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Study: Out-of-Town Buyers Have More Money

Posted in Pelican Bay Real Estate News, tagged , , , , , , , , , on February 16, 2022| Leave a Comment »


Pelican Bay – Naples FL –  Late yesterday I was once again asked when I thought the real estate bubble would burst in Florida. I answered by stating all the reasons I outlined in my previous blog entries. This afternoon I read the article below and thought, “How true!”

Source: Study: Out-of-Town Buyers Have More Money

Within the State of Florida locals are having a hard time competing with out-of-town buyers. Out of town buyers coming into Miami have 25.1% higher budget to spend then the locals. According to the article people coming from States with high income taxes are willing to spend over list for a property because they feel they are getting a deal.

As of this morning, there are only 17 listings in Pelican Bay. There is currently only one listing under 1 million dollars. It was listed late Monday. When I called the listing agent Tuesday morning she told me there were several offers on the unit but nothing had been finalized yet. I am going to guess it will sell over list price.

If you are thinking of selling your Pelican Bay unit, now is the time to do so. The problems of finding another place in Pelican Bay is another issue. While you’ll get a great price for your unit, the cost of what you’d like to buy will have gone up too. There is also the issue of finding a new home. If you sell your place you may have to make arrangements for interim housing until you can find a home you want.

The market here is still strong and with so little inventory, there are few indications that real estate prices will decrease.

Would you like to subscribe to Pelican Bay updates? E-mail me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com and I will add you to the subscription list. Please know that I will keep your e-mail address private.

If you are thinking of selling your Pelican Bay unit, give me a call at 239-641-9081. I have a list of buyers who are looking for specific units in Pelican Bay.

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About the author:

Lynn Wilber is a Real Estate Professional who lives in Pelican Bay. Her 44 years of real estate experience and her area expertise have been valuable resources to Pelican Bay Sellers and Buyers. For more information, please contact Lynn Wilber via e-mail at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com or call 239-641-9081.

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COVID Migration: Who’s Moving to Fla. and Why?

Posted in Real Estate News, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on February 10, 2022|


Pelican Bay – Naples, FL – As I was reading through my trade e-mails this morning I ran across the following article I thought you might find interesting:

Source: COVID Migration: Who’s Moving to Fla. and Why?

My first reaction was “YIKES!”.  While this article talks about Florida in general, it also takes a look at Palm Beach County.  I would LOVE to see the stats on Collier County.  Just based on the traffic I’ve been driving through in the last couple of months, I can tell we have an uptick in Collier County residents.

According to the above article, “More than 547,000 people exchanged out-of-state driver’s licenses last year for ones with Sunshine State addresses. ” It appears that residents of New York and New Jersey are leaving and taking up residence in Florida. Taxes up North, being able to work from home and Florida’s beautiful weather are all factoring into why people are moving into Florida.

Lack of inventory and higher prices seem to be a by product of people selling their high priced homes up North and purchasing here.

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article for my neighborhood blog with my thoughts of the market in Pelican Bay.  You can find that at:  https://lambiance.wordpress.com/2022/01/27/my-crystal-ball/

As of this morning there were only 16 listings in ALL of Pelican Bay. Only 2 of those listings are under a million dollars. In the last 7 days there have been 19 pending sales in Pelican Bay.  17 of those pending listing were all over one million dollars. 6 of those pending listings were over 2 million dollars.

As I read the article I referenced above I kept thinking that all those buyers that are coming out of those expensive homes in high taxing States are definitely pushing the prices up here in Pelican Bay. If you have been toying with the idea of selling your Pelican Bay home, now is the time to do it.

We live in a beautiful place. It’s a joy to go down to our beach and enjoy the sunsets.

Would you like to subscribe to Pelican Bay updates? E-mail me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com and I will add you to the subscription list. Please know that I will keep your e-mail address private.

If you are thinking of selling your Pelican Bay unit, give me a call at 239-641-9081. I’d be happy to discuss current market conditions and give you selling tips. I have a list of buyers who are looking for specific units in Pelican Bay. I’d be happy to discuss not only the pricing in your subdivision but the pricing for condo and homes in Pelican Bay and in Naples to see how your home fits into the equation.

Do you have some photos of Pelican Bay you would enjoy sharing? Are you a member of FaceBook? Login in and join the Pelican Bay Facebook Group. You can post photos, videos and experiences about Pelican Bay on this page.

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Please note that I receive no compensation for mention of any businesses or events.

About the author:

Lynn Wilber is a Real Estate Professional who lives in Pelican Bay. Her 44 years of real estate experience and her area expertise have been valuable resources to Pelican Bay Sellers and Buyers. For more information, please contact Lynn Wilber via e-mail at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com or call 239-641-9081.

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4 of 5 Consumers Believe in Housing Bubble

Posted in Real Estate News, tagged , , , , , , , on February 7, 2022| Leave a Comment »


Pelican Bay – Naples, FL – In the course of reading my trade e-magazines this morning I ran across this article that talks about people’s perception of the housing bubble. It’s an interesting article I thought you would enjoy reading. Until we can get some more inventory in Pelican Bay, I don’t see the prices going down anytime soon. As of this morning there were only 17 units for sale in ALL of Pelican Bay. Only 3 of those listings were under 1 million.

Article: https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2022/02/4-5-consumers-believe-housing-bubble

Will you be down at the beach in Pelican Bay celebrating Valentine’s Day this year? Wherever you are I hope you have a wonderful day.

Would you like to subscribe to Pelican Bay updates? E-mail me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com and I will add you to the subscription list. Please know that I will keep your e-mail address private.

If you are thinking of selling your Pelican Bay unit, please call me before you do any major remodeling. I’d be happy to discuss current market conditions and give you selling tips. I have a list of buyers who are looking for specific units in Pelican Bay. I’d be happy to discuss not only the pricing in your subdivision but the pricing for condo and homes in Pelican Bay and in Naples to see how your home fits into the equation.

Do you have some photos of Pelican Bay you would enjoy sharing? Are you a member of FaceBook? Login in and join the Pelican Bay Facebook Group. You can post photos, videos and experiences about Pelican Bay on this page.

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About the author:

Lynn Wilber is a Real Estate Professional who lives in Pelican Bay. Her 44 years of real estate experience and her area expertise have been valuable resources to Pelican Bay Sellers and Buyers. For more information, please contact Lynn Wilber via e-mail at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com or call 239-594-2780.

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3 in 10 Sellers Say Security Cameras Have Monitored Buyers

Posted in Buying in Pelican Bay, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 4, 2021| Leave a Comment »


Pelican Bay – Naples, FL – Each morning I read through various trade articles that come my way. Occasionally I share them with you. The one below really hit a cord with me.

Source: 3 in 10 Sellers Say Security Cameras Have Monitored Buyers

Today’s technology makes it possible for Sellers to record showings on their homes. Florida does have rules about recording. If you are a buyer looking at properties remember not to express any opinions about the home you are viewing until you are in the car with your Realtor. You do not want the Seller to know just how much you LOVE their home before you even write an offer.

Sellers, be prepared to hear all sorts of things about your home. The kitchen countertop you agonized picking out until you found the “perfect” one might end up being not so perfect for the buyers coming through your home. Listen to the buyers comments. If every buyer complains about the same thing, you’ll need to change it or offer a credit at closing to compensate. If you do have video and audio recording equipment in your home talk to your Realtor and/or your attorney about the laws involving recording.

As of this morning, there were only 33 listings in the entire complex of Pelican Bay. This should give you some perspective how low the inventory  is in Pelican Bay. Curious about the real estate market? Here are the statistics posted by Naples Board of Realtors for June 2021 . Stats for Pelican Bay would be in the Naples Beach area on page 16.

Wherever you are enjoying your summer, know the beach at Pelican Bay is waiting for your return.

Would you like to subscribe to Pelican Bay updates? E-mail me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com and I will add you to the subscription list. Please know that I will keep your e-mail address private.

If you are thinking of selling your Pelican Bay unit, please call me before you do any major remodeling. I’d be happy to discuss current market conditions and give you selling tips. I have a list of buyers who are looking for specific units in Pelican Bay. I’d be happy to discuss not only the pricing in your subdivision but the pricing for condo and homes in Pelican Bay and in Naples to see how your home fits into the equation.

Do you have some photos of Pelican Bay you would enjoy sharing? Are you a member of FaceBook? Login in and join the Pelican Bay Facebook Group. You can post photos, videos and experiences about Pelican Bay on this page.

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Please note that I receive no compensation for mention of any businesses or events.

About the author:

Lynn Wilber is a Real Estate Professional who lives in Pelican Bay. Her 44 years of real estate experience and her area expertise have been valuable resources to Pelican Bay Sellers and Buyers. For more information, please contact Lynn Wilber via e-mail at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com or call 239-594-2780.

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Can You Afford a New Roof?

Posted in Buying in Pelican Bay, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 27, 2021| Leave a Comment »


Pelican Bay – Naples, FL – Looking through my trade e-mails this morning, I saw this article and thought I should share it with you. This article discusses how having an older roof may make it harder to find home owners insurance.

Source: Can You Afford a New Roof?

Right now properties are selling so fast it makes one’s head spin. Some of these contracts do not include home inspections because Buyers want to make the deal more appealing to the Sellers. I can see a whole lot of unhappy Buyers trying to find home owners insurance on a house with an older roof. If you are looking for a home, it might not be a bad idea to have an attorney explain what will happen if you cannot obtain homeowners insurance under the contract you’ll be using BEFORE you even write a contract.

Inventory still remains low in Pelican Bay. As of this morning there were only 31 active listings in all of Pelican Bay. The Naples Board of Realtors recently released the June 2021 Statistics .  When you click on the link, scroll down to the Naples Beach section. Pelican Bay is part of this section. You’ll be able to see what’s happening with single family homes and condominium sales.

Even though we are going through our rainy season, our Pelican Bay beach is still a beautiful place to enjoy.

Would you like to subscribe to Pelican Bay updates? E-mail me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com and I will add you to the subscription list. Please know that I will keep your e-mail address private.

If you are thinking of selling your Pelican Bay unit, please call me before you do any major remodeling. I’d be happy to discuss current market conditions and give you selling tips. I have a list of buyers who are looking for specific units in Pelican Bay. I’d be happy to discuss not only the pricing in your subdivision but the pricing for condo and homes in Pelican Bay and in Naples to see how your home fits into the equation.

Do you have some photos of Pelican Bay you would enjoy sharing? Are you a member of FaceBook? Login in and join the Pelican Bay Facebook Group. You can post photos, videos and experiences about Pelican Bay on this page.

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Please note that I receive no compensation for mention of any businesses or events.

About the author:

Lynn Wilber is a Real Estate Professional who lives in Pelican Bay. Her 44 years of real estate experience and her area expertise have been valuable resources to Pelican Bay Sellers and Buyers. For more information, please contact Lynn Wilber via e-mail at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com or call 239-594-2780.

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USF: What do buyers dislike about a neighborhood?

Posted in Floridia real estate news, tagged , , , , , , , , , on November 28, 2017|


Pelican Bay – Naples FL – I ran across this article this morning reading my trade sites.  Affordability of home prices and rents pose a large problem. Take a moment to read this article by clicking on the link below.

Source: USF: What do buyers dislike about a neighborhood?

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About the author:

Lynn Wilber is a Real Estate Professional who lives in Pelican Bay. Her 39 years of real estate experience and her area expertise have been valuable resources to Pelican Bay Sellers and Buyers. For more information, please contact Lynn Wilber via e-mail atLynn@NaplesBuys.com or call 239-594-2780.

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Just Listed in Lambiance in Pelican Bay!

Posted in Just Listed Pelican Bay, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 2, 2017| 1 Comment »


Pelican Bay – Naples, FL – The Sellers at 2000 Lambiance CIR #102 have listed their first floor coach home with me.  Note:  This lisitng is NOT in the MLS.

The video below will show you this lovely, meticulously cared for LAmbiance first floor coach home.  If you have been searching for a three bedroom first floor condo in Pelican Bay, this unit has 2,025 under air with a family room that is open to the kitchen. This superb home features a serene waterscape view, an enclosed lanai and hurricane shutters for every window in the home.

Like to cook?  The kitchen in this delightful home was redone in 2011 and features loads of cabinets.  The master bathroom was also redone in 2011 and features an extra linen closet. The guest bath is currently in the process of finishing remodeling. The air conditioner air handler and compressor were replaced on 2014.  The garage door was replaced in 2014.

LAmbiance  welcomes one domesticated pet of any size or weight.  It is located in the unique beach community of Pelican Bay is within walking distance of Publix, CVS, stores, library, Paragon Movie Theater & Pelican Bay Community Center with its state of the art fitness center. It is also a short walk to the North tram stop where Residents can board a tram that will whisk them away to the pristine beach in Pelican Bay.

Known for its miles of immaculate beach, coastal mangrove forests and breathtaking nature paths, Pelican Bay is Naples’ premier mixed-use beachfront community, offering its members a preeminent lifestyle that cannot be found elsewhere Florida.

Pelican Bay sets the bar when it comes to its luxury living with exclusive amenities including private beachfront restaurants, beach services, tennis courts and pro shops, full service fitness center, community center, canoes and kayaks, sailing, wellness studio and nutrition and health services

The moment you step into this home you can tell the owners have been diligent in the care of their home.  If you are looking for a home that beams with pride of ownership, call me today to set an appointment to view this home at 239-594-2780 or e-mail me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com.  The unit is being offered at $939,900.00.  Take a moment to view this home by clicking on the video below:

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About the author:

Lynn Wilber is a Real Estate Professional who lives in Pelican Bay. Her 39 years of real estate experience and her area expertise have been valuable resources to Pelican Bay Sellers and Buyers. For more information, please contact Lynn Wilber via e-mail atLynn@NaplesBuys.com or call 239-594-2780.

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Pelican Bay After Irma

Posted in Hurricane Irma and Pelican Bay, tagged , , , , , , , , , on September 20, 2017| Leave a Comment »


Pelican Bay – Naples, FL –  My husband and I have lived in Pelican Bay for 21 years.  We rode out hurricanes Georges, Charlie and Wilma.  When hurricane Irma started to appear on the scene, I took one look at her and said to my husband, Don, ” I have NEVER seen a hurricane like this!  WE ARE OUT OF HERE!”

Don put up our hurricane shutters on September 5th and we were on the road with our friend Rosa on September 6th.  We were headed to Gainesville where we would determine which way we should drive based on Irma’s latest projections. A snail moved faster on I-75 than we did.  A 6 hour drive took 9 hours. By the time we decided to take back roads to I-10 and head West across the Panhandle, we could only located a hotel room in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.  A 8 hour drive took over 13 hours.  If I have learned anything about the evacuation process it is:

  • Scan your important documents into the cloud DAYS before you decide to leave.  I waited to do this the day before I left.
  • Make sure your tank is full of gas before a hurricane gets too close to Florida.
  • Don’t assume any bathroom you might use has any toilet paper or soap.  I was happy I packed toilet paper and Wet Ones.
  • Make multiple hotel reservations in as many cities as you think you might have to evacuate. The first night in Gainesville, I should have started booking hotels north and West of the Panhandle.
  • Take your passports.  You might need them for re-entry.
  • A Costco bag is perfect to store water and sandwiches.

We were gone a total of 11 days.  We had issues getting hotel rooms on our way back to Naples.  We were lucky that our condo sustained no damage in the storm.  Don didn’t want to take the hurricane shutters down until he saw which way hurricane Maria was headed.  As I type this blog entry, Don is taking down the hurricane shutters.

We drove around Pelican Bay today and visited the North and South beaches.  People have been worried how they fared during the storm.  They fared well.  Up and down Pelican Bay BLVD are MASSIVE amounts of tree debris.  The mounds on tree debris remind me of drifts of snow piled so high at an intersection you couldn’t see traffic around the drift!  Here’s some photos I snapped today at the beaches:

Damage to Sandbar tarp

Damage to Sandbar tarp

Sandbar beach in Pelican Bay Pavilion

Sandbar beach in Pelican Bay Pavilion

Sandbar Beach looking towards Marker36

Sandbar Beach looking towards Marker36

Sandbar Beach Pavilion in Pelican Bay

Sandbar Beach Pavilion in Pelican Bay

Damage to Mangroves

Damage to Mangroves

Looking North - My favorite palm tree was damaged!

Looking towards Sandpiper Beach

Looking towards Sandbar Beach

2017-09-20 14.28.32 (Copy)Handicap ramp at Marker36

Handicap ramp at Marker36 Beach

Handicap ramp at Marker36 Beach

Marker36 after Hurricane Irma

Marker36 after Hurricane Irma

Bar Area Marker36

Bar Area Marker36 after Hurricane Irma

Mangrove Damage

Mangrove damage

 

All and all I think the beaches look great!  Pelican Bay employees were down at both beaches today fixing and cleaning the pavilions.  I am looking forward to being able to swim in the Gulf again.  I hope that happens soon!

If you are thinking of selling your Pelican Bay home, please give me a call at 239-594-2780 or email me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com.  I’d be happy to discuss all the latest statistics and explain what they may mean to you.

Would you like to subscribe to Pelican Bay updates? E-mail me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com and I will add you to the subscription list. Please know that I will keep your e-mail address private.

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Please note that I receive no compensation for mention of any businesses or events.

About the author:

Lynn Wilber is a Real Estate Professional who lives in Pelican Bay. Her 39 years of real estate experience and her area expertise have been valuable resources to Pelican Bay Sellers and Buyers. For more information, please contact Lynn Wilber via e-mail atLynn@NaplesBuys.com or call 239-594-2780.

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RE investors should look for homes close to ALDI

Posted in Living in Pelican Bay, tagged , , , , , on August 3, 2017| Leave a Comment »


Pelican Bay – Naples, FL –   Did you ever think that living closer to a certain grocery store would affect property values? While reading the article below this morning, I kept thinking about how convenient Pelican Bay is to both Whole Foods and Traders Joe’s.  Property values around these stores are higher in Naples.  Aldi is a bit further East of Pelican Bay and there will be less expensive properties.  Hope you find this article as interesting as I did!

Source: RE investors should look for homes close to ALDI

Inventory in Pelican Bay is pretty scarce.  As of this morning we had:

  • 32 Active Low-Rise Listings
  • 14 Active Mid-Rise Listings
  • 58 Active High-Rise Listing

While we have low inventory, Buyers are still pretty cautious in making a buying decision.

If you are thinking of selling your Pelican Bay home, please give me a call at 239-594-2780 or email me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com.  I’d be happy to discuss all the latest statistics and explain what they may mean to you.

Would you like to subscribe to Pelican Bay updates? E-mail me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com and I will add you to the subscription list. Please know that I will keep your e-mail address private.

Do you have some photos of Pelican Bay you would enjoy sharing? Are you a member of FaceBook? Login in and join the Florida Beaches and Spectacular Sunsets. You can post photos, videos and experiences about Pelican Bay on this page.

Care to comment on this post? Just click on the ADD COMMENT link at the end of this entry.

Please note that I receive no compensation for mention of any businesses or events.

About the author:

Lynn Wilber is a Real Estate Professional who lives in Pelican Bay. Her 39 years of real estate experience and her area expertise have been valuable resources to Pelican Bay Sellers and Buyers. For more information, please contact Lynn Wilber via e-mail atLynn@NaplesBuys.com or call 239-594-2780.

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Sunset at Marker36

Posted in Living in Pelican Bay, tagged , , , , , , , , on July 2, 2017| Leave a Comment »


Pelican Bay – Naples FL – One of the wonderful things about living Pelican Bay is being able to have dinner down at the beach at our Marker36 restaurant. After swimming in the Gulf this evening, my husband & I showered off and joined friends for a lovely sunset dinner at Marker36. Here’s the sunset we enjoyed this evening:

Sunset at Marker36 beach in Pelican Bay Naples FL

 Gorgeous sunset, isn’t it? A swim in the Gulf, a tasty dinner & a beautiful sunset. Pelican Bay is a great place to live.

Looking to buy in Pelican Bay? Click here: HOME FOR SALE. Enter zip code 34108 and your search criteria.

If you are thinking of selling your Pelican Bay home, please give me a call at 239-594-2780 or email me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com.  I’d be happy to discuss all the latest statistics and explain what they may mean to you.

Would you like to subscribe to Pelican Bay updates? E-mail me at Lynn@NaplesBuys.com and I will add you to the subscription list. Please know that I will keep your e-mail address private.

Do you have some photos of Pelican Bay you would enjoy sharing? Are you a member of FaceBook? Login in and join the Florida Beaches and Spectacular Sunsets. You can post photos, videos and experiences about Pelican Bay on this page.

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Please note that I receive no compensation for mention of any businesses or events.

About the author:

Lynn Wilber is a Real Estate Professional who lives in Pelican Bay. Her 39 years of real estate experience and her area expertise have been valuable resources to Pelican Bay Sellers and Buyers. For more information, please contact Lynn Wilber via e-mail atLynn@NaplesBuys.com or call 239-594-2780.

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