Sanibel and Captiva Real Estate Blog

Not just for those who live on the island or have vacation properties on Sanibel but for the millions of people that love the small barrier island on the southwest coast of Florida, many are wondering how Sanibel is doing after reaching the official six-month post-hurricane mark.

Sanibel Island was hit hard in September 2022 by Hurricane Ian and has put in many efforts to clean the damage up and restore Sanibel better to how it was before the storm came through. Many areas of Sanibel were completely destroyed leaving a lot of work to be done. But just six months after the hurricane things have come back...

There's so much to be done on Sanibel Island and Captiva Island to restore properties after the effects of the hurricane just six months ago. Some properties in the most harshly hit areas of the islands were completely flattened to the ground and will need to be rebuilt from the ground up.

Though it is devastating to have a complete loss of a property, it gives the opportunity to rebuild a home with the utmost and up-to-date safety measures to withstand storms in the future. Many newer structures that comply with the latest hurricane safety building...

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 the...

Annual tax day is almost upon us on April 15, 2023. If you are a Sanibel island homeowner or a Captiva Island homeowner that has incurred damages from Hurricane Ian there is good news as you prepare your 2022 tax return. There are a couple of different ways that you can see some help/relief through filing your taxes for last year.

As of December 16, 2022, the governor of Florida Ron DeSantis signed into law section 197.3181 Florida statutes. This new law provides...

Owning a waterfront property on Sanibel or Captiva Island is more than just a dream come true, there are many maintenance requirements that come with it. The terrain is ever-changing with the always-moving waters. And then there is the occasional large storm like Hurricane Ian that also takes a toll on things. 

The Erosion Effects of Hurricane Ian on Sanibel Island

The City of Sanibel Florida is great at making sure they are on top of the care of the coastline around the island. Their first strategy is to let nature take its course with erosion, and this...

Since Hurricane Ian has made its way through Sanibel Island and we are not too far gone from the tragic Surfside Flordia condo building collapse, interested Sanibel Island condo buyers may be wondering if a condo building is structurally sound. 

There is good news for the discerning (and smart) Sanibel Island condo buyer. There are ways that you can ensure a condo building is structurally sound to ensure your safety and that you are making a sound investment. There are also ways to report any concerns to help keep yourself and everyone else...

One of the areas of Sanibel Island properties that are hit the hardest after hurricanes is the landscaping. If you are in need of help getting your landscape in shape after hurricane Ian and preparing it to better stand up to another possible storm, read on. 

Tips for Getting Your Sanibel Island Landscape in Shape After a Storm

First Assess Your Landscape

Most Sanibel properties are cleaned from debris now as the cut-off for landscape debris pickup has passed. But some Sanibel property owners have not yet returned to the island. The first thing to do is assess the damage and make a plan for removing the debris. Right now Sanibel owners...