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Bonita Springs, FL Real Estate News

By Mike Kozlow, Broker
(Mike Kozlow Real Estate)
The following is the sales activity in Copperleaf at the Brooks for the time period between November 30, 2014 and January 17, 2015.   There were 2 Condominiums sold for an average price of $242,000 and they were on the market for an average of 160 days.   The average discount from asking price was 5.1%.   Available units number 5 and range in price from $225,000 to $264,400 and in size from 1,560 sq.ft. to 1,845 sq.ft.   There were 4 Single family homes sold for an average price of $518,200 and they were on the market for an average of 252 days.   The average discount from asking price was 3.8% but was off 6% from the original asking price.   Available homes in Copperleaf at the Brooks number 6 and range in price from $379,000 to $699,900 and in size from 1,750 sq.ft. to 2,891 sq.ft. Ba...
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By Chris Griffith, Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
(Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)
Disclosure of Budget & Fees By Management Company Today, for the umpteenth time I went round-and-round with a property management company about fees. Some management companies put up websites with info on it thinking that they have covered their own bases and they’re good to go. this particular company only had the application for the purchase hosted online.  The brush their hands and make it easier for themselves but the problem is that they don’t understand real estate law in Florida or what is needed to protect the current condo owner and even future condo owner through the sale and purchase.  Continue reading:  Disclosure of Budget and Fees By Management Company
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By Chris Griffith, Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
(Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)
Why Doesn’t Bonita Springs Have a High School? This is an appeal to everyone in Bonita Springs but especially to my own grown children, their friends and anyone else who plans on raising a family in the city Bonita Springs, Florida. For the record, my children have purchased homes with the intention of raising their family in the 34135. They don’t realize it but they are at a very important crossroads of what could make or break life in the city of Bonita springs for young families. The future growth of our local economy and the retention of young families actually depends upon it. Continue: Why Doesn’t Bonita Springs Have a High School?  Continue: Why Doesn't Bonita Springs Have a High School?
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By Chris Griffith, Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
(Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)
Verifying Bonita Springs Homeowner Association Fees Periodically, I get an email with a great question I end up writing a reply to that should be on my website for future Googlers.  Today’s real estate question: Is there a web site we can go to, to get HOA (home owner association) fees and what they cover?  It’s important information in the Bonita Springs/Estero Florida area because we are 75%+ gated and deed restricted.  You need to protect yourself and your Bonita Springs real estate investment going in. Continue: Verifying Bonita springs Homeowner  Association Fees
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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8 Things to do in Bonita Springs for the New Year and the rest of 2015 Bonita Springs is located on the southwest coast of Florida. It’s a part of the Fort Myers/Cape Coral area and known for its beautiful beaches, homes, and golf courses. Bonita Springs is a great vacation area, but also a great place for permanent residency.   If you’re an avid golfer, you’d surely enjoy the advantages of living in a golf course home. Along with the added perk of living in a golf course home, here are several other great attractions in the Bonita Springs area.   Just in Time for the New Year Celebration There’s still time for you to enjoy a unique celebration of the New Year in the Fort Myers/Bonita Springs area. The celebration is made unique because it’s also a birthday celebration of Fort Myers. In...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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  Home sales in Bonita Springs, FL are on the rise, especially when they are located around one of Bonita Springs lush, green golf course settings. Newcomers are flocking to this master planned community in record numbers, but homes overlooking the fairway are the favored choice for new buyers. If you are interested in selling your golf course home in Bonita Springs, now would be an ideal time to list it. Of course, when deciding whether to list your home with a realtor, you need someone knowledgeable about the area on your side. The Kris Asquith Paradise Realty Team will go all out and market your golf course home for sale, but there are also certain steps you can take to entice buyers and give them a sense of home, when they come into yours.   Buyers that are in the market for a home...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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  As the New Year approaches, many people are beginning to reflect on changes that they might make in the future. Some people are hoping to change the way that they live their lives or planning to get a new job. One major change that you should consider making as the New Year approaches is to your property portfolio. The new year is a great time to consider purchasing a luxury home. Bonita Springs is a wonderful place to purchase a home and the best company to use to buy your luxury property is through The Kris Asquith Paradise Realty team.   January is an excellent time to buy property. One of the biggest reasons why January is an excellent time to buy a house is that there is less competition. Most luxury properties are located in warm weather areas that are packed during the Summer....
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By Mike Kozlow, Broker
(Mike Kozlow Real Estate)
  The following is a report of the sales activity in Vasari for the time period between November 4th and December 28, 2014.   There were 2 Condominiums sold for an average price of $204,000 and they were on the market for an average of 861 days.   The average discount from asking price was 4.6%; but was off 9% from the original asking price..   Available units number 38 and range in price from $164,900 to $429,900 and in size from 1,450 sq.ft. to 2,761 sq.ft.   There was 1 Single family home sold for $585,000. It was on the market for 43 days and sold for asking price.   Available homes in Vasari  number 16 and range in price from $529,000 to $975,000 and in size from 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,511 sq.ft. Based on sales for the past 4 months, Vasari has an approximate 22 month supply of homes f...
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By Mike Kozlow, Broker
(Mike Kozlow Real Estate)
The following is a report of the sales activity in The Colony at Pelican Landing for the time period between October 24th and December 28, 2014.   There were 10 Condominiums sold for an average price of $930,890 and they were on the market for an average of 291 days.   The average discount from asking price was 4%; but was off 5.6% from the original asking price..   Available units number 48 and range in price from $399,000 to $3,980,000 and in size from 1,375 sq.ft. to 6,720 sq.ft.   There were 4 Single family homes sold for an average price of $1,086,250 and they were on the market for an average of 342 days.   The average discount from asking price was 8.5% but was off 14.2% from the original asking price.   Available homes in The Colony  number 8 and range in price from $899,000 to...
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By Mike Kozlow, Broker
(Mike Kozlow Real Estate)
  The following is a report of the sales activity in Pelican Landing for the time period between October 24th and December 28, 2014.   There were 15 Condominiums sold for an average price of $283,250 and they were on the market for an average of 160 days.   The average discount from asking price was 5%; but was off 7.15% from the original asking price..   Available units number 11 and range in price from $219,500 to $520,000 and in size from 1,283 sq.ft. to 2,438 sq.ft.   There were 12 Single family homes sold for an average price of $544,917 and they were on the market for an average of 170 days.   The average discount from asking price was 5.35% but was off 8.35% from the original asking price.   Available homes in Pelican Landing number 29 and range in price from $539,900 to $2,995,...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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Have a Home to Sell in SW Florida? Use our SW Florida Home Value Estimator and request your Home Value Today.  Ready for a custom home evaluation or buyer consultation? Contact the Kris Asquith Paradise Realty Team at 239-300-1427. Serving the SW Florida Real Estate market in Bonita Springs | Estero | Fort Myers | Fort Myers Beach | Naples Keller Williams Luxury Homes International Golf Course Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs | Spotlight on Shadow Wood Schools Shadow Wood at The Books is a golf community located in Bonita Springs, Florida. The luxury homes offer owners a piece of paradise. There are a variety of home styles available, including single-family homes, traditional homes, villa homes, coach homes, and custom estates. Homes located at Shadow Wood have amazing views of the lak...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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Golf Course Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs | Spotlight on Shadow Wood Golf Courses   Shadow Wood is one of the affluent communities designed by the Bonita Bay Group. The community is one of four that creates The Brooks, a master-planned community. Shadow Wood at The Brooks is a golf community that has amazing views of the golf courses, natural preserves, and lakefronts.   Shadow Wood at The Brooks has access to three incredible golf courses. This access is part of an exclusive membership to Shadow Wood Country Club. This is just one of the perks of buying one of the golf course homes for sale in Bonita Springs.   Robert Cupp designed the North Course at Shadow Wood Country Club. This course offers five different sets of tees. The course is playable for golf lovers of all skill levels,...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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  Make Your Home Stand Out Against Other Golf Course Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs Bonita Springs, Florida offers buyers a comprehensive and unique selection of real estate; there is something here to suit almost every lifestyle.   Have a Home to Sell in SW Florida? Use our SW Florida Home Value Estimator and request your Home Value Today.  Ready for a custom home evaluation or buyer consultation? Contact the Kris Asquith Paradise Realty Team at 239-300-1427.   Bonita Springs is known for both its golf and access to the gulf, so when selling your home it is essential that these amenities are included in the marketing process of your home.   The city of Bonita Springs offers a variety of world class golf courses, which can be a huge selling point for your home. Mentioning the easy acc...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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Have a Home to Sell in SW Florida? Use our SW Florida Home Value Estimator and request your Home Value Today.  Ready for a custom home evaluation or buyer consultation? Contact the Kris Asquith Paradise Realty Team at 239-300-1427. Serving the SW Florida Real Estate market in Bonita Springs | Estero | Fort Myers | Fort Myers Beach | Naples Keller Williams Luxury Homes International Bonita National | Golf Course Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs   Bonita National is a neighborhood in Bonita Springs, Florida. It’s located in Lee County. Homes in the area use the zip code 34135. The Bonita National Golf & Country Club is the center of this new community. Bonita National has a tropical climate. The average annual high is 93 degrees in July, and the average annual low is 53 degrees in January...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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  Going Green with Golf Course Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs Going green with your home is an easy task. Follow these few tips from Kris Asquith and The Kris Asquith Paradise Realty Team to save money on your home.   Double Pane Windows: Double pane windows thаt hаvе good insulating values will mаkе уоur hоmе mоrе comfortable, раrtісulаrlу іn winter. Тhіs іs partly bесаusе thеу allow lеss heat tо pass thrоugh, but there's аnоthеr reason - thе inside surface оf а better-insulated window will bе warmer. Whеn уоu stand оr sit bу іt, уоur body wоn't lose аs muсh heat tо thе window аs іt wоuld tо а colder surface. Ѕоmеtіmеs thе draftiness thаt people feel frоm windows іsn't duе tо air movement аt аll, but rаthеr tо thе fact thаt wе radiate body heat tо thе cold window surface. Іn additio...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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Copperleaf | Golf Course Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs   Copperleaf is a neighborhood in Bonita Springs, Florida. It’s located in Lee County. Homes in the area use the zip code 34135. The Copperleaf Golf & Country Club at The Brooks is the center of this community.   Copperleaf has a tropical climate. The average annual high is 93 degrees in July, and the average annual low is 53 degrees in January. The sunny weather, moderate temperatures make this the perfect place for people who enjoy golfing and other outdoor activities.   Copperleaf offers residents a retreat-like lifestyle that is luxurious. Homeowners have their choice of beautiful villas, executive homes, and carriage homes. An inclusive membership to The Copperleaf Golf & Country Club is included in the purchase of each home...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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Bermuda Park | Bonita Springs Florida Real Estate   Bermuda Park is a neighborhood in the city of Bonita Springs in the State of Florida. It’s located in Lee County and uses the 34135 zip code. Very close to the Villages of Bonita, this neighborhood shares a gated entrance.   Bermuda Park is comprised of condominiums with a variety of living spaces. Condominiums are on ground level or the second story. Typically, they have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, though there are homes with rooms. Residents use stairs to reach their condominiums as there are no elevators in the buildings. Each resident has access to either a detached garage or a covered car space.   Bermuda Park, FL is the perfect place for those who find it difficult to locate a condominium that has liberal pet access expectati...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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Laguna Lakes | Bonita Springs Florida Real Estate   Laguna Lakes is an upscale community in Fort Myers. Fort Myers is located in Lee County in the state of Florida. It’s part of the Cape Coral – Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area. Fort Myers is the county seat for Lee County. Homes in Laguna Lakes use the 33908 zip code.   Laguna Lakes has a humid subtropical climate. They have short, warm winters and long, hot, humid summers. Most rainfall takes place from June – September. The average high temperature is 91.9 degrees, with the hottest month being July. The average low temperature is 53.7 degrees, with the coolest month being January. Average rainfall is 56.06 inches a year.   Laguna Lakes is a sought after place to buy a home due to the location, beautiful homes, amazing views, ...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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Arlington Park | Bonita Springs Florida Real Estate Arlington Park is a neighborhood in the city of Bonita Springs in the state of Florida. This neighborhood is in Lee County and uses the 34135 zip code. Visitors can reach Arlington Park, FL by taking Old 41 Road. The neighborhood of Arlington Park is made up of townhouses and condominiums that were built in the late 1980’s. This neighborhood is the perfect for those who enjoy a more urban feel. Residents are close to downtown Bonita Springs and Riverside Park. This neighborhood is a convenient location for those people who want to stay close to the heartbeat of activity without being in the middle of the action.   Residents of Arlington Park, Florida get to enjoy the benefits of beach living without the added cost of being directly on ...
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By Kris Asquith, Realtor - SW Florida 239-300-1427
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To receive more tips for home sellers in Bonita Springs, Florida, contact the Kris Asquith Paradise Realty Team.   Selling a home in Bonita Springs, Florida can seem like an overwhelming challenge if this is your first time selling a home in Florida. Everyone has heard a nightmare story about a home that has stayed on the market for years before finally selling at a price that was much below the asking price. You can save yourself from this reality by simply following these great tips for home sellers in Bonita Springs, Florida.   Choose A Realistic Starting Price First of all, you should be realistic about what you are asking for your home and contact an expert to find out what your home in Bonita Springs is worth. Most home showings happen in the first month that the house is on the m...
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