December Home Sales Shows Market Confidence & Stability
Naples, Fla. (January 23, 2026) – Overall closed sales in Naples during December increased 28.8 percent to 773 closed sales from 600 closed sales in December 2024. Broker analysts reviewing the December 2025 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of [...]
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Last month was a wonderful one for the Wakelin family, and it reaffirmed just how much we cherish the holiday season. Early in December, we enjoyed a festive evening out with friends at Estia. I have mentioned this restaurant in our newsletter before, but if you have not yet been, it truly deserves a visit. It has quickly [...]
Naples, Fla. (December 26, 2025) – A gentle softening of prices during November encouraged many buyers to purchase homes for sale in Naples at a level similar to pre-pandemic home sales, even as home prices have increased 40 to 50 percent since 2019. Pending sales for November increased [...]
Hello from Naples!
Last month we once again had the pleasure of attending the USA Today Naples Food & Wine Experience at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. It continues to be one of our favorite local events. Dozens of area restaurants and beverage purveyors participate, offering small bites and tastings that make it easy to discover new [...]
October Housing Market Momentum Finds Balance
Naples, Fla. (November 21, 2025) – Increased foot traffic at open houses in October was a positive sign indicating the Naples housing market is building momentum as it approaches snowbird season. Buyers are responding to improved affordability. Broker analysts reviewing the October 2025 Market [...]
Season has arrived! We love this time of year—out goes the humidity and in come the snowbirds, including many of our close seasonal friends and wonderful neighbors. October was filled with dinners, both at home and out, as we reconnected with friends we hadn’t seen in months. Jeff hosted college friends from Boston for a [...]
September Home Sales Surge, Defying Seasonal Trends
Naples, Fla. (October 24, 2025) – Pending and closed sales in September – a month that historically trails behind in activity – saw remarkable increases, leaving broker analysts reviewing the September 2025 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of [...]
September was a special month for us, as we celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary on the 6th. To mark the occasion, we enjoyed a little staycation at the Naples Bay Resort. It was our first time staying there, and we loved the relaxing pool area and spa. The location couldn’t have been more convenient, since our [...]
Naples Housing Market: Summer Sales Surge
Naples, Fla. (September 26, 2025) – The Naples housing market held steady during the summer, with inventory decreasing to pre-pandemic levels and an overall median closed price that showed strong value retention. According to the August 2025 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of [...]
