The designer models reflect what JMD Development wanted Antilles to represent. Brand new, well-designed and built luxury-appointed properties in a serene setting, large enough to offer resort style amenities at no extra cost, yet small enough to feel like a place where everybody knows your name – or at least your dog’s. Plus, Antilles’ fresh take on classic West Indies Island style architecture brings 21st century materials and building standards to the Collier Boulevard corridor in South Naples.
The fifty-four acre gated development is built around its central five-acre Kingfisher Lake and adjacent Wetland Preserve. Antilles’ 212 condominiums are built in three configurations and all include screened-in Lanais and Garage parking. The larger Grand Coach Homes are four-unit residences with three Bedrooms, two Baths, and range in size from 1,980 to 2,444 square feet under air. The somewhat smaller Classic Coach Homes are also three Bedroom residences, and Antilles’ twelve-unit Multiplexes are elevator buildings, built two-stories over ground level parking, and feature two- and three-Bedroom floorplans. Well-appointed homes are priced from the upper $300,000’s and feature low monthly H.O.A. fees.
The Grand Coach Home’s first floor Nevis model looks like Island style living at its finest. Upon entering, mild Island breezes seem to stir. The first impression is that of a light, bright and airy home. Through and through, the Nevis is sharp and well done. Matte finished Potenza Ivory ceramic tile grounds the living areas with a modern esthetic. Pure White walls, higher ceilings, tall baseboards and substantial solid wood, routed-panel doors and gleaming hardware continue the sun bleached, tropical ambience. Deeply louvered interior Bahama window and door shutters continue the Island rhythms throughout, and a striking deepest sea-blue accent wall in the Entry Area forms a dramatic backdrop for a detailed, bone-white sea coral art installation that exudes Island fun and flair.
The second Grand Coach Home model is the upper floor Montserrat, the largest home in Antilles. Its first floor Entry is grounded by a gorgeous antique brass finished console with deep marble front and subtle mid-century modern styling. The pleasing geometry of the furnishings’ complimentary shapes and surfaces make the room an instant classic while reinforcing the sense of total privacy that the second-story Montserrat affords. Upstairs, the living area is a perfection of shape, texture and color. The fresh color scheme is highlighted in the drapes and accessory pillows on a beautifully scaled high-backed sofa. Its matching cream-colored coffee table is a graceful arrangement of two curvy footrests. Two low profile woven reed arm chairs complete the space with a contemporary edge.
The dining area features open-work furnishings and metallic finishes. Accents with textural interest and another large open-drum chandelier installation highlight the area. The design sophistication continues in the elegant master suite with dazzling white-on-white furnishings accented in silver, gold and a touch of dusty mauve. The adjoining master bath includes a separate commode room. The double sink vanity has bright chrome fittings and the same soft white Quartz countertop as the kitchen, and is topped by a wall-to-wall mirror installation. The oversized, glass-enclosed shower is fitted with a rain forest shower head and substantial frameless glass door. The linen closet and walk-in master closet are both custom fitted with wood shelving.
The Montserrat is a showcase for the standard finishes offered at Antilles. Its cabinetry, flooring and countertops are all among the standard selections available at Antilles, making it a must-see model when considering how much of what is special about a home in Antilles is already included in its purchase price when comparing it to other new home options in South Naples.
All Antilles’ homes include as standard features solid wood interior doors, hurricane-rated windows and doors, Shaker style 42-inch wood kitchen cabinetry in a variety of finishes, Merano hardware, higher ceilings and baseboards, sleek rocker style lighting switches, cove ceiling details per plan, wide profile tile flooring, double sink master bath vanities, Kohler plumbing fixtures, substantial frameless glass shower doors and built-in custom closet systems throughout. Linen closets, pantries, walk-in master closets and separate laundry rooms are included. Quartz countertops are standard, as are kitchen island pendant lights and stainless steel appliances – including on-trend French door style refrigerators. Recessed lighting and advance wiring for data, voice and video are included. JMD Development has set aside four guest suites for the exclusive use of Antilles’ homeowners. These will be finished to the same degree of polish and style as its decorator models.
The fabulous Flamingo Club amenity center is designed to become the heart of the community, offering 14,000 square feet of pure luxury, indoors and out. Concierge and executive services are managed here and the state of the art exercise and fitness center, massage room and catering kitchen are to the rear. The huge gathering room has varied socializing, cafe, lounge and seating areas and occupies about one-half of the Club’s 5,000 square foot expanse, with wall to wall views of the outdoor living areas, including the 3,500 square foot resort pool and spa with sun and shade decks, the Tiki Hut with al fresco seating, an arbor-enclosed fire pit, Bocce ball and regulation Pickleball Quad-Courts.
To arrange an in person or virtual tour of homes at Antilles, contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Naples Real Estate Market Sees Another Record Month in Closings
Naples, Fla. (November 20, 2020) – According to the October 2020 Market Report, released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), the Naples real estate market continues to see strong demand in both the single family and condominium markets. Buyers are getting a jump on the winter seasonal market as shown by the reduced inventory, increase in multiple bids and the jump in closed sales. Closed sales activity for the overall market increased 65.2 percent to 1,249 closed sales in October 2020 from 756 closed sales in October 2019.
Inventory continues to be a challenge for buyers seeking to purchase a home in Naples. While the overall market inventory in October 2020 decreased 33.8 percent to 3,543 from 5,351 in October 2019, overall pending sales for the same time period increased 73.0 percent to 1,708 from 987 in October 2019. With strong demand, sellers are receiving multiple competitive offers on their listings during what is a traditionally slower time of year. Offers are coming in more quickly as well, with homes sold during October 2020 staying on the market 11.5 percent fewer days than October 2019. The average number of days on the market until sale was 92 in October 2020 compared to 104 days in October 2020.
“In a typical year, October would be a time when inventory numbers rise as sellers prepare for increased demand during season,” said a Broker. “However, the pandemic disrupted traditional seasonal patterns. Buyers are motivated to seek larger, more comfortable homes that accommodate their work-from-home lifestyles.”
In a recent interview in Inc. magazine, Bill Gates acknowledged the nationwide, post-pandemic migration of families to bigger houses in smaller communities with less traffic. Annual market statistics support that trend is happening locally. During the period of January through October 2020, there were 9,785 closed sales in Naples, which represents a 13.8 percent increase over the same period in 2019. With more active buyers on the market, housing prices are seeing moderate but sustainable growth.
The October Market Report showed that single-family homes saw an increase in the median closed sales price of 12.1 percent to $458,000 during January to October 2020, up from $408,500 during the same period in 2019. Condominium median closed sales prices also saw an uptick of 5.8 percent to $275,000 during January to October 2020, over $260,000 during the same period in 2019.
Brenda Fioretti, Managing Broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, notes that 30.6 percent of homes on the market experienced a price increase during October. “Sellers are receiving multiple, competitive bids on their listings. So, it is important for buyers to make a serious offer when they find the right home.”
The NABOR® October 2020 Market Reports provide comparisons of single-family home and condominium sales (via the Southwest Florida MLS), price ranges, and geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. NABOR® sales statistics are presented in chart format, including these overall (single-family and condominium) findings:
| CATEGORIES |
Oct 2019 |
Oct 2020 |
CHANGE |
| Total closed sales (month/month) |
756 |
1,249 |
+65.2% |
| Total pending sales (homes under contract) (month/month) |
987 |
1,708 |
+73.0% |
| Median closed price (month/month) |
$329,950 |
$385,000 |
+16.7% |
| Total active listings (inventory) |
5,351 |
3,543 |
-33.8% |
| Average days on market |
104 |
92 |
-11.5% |
| Single-family closed sales (month/month) |
389 |
580 |
+49.1% |
| Single-family median closed price (month/month) |
$395,000 |
$523,000 |
+32.4% |
| Single-family inventory |
2,675 |
1,501 |
-43.9% |
| Condominium closed sales (month/month) |
367 |
624 |
+70.0% |
| Condominium median closed price (month/month) |
$255,000 |
$284,500 |
+11.6% |
| Condominium inventory |
2,676 |
2,042 |
-23.7% |
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Naples, contact a Naples REALTOR® who has the ability to provide a virtual showing, an accurate market comparison or negotiate a sale. A REALTOR® can ensure your next purchase or sale in the Naples area is a success. Search for your dream home and find a Naples REALTOR® on Naplesarea.com.
“September is typically the slowest month for REALTORS® in Naples,” said Brenda Fioretti, Managing Broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, who added, “but agents were very busy this September as the number of showings increased 80 percent to 35,465 appointments compared to 18,745 appointments in September 2019.”
Median closed prices for September increased 18.2 percent to $384,000 from $325,000 in September 2019. Broker analysts reviewing the market data also said they saw an uptick in multiple offer occurrences in September and advise buyers facing this situation not to delay with an offer if they like a property.
Inventory continues to be a challenge for buyers in Naples. In September, inventory decreased 32.2 percent to 3,980 properties from 5,873 properties in September 2019. A Broker said, “Multi-million properties are being grabbed up with many buyers making an offer sight-unseen. There are currently less than 500 properties on the market over $2 million.” Not surprisingly, closed sales of homes above $2 million have increased 30.7 percent in the 12-months ending September 2020.
According to the September Market Report, 9.9 percent of the sales reported in September were from new construction sources. But broker analysts say this number does not adequately reflect actual sales activity for the new construction market as sources indicate that builders are just too busy to input every sale in the MLS.
The NABOR® September 2020 Market Reports provide comparisons of single-family home and condominium sales (via the Southwest Florida MLS), price ranges, and geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. NABOR® sales statistics are presented in chart format, including these overall (single-family and condominium) findings:
| CATEGORIES |
Sept 2019 |
Sept 2020 |
CHANGE |
| Total closed sales (month/month) |
717 |
1,096 |
+52.9% |
| Total pending sales (homes under contract) (month/month) |
823 |
1,509 |
+83.4% |
| Median closed price (month/month) |
$325,000 |
$384,000 |
+18.2% |
| Total active listings (inventory) |
5,873 |
3,980 |
-32.2% |
| Average days on market |
102 |
90 |
-11.8% |
| Single-family closed sales (month/month) |
367 |
577 |
+57.2% |
| Single-family median closed price (month/month) |
$402,000 |
$474,000 |
+17.9% |
| Single-family inventory |
3,057 |
1,710 |
-44.1% |
| Condominium closed sales (month/month) |
350 |
519 |
+48.3% |
| Condominium median closed price (month/month) |
$246,195 |
$290,000 |
+17.8% |
| Condominium inventory |
2,816 |
2,270 |
-19.4% |
“There has been a 19.6 percent increase in closed sales of homes with a minimum of four bedrooms over the last year,” said a Broker. “This data reflects another shift in buying behavior as a result of the pandemic. The demand for single family homes with additional space to accommodate a home office and a virtual schoolroom is increasing.” The September Report showed a decrease of 37.9 percent to 779 properties on the market with four or more bedrooms compared to 1,255 in September.
Barron Collier Companies | Special to Naples Daily News Oct 10, 2020
Announcing 350 new home sales year-to-date, Ave Maria, Florida continues to reach historic levels and shows no signs of cooling off. In comparison to the same time last year, new home sales are up 74%, and this year-over-year increase is the largest since the master-planned community opened in 2007. Demand for new housing remains high for the development with 66 sales for the month of September, up from 60 in August and 52 in July. Home sales were reported from the four residential builders in Ave Maria — CC Homes, Del Webb Naples, Lennar, and Pulte Homes.
“This is the first time Ave Maria has surpassed 350 new home sales in a year since the opening of the development” comments Cee Cee Marinelli, Director of Development for Ave Maria. “It’s thrilling to be part of a record-setting year. With 178 new home sales in the last 3 months, strong demand from prospective buyers is showing no signs of slowing down.”
Home buyers seeking an improved quality of life, exceptional educational options for their children, and vast open space are just a few of the many factors driving new home sales. The market is seeing a significant lifestyle shift and trend of moving from congested cities to find homes with flexible space that is suitable for home offices or gyms. The ample recreational activities and amenities in which to enjoy a place to exercise, escape, and unwind make Ave Maria a desirable destination. The master-planned community was designed for healthy and active lifestyles, and the popularity of the trails, fields, clubs, parks, and golf club continues to soar.
The robust recreation and amenities program in Ave Maria provides new residents with an instant source of leisure activities and socialization. On-site amenities feature open spaces for its homeowners such as a water park, soccer and baseball fields, fitness center, amphitheater, dog park, trails, bocce and tennis courts, Town Center with Publix Supermarket, commercial center with Mobil gas station, private schools from preschool through university, and free events throughout the year. The Ave Maria Master Association organizes on-going events for residents including virtual trivia, happy hour, fitness classes and club meetings while also providing access to outdoor recreation with proper social distancing guidelines ensuring everyone can enjoy having fun safely.
Ave Maria has been named 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 Community of the Year, the Top Selling Single-Family Home Community in Southwest Florida, a Top 35 Master Planned Community in the United States and its active adult community, Del Webb Naples, has been named a Top 20 Places to Retire. Located in southwest Florida, minutes from the beaches and cultural attractions of Naples, Ave Maria is a self-sustaining town including shopping and dining, employment opportunities, parks and recreation, and is zoned for all A-rated Collier County public schools. At its build out, the town will include up to 11,000 residences, and 1.7 million square feet of retail, office, and business park uses in its 4,000 acres. Ave Maria is located at the intersection of Oil Well and Camp Keais Roads in Eastern Collier County. The main entrance, on Oil Well just west of Camp Keais, leads to the Town Center. Take I-75, exit 111, follow the signs east to Ave Maria, approximately 25 minutes.
To arrange an in person or virtual tour of homes at Ave Maria, contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
The great room and island kitchen of the newly opened Covington III model open to the outdoor space that includes a fireplace, outdoor kitchen, pool and spa.
Stock Development has opened a new furnished Covington III model in WildBlue.
The Covington III plan includes 2,948 square feet under air and a total square footage of 4,640. The great room and island kitchen open to the outdoor space that includes a fireplace, outdoor kitchen, pool and spa. The plan also features four bedrooms, three full baths, a dining area overlooking the lanai and a study. There is a laundry room and an attached three-car garage. The interior design of the Covington III is by Soco Interiors.
This beautiful new model joins six other furnished models Stock has open in WildBlue.
WildBlue is a spectacular 3,500-acre community nestled between Naples and Fort Myers.Featuring over 800 acres of freshwater lakes, and inspired single-family residences, it is being developed by Lennar with Stock, WCI and Pulte Homes as builder partners.
Excitement is building as the community has begun construction its Sports Club. The Sport Club, which is scheduled to debut in the Spring of 2021.
WildBlue’s extraordinary Amenity Campus has been designed by the renowned architect David Humphrey, the Founder and President of Humphrey Rosal Architects. He has almost thirty years of local architectural and construction experience, including The Players Club & Spa at Lely Resort, multiple winner of CBIA’s Clubhouse of the Year Award, Bay Colony Beach Club and The Club at Treviso Bay.
“The Amenity Campus at WildBlue is set to be another lifestyle triumph,” said Claudine Léger-Wetzel, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Stock Development. “WildBlue sets residents free to take it all in—from sports and outdoor exploration, to a relaxed, resort-inspired lifestyle.”
The amenities are located on a spectacular peninsular site that offers expansive views of WildBlue’s largest lake.
The Sports Center is a key component of the Amenities Campus. This facility features more than 8,500 square foot under air with a large exercise room and state-of-the-art equipment. There are two aerobic rooms, one of which will include spinning equipment. There is a spa with a reception and waiting room that offers massage rooms and a manicure and pedicure room. The mens’ and womens’ locker rooms feature day lockers, pool baths, dry saunas and a family changing room.
Behind the building will be a lap & aerobic pool and a yoga lawn. Adjacent to the locker rooms is a tennis pro shop that will service six tennis courts and additional pickleball courts.
At the Social Center, there will be endless ways for residents to spend their days, including a resort-style swimming pool, a Clubhouse with indoor dining, as well as an adjoining outdoor dining facility directly on WildBlue Lake. Residents will also enjoy a beach and cabanas, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, a playground, an events lawn, plus much more.
Outside the Amenity Campus, there will be kayaking, boating, paddle boarding and other water activities to satisfy even the most avid lake lover.
All WildBlue residents have lake access and fishing access. Lakefront homeowners also have the option of building a boat dock. There will be a boat launch for resident access on the Amenity Campus on the largest lake with a boat ramp.
Within minutes of WildBlue, travelers will land safely at Southwest Florida International Airport. The community is close the best of Southwest Florida, including quick and easy access to Naples and Fort Myers.
Stock’s 148 lots are situated on WildBlue Lake and offer breathtaking views, encompassing the beauty of this singular community.
Stock Signature Homes is offering nine floorplans ranging from 2,500 square feet to over 3,400 square feet on 85’ lots. The floorplans available include a selection of the company’s award-winning designs, as well as the introduction of five brand new floorplans designed specifically for WildBlue.
On The Peninsula, Stock Signature Homes and Stock Custom Homes are offering a variety of award-winning floor plans and custom homes designs on 102’ and 140’ lots.
Whalen Public Relations news release
Photo: https://www.stockdevelopment.com/projects/wildblue/floorplan/Covington%20III/719#WB-4-9
Don’t miss your chance to see all that amazing WildBlue has to offer! To arrange an in person or virtual tour of WildBlue, contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Ave Maria, Florida continues to set sales records with its best month ever reporting 60 new home sales in August 2020. Announcing 309 new home sales year-to-date, the master-planned community has already surpassed its total sales for the entirety of 2019. Home sales were reported from the four residential builders in Ave Maria — CC Homes, Del Webb Naples, Lennar, and Pulte Homes.
Since the opening of the master planned community in 2007, Ave Maria continues its strategic approach of using smart growth principles in residential and commercial land development. As the first town developed under the ground-breaking Rural Land Stewardship Area program, Ave Maria is committed to the conservation of the area’s natural resources and wildlife and preservation of 17,000 acres in and around the community. Ave Maria has a walkable town center, parks, recreational spaces, various housing types from condominiums to attached villas to single-family homes, shops, restaurants and more than 100 miles of walking/running trails and sidewalks.
“The sales surge in Ave Maria continues to prove unstoppable with 24 new homes reported in the first week of September. We continue to see an unprecedented demand as interest continues to rise,” comments Cee Cee Marinelli, Director of Development for Ave Maria. “Home sales have more than doubled month over month for August. With more people spending time at home, people are evaluating where and how they live, and Ave Maria is an attractive choice. With an array of floor plans and amenities, home shoppers are flocking in droves to our Southwest Florida development.”
The active lifestyle and robust amenities program in Ave Maria provide new residents with an instant source of socialization and recreation, whether on-site or virtual. On-site amenities feature open spaces for its homeowners such as water park, soccer and baseball fields, fitness center, amphitheater, dog park, trails, bocce and tennis courts, Town Center with Publix Supermarket, commercial center with Mobil gas station, private schools from preschool through university, and on-site free events throughout the year. The Ave Maria Master Association organizes on-going events for residents including virtual trivia, happy hour, fitness classes and club meetings while also providing access to outdoor recreation with proper social distancing guidelines ensuring everyone can enjoy having fun safely.
News release Barron Collier Companies
Photo: Heatherton model, Pulte Homes at Avalon Park, Ave Maria, Florida. avemaria.com
To arrange an in person or virtual tour of Ave Maria, Florida, contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
