Jennifer Drake, Realtor - Marco Island & Naples Real Estate

06/13/2026

🌴NEW LISTING🌴Beautifully renovated beach front condo in Sandcastle II. Perfect 9th floor height affords gorgeous views all the way to Tigertail and amazing SUNSETS. The sleek, contemporary interior features Quartz counters and vanities, black stainless steel appliances, California closets with abundant storage not normally found in even these larger, 863sf one bedroom units. The primary bathroom feels like a luxury hotel. Impact glass windows and doors lend peace of mind and energy efficiency. A truly lovely condo whether you're looking for a winter getaway, investment property or year-round coastal living.

06/01/2026

It's that time of year again - Today is the official start of Hurricane Season. Last year was quiet (thankfully) and this year is predicted to be slightly less than average activity. We can hope! You never know when a storm could hit, so even long time residents should do a quick run down of their preparedness checklists. Here is some information for you, your pets and your boat. I can email copies if anyone needs them.

05/25/2026

We're grateful to all those who have sacrificed and served.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmothers, wives, stepmoms, aunts, bonus moms, mentors, caregivers, pet moms, and the non-biological moms who support, encourage, and love so many every day -- We Thank You for helping "hold it all together"!

04/21/2026

Help me welcome a lovely new family to Marco Island! We had a whirlwind weekend, looking at about 20 homes as well as vacant lots for a possible new build and ultimately, they chose this beauty. What an island playground, epitomizing the island lifestyle.

After you find the right home, then the harder work begins (at least for me). An inspection on a house this size means setting aside most of the day, this one took 6 hours, then negotiating any repairs, getting all needed documents and mandatory disclosures signed and to the closing attorney, staying on top of timelines for deposits and contingency periods, recommending and sometimes meeting with contractors and service people on the buyer's behalf, getting them set up with utilities, home watch, boat contacts, dock contacts, and more...the list just goes on and on. In the end, we were blessed to have a wonderful seller who took great pains to turn the house over in tip-top shape and we had a smooth and on time closing.

It was my honor to work with them and I'm so excited for them to start building great memories with their young children. Congratulations to all as you start your next chapter! 🎉🏝️

04/21/2026

Deciding between a condo or home on Marco Island? Compare lifestyle, boating, flood risk, fees, and maintenance so you can choose with confidence. Read more.

03/13/2026

📊February Market Stats are in 🏠
Interpreting the Data:
Comparing February 2026 to February 2025 we see some misleading stats. Last year February saw some very high $ sales so while the Median Prices of homes and condos show a significant drop-off this year, they’ve actually been very stable over the last several months. Total inventory was down 16% and is at a very “normal” level. Marco neighborhoods and condos are hyper-local, so always inquire about your property’s specific data.

03/11/2026

What an honor to be one of the top 100 in Florida for 2025. It's loyal and fun customers that make it possible, so thanks to all of You and to my RE/MAX Becky Dewey, Broker for the support!

02/13/2026

How to buy your first Investment Property. What beginners miss:
https://blog.remax.com/how-to-buy-your-first-investment-property-what-beginners-miss/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP7pm1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeJoNh8ljmX-2A7Rx3GotizZ3bSwRHsoM47EWGG7OWXswKkzjWyloR_-1_4N0_aem_lyOoBr9DMVcU8FlrGJha2A

Learn the common mistakes beginners make when buying an investment property, ways to finance your purchase, and where to buy from experts at REMAX

02/07/2026

Interpreting the Stats:
Comparing final year end totals for 2025 vs. 2024 we are able to see a much better picture of our overall market. Interestingly, we finished the year with the exact same number of closed sales in the Marco Island MLS as we had in 2024, but with a 2% increase to a whopping $1.224 Billion in the total volume sold. You will notice that single family homes stayed the steadiest, with a very modest increase in median sales price as well as a 6% increase in the number sold.

Condos and lots continue to struggle a bit, although much stronger than usual sales activity in the normally quiet months of September and October this year softened the down sides. Increased
insurance costs, special assessments and deferred maintenance issues brought to light through Milestone Inspections are a concern for buyers and some of the main reasons we see sales and
prices down on condos while houses hold pretty steady.

Even though we’re a small island, individual neighborhoods and property types can have very different market conditions. Furthermore, while a high percentage of Marco Island purchases are cash, falling interest rates can still get buyers off the fence as they help them feel more confident in a purchase whether they are using financing or not.

Never rely on national real estate news for your property. Real estate is highly local. I am always happy to discuss property values and the market conditions for your particular property. Just call!