Maria Pandolfi, Realtor

09/20/2026

What’s happening in the Naples real estate market right now?

Buyers are seeing more choices and more time to make decisions—and in some situations, that can create room for negotiation.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the Naples market:
📍 Median Sold Price: $595,450
🏠 Active Listings: 4,026
⏱️ Median Days on Market: 91 days
📊 Months of Supply: 5.5 months
🤝 Sold-to-List Price: 94.8%

But remember—Naples isn’t one single market. What’s happening can look very different depending on the neighborhood, property type, price range, HOA fees, and whether you’re looking at a condo, single-family home, golf community, or non-golf community.
🎥 Watch my quick market update for the bigger picture.
Thinking about buying or relocating to Naples or Southwest Florida?

Send me a message. I’d be happy to help you understand what the market looks like for the type of home and lifestyle you’re actually looking for.

Maria Pandolfi, Realtor® | eXp Realty
Relocation Specialist | Life Transition Coach | U.S. Navy Veteran

09/11/2026

Home equity is one of those real estate terms people hear often but do not always connect to their own plans. Simply put, it is the portion of your home that you own, and over time it can become an important part of your financial picture.

For some homeowners, equity may influence a future move, a downsize, or the ability to purchase a different type of property. The key is understanding what your position looks like before you begin making decisions.

As Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away.”

A home is personal, but it can also be part of a much bigger long term strategy.

Curious about where your current home may fit into your next move? Send me a message and let’s start the conversation.

09/10/2026

Your first home does not have to check every box you will ever have. It simply needs to make sense for the chapter you are in now.

First time buyers sometimes put pressure on themselves to find the forever house on the first try. That can make a realistic search feel disappointing before it even begins. A better question is whether the home supports your current priorities while giving you a comfortable path forward.

Maybe that means fewer bedrooms in a stronger location. Maybe it is a townhouse instead of a detached home. Maybe the perfect starter home simply gives you room to build equity and learn what matters most to you as an owner.

You are not choosing your entire future in one purchase. You are choosing your next step.

If buying your first home is on your radar, send me a DM and let’s talk through the process.

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

A seller refresh does not need to become a renovation project. Sometimes one focused weekend is enough to make a home feel noticeably more polished.

Start where buyers start: the front entrance. Clean the walkway, trim anything overgrown, wash the door, replace a tired doormat, and make sure the exterior lighting works. Then move inside and look for the small things you have stopped noticing because you see them every day.

Loose handles, scuffed walls, crowded counters, and burned out bulbs may seem minor, but together they influence how cared for a home feels.

The goal is not to make the property look brand new. It is to remove distractions so buyers can focus on the home itself.

Planning to list this fall? Save this as your weekend prep list.

09/08/2026

New construction deserves more than a quick scroll past the listing. In many markets, completed homes can give buyers a different type of opportunity, especially when builders are motivated to move existing inventory.

The real comparison is not simply new versus resale. Look at the full picture.

• Included upgrades, warranties, and energy features
• Financing or closing incentives that may be available

Then compare those benefits with location, monthly costs, lot size, and the character of an established neighborhood.

A brand new home can be a great fit, but every builder and community is different. I recommend having your own representation and asking questions before visiting a sales center.

Would new construction make your home search list?

09/08/2026

Buyers are doing their homework before they ever walk through the front door. They have already seen the photos, compared nearby listings, studied the condition, and formed an opinion about whether the home feels worth seeing.

That makes the first days on the market especially important for sellers. A home that is positioned well from the beginning can create confidence. One that feels disconnected from the competition may leave buyers wondering what they are missing.

Presentation and pricing should tell the same story: this home is prepared, cared for, and ready to be considered seriously.

I always encourage sellers to look at their home through a buyer’s eyes before listing. The smallest disconnect can become the reason someone keeps scrolling.

Thinking about selling this fall? Send me a message and let’s talk preparation.

09/08/2026

More choices can make a home search exciting, but they can also make it surprisingly easy to lose focus. After touring several homes, every kitchen starts blending together and the comparison game takes over.

Instead of asking whether one home is better than the last, bring the decision back to your own priorities.

Does the location support your routine? Does the layout work for the way you live? Are the compromises things you can comfortably accept?

The goal is not to find the house with the longest list of features. It is to recognize the home that fits your life best.

I tell buyers to create a simple top three before touring. When a home checks those boxes, it deserves a closer look.

Save this for your next showing day.

09/07/2026

September has a way of putting routines back into focus, and real estate goals deserve the same reset. If buying or selling has been sitting in the “later” category, this is a good time to turn that idea into an actual plan.

Start with the questions that create clarity. Is your timeline flexible? Has your wish list changed? Are you preparing for a move this fall, or simply getting ready for next year?

The market does not have to feel perfectly predictable before you make progress. Preparation gives you something headlines cannot: confidence in your own next step.

I always recommend learning your options before you need to make a decision. A little planning now can make the entire process feel more manageable later.

Is real estate part of your fall goals? Send me a message and let’s start with the first question.