Marco Island's Charter High School

The Marco Island High School is getting closer to a reality.  They have already hired teachers and have had 58 students apply for admission.  They anticipate 175 - 200 students the first year.

Students will have the opportunity to take a course in Biology that will include lesson plans written by the director of education for Jean-Miclael Cousteau's Ocean Futures.  They have an affiliation with Cornell University in New York where the students can attend summer college and receive college credits.  Football will be coached by former NFL football player Mike Vanderjagt.

This is a great addition to the community of Marco Island.  For more information, you can visit their website at http://www.marcoislandacademy.com/.

Marco Island Real Estate March Sales Statistics

March sales statistics for Marco Island listed below:


                              Year            2011       2010

NEW LISTINGS:
   Single Family                         56            82
   Condominiums                      59            93
   Lots                                        38            33


ACTIVE LISTINGS:
   Single Family                     489           540
   Condominiums                  733           809
   Lots                                     349          359


PENDING SALES:
   Single Family                    22             17
   Condominiums                 38             30
   Lots                                   8               5


SOLD:
   Single Family                   31            30
   Condominiums                37            34
   Lots                                  10            10


AVERAGE SALE PRICE:
   Single Family           $566,778     $659,953
   Condominiums        $447,032     $398,402
   Lots                          $210,310     $294,500

For more information on real estate on Marco Island and Naples, please contact me at 239-404-7471 or visit my website at http://www.realestateonmarco.com/ for current homes for sale.

Marco Island Quarterly Real Estate Statistics

1st quarter sales statistics for Marco Island listed below:

                                 1st                            1st
                    Quarter 2011         Quarter 2010          

NEW LISTINGS:
  Single Family             193                      226                
  Condominiums           261                      290
  Lots                             107                      93

ACTIVE LISTINGS:
  Single Family               475                       540
  Condominiums            739                       809
  Lots                               349                      359

PENDING SALES:
  Single Family              75                          66       
  Condominiums           101                        71
  Lots                              27                          20

SOLD:
  Single Family             74                           72                    
  Condominiums          100                         86
  Lots                             21                           22


AVERAGE SALE PRICE:
  Single Family           $635,109                  $636,494
  Condominiums        $579,490                  $499,477
  Lots                          $281,060                  $303,386

As you can see from the statistics, Condominiums have increased dramatically in the number of pending sales for the Marco Island area.  The sale prices for single family homes have not changed much since the first quarter of 2010 indicating a leveling out.  There is still some price corrections for vacant land and condominiums.

For more information on real estate on Marco Island, please visit my website or call me at 239-404-7471.

Marco Island Real Estate February Sales Statistics

February sales statistics for Marco Island listed below:


            Year                  2011            2010


NEW LISTINGS:
   Single Family                 67             67
   Condominiums               97            81
   Lots                                39             35

ACTIVE LISTINGS:
   Single Family               486           514
   Condominiums            780           806
   Lots                              334           350

PENDING SALES:
   Single Family                33            33
   Condominiums             37            21
   Lots                               10             7


SOLD:
   Single Family               28           23
   Condominiums            38           29
   Lots                               8              7

AVERAGE SALE PRICE:
   Single Family         $680,961     $659,457
   Condominiums       $640,474     $616,805
   Lots                          $276,031    $332,857

Latest Marco Island Sales Stats

Based on the sales stats that I just posted for January on Marco Island, Average sales prices are up slightly, inventory is down slightly, and pending and closed sales are up as compared to Januay 2010.

Please view my website at http://www.realestateonmarco.com/ for up to date information on the real estate market on Marco Island.

Marco Island Real Estate January Sales Statistics

January sales statistics for Marco Island listed below:


              Year                       2011        2010


NEW LISTINGS:
   Single Family                   75                77                 
   Condominiums                 107              116
   Lots                                 32                25


ACTIVE LISTINGS:
   Single Family                   481              520
   Condominiums                 775             782
   Lots                                 334             334


PENDING SALES:
   Single Family                   27                 16
   Condominiums                 35                 20
   Lots                                10                  8   

SOLD:
   Single Family                   22                 19
   Condominiums                 33                 23
    Lots                                5                   5

AVERAGE SALE PRICE:
   Single Family                $601,751        $571,658
   Condominiums              $607,342        $500,955
   Lots                              $353,800        $279,900

Tips on selling your home

Even in a challenging market, good homes go fast! Smart sellers are realizing that a proactive selling strategy can go a long way in getting their home sold, even when inventories are high. Here are three tips for today’s sellers:



1.Price your home right. Markets change, so don’t be influenced by last year’s selling activity and home prices. Buyers will evaluate your home based on what others are selling for today, so make sure you know the market and price your home accordingly.

2.Make your home shine. Buyers like to envision a home they can move right into. Clean carpets, fresh paint, and a nicely landscaped yard can go a long way to make perspective buyers feel at home.

3.Anticipate the selling season. Many sellers wait for the market to pick up before they place their home for sale, but smart sellers anticipate these seasonal adjustments and list their homes early in the sales cycle. Give yourself the best opportunity by placing your home on the market before everyone else does!

Whether you’re looking to sell today or are thinking of selling tomorrow, please feel free to call at 239-404-7471 and ask for a computer analysis of our recent market activity. We would be more than happy answer any questions you might have.