Naples Golf Guy

09/05/2026

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09/03/2026

🌴 Florida Continues to Shine as a Top Retirement Destination!

Thinking about retiring to Florida? The latest national rankings give you even more reasons to consider the Sunshine State.

Florida cities once again dominated the list of the best places to retire in the U.S., with FOUR Florida cities ranking in the Top 10 and SEVEN in the Top 25.

It’s easy to understand the appeal:

⛳ Year-round golf and outdoor recreation
☀️ Warm weather and an active lifestyle
🏖️ Beautiful beaches and waterfront living
🍽️ Dining, entertainment and cultural activities
🏡 A wide variety of communities and housing options
💰 No state individual income tax

For many of our clients moving to Southwest Florida, retirement isn’t just about finding the right home. It’s about finding the right COMMUNITY and LIFESTYLE—especially when golf is a priority.

Whether you’re considering Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers or another Southwest Florida destination, there are tremendous options for enjoying the Florida lifestyle.

Read more: https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/florida-cities-sweep-top-retirement-spots



Naples Golf Guy | Matt Klinowski P.A. | Downing Frye Realty
Here’s to living the good life in paradise, Matt.

09/02/2026

⛳🏡 JUST CLOSED IN ESPLANADE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB!

Congratulations to our buyers on the purchase of their beautiful new home in Esplanade Golf & Country Club, closing for $1,715,000!

Our clients are from the Northeast and already own a second home in Pelican Bay. But for their next chapter in Naples, they wanted something different—a community where golf, resort-style amenities, dining, fitness, and an active social lifestyle were right outside their door.

Esplanade was the perfect fit.

Their new home offers:
⛳ Full Golf Membership
🌅 Lake & 14th green views
🏊 Saltwater pool
🍽️ Outdoor kitchen
☀️ Southwestern exposure
🏡 More than 2,300 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms + den

This is a great example of why finding the right Naples golf community is about much more than the house. The club, membership, amenities, and lifestyle all need to fit how you want to live.

Read the full buyer success story:
https://naplesgolfguy.com/esplanade-golf-country-club-buyer-success-1715000/

Naples Golf Guy | Matt Klinowski P.A. | Downing Frye Realty
Here's to living the good life in paradise, Matt.

09/01/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING IN FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB! ⛳

Golf, sunsets, lake views, and the Southwest Florida lifestyle—this home brings it all together.

This beautifully updated 3-bedroom + den, 2½-bath home is tucked away on a quiet street with preserve views on one side and a spectacular lake view on the other.

🌅 Memorable sunset views
🏊 Saltwater pool with dolphin fountain
⛳ 36 holes of championship golf
🛺 Own and use your own golf cart on the courses
🏡 NEW ROOF in 2025
⚡ Whole-house generator
🌀 Electric hurricane shutters
🚗 Extended garage
🎾 Tennis, pickleball, fitness & more
🍽️ Casual and fine dining

And the location within Fiddlesticks is a bonus. The home is near the owners-only back entrance, providing convenient access to nearby shopping and retail, while RSW is just 9 miles away.

With Fiddlesticks preparing for an exciting club renovation and enhancement project, there’s even more to look forward to.

If you’re searching for a private golf community where the club lifestyle is every bit as important as the home, Fiddlesticks deserves a closer look.

Naples Golf Guy | Matt Klinowski P.A. | Downing Frye Realty
Here’s to living the good life in paradise, Matt.

08/30/2026

📊 The Latest Naples Golf Guy Report Is Here!

Stay informed with the latest insights on Southwest Florida real estate, golf communities, and the lifestyle that makes this region one of the country's most desirable places to live.

In this month's report, you'll find:

🏡 Recent buyer success stories, including helping clients find the right homes and golf lifestyles in Wyndemere Country Club and Esplanade Golf & Country Club

📈 The latest luxury real estate and golf community market trends

⛳ Golf community news, club improvements, and insights to help you choose the right community for your lifestyle

🌴 Local news impacting Southwest Florida buyers, sellers, and homeowners

💡 Expert guidance to help you make informed real estate decisions

Whether you're actively searching for a home, considering selling, relocating, or simply staying informed, our monthly report brings together the information that matters most—all in one place.

📖 Read the latest report:
https://conta.cc/4i01l8P

Naples Golf Guy | Matt Klinowski P.A. | Downing Frye Realty
Here’s to living the good life in paradise, Matt.

08/29/2026

🏡⛳ Under Contract in Treviso Bay!

We’re excited to share another buyer success story in Treviso Bay in Naples, Florida!

Our clients knew where they wanted to be—and having a Full Golf Membership was an important part of their search. The challenge? The right home wasn’t currently listed for sale.

We helped them uncover an off-market single-family home in Treviso Bay with a Full Golf Membership, and they’re now officially under contract! 🎉

In Naples golf community real estate, sometimes finding the right home means looking beyond what’s available on the MLS. Understanding the communities, membership structures, and where opportunities may exist can make all the difference.

Congratulations to our buyers! We’re looking forward to getting them to the closing table and enjoying the Treviso Bay golf lifestyle. ⛳🌴



Naples Golf Guy | Matt Klinowski P.A. | Downing Frye Realty
Here’s to living the good life in paradise, Matt.

08/29/2026

⛳ July Golf Community Real Estate Trends Are In

Luxury golf community inventory across Southwest Florida has edged lower, with more homes going pending and closing while fewer new listings are coming to market.

For buyers, that means the best opportunities—especially homes offering immediate golf privileges—can be increasingly difficult to find.

Our latest report breaks down current inventory, closed sales, and average sale prices in leading golf communities throughout:

🏌️ Naples
🏌️ Bonita Springs & Estero
🏌️ Fort Myers
🏌️ Lakewood Ranch & Bradenton
🏌️ Sarasota

If a Florida golf home is in your future, remember: finding the right club, membership and lifestyle is every bit as important as finding the right house.

Read the July Luxury Golf Community Trends:
https://naplesgolfguy.com/july-luxury-golf-community-trends/



Naples Golf Guy | Matt Klinowski P.A. | Downing Frye Realty
Here’s to living the good life in paradise, Matt.

Explore July 2026 luxury golf community real estate trends across Naples, Sarasota, and Southwest Florida. Inventory, pricing, and buyer

08/28/2026

🏡 SOLD in Valencia Trails — and another successful relocation to Naples!

Congratulations to our buyers who just closed on their new home in Valencia Trails for $950,000! 🎉

Relocating from Massachusetts to be closer to family, they weren't simply looking for a house. They wanted the right home, community and lifestyle for their next chapter.

They found it in Valencia Trails—a beautiful 2024 home with a private pool, water view, 3 bedrooms + den, 3 baths and extensive upgrades.

And finding the home was only part of the job.

🔑 During the inspection process, we negotiated a $15,000 credit in lieu of repairs, giving our buyers the flexibility to handle the work themselves after closing.

⛳ There's even a golf community connection. While Valencia Trails isn't a golf community, residents have had access to summer reciprocal social privileges such as dining, pickleball and bocce at Esplanade Golf & Country Club and TwinEagles Golf & Country Club.

Another great example of why we focus on more than the house. It's about finding the community and lifestyle that fit how our clients want to live.

Thinking about relocating to Naples? We can help you compare the options and find the right fit.

Learn more: https://naplesgolfguy.com/valencia-trails-naples-buyer-success/

Naples Golf Guy | Matt Klinowski P.A. | Downing Frye Realty
Here's to living the good life in paradise, Matt.

08/27/2026

🏡 Lakewood Ranch is No. 1 again!

For the eighth consecutive year, Lakewood Ranch has been ranked the No. 1 multigenerational master-planned community in the country, recording 1,035 home sales through the first half of 2026.

Even more impressive? Florida dominated the rankings. The top four communities for overall sales were all in the Sunshine State, including Lakewood Ranch, Wellen Park and Babcock Ranch.

Lakewood Ranch continues to attract buyers with its wide variety of housing options, extensive amenities, restaurants, shopping and lifestyle opportunities. And for golfers, the area offers access to some outstanding private golf communities.

Another strong sign of the continued demand for the Florida lifestyle. ☀️⛳

Read the article: https://ow.ly/m5Fh50ZEJhp



Naples Golf Guy | Matt Klinowski P.A. | Downing Frye Realty
Here’s to living the good life in paradise, Matt.

RCLCO Real Estate Consulting releases its rankings with Lakewood Ranch being No. 1 in multigenerational, master-planned community sales.

08/26/2026

Naples real estate sales increased 14.5% in July—even as inventory fell 21%.

The July 2026 numbers reveal an increasingly active and balanced Naples housing market.

Closed sales climbed to 733 transactions, the median price increased 2.6% to $590,000, and available inventory declined to 4,415 properties. More than $950 million in residential real estate changed hands, including 209 transactions above $1 million.

At the top of the luxury market, a waterfront estate in Port Royal sold for $41.18 million, while all 10 of the month's highest-priced sales were concentrated in Port Royal, Old Naples and Aqualane Shores.

Golf and country club communities also recorded several significant luxury transactions, including sales in Wyndemere, Quail West, Mediterra, Grey Oaks and Tiburon.

The headline numbers are strong, but there are important differences between single-family homes, condos, luxury properties and golf community real estate.

Read our complete July Naples Real Estate Market Report:
🔗https://naplesgolfguy.com/naples-real-estate-market-report-july-2026/


Naples Golf Guy | Matt Klinowski P.A. | Downing Frye Realty
Here’s to living the good life in paradise, Matt.