Knowing what the average home buyer wants in the current market is important for buyers, sellers, and Realtors. For buyers, it’s important to know what the current trends are, to know how many new construction homes may be coming, or what features resales might have. For sellers, you should know how your home stacks up […]
Do you want to purchase a home in Southwest Florida? Purchasing a home is a huge decision, and there are a lot of factors that go into finding the right home for you. As referenced in a previous blog post, the first major choice you must make in buying a home is what area you […]
Are you interested in buying a home in Southwest Florida? Whether you are relocating to the area or already live here and are looking for a new home – the process of purchasing a home is a big undertaking. To make the process easier, there are a few questions to ask yourself as you begin […]
Looking for fun things to do around Southwest Florida this month? Find out the latest fun activities happening around Naples, Estero and Fort Myers this month – from fun free events, to outdoor activities, to musical performances – you can find a fun event for you and your family to attend this month. Naples Boat […]
STRONG INVENTORY LEADS THE WAY INTO 2019 The numbers are in. Buyers continue to purchase in Southwest Florida,” said Mike Hughes, General Manager for Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. “2018 was another solid year for us. We again closed over $1 Billion in sales volume and another 3,000 transactions. We’re ready for the new year! We’ll be […]
As a Realtor that lives, works, and plays in Southwest Florida, I aim to not only be an expert in the real estate market but also in lifestyle Southwest Florida has to offer. One of the best parts of the luxury lifestyle is that there is never a shortage of events for you to attend […]
NOVEMBER SALES HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR “Winter visitors have arrived early and they are buying,” said Mike Hughes, General Manager for Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. “Pending sales during the first six days of November were UP 37 percent over last November. This is even better than our pending sales in October, which increased 23 percent over […]
DOWNING-FRYE: FALL SEASON IS ALREADY HIGH SEASON “We had a pretty good October,” said Mike Hughes, General Manager for Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. “Comparing October 2018 with October 2017, our pending sales transactions were up 18 percent, our pending sales volume was up 9 percent, and Downing-Frye’s closed transactions were up 4 percent. It was a […]
The allure of a new build home is undeniably intriguing! Of course, a new home will include brand-new appliances, warranties, all new mechanicals, and if you are going through the actual build process you will have the opportunity to choose all interior and exterior finishes. Another reason to consider a new build is that you […]
If you are planning to list your home this summer, it goes without saying that you will obviously want the best price especially in this strong real estate market in southwest Florida. It’s important to make an impressive first and lasting impression so buyers will see your home as the best on the market! Here […]
