sanibel captiva real estate

Questions to Ask Before Buying a Beach House

Questions to Ask Before Buying a Beach HouseFor many people especially along the East Coast of the United States Sanibel Island has been a prime vacation spot to return to year after year. For those that grew up coming out to Sanibel on vacation every summer some dream of purchasing a beach home and settling in. Who doesn't want to enjoy the most beautiful beaches in the world every day?

Purchasing a beach home is a real estate dream of many homebuyers but like any other large life decision, it should be taken with careful consideration. Here are some good questions to ask to help you prepare for a ...

How the Real Estate Market is Doing Currently on Captiva and Sanibel Islands Post Hurricane Ian

How the Real Estate Market is Doing Currently on Captiva and Sanibel Islands Post Hurricane IanFor many people in the state of Florida and several all along the eastern side of the country including a large amount in the northeast Sanibel and Captiva Island or a premier vacation destination in Florida. It is well known that these islands hold some of the most amazing real estate properties in all of Florida. What makes the properties so stunning is also a source of their vulnerability to storms, the location.

Many people are aware that Sanibel and Captiva Islands took a hard hit from Hurricane Ian in September 2022. Some people may be wondering how...

How Newer Florida Building Codes are Beneficial to Sanibel Homeowners

How Newer Florida Building Codes are Beneficial to Sanibel HomeownersWhen it comes to building codes, if you are building a home or just even trying to make some improvements with a little remodeling, they can feel overwhelming and maybe a bit overbearing. But, many building codes are in place for the utmost safety of the homeowner. 

The best way to understand why building codes are in place is to understand how they work and what their purpose is. The latest Florida hurricane building codes for example have helped many Florida homeowners to keep their homes in a better state...

How the Hurricane Impacted Sanibel Island Homes of Different Ages

How the Hurricane Impacted Sanibel Island Homes of Different AgesHurricane Ian hit Sanibel Island on September 28th at a hurricane level of 4. It was the fifth-strongest hurricane to ever hit the United States. Sanibel Island was one of the hardest hit areas of the country with a huge impact from 150-mile-an-hour winds and huge storm surges. One of the largest storm surges on record was recorded in Fort Meyers across the water from the island on the mainland shore of Florida. The record-holding Fort Meyers storm surge measured at 7.26 feet. 

Being that Sanibel Island is located...

Getting to Know Karen Bell and Her Cobberdog Ruby

Getting to Know Karen Bell and RubyKaren Bell is a true asset to The Bell Team and a great resource and help in all things Sanibel Island and Captiva Island Real Estate. She and her dog Ruby were recently featured by Peal the Blogger.  Here is the blog written by Pearl:

"G’Day, Mate! Introducing Rutland Manor Cobberdog Ruby

The next time you are in Sydney (think Breaker Dundee Sydney, not Hillsborough County, Florida,
Sydney), plan a drive 280-mile drive west, over the Blue Mountains. Take a right when you reach
Bogolong Springs. Then, and only then, will you find 65 acres of “heaven on earth...

Selling Island Real Estate - Finding the Perfect Match - Agents and Clients

Real Estate Relationships - Mayfair

"Homance"
Nick Churton of VIP Realty Group, Inc.'s London office offers some timely real 
estate matchmaking advice as we head towards Valentine’s Day.
Good real estate brokers can be perfect sweethearts.  It is always best to have someone by your ...

Bailey's Wins Prestigious Industry Award

Bailey's Wins Prestigious Industry Award

While attending the prestigious Industry Appreciation Awards, Bailey's General Store was pleasantly surprised to win the LocaLEE Grown Award hosted by the Lee County Economic Develop Board's Horizon Council. This award looks to recognize businesses that have a history of growth and contribution to the county. As the second-oldest business in Lee County and an integral part of Sanibel and Captiva, Bailey's felt like a perfect fit for this award and grateful and proud the Horizon Council felt the same way. The Bailey's team is extremely excited and would like to extend their thanks to the islands for making the store a historical (and present) anchor of economy and community within Lee County.
 
Everyone...