio is 50% or lower. It’s a year-to-year increase of more than 2.6 million owners.

“In Florida, the ratio is similar, according to ATTOM, where 23.2% of owners with a mortgage are equity rich.

On the flipside, 16% of Florida owners with a mortgage are still “seriously underwater,” meaning they have a loan-to-value ratio of 125% or higher. Nationwide, the seriously underwater percentage is 10.8% – a year-to-year decrease of 854,000-plus homeowners.

“”Close to one in every five U.S. homeowners with a mortgage is now equity rich thanks to a combination of rising home prices and lengthening homeownership tenures,” says Daren Blomquist, senior vice president at ATTOM Data Solutions.

“”Median home prices increased on a year-over-year basis for the 18th consecutive quarter in Q3 2016, and homeowners who sold in the third quarter had owned their home an average of 7.94 years – a new high in our data and substantially higher than the average homeownership tenure of 4.26 years pre-recession,” says Blomquist. “As homeowners stay in their homes longer before moving up, they are amassing more home equity wealth.”

“A closer look by metro areas finds no Florida city in the top 10 on ATTOM’s list, however. Still, one city – Cape Coral-Fort Myers – was notable for being the only state city in the list of seven metro areas that saw the number of equity-rich homeowners increase by more than 10% as the area logged a 11.5% point increase.

However, one Florida metro area also made ATTOM’s list of seven cities where more than 20% of homeowners with a mortgage are still underwater: Lakeland-Winter Haven ranked at No. 7 with an even 20%.”

Upcoming Island Events

Nov 20 – Sunday – Sanibel Annual Thanksgiving Celebration beginning at 6:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall. Free non-denominational celebration of Thanksgiving. (SanibelSusan and fellow BIG ARTS chorus members will be singing, as will a new children’s chorus from The Sanibel School.)

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Nov 24 – Thanksgiving Day – Turkey Bowl from 9 to 11 a.m. – 2-hand touch football at Sanibel Community Park, open to all ages.

Nov 25 & 26 – Friday & Saturday after Thanksgiving – 25^th Sanibel Masters Art Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sanibel Community Part (across the street from SanibelSusan Realty). BIG ARTS Community Chorus is singing two holiday sets Saturday morning.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity November 11-18, 2016

Sanibel

CONDOS

6 new listings: Sanibel Arms #B1 1/1 $369K, Sundial West #G307 1/1 $424.9K, Sundial West #H209 1/1 $439K, Loggerhead Cay #434 2/2 $639K, Snug Harbor #312 3/2 $739K, High Tide #C101 2/2 $1.195M (our listing).

High Tide #C101 is 2600 sq. ft. – the entire first floor, one up over covered parking & storage at ground level. Elevator opens to only this unit & the one above. Light & bright with windows all-’round. Never rented, this residential condo offers easy living in small 14-unit complex with beachside pool, plus tennis on West Gulf Drive. Gulf view too!

2 price changes: Tennisplace #C21 2/1.5 now $369,555; Sandy Bend #6 2/2 now $949K.

3 new sales: Kimball Lodge #263 1/1.5 listed at $415K, Mariner Pointe #622 2/2.5 listed at $639K, Kings Crown #315 2/2 listed at $899K.

1 closed sale: Sundial West #A208 2/2 $790K.

HOMES

12 new listings: 2030 Sunrise Cir 3/3 $699K; 525 N Yachtsman Dr 3/2 $749K; 1559 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 $799K; 1683 Bunting Ln 3/3 $799,555; 8991 Mockingbird Dr 3/2 $829K; 1232 Par View Dr 3/2.5 $929K; 5838 Pine Tree Dr 3/3 $1.295M; 2474 Wulfert Rd 3/3/2 $1.495M, 3790 West Gulf Dr 3/2.5 $1.6M; 1717 Jewel Box Dr 3/3.5 $2.1M; 267 Ferry Landing Dr 3/2 $2.195M, 2405 Blue Crab Ct 4/4.5 $2.695M.

9 price changes: 4619 Brainard Bayou Rd 3/2 now $549.9K; 752/754 Cardium St 4/2 duplex now $639.9K, 3152 Twin Lakes Ln 3/3 now $789K; 3354 Barra Cir 3/2 now $899K; 1270 Bay Dr 3/2 now $1.299M; 2479 Blind Pass Ct 3/2 now $1.3M; 513 Lighthouse Way 3/3 now $1.795M; 2451 Blind Pass Ct 4/4.5 now $1,999,999; 4190 Dingman Dr 4/3.5 now $2.299M.

2 new sales: 5279 Umbrella Pool Rd 3/2 listed at $648K, 677 Durion Ct 3/2 listed at $728K.

2 closed sales: 1333 Par View Dr 3/2 $825K, 4014 West Gulf Dr 3/2/2 $1.35M.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 6419+6428 Pine Ave now $1.499M.

No new sales.

2 closed sales: 2153 Periwinkle Way $265K, 3965 Coquina Dr $350K.

Captiva

CONDOS

1 new listing: Bayside Villas #5320 3/3 $650K.

No price changes, new sales, or closed sales.

HOMES & LOTS

Nothing to report.

Thanksgiving good wishes to all,

Susan Andrews aka SanibelSusan

Woohoo…Sanibel/Captiva Island Real Estate Activity Has Picked Up!

Posted on November 4, 2016 by SanibelSusan

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It has been another busy real estate week on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Several SanibelSusan Realty listings had excellent showings and we also had several good meetings with owners considering selling. One new listing is effective this week and another will be posted in a few days, and another a few days after that. I was out showing to several parties, several times, while Teammates David and Lisa also were showing yesterday. It’s great to see almost as much action as the November dolphins jumping in the above photo. (Note the Mama with baby on the right.)

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors®

Yesterday’s Realtor® Caravan Meeting was not as well attended as last week, but the National Association of Realtors annual convention, being held in Orlando this year, may have something to do with that.

This wek the Sanibel/Captiva Caravan of new listings was for West End properties. Next week, when it rotates to East End, we will have two new listings open (from 9 a.m. until noon).

The activity posted since last Friday in the Sanibel & Captiva Multiple Listing Service follows a couple of news items below.

Interest Rates Stay Put, But Door Open For December Hike

Yesterday, FloridaRealtors® on-line posted the following:

“The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady Wednesday and left the door open to a December rate hike amid an improving economy. In a statement after a two-day meeting, the Fed said it decided to keep its federal funds rate at a historically low 0.4%.

“The Fed said “the case for a rate increase strengthened,” but policymakers decided, “for the time being, to wait for some further evidence of continued progress toward its objectives.” That largely mirrored the September statement, except the Fed added that only “some” advances are needed, suggesting a rate hike may be at hand. The statement added that “inflation has increased somewhat since earlier this year” and removed its previous assertion that “inflation is expected to remain low in the near term.”

“The Fed’s preferred measure of annual inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, is still below its 2% annual target, but it has edged up steadily this year, reaching 1.7% recently. That could pave the way for a rate hike as soon as December.

“Stocks, already on pace for a seventh day of losses, fell further after the statement but shortly began staging a recovery. Some economists said the Fed was unlikely to send an explicit signal of a December rate increase similar to a reference in October 2015 to a possible hike at the “next meeting.”

With markets already pricing in an increase anyway, Fed officials would prefer not to close off their options, economists said. “Absent substantial shocks, they’re set on December,” says UBS economist Drew Matus.

“Among potential shocks are a contested presidential election next week or a victory by Republican Donald Trump that roils markets, economist Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics says.

“After Wednesday’s statement was released, fed fund futures reckoned there was a 72% chance the Fed will lift its benchmark rate at a Dec. 13-14 meeting, up from 68% a day earlier.

“It was unlikely the Fed would act just days before the election, potentially disrupting markets and coloring perceptions of the economy and presidential candidates Trump and Hillary Clinton.

“The Fed has stood pat since raising its federal funds rate in December for the first time in nine years, citing factors such as China’s economic slowdown, the United Kingdom’s Brexit vote, volatile markets and a spring slump in U.S. job growth.” Copyright © 2016, USATODAY.com, USA TODAY, Paul Davidson

Upcoming Island Events

Tomorrow – Saturday – Esperanza Woodring Memorial Cast Net Rodeo – beginning at 8:30 a.m. at The Bait Box, 1041 Periwinkle Way.

Nov 6 – Sunday – Sanibel Blues & Jazz Festival – 1 to 7 p.m. at Bailey’s Center.

Nov 11 – Friday – Veterans Day Ceremony – beginning at 11:45 on the grounds of Sanibel City Hall.

Nov 13 – Sunday – CROW’s 35^th “Taste of the Islands” 12 to 5 p.m. at Sanibel Community Park (across the street from SanibelSusan Realty). SanibelSusan will be working with the front door open (to attract some business & hear the music).

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Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity October 28-November 4, 2016

Sanibel

CONDOS

7 new listings: Blind Pass #A205 2/2 $449K, Sundial East #P201 2/2 $789K, Sandpiper Beach #504 2/2 $789K, Gulf Beach #102 2/2 $799K, (our listing, photos below), Surfside 12 #A4 3/2 $869K, Nutmeg Village #100 2/2 $1.195M, Compass Point #192 2/2 $1.295M.

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1 price change: Sundial West #F103 2/2 now $459.5K.

2 new sales: Sanibel Arms West #B8 2/2 listed at $529.9K, Villa Sanibel #2G 2/2 listed at $589K.

4 closed sales: Tennisplace #D21 1/1 $212.85K, Casa Blanca #8 1/1 $255K, Sundial West #F105 1/1 $385K, Mariner Pointe #813 2/2 $437K.

HOMES

6 new listings: 1411 Sandpiper Cir 2/2 half-duplex $439K, 743 Elinor Way 3/2 $695K, 998 Fish Crow Rd 3/2 $725K, 5306 Umbrella Pool Rd 4/4 $895K, 941 Pecten Ct 3/2 $975K, 6494 Sanibel-Captiva Rd 3/2 $2.495M.

7 price changes: 1585 Serenity Ln 3/3 now $574.9K, 4215 Old Banyan Way 3/3 now $699K, 1809 Bowmans Beach Rd 3/2 now $799.9K, 5757 Pine Tree Dr 3/2.5 now $850K, 660 Oliva St 3/3 now $899K, 1724 Bunting Ln 3/4 now $995K, 6129 Starling Way 3/2.5 now $1.39M.

1 new sale: 1150 Schooner Pl 2/2 listed at $599K.

2 closed listings: 9292 Belding Dr 3/2.5 $399K, 988 Beach Rd 3/3 $850K.

LOTS

1 new listing: 602 Boulder Dr $459K.

1 price change: 9426 Sage Ct now $269K.

No new sales.

1 closed sale: 1242 Anhinga Ln $495K.

Captiva

CONDOS

2 new listings: Bayside Villas #5136 1/2 $315K, Beach Homes #18 4/3 $3.495M.

No price changes or new sales.

2 closed sales: Bayside Villas #4102 1/2 $277.5K, Bayside Villas #5240 1/2 $320K.

HOMES

1 new listing: 11523 Andy Rosse Ln 5/5/5 $2.599M.

2 price changes: 14980 Binder Dr 4/3 now $1,377,991; 14860 Mango Ct 5/4 now $2,343,981.

1 new sale: 11537 Laika Ln 4/3 listed at $1.575M.

No closed sales.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

Until next Friday, when hopefully we have more real estate action to report, here are a few more dolphins showing off!

Happy weekend! Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

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Wrapping Up October Real Estate on Sanibel & Captiva Islands

Posted on October 28, 2016 by SanibelSusan

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It’s Susan with The SanibelSusan Team’s weekly update on island real estate activity. Things on Sanibel & Captiva Islands definitely are picking up.

We were especially reminded of that last Friday afternoon when 3 p.m. rolled around and traffic backed-up in front of the office heading east on Periwinkle. First time, we recall that happening in October, but it’s in line with the many visitors who come this month every year and saying that this year the island is busier than they remember it.

Of course, we hope plenty of these visitors are looking to buy real estate. Over the last seven days, there were three condo sales and a home sale on Sanibel, and one condo sale on Captiva. Those numbers need to pick up considerably for us to really say that “season” is in full swing. The activity posted since last Friday in the Sanibel & Captiva Multiple Listing Service follows a couple of news items below.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors®

Yesterday’s Realtor® Caravan Meeting was well attended, with many dressed in costume adding some levity to our usually serious announcements.

Twelve new listings were on the following caravan tour including ours at 537 Lake Murex Circle. These meetings have now reverted to the “every Thursday” morning schedule, with up to 20 properties allowed each week, so if you are on the islands on Thursday mornings watch for the open house signs, if you like to preview new listings too.

Mortgage Rates Surge to 4-Month High

FreddieMacLogo_3 According to “Daily Real Estate News” on line, last week, “for the second week, mortgage rates moved higher. This time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage inched above 3.5% for the first time since June.

““This month, mortgage rates seem to be catching up to Treasury yields and returning to pre-Brexit levels,” says Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

“Freddie Mac reports the following national averages with mortgage rates for the week ending Oct. 20:

30-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 3.52%, with an average 0.5 point, rising from last week’s 3.47% average. Last year at this time, 30-year rates averaged 3.79%.
15-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 2.79%, with an average 0.5 point, also rising from last week’s 2.76% average. A year ago, 15-year rates averaged 2.98%.
5-year hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages: averaged 2.85%, with an average 0.4 point, increasing from last week’s 2.82% average. Last year at this time, 5-year ARMs averaged 2.89%.”

These rates still are near historic lows, but if you are thinking of taking advantage of them, you may want to lock in soon as increases may continue.

Sanibel Community House Update

Community Ctr renovation Construction is moving along at the Sanibel Community House, but in their update this week, they mentioned that a delay is definite and that the annual mini-golf usually held between Christmas and New Years has been postponed. The annual island Thanksgiving Celebration held the Sunday before the holiday, this year will be at Schein Performance Hall at BIG ARTS, rather than the Community House. Appears that the new Community House will be ready in early January.

New Closing Rules Remain a Challenge

It has been a little more than a year since new federal closing rules took effect. Under the rules, the HUD-1 Settlement Form was replaced with a new Closing Disclosure, the Good Faith Estimate was replaced with a new Loan Estimate, and some new timing requirements were imposed.

Real estate professionals continue to have concerns with the changes and were among the many people and organizations that submitted almost 1,600 comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as it works to finalize a rule that would try to improve the process. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) also submitted comments. Among other points, NAR says it remains too difficult for real estate professionals to get a copy of the closing disclosure so they can help their clients.

For many years on the islands, most sales have been cash. However, the low interest rates this year have brought an increased number of sales with bank financing. That probably will continue into “season”. Those sales with loans are the ones affected by the new federal forms, disclosures, and additional time requirements.

Most local Realtors® – us included – encourage buyers to do their financing here, not only are local lenders more attuned to what is needed for a loan on a barrier island, but their rates are competitive – and often better than a distant hometown bank. Also, it is much easier for us and local title companies to keep tabs on loan processing and ensure that timetables are met, when the lender is local.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity October 21-28, 2016

Sanibel

CONDOS

5 new listings: Donax Village 33 2/2 $499K, Villa Sanibel #2G 2/2 $589K, Sanibel Surfside #127 2/2 $1.15M, Signal Inn #19 3/2 $1.195M, Golden Beach #2 3/2.5 $1.499M.

2 price changes: Lake Palms #8 2/2.5 now $345.5K, Tigua Cay #487 3/3.5 now $1.849M.

4 new sales: Blind Pass #B203 3/2 listed at $575K, Loggerhead Cay #211 2/2 listed at $599K, Sunset South #15B 2/2 listed at $999K, Surfside 12 #B3 3/2 listed at $1.124M.

3 closed sales: Sundial West #B108 1/1 $340K, Sandpebble #2B 2/2 $390K (our listing & sale), Sanibel Surfside #117 2/2 $935K.

HOMES

9 new listings: 1851 Farm Trail 3/2 $529K, 1150 Schooner Pl 2/2 $599K, 1245 Anhinga Ln 3/2 $649K, 958 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 $679K, 1809 Bowmans Beach Rd 3/2 $799K, 537 Lake Murex Cir 3/3 $949K (our listing, shown below), 3019 Poinciana Cir 5/3.5 $950K, 2479 Blind Pass Ct 3/2 $1.1M, 407 Bella Vista Way 4/4 $3.199M.

5 price changes: 5105 SanibelCaptiva Rd 4/3 now $677.7K, 5751 Baltusrol Ct 3/4 now $1.05M, 900 Almas Ct 3/3.5 now $1.289M, 1326 Seaspray Ln 4/4.5 now $2.145M, 5075 Joewood Dr 4/4.6 now $3.59M.

1 new sale: 1333 Par View Dr 3/2 listed at $879K.

1 closed listing: 3792 Coquina Dr 3/3 $987.5K.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 690 Birdie View Pt now $389K.

No new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings or price changes.

1 new sale: Seabreeze #1253 3/3 listed at $1.569M.

1 closed sale: Marina Villas #807 2/2 $645K.

HOMES

No new listings.

3 price changes: 14980 Binder Dr 4/3 now $1,377,998; 11537 Laika Ln 4/3 now $1.575M; 14860 Mango Ct 5/4 now $2,343,999.

No new or closed sales.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

Hard to believe that next Friday is November. Until then,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

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The Forecast Missed…It’s Another Gorgeous Day on Sanibel & Captiva Islands

Posted on January 16, 2015 by SanibelSusan

It is another sunny Friday afternoon on Sanibel Island. The weathermen forecast a high today of only the mid-60’s so some of us are wearing turtle necks, longs sleeves, and scarves with their flip flops. Ha, they were wrong again. It’s a bright 70 degrees mid-afternoon with blue skies and temperatures rising! January can be funny here though, we could still see a few days of island winter.

Below are a couple of real estate news items followed by the action posted in the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service this week. Several of our listings were shown and David/Elise hosted our Realtor Caravan Open House yesterday from 9 a.m. until noon in The Sanctuary. Since they were getting good walk-in traffic, Dave continued the Open House until 4 p.m. and got some good walk-in activity then too.

Though the roadway and bike paths were busy again this week, just 11 new sales were announced on Sanibel, one on Captiva (a big one).

Our friends in the accommodations business describe this week as setting records for reservations. That probably means that February and March will be standing room only on the islands. We can expect more sales then.

2015 Sanibel & Captiva Association of Realtors Installation & Awards Banquet

Last Saturday night, this annual event was a success and well attended with the banquet room full and the sunset spectacular from Sundial Beach Resort’s new open deck. It’s great to see the resort bounce back following its recent renovations.

This year the theme was “Carnival”, so attendees were asked to dress in white.

As the evening’s emcee again, it was fun to present the awards to this year’s winners:

Administrative Support award to Jessica Elliott with VIP, Rookie of the Year to Chris Johnson with Pfeifer Realty, Affiliate of the Year to Nanci Berlin with Barrier Island Title, Community Service award to Shane Spring with VIP, and Realtor of the Year to Dave Schuldenfrei also with VIP. Both Shane and David worked hard in the association’s continuing goals to help to improve water quality and keep flood insurance affordable.

David, also 2014 President, gave a special award to Chris Heidrick with Heidrick & Company Insurance. Chris, also a Sanibel Planning Commissioner, is Chairman of the National Flood Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, and he sits on the Flood Insurance Producers National Committee which is an advisory committee to FEMA/National Flood Insurance Program.

Congratulations to all on their awards!

2015 Florida Realtors Mid-Year Business Meetings

The Florida Realtors Mid-Winter Business Meetings in Orlando begin next Wednesday with Florida’s Economic Summit. Here is the write-up posted on Florida Realtors yesterday about the upcoming summit:

“The real estate market plays a vital role in Florida’s economy, and figuring out what lies ahead in 2015 is key to policymakers, residents and Realtors®. Several respected economists will share their insights on the state’s business climate and economy at Florida Realtors®2015 Economic Summit on Jan. 21, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m….The summit kicks off Florida Realtors’ Mid-Winter Business Meetings, which take place Jan. 21-25, 2015.

“”We anticipate the positive trends that developed last year to continue into 2015,” says Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. John Tuccillo. “Florida’s economy is producing significant numbers of jobs, in-migration is strong and the housing market will benefit. Florida Realtors expects home sales to increase by about 10% in 2015, and values to move upward at the historical average rate of 4.5-5%. Because of inventory shortages at the lower price levels of the market, measured median and average prices will rise by 10-15% – about the same as their performance in 2014.

“”Both the economy and real estate will benefit from lower gas prices, which are expected to continue through the first half of the year,” he adds. “This will give consumers more spendable income, but will also allow them to consider buying homes farther from metropolitan centers, where home prices are lower. Florida’s economy also will benefit from both the expansion of the Panama Canal, which will bring new trade and employment opportunities to Florida, and from numerous transportation projects that are now underway or planned around the state.”

“Summit speakers include Jesse Panuccio, executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity; Ted Jones, chief economist and senior vice president, Stewart Title Guaranty Company; and Dr. John Tuccillo, Florida Realtors chief economist. Attendees also will hear a discussion of regional development and economic trends from a panel of civic and business leaders….”

Loan Demand Posts Biggest Leap in 6 Years

Although most Sanibel & Captiva Island sales are cash transactions, it was encouraging to read about the uptick in the mortgage activity this week. The below article was posted Wednesday on “Daily Real Estate News” and sourced to CNBC. Whenever there is good news like this, it has positive impact throughout the market.

“Plunging mortgage rates sent mortgage applications skyrocketing last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports in its weekly survey released Wednesday.

“Mortgage application volume reflecting demand for home purchases and refinances soared 49.1% in the week ending January 9, compared to the previous week, the MBA reports. Most of that jump was attributed to a 66% seasonally adjusted increase in applications to refinance. Refinance applications are now at the highest level since July 2013.

“Applications for home purchases, viewed as a gauge of future home-buying activity, rose to a seasonally adjusted 24% from the previous week. Applications for home purchases are now 2% higher than they were a year ago. The MBA said a new 3 percent down payment option for qualified buyers at Fannie Mae contributed to the gain. “Purchase application volume was at its highest level since September 2013 … and notably increased across most loan size categories, particularly for the conforming, middle of the market loan segments that had been weak for much of the past year,” says Michael Fratantoni, the MBA’s chief economist.

“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to a 3.89% average last week, its lowest level since May 2013. “In addition to the drop in rates, and news of improvement in the job market, there was additional positive news for prospective home buyers with evidence that credit availability has increased somewhat, and with the FHA’s announcement of a decrease in their mortgage insurance premiums,” Fratantoni said.”

“Sanctuary Sound”

Yesterday’s email brought the January issue of the “Sanctuary Sound” from Sheryl Tatum, Director of Membership and Marketing at The Sanctuary Golf Club. Here is an excerpt:

“What an amazing beginning to 2015! We are selling Equity Memberships like crazy. There is a Waiting List for the Social Memberships, but an Application will secure a spot on the Waiting List. The number of inquiries has doubled from last year.”

Sheryl plays an important role in getting our prospective Sanctuary clients on the golf course, tennis court, or dinner, so it is always good news when she shares what is happening in her office.

Sanctuary membership categories are: Equity Membership – $110,000; Introductory Membership – $10,000; Temporary Membership – $5,000 for 1 month or $7,000 for 2 months; Social Membership: $15,000.

Below is an aerial photos of our listing at 5743 Baltusrol Court in The Sanctuary. The lot next door is available too. Click the tabs above to access a full-page of information about each of our listings – streaming videos too!

Sanibel & Captiva Multiple Listing Service Activity January 9-16

Sanibel

CONDOS

5 new listings: Captains Walk #E5 2/2 $299K, Sanibel Arms #E8 2/2 $509K, Blind Pass #G105 3/3 $769K, 630 Periwinkle Way 4/3 $999.9K, Signal Inn #18 3/2 $1.089M.

1 price change: White Pelican #123 2/2 now $799.9K.

2 new sales: Lighthouse Point #215 3/2 listed for $575K, Sandpiper Beach #202 2/2 listed for $624.9K.

2 closed sales: Sundial #D307 1/1 $225K, Sandpebble #E 2/2 $410K.

HOMES

1 new listing: 1521 Wilton Ln 3/2 $559K.

5 price changes: 1380 Jamaica Dr 3/2 now $599.9K; 2984 Island Inn Rd 3/2 now $599,999; 9012 Mockingbird Dr 3/2 now $689K; 600 N Yachtsman Dr 3/2.5 now $1.2945M; 1204 Isabel Dr 3/3.5 now $3.995M.

8 new sales: 320 Palm Lake Dr 2/2 listed for $424K, 3001 Singing Wind Dr 3/2 listed for $449K (short sale), 1717 Windward Way 3/2 listed for $649K, 1710 Middle Gulf Dr 3/2 listed for $699K, 251 Daniel Dr 3/2 listed for $809K, 749 Pyrula Ave 3/3 listed for $1.225M, 836 Sand Dollar Dr 3/2/2 listed for $1.295M, 2400 Los Colony Rd 3/3 listed for $1.495M.

2 closed sales: 660 Durion Ct 2/2 $540K, 1674 Sabal Palm Dr 3/3 $790K.

LOTS

1 new listing: 1301 Par View Dr $249.555.

3 price changes: 2372 Wulfert Rd now $209K, 6486 Pine Ave now $359.9K, 3723 West Gulf Dr now $3.089M.

1 new sale: 2562 Coconut Dr listed for $349K.

1 closed sale: 218 Violet Dr $325K.

Captiva

CONDOS

3 new listings: Tennis Villas #3232 2/2 $499K, Bayside Villas #5324 3/3 $595K, Lands End Village #1654 3/3 1.685M.

No price changes, new sales or closed sales.

HOMES

No new listings or price changes.

1 new sale: 16660 Captiva Dr 5/5.5 listed for $14.85M.

No closed sales.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

This representation is based, in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors® or its Multiple Listing Service. Neither the association nor its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy.

Until next week, here is another favorite Sanibel beach photo.

Many visitors here this winter are saying the beach looks better than ever!

The SanibelSusan Team agrees!

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Captiva Beach Tilling Starts January 9

Fire at Blind Pass Condo

“Here Comes Santa Claus”

Sanibel YouTube Video

Sanibel & Captiva Multiple Listing Service Activity December 16-23, 2016

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Water Improves on Sanibel

2017 Sanibel Beach Parking Permits

Time to File For Florida Homestead Exemption

Sanibel & Captiva Multiple Listing Service Activity Nov 25-Dec 2, 2016

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1 in 4 Florida Owners With Mortgage is ‘Equity Rich’

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Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity November 11-18, 2016

Thanksgiving good wishes to all,

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Interest Rates Stay Put, But Door Open For December Hike

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Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity October 28-November 4, 2016

Until next Friday, when hopefully we have more real estate action to report, here are a few more dolphins showing off!

Happy weekend! Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

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Mortgage Rates Surge to 4-Month High

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Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity October 21-28, 2016

Hard to believe that next Friday is November. Until then,

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