Melissa Kaplan - Realtor

07/01/2026

🌊🏝️ Would you live here?

Set on a rare Gulf-front homesite along Sanibel Captiva Road, this property comes with breathtaking views, direct beach access, and endless possibilities. Renovate the existing home, reimagine it, or simply enjoy one of the most unique locations on the island.

🎥 Take a look at the video below and tell me… would YOU live here? 👇

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06/22/2026

New listing in Cape Coral! Check it out:

https://fgc.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/mF3KjZfVqxf/2401CaslottiWAY

04/01/2026

New Listing - Sanibel Island! $3,900,000

For Sale: 4 bed, 4 bath Single Family located at 6351 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 for $3,900,000. MLS # 2026014582. RARE Gulf-front opportunity at the very end of Sanibel Island before the Captiva bridge. This ~0.69-...Click to READ MORE

03/11/2026

Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for that magic number for rates, that strategy may not pay off as much as you’d expect.

Let's connect so you can double check the math at your price point. You may realize payments are already within your range.

Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range.

02/04/2026

12/09/2025

This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home

With most builders offering generous incentives and a wider selection of new homes for sale, buyers may be looking at one of the best times in years to buy a new build.

Let's connect if you want to know which communities, builders, and incentives offer the most value today. Having your own agent (not the builder’s representative) makes the sale and negotiation process that much easier for you.

If you could have a brand-new home for less than you may expect, would you be interested?

New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need.

12/05/2025

Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

Life doesn’t wait for the perfect rate. Maybe you shouldn’t either.

With mortgage rates down from their peak and forecast to dip slightly more in 2026, moving may be more feasible than you think. If you’re ready to see what’s possible in our market, let’s talk.

If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.”

12/04/2025

The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season

Talk about the housing market can feel loud and confusing, especially when you’re hearing so many different takes. If you want to understand what these trends mean for your goals, let’s connect and walk through it together.

Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.