Finding the perfect Sanibel or Captiva property is easier when you have the right information to make an informed decision. We know that buying a home in a vacation destination takes research, planning, time, and patience. We enjoy helping you with each step in this important process. The Sanibel & Captiva Buyer's Guide is a valuable resource as you search for the perfect home here on the islands. We are happy to mail it to you anytime you are ready!

Time's Money Magazine names Iona, an area just over the bridge for Sanibel Island along the Calossahatchee River, as one of the best locations for retirement in America. This year's best places to retire was determined by using the the Best Places to Live database cross referenced with the largest share of residents ages 50 and up.

Three types of real estate inspections are typically done when a Sanibel, Captiva, or Fort Myers condo or home for sale goes under contract. While there are many different types of inspections throughout the country, these are the most common in our Southwest Florida real estate market with respect to our climate and elevation.

Market trends help track activity and inventory over time as well as average sales price and median sales price. The following report shows the most recent report generated for Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Sales.

South Seas Resort (formerly South Seas Plantation) is located at the northern tip of Captiva Island.

Within the resort, there are 15 different communities in which properties can be purchased and owned privately. Use the links below to find homes for sale in South Seas as well as condos and villas on the beach, bay, marina and golf course.

South Seas Resort Community Options Include:

Ever wish you could have an expert educate you about Sanibel and Captiva Islands without pressuring you to look at specific properties to buy?

We understand that knowing if an area suits your lifestyle can be more important than what the homes look like as you begin searching for real estate. For lack of a better term, our "Nickel Tours" do just this. Our agents know the islands, the neighborhoods, their amenities, price ranges and the lifestyles they offer.

Sanibel and Captiva Island Short Sales and Foreclosures can be found, however they are less prevalent than in other areas. Many factors come into play that tend to buffer our islands during economic downturns.

School options are one of the first things a family considers before relocating. When Eric and I were exploring the idea of moving to Sanibel from Baltimore, Maryland, our daughter was 2 and our son was an infant. Our primary concern was their future education and the local school options. In 1999 we toured Sanibel's CECI pre-school (2 - 5 yrs), the Sanibel School (K - 6th at the time) and Canterbury School in Fort Myers (Pre-K - 12th Grade). Two years later we relocated to Sanibel. We understand that having great school choices are as important as home options!

Sanibel, Fort Myers, & Lee County offer excellent pre-schools, elementary, middle & high school choices. From Blue Ribbon pubic schools to International Baccalaureate programs, & private college prep schools the options are many. Sanibel Island schools offer Pre-K to 8th grade educations with several options for preschools and only one option for K-8th (The Sanibel School - A Blue Ribbon School and top ranked public school in the state of Florida). Sanibel High school students must attend an off-island school. Below is a list of the most widely attended schools by Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers students. Local colleges are listed at the bottom of this page. This is not intended to be a directory of all Lee County Schools.