Real Estate News and Housing Market Trends for Southwest Florida

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Nov. 5, 2025

Moving from NY to FL?

RELOCATION: NY to FL we can help.

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For those looking to SAVE wealth, build a healthy business, and keep more of your hard earned income, Florida welcomes you. I left NY in 1993 and never looked back, as a Floridian I enjoy NO state income tax, lower corporate tax, lower utility costs, lower property taxes and a healthier retirement portfolio since I have more money to invest in myself.

We assist luxury home buyers locate the perfect area, neighborhood and community here in Florida. 

Serving fifteen FL counties and members of four large MLS systems for best property selection.

Call me today to discuss your options in a Florida relocation, now or in the near future.

Glen Bigness, Realtor 239-272-4663

www.glenbigness.com

 

Relocation from  Y to FL real estate services 

Nov. 3, 2025

Building LOT woth beachviews and sunsets daily.

Fort Myers Beach Building LOT, beach views & sunsets

 

8030 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931        Waterfront Building Lot

Build Your Florida Dream Home on Fort Myers Beach! Only a handful of GULF FRONT lots have a buffer between Estero Blvd. and the Gulf. This location gives your property privacy and a peaceful experience while enjoying the SUNRISE at the front of your home and SUNSET in the back! This parcel leaves you plenty of options to build your Florida property. Few Fort Myers Beach beachfront homes offer breathtaking water views and yet privacy in your sandy backyard! The lot has easy beach access, close to island amenities, heading south to the RSW airport, or dining in Bonita Springs and Naples.

Luxury home designs and custom home builder introductions are available for our clients. Convenient to Santini Plaza, the Marina, island shops, Margaritaville Resort, and local restaurants. Build your Florida luxury residence this year and enjoy the beach lifestyle for years. Fort Myers Beach waterfront lots, inland lots, custom award-winning home builders, and a wonderful island location for Florida beach living and boating.

 

Build the beachfront home of your dreams on this Gulf-front lot in a sought-after area of Fort Myers Beach. Located down from Estero Blvd., island-style dining, entertainment, and island resorts, but away from that area's traffic and crowds. This lot boasts a wide white sandy beach, natural barrier, dune buffers, and panoramic views of the Gulf—perfect for enjoying breathtaking sunsets every evening. Water, sewer, and electric hookups are easily accessible for your next home build project. Many new luxury homes are rising from up, offering a new and modern skyline rebuilding after Hurricane Ian. This is your chance to be right in the heart of the rebirth of Fort Myers Beach and enjoy the beach lifestyle you have always imagined.

 

Nov. 3, 2025

Ft Myers Beach FL waterfront Living

Fort Myers Beach Florida waterfront building LOT

Fort Myers Beach FL waterfront living new construction

LOOKING to build on the water? Ft Myers Beach Florida is the perfect choice for sun, sand, boating and a laid back lifestyle. Use our proven award winning builder or choose your own here today.
New construction certified agent, former general contractor, my clients realize the many benefits of my experience and passion for new homes.
Glen Bigness, Premiere Plus Realty
Boating property waterfront Ft Myers Beach FL

 

Oct. 31, 2025

Golden Gatre Estates Horse Property for Sale

Equestrian Property to $1,650,000

Glen Bigness, is a recognized leader in the real estate market serving 15 Florida counties. Offering clients 35 years of experience and has a proven track record that clients use to Buy, Sell, Build and Invest in Florida real estate.

Naples FL horse property for sale in Golden Gate Estates

2310 70th Ave NE Naples FL 34120

Collier County rural living, convenient to Naples’s amenities! Your horses will LOVE this secluded well maintained, 20+/- Acre Equestrian Friendly Estate In The livestock friendly Golden Gate Estates area. Bring all Your Toys, Cattle, Horses, Goats, cats and dogs to enjoy country living in Naples FL. This Private Property Is a One-Of-Kind located at the end of the street. This custom built 3 Bed; 2 Bath; 2 Car Garage Home Features a Split Floor Plan, 10-Foot-high ceilings. Light and Bright Large Kitchen with Oversized Center Island, Butchers Block Table, Granite Countertops; Stainless Steel Appliances, Dual Stainless-Steel Sink; Lots of Cabinet Space and A food Pantry. (For Your Country Cooking Pleasures and Entertaining). One Side of The Home Has Its Large Master Suite With 10-Foot-High Ceiling, A Separate Custom Shower. The Property Is Landscaped, gated and It Is Only a 30 to 40 Minute' Drive to Downtown Naples, beaches, and Naples Pier. This Home Is Completely Fenced with No Climb wire Fence, pressure treated posts and 2x6 lumber top rail, property has a 3 Acre Lake with (Bass, Tilapia, Pan Fish), 4 stall (room for 6) Horse Barn with Water & Electric, Featuring a 12 X24 Feed room/Tack room, Riding Arena with Irrigation, and perfect for Many Any Other Equestrian Activities, cutting, reining, hunter-jumper. New paved driveway and extended barn. Don't Miss the Opportunity to Get This Golden Gate Estates gentleman farm! This property must be for sale in conjunction with PID 39140960000, 1.14 acres+19.29 acres total of 20.43 acres.

Horseback riding trails off property, and the Picayune Forest-horse trails can be trailered to off Everglades Blvd. Work from home while viewing your horses, Xfinity cable and internet available!

Some parcels off 68th (rear of parcel) are available to sell off if you wish, and plenty of land to build a second residence for family, or a larger custom home!

Glen Bigness, Equestrian Property Specialist 239-272-4663 horseflorida@gmail.com

 

Oct. 23, 2025

SOLD another horse property Florida

PRESS RELEASE: SOLD another one!

Horse property for sale in Florida, Glen Bigness, agent.

1130 Anclote Rd Tarpon Springs FL                    Horse property, homes, land, barn

MLS Link: https://stellar.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/xJZhcZ0ymKd/1101ANCLOTEBOULEVARD

An equestrian facility on 16.26+/- acres with a great professional layout and acreage for riding! The home features high ceilings, a fireplace, and custom built pool home with upscale appointments, the master suite offers a bedroom/bath, and a sitting room on the first floor, and the den office has a Murphy bed for guests, a walk-in wine cooler, a spectacular media room for movies, sliders fold back to tropical in-ground screened pool w shower and spacious lanai to entertain. 2nd-floor bedrooms and baths for privacy, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, 2-sided stone fireplace in LR and DR, Gourmet Kitchen with Viking range on propane gas, granite counters, large 3 car garage, and a bonus covered car spot, private gated entry separate from horse facility. The horse barn has 24 box stalls, a wide center aisle, a feed and tack room, laundry, an office, rider lounge, bathroom, wash and tack stalls, hay storage, trainer’s apartment, and a bonus mobile home on the premises for caretaker-been remodeled. Lesson arena-paddock, fenced turn-out, gated entry, wooded trails, small pond, plenty of trailer parking. Close to the water marinas, parks are perfect for boating and exploring the area's coastline, rivers, and attractions in Tarpon Springs, Clearwater Beach-Tampa.

 

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Oct. 23, 2025

Cash is King in Naples FL Home Sales

Naples and Marco Island real estate markets are attracting all-cash buyers.

In this market, 56.1% of home-buyers paid all cash, which is the sixth-highest share in the nation. By comparison, about 28% of buyers nationwide purchased homes with all cash, according to new research from the National Association of REALTORS®.

In the five years leading up to the pandemic, just 22% of buyers nationally were all cash.

Naples draws all cash buyers for several reasons:

  • It has an older population able to leverage equity from previous homes
  • Strong demand for second homes and investment properties
  • Broad appeal for people relocating.

Glen Bigness, Premiere Plus Realty, The Bigness Group 239-272-4663

 

Oct. 22, 2025

Tarpon Springs FL Horse Property

Tarpon Springs, FL Horse Property Under Contract.

Equestrian Property SOLD in Tarpon Springs FL

Florida horse property for sale

Tarpon Springs's equestrian facility is on 16.26+/- acres with a great professional layout and acreage for riding! The home features high ceilings and a fireplace, the home offers many upscale appointments, the master suite offers a bedroom/bath, a sitting room on the first floor, the den office has a Murphy bed for guests, a walk-in wine cooler, a spectacular media room for movies, sliders fold back to tropical in-ground screened pool with shower and spacious lanai to entertain and relax. The 2nd-floor bedrooms and baths for privacy, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, 2-sided stone fireplace in LR and DR, Gourmet Kitchen w Viking range on propane gas, granite counters, large 3 car garage, and a bonus covered car spot, private gated entry separate from horse facility.
The horse barn has 24 box stalls, a wide center aisle, a feed and tack room, laundry, an office, a rider lounge, a bathroom, wash and tack stalls, hay storage, a trainer’s apartment, and a bonus mobile home on premises for caretaker-been remodeled. Lesson arena-paddock, fenced turn-out, gated entry, wooded trails, small pond, plenty of trailer parking. Close to the water marinas, parks are perfect for boating and exploring the area's coastline, rivers, and attractions in Tarpon Springs, Clearwater Beach-Tampa. Perfect for driving the golf cart to and from downtown for a bite or coffee or exploring waterways and city history.
Multiple parcels combined for sale acreage. Boarding, training, breeding facility
opportunities, or keep tenants for income $ Mobile home and barn apartment on site for staff, trainer or income. Plenty of room for a covered riding arena, pole barn and storage or RV building. Relax and enjoy your country escape, perfect for Boarding, Breeding, Lessons, EARN income and enjoy your horses in Pinellas County FL. NO hurricane, storm damage, or flooding reported or recorded.

 

Posted in Market Updates
Oct. 22, 2025

Three Gulf Shore Penthouses Sell for More ThaPenthouses at 3300 Gulf Shore in Naples

Three Gulf Shore Penthouses Sell for More Than $40 Million

3300 Gulf Shore Naples FL luxury new construction condos

Developer Announces Sale of Three Penthouses at 3300 Gulf Shore in Naples. 

3300 Gulf Shore – an eight-story boutique Gulf-front development featuring 51 meticulously crafted residences that are redefining luxury living in Naples. With only a few exclusive penthouses and expansive waterfront floor plans remaining, the sale of these penthouses marks a major milestone for the development as it transitions from reservation to the contract phase.

“Each home is thoughtfully designed to capture waterfront views, while also giving residents access to a private marina and a Wellness Club with many amenities, including a fitness atelier, flex training studio, yoga room, rejuvenation sauna, steam room, treatment room, two resort-style sunrise and sunset pools, a spa, and cold plunge. With just 51 residences and 18,000 square feet of amenities, 3300 Gulf Shore has quickly become one of Naples’ most desirable addresses.

3300 Gulf Shore luxury new construction waterfront condos

Residences range from two to five bedrooms and span 2,000 to over 7,500 square feet, each featuring open-concept layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, and expansive terraces that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living.

Elevating the standard for Gulf-front living, 3300 Gulf Shore offers an unmatched suite of amenities. Highlights include a private marina with 16 boat slips and a dedicated water-sports launch, the 3300 Wellness Center and a 75-foot sunrise lap pool overlooking the marina. The 3300 Wellness Center features state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a sunset-facing wellness terrace with a resort-style pool, spa, cold plunge, and shaded daybeds, while residents can also enjoy a private bar and sports lounge—ideal for social gatherings and entertaining. A 24-hour concierge curates a seamless, hospitality-level living experience, offering personalized services ranging from private yacht charters and in-residence dining to lifestyle coordination and event planning.

Luxury new construction waterfront Naples FL

3300 Gulf Shore, with residences starting at $3.7 million. The Sales Gallery is open daily, with private appointments welcome.

Premiere Plus Realty-The Bigness Group helps sell, buy, build, and invest in FL.

239-272-HOME (4663) Glen Bigness, New Home Certified Agent, with over thirty years in new construction sales. Serving fifteen FL counties and members of four large MLS systems for the best property selection and exposure.

 

 

 

Oct. 17, 2025

Bonita Beach Waterfront Homes for Sale

 

Bonita Beach Luxury Homes for sale, Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL

 

Hickory Boulevard Real Estate

Hickory Boulevard is the main road running through the Bonita Beach community, which is located between Naples and Fort Myers, FL. It is one of the most desirable waterfront locations in southwest Florida. Bonita Beach is home to single-family gulf and waterfront estates as well as a mix of traditional beach cottages, Mediterranean style, Coastal, and Contemporary style construction. The Bonita Beach properties are especially sought after because they are priced considerably less than their Naples counterparts while still providing residents with the opportunity to enjoy luxury living on the Gulf of Mexico. World-class boating and fishing, along with fine dining, shopping, and area parks close by to explore.

Homes on the west side of Hickory Boulevard offer direct access to the Gulf with unobstructed views of the spectacular Florida sunsets. Soft white sugar sands and a surf signify true ocean living. Some of the existing homes on the west side were constructed in the late 1980s and are undergoing renovations by their owners to update the layout and finishes. More traditional beach cottages are giving way to tear-downs and new construction led by builders and craftsmen who specialize in beachfront construction. Newer homes in the neighborhood are typically larger with 4-6 bedrooms spanning three stories, 2+ garages, elevators, and infinity pools. Bay-side homes on the eastern side of Hickory Boulevard also feature water views with the added attraction of private docks with direct gulf access.

Hickory Boulevard Luxury Homes for Sale use this MLS link for properties available now.

 

Bonita Beach Florida homes for sale

Oct. 9, 2025

Custom Built Beachfront on Ft Myers Beach FL

 

8030 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931

Fort Myers Beach FL custom built luxury waterfront homes for sale

BUILDING LOT- waterfront. South Fort Myers Beach location offers one of the BEST Gulf and Beach views. This island beach lot is ready for YOUR custom-built luxury beach home. We have proven, award-winning builders and architects ready to meet with you and make your Florida beach property a reality! Views include the Naples Coastline to the South and Sanibel Island to the North. Perfectly situated on the peaceful south end of Estero Island with easy access to Lovers Key State Park, Bonita Boat Launch, Bonita Beach, and Barefoot Beach Park. Margaritaville Resort is minutes away on the Island, and highway access from I-75 to RSW Airport is very convenient from the location. Let us help make this year the time for you to realize a new waterfront beach home in Florida! Family and friends will marvel at the beach lifestyle here on Fort Myers Beach and you will have a home to enjoy for generations to come to SW Florida.

Driving directions: Estero Blvd, on the Gulf, before the Bridge to Bonita

Third parties have supplied the information contained in this listing, at least in part. Therefore, it is believed to be accurate but NOT GUARANTEED. All dimensions and measurements reflected are approximate, and buyers are welcome to verify to their satisfaction. Listing office requests offers be written on NABOR contract forms and submitted to glenbigness@gmail.com. This is to be consistent with the NABOR disclosures provided by the listing office. Buyer's proof of funds letter is required with all written offers submitted.

 

Glen Bigness, Realtor             239-272-4663               Premiere Plus Realty

Since 1986, I have been a trusted real estate resource for clients.

Buy, Sell, Build, and Invest in Florida real estate.

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