Purchasing a home is fun and exciting and once you have picked out your dream Sanibel property the next step is setting the home up. An empty home is a blank page ready for a new story to be written. The story of you and your family enjoying the space. Though the thought of making your new home all your own is exciting, looking at your empty room(s) and deciding how to set it up might catch you off-guard and feeling overwhelmed as to where to begin. 

Using some basic steps of furniture arrangement will help you to put your new Sanibel home together like a professional designer and set up your home in a way that...

One of the most iconic attributes of Sanibel Island is its many beaches full of soft sugary sand and the most amazing seashells. Beaches that are popular and well known, but rarely overrun with too many people. Some of Sanibel's beaches were hit the hardest during Hurricane Ian more than a year ago and there have been plans in the works for some time to fill in these eroded areas of coastline on the island. 

Hurricane Ian Beach Recovery and Resilience Project 

The efforts to get Sanibel Beaches that were significantly eroded by the storm surge of Hurricane Ian back in shape are finally on the calendar to get done. This project has been named the...

To help navigate a challenging real estate market, some Sanibel homebuyers are considering the purchase of an older property that could use some attention and care to get it back in peak condition to save on the purchase price. This can be a great way to pay less for a home and turn a property into something you will truly love. 

Purchasing an older home with plans to renovate sounds like a fun adventure, and it can be, but before making that Sanibel home purchase, it is good to know what renovating an older home could potentially look like. 

What to Know About Renovating an Older Sanibel House

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Sanibel is a wonderful place to buy a home, but there is more to deciding to relocate somewhere than just liking the geography and buying a home. Making sure you will not regret a home purchase in a new area also requires getting to know the place before you move there. Many homebuyers try to get to know an area as much as possible before deciding to move there. One of the best ways to do this is to find out about the culture, about what goes on in the community, and what things there are to do, this helps homebuyers make a better-informed decision on if they want to move. 

Sanibel is one of the most beloved waterfront Florida locations to both...

If you are considering selling your Sanibel home you are probably wondering if the current market conditions can help you to fulfill your wants and needs in the success of your home sale. The good news for Sanibel home sellers currently is that the inventory remains low across the country and this can be beneficial to you. Here's how.

Benefits of Selling a Sanibel Home During Low Inventory

When it comes to selling any type of product the product will sell more successfully if there is a high demand for it. An added level of success is if the high-demand product has a limited supply and is hard for...

If you have just relocated to Sanibel or Captiva Island or are considering moving to the island you may be wondering what activities are available to you. Something to get involved in the community and meet new people and help you to fall in love with living on the island. After all, we all need a community and relationships with one another.

Checking out these Santiva Islanders is a great way to fill up that social calendar and get to know the other adults who live on Sanibel and Captiva Island both year-round and part-time.

About the Santiva Islanders

On their website, ...

Since the large impact of Hurricane Ian in the fall of 2022, there are still many structures and homes being put back together. As such, some properties may still be deemed unlivable on Sanibel Island. What classifies a home as unlivable? 

Classifications of unlivable houses

Not currently hooked up to utilities

One of the most common and quick classifications of an unlivable home is that the home does not have basic utilities. This includes the common basic necessities of items like electricity, plumbing, and heat. Without these items,...

Everyone knows that Sanibel Island has some of the most amazing beaches in the world. What some people may not realize until they get here is that the parking around the beaches is limited and has an added fee unless you purchase a permit. If you have just purchased a home on Sanibel Island or are considering purchasing a home it is good to know the basics of beach parking permits on the island.

Since the hurricane did a number on beaches, beach access was prohibited for some time and then the beaches slowly opened back up. This put a pause on beach parking permits for public beach parking available to Sanibel...