Moved to Marco Island in 1997, after the typical drive over the Judge Jolley Bridge reaction to seeing such a beautiful island! Little did we know that we were surrounded by over 110,000 acres of pristine tropical uplands, mangroves, swamps and mudflats, secured in perpituity by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, or that there are only 12,000 residents all year round, or that with three supermarkets, two pharmacies (at the time, now four),3 beach access points, (now four , working on five) two boat launches, yacht club, private country club, 2 marinas, all within walking distance!We were just in awe of the quiet laid back, yet amenty rich island, accessible by car, boat or airplane. (Marco Island Executive Airport located on other side of bridge about 4 miles) We love it here and hav... 12/02/2008

Foreclosures and short sales have become a common term in real estate.  Many areas have additional properties entering the marketplace from new construction due to high rise condominiums to sprawling new communities which adds pressure to the existing properties on the market. Since real estate is very localized, are there communities that are immune from the foreclosure syndrome?  Marco Island is a good example of a community where foreclosures and short sales are found at a much lower rate than the norm.  What minimizes the impact of the foreclosures/short sale syndrome to Marco Island? 1) Desirable lifestyle on 24 square miles from beach to waterfront, Marco Island attracts many from around the world.  2) Another advantage of this desirable community is the lack of new construction f... 10/10/2008

Big fish, tough fighting fish and good edible fish...  Marco Island is one of THE best places to find varied fishing all year round.  Being the northern-most of the 10,000 Islands, surrounded by natural preserves and bordering the Gulf of Mexico, Marco is ideally situated to experience many different kinds of world class fishing. You'll find below a description of the different opportunities available here and what you can expect from each if you go out on a fishing charter.  Once you've narrowed down what you're looking for, take a look at our Marco Island Travel Guide at www.whitesandgetaways.com , it will help you decide which of our highly experienced Charter Captains will be just right for you. Family Fishing If you want to take the family out for some fun but you haven't been fish... 07/25/2008

Big fish, tough fighting fish and good edible fish...  Marco Island is one of THE best places to find varied fishing all year round.  Being the northern-most of the 10,000 Islands, surrounded by natural preserves and bordering the Gulf of Mexico, Marco is ideally situated to experience many different kinds of world class fishing. You'll find below a description of the different opportunities available here and what you can expect from each if you go out on a fishing charter.  Once you've narrowed down what you're looking for, take a look at our Marco Island Travel Guide at www.whitesandgetaways.com , it will help you decide which of our highly experienced Charter Captains will be just right for you. Family Fishing If you want to take the family out for some fun but you haven't been fish... 07/25/2008

   Market Update: May shows largest number of sales in three years By NATALIE KIRSTEIN Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Market improvement has been reported on a local and state-wide level in recent months. For Marco Island, May showed a spike many Realtors have anticipated since late fall. With 98 closed sales in May 2008, this represented a jump of significant proportion over the previous month by 66 percent. As indicated on the accompanying chart, the sales levels are consistent with May 2005. Furthermore, as of June 12, 2008, pending and closed sales are on target to continue the positive sales growth with 30 pending sales and 25 closed sales (6/1/08-6/12/08). While this transition is more rapid on Marco Island versus other areas of the local and state level, the changes in the market are f... 06/18/2008

I've watched a lot of trends and analyzed the Marco Island real estate statistics until I see double. There is just no denying that there is something positive happening in the Marco Island and Naples area. Case in point, web traffic and qualified leads have increase considerably over the last year Pending & closed sales are outperform the previous year's volumes Buyers have become more proactive and aggressive in their searches Value properties are receiving multiple offers at the same time Buyers continue to queue into this summer's buyer's market In the last couple of months, I've been in a few dogfights to position buyer's into top spot to get these hot properties. As well, there have been several cases where I attempted to submit an offer only to find out that it went pending the n... 06/10/2008

Just a quick note to say that while we are still seeing price decreases, we are starting to see some random price increases.  AND lot sales have picked up a bit!  We still have some great deals, especially for the end user who wants to make Marco their long-term home/investment.  I'm encouraging my hold-outs to buy this summer.  There are a variety of short-sales, foreclosures as well as unemcumbered properties to choose from-a great chance to get on the water or near the beach for 2003 prices.   05/29/2008

We are seeing some high end houses being sold in the last month-including one that closed for 7.75 million!  26 houses have changed hands on Marco Island in May-this summer is the right time to buy, as prices are better for buyers than they have been in  years.  Something you need to be aware of though: not every property for sale is distressed.  That said, we do have experience with short sales, and can explain the ropes!  Short sales require you to be well qualified, and PATIENT.  Lenders unfortunately have HUGE backlogs of foreclosures and buyers are at the mercy of these extended time tables.  If you want to buy something quickly, there are plenty of great properties on Marco Island that aren't distressed. Another problem created by current economic strains are being felt by animal ... 05/22/2008

Many investors are toying with the idea of purchasing a rental property on the beachfront in Southwest Florida.  On Marco Island, that is becoming challenging with the increased activity in the marketplace.  The lowest priced units are coming off the market at a rapid rate.  Since rentals for under 1 month are rare on this beautiful island community and rental income is strong, Sellers are holding out on their prices and waiting to get the price that they command for these desiable income producing units.  One example of this is found at Apollo where the lowest priced beachfront units have come off the market.  This condo conveniently located on Marco Island's South Beach area offers weekly rentals, good rental income, an on-site restaurant, and stunning sunsets.Pending Sales (Under Con... 05/07/2008

The real estate market on Marco Island is moving at a faster pace now.   We see that the best view and value priced properties come off of the market at an increased rate.  This trend continues in what is now considered the off-season as Buyers return for post-season buying sprees.  This thought was cemented at a recent Marco Island Board of Realtors luncheon where many realtors and real estate related businesses discussed the increased activity in comparison to 2007.One writer singing the praises for the Florida real estate market is Janet Morrissey, Investment News.  Morrissey recently wrote an article titled "Economic Turmoil means Opportunity for many real estate bargain hunters."   In her article Morrissey found several real estate executives that are bullish on real estate especia... 05/07/2008

Real Estate Statistics For Marco Island Florida    My Account     Account Registration   Property Type Statistics         Marco Island Real Estate Statistics The graph provided below, is the current annual sales for all type of properties on Marco Island. Including: Condominiums, Homes & Vacant Lot. For more detailed information to a specific type of property, use link provided to the left. Annual Sales 03/12/2008

Marco Eagle -- Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Optimism in the market is growing especially in the areas of Marco Island and Naples. There are so many things that impact the market but perception and word of mouth appear to be the biggest driving factor for buyers who are entering the marketplace.On election night, one vote was helpful to the real estate industry, the property tax cutting amendment. This amendment provides property tax relief for primary homeowners in the following ways:1. It doubles the existing homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000, thus, providing an average of $250 annual tax savings.2. Homeowners who felt trapped because of the potential loss of their Save Our Homes cap have been given relief with the portability provision of this amendment. Now, owners with home... 02/28/2008

We continue to see growth in the real estate market especially with beat value properties.  Below is an update on closed sales since 10/1/07 and pending sales (under contract).  Showings and contract activity continue to grow which is reflected in the 10.44% decrease in inventory and 12.5% increase in pending sales in February 2008 in comparison to February 2007.   Since the weekend, four high-end condos went pending (under contract) - 3 in Madeira and 1 in Vera Cruz. The pending sales in Madeira consist of the model for the developer (#902) and a penthouse (#1602 or PH-102).   For more information on the high-end real estate condo market, contact your luxury specialists, Natalie and ML.  MADEIRA - CLOSED SALES SINCE 10/1/07 to 2/28/08~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~    ... 02/28/2008

There are times that it is hard to find topics that might interest you. To make it easier, here is a list of Topics of Interest on the Marco Island Real Estate-Homes and Condos site: Food, People, Places & Businesses on Marco IslandMarco Island is a wonderful boating community in Southwest Florida.   There is a lot of places to choose from where you would want to live, hundreds of things to do and many fine restaurants to dine in.  Here you will find what I have written about in alphabetical order about the food, people, and places on Marco Island: Food, People, Places & Businesses on Marco Island Food•·         marco island restaurant guide •·         Snook Inn •·         Pizza •·         Off The Hook Comedy Club •·         Big Al's •·         Capt. Brien's Seafood and Raw Bar People•·... 12/29/2007

There is a lot of talk out there about what is happening int he market. I know the marketing is moving.  I went to contract on a condo on the Beach Christmas Day!  We will close in less then 30.Also Check out my webpage for new luxury real estate listings next week.  They may knock your socks off. Rosemary Langkawel P.A.Realtor 12/27/2007

Just what every Marco Island Resident doesn't want to see. Another negative headline involving Marco Island. Recently I wrote about the Madeira and now this NY Times Headline today...Mortgage Fraud hurts real people and it is scary to think that Florida leads the nation in this crime. Marco Island properties are part of Federal prosecutors indictment of 31 people in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme involving at least 28 properties in South Florida and fraudulent loans totaling more than $14.2 million.Read the Rest of the Story at Mortgage Fraud on Marco Island Makes NY Times Headline 12/18/2007

Big Al's Deli715 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, FL 34145(239) 642-8080Marco Island is a great place to visit and even a better place to call home! There is a wide variety of dining options on Marco Island. There is your fine dining, pizza places, your casual dining establishments and of course there is seafood!One such place is Big Al's Deli and it just so happens to be one of my favorite places to get a sandwich or soup on Marco Island. But I am not the only person that thinks it is terrific! At lunch time there is always a line at Big Al's. If you are taking out, call ahead and just pick up your order, it is a lot faster. Bonus idea --pick up your take out and then head over to Mackle Park or Resident's Beach and enjoy the sunshine.Read the Rest of the story at Marco Island Restaurant... 12/11/2007

  Housekeeping, Maid Service, Cleaning Service you name it, it is big business on Marco Island. Marco Island is a popular vacation destination with many of the homes and condos rented out year round. There are also countless Luxury homes that don’t clean themselves! For those that live on Marco Island, or anywhere, cleaning the house is the least favorite chores. In fact it ranks right up there with yard work here on Marco Island. These functions are usually left to Professional Services that take care of these details for both those that live here and the owners of Vacation Homes on Marco Island.  Read More at So You Want to Hire a Cleaning Service On Marco Island... 12/09/2007

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Marco Island!  There might not be snow on Marco Island but that is not stopping Marco Island Residents from getting into the holiday spirit with Christmas Island Style. Now that the Christmas Tree is lit at Marco Town Square Christmas Island Style swings into full force.There is no doubt about it, Christmas on Marco Island is special. Read More at Christmas Island Style           _________________________________________________________________________________________This information is provided by Colleen Kulikowski, Realtor.  Colleen writes about the Florida lifestyle along with writing about the Buffalo & Niagara Falls Region of Western New York.   Read her Buffalo Niagara Real Estate & Home Sales report.  Colleen continues to maintain ... 12/07/2007

  Celebrating their 60th Anniversary of giving in 2007, the U. S. Marine Reserves are once again collecting Toys for Tots. This is a terrific organization that gives hope to underprivileged children in the United States. We all see the collection sites around Marco Island and Naples Florida, but do we really know the rich history behind Toys for Tots?The Marine Corps Reserves began a humble campaign in 1947 in Los Angeles California by Major Bill Hendricks (USMCR) collecting more than 5,000 toys to give in the Los Angels area. The Marine Corps has been collecting toys ever since. Bill Hendricks, a U. S. Marine Corps Reservist was the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio. This position enabled him to get many celebrities involved with Toys for Tots. Read More at The Ma... 12/05/2007