For 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 ...

For 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...

When 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...

Hurricane 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...

Karen 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...

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