Gulf Coast Associates' Blog: Local SW Florida

The first quarter 2008 Bonita Bay real estate market statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Bonita Bay is Bonita Springs premier gated community and is a highly sought after place to live. Encompassing 2,400 acres, Bonita Bay is also the flagship community of the Bonita Bay Group here in Southwest Florida. More than half the community is devoted to open space, including three Arthur Hills-designed golf courses and 12 miles of biking and walking paths. Golf club members also have access to two Tom Fazio courses at the Bonita Bay Club East. Located on more than 1,000 acres of Cypress wetlands, there will be no residences permitted at Club East and these courses are enclosed by natural Florida surroundings providing a pure golfing…

The January thru March Bonita Springs real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Bonita Springs, known as the "Gateway to the Gulf" is one of Southwest Florida's fastest growing coastal cities. Located between Ft. Myers and Naples, Bonita Springs offers endless lifestyle choices while still maintaining its small town charm.

Bonita Springs Sales Data

Bonita Springs Home Sales Jan-Mar 2008*:

• 207 Closed Sales
• Average Sales Price - $628,702
• Median Sales Price - $417,000
• Average Days on Market - 187
• Price/Sq. Foot - $232.56

Bonita Springs Condominium Sales Jan-Mar 2008*:

• 201 Closed Sales
• Average Sales Price - $377,909
• Median Sales Price - $300,000
• Average Days on…

The 2007 year end Bonita Bay real estate market statistics report for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Bonita Bay is Bonita Springs premier gated community and is a highly sought after place to live.

Encompassing 2,400 acres, Bonita Bay is also the flagship community of the Bonita Bay Group here in Southwest Florida. More than half the community is devoted to open space, including three Arthur Hills-designed golf courses and 12 miles of biking and walking paths. Golf club members also have access to two Tom Fazio courses at Bonita Bay Club East. Located on more than 1,000 acres of Cypress wetlands, there will be no residences permitted at Club East and these courses are enclosed by natural Florida surroundings providing a pure golfing…

An annual right here in Southwest Florida is spring training for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. What more could you ask for than a sunny 80 degree afternoon watching your favorite players begin their yearly quest to play the game almost everyone loves. From the long time stars to the rookies, it is a time of anticipation. Who will fill the teams open roster spots, how will the new players obtained from off season trades help the team, who's healthy and who's not, and perhaps most importantly, what are the team’s chances of going all the way to the Series and winning a World Championship. For Red Sox fans, expectations are very high, especially since they went all the way last year. For the Twins fans, they'd just like to see their team compete…

The 2007 Bonita Springs real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Bonita Springs, known as the "Gateway to the Gulf" is one of Southwest Florida's premier coastal communities. Located between Ft. Myers and Naples, Bonita Springs offers endless lifestyle choices and includes miles of white sand beaches, championship golf courses, fabulous shopping and of course the emerald green Gulf of Mexico. With its wonderful small town charm and an exceptional quality of life, a visit to Bonita Springs will entice you to want to stay forever.

Bonita Springs Sales Data

Bonita Springs Home Sales 2007*:

• 500 Closed Sales
• Average Sales Price - $686,720
• Median Sales Price - $509,250
• Average Days on Market -…

The 2007 Naples real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Naples is the "Crown Jewel" of the Paradise Coast, filled with art galleries, fabulous shopping, dining, and Gulf front mansions. An older, and more quaint city, it's truly the cosmopolitan and cultural center of Southwest Florida and has transformed itself into a dynamic international and world renown destination.

Naples is the jumping off point to the Everglades, Ten Thousand Islands and the Big Cypress National Preserve, all of which are perfect places for photography, bird watching, and where alligators roam, and ghost orchids hide. This is where you can enjoy outstanding outdoor sports, such as canoeing or kayaking. And don't forget, Naples' famed beaches…

The 2007 Ft. Myers Beach real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Ft. Myers Beach is the "happening" locale on Southwest Florida's Lee Island Coast. Ft. Myers Beach offers every amenity you can imagine- from seven miles of wide sandy beaches, golf, boating, fishing and more than anything else - relaxing. The Beach as its known, is eclectic and diverse. It draws visitors from all over the world and you'll find all sorts of folks from generations of families to Easter Break kids.

Dotting the Gulf side of the island you'll find high and mid rise condos, lavish mansions, and Key West style residences. On the Bay side you can find every type of home you could wish for – snug bungalows, stilted clapboards, and charming new…

The 2007 year end Vineyards real estate market statistics report for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Located in southeastern Naples and in a world of its own, this beautiful master planned gated golf community features the Vineyards Country Club which gives residents a selection of two 18-hole PGA championship golf courses. There is also a 32 acre community park and six miles of walking and biking paths that wind through majestic oaks, Cypress stands and nature preserves.

The Vineyards Sales Data

The Vineyards Home Sales 2007*:

• 37 Closed Sales
• Average Sales Price - $778,710
• Median Sales Price - $650,000
• Average Days on Market - 201
• Price/Sq. Foot - $261.48

The Vineyards Condominium Sales 2007*:

• 38 Closed…