Alan Gruber, Broker - Barclay Properties Group, Inc.

08/31/2022

Considering investing in solar panels for your home? Before you sign that solar contract, consult with your home insurance carrier to be sure they will cover you and/or homes with solar panels. Some insurers are cancelling customers who add solar panels to their property. For more details, check out:

Homeowners adding solar panels study energy savings and break-even costs, but they should also call their insurer: Some increase premiums and some cancel policies.

08/29/2022

While housing markets in cities like Austin, Phoenix and Denver that were "on fire" just a few months ago have cooled to become buyers' markets, Southwest Florida remains one of the few bright spots for home sales in the nation. Demand remains strong, albeit not as frothy as a few months ago, and inventory remains tight - just over a month's supply. Southwest Florida is gradually returning to a "normal" housing market but remains tipped in favor of sellers at this time. Thus, prices continue to escalate, although not at the 22%+ per year rates they were earlier this year. Affordability remains an issue with many buyers and higher mortgage interest rates do not help with that challenge. Many homes still sell at or near asking price, although closing prices in excess of asking prices are now less frequent than even two months ago. If you're looking for expert guidance in this volatile housing or land market, give me a call; I can help you find the right path forward.

08/02/2022

I'm pleased to announce that we're now under contract on 1532 SE 47th St in downtown Cape Coral! Who's ready to sell their property next?

07/28/2022

Have we reached peak inflation? Are we in a recession now? Will the housing market crash or is it stabilizing? Yesterday, Zonda presented its monthly "Covid" Housing update with Chief Economist Ally Wolf in which she delves into those questions and more. Click this link to watch the full hour presentation:

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07/27/2022

After weeks of negotiation, now under contract to a regional developer!

MLS # 221087177 – 7.34 MOL acres with assemblage potential and frontage on N Tamiami Trail (US HWY 41) in the fast-growing Entrada area. Frontage is zoned C-2 providing for a variety of uses includi...

07/25/2022

NEW TO MARKET: Hard corner location at the gateway to downtown Cape Coral. Del Prado Blvd frontage. 1532 SE 47th St. Tenant in place. $430,000.

07/25/2022

UNDER CONTRACT: 2.7+-acre prime development site on N. Tamiami Trail (US Hwy 41). Let me help you make your property the next to sell!

07/25/2022

Despite a softening in the national housing market to more balanced conditions, the Lee County (Ft Myers, Ft Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Estero and Bonita Springs) housing market continued to lean strongly in favor of sellers due to low inventory of both new and re-sale homes. However, the early signs of a softening housing market have been appearing throughout the region in July, largely due to higher mortgage interest rates, increasing home prices and continued inflation: home builders have re-introduced both broker cooperation commissions and buyer incentives; there are a plethora of price reductions on listed re-sale homes; and once again more homes are again closing for asking price, or less, rather than prices exceeding list price. Nonetheless, the local housing market remains strong and continues to be one of the bright spots for home sellers in the national housing market. If you're thinking about buying or selling, now is a critical time to have expert guidance to ensure you obtain the best possible terms. With over 20 years' experience in this market, I can help you anticipate the market changes and buy or sell for the best price.

07/04/2022

Happy Independence Day! Happy Birthday America!

04/11/2022

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood....

03/08/2022

Why does it seem like everyone is moving to Florida? The usual reasons like access to world class beaches, sun and warmth for most of the year, but now there are additional reasons such as being largely an open and free state during the pandemic, conservative political leanings, plentiful high paying jobs and a robust economy. Read here to learn more: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/why-is-everyone-moving-to-florida/

02/22/2022

Don't expect new home builders to meet the surging demand anytime soon. Due to a shortage of vacant developed lots (VDLs), skilled workers, and continued supply chain disruptions, many builders have intentionally reduced their sales volume so that they can keep pace with their backlog of newly ordered homes.

Sales were lower than the demand backdrop in January suggested, as 89% of builders intentionally slowed activity to better align contracts with production