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How Much Should I Expect to Negotiate When Buying a Home in Naples in 2026?

By Jake Gunther - August 17, 2026
A buyer asked me recently, "How much should I expect to negotiate off the asking price right now?" It's one of the most reasonable questions a buyer can ask, and also one of the hardest to answer with a single number. So rather than guess, I looked at the data. I pulled closed sales from the past six months in four markets where I spend a lot of my time: Grey Oaks, Mediterra, Collier's Reserve an
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Should I price high and leave room to negotiate when Selling my Naples Home?

By Jake Gunther - August 13, 2026
Should I Price My Naples Home High and Leave Room to Negotiate? It sounds logical: price the home a little higher than you expect to sell it for, give the buyer room to negotiate, and meet somewhere in the middle. Sometimes that strategy works. More often, especially in a market where buyers have choices, it creates a problem before the negotiation ever begins. The right question is not, “How mu
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Should I Buy the Club or the House First?

By Jake Gunther - August 10, 2026
A Buyer Asked Me This Week... A buyer asked me a question recently that made me smile. "Jake, should I find the perfect home first, or should I decide on the club before I start looking?" It's a great question because most people assume the home comes first. I actually think the opposite is true. If you're considering a golf community in Naples, I believe your first decision should be the club.
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Why Do Some Luxury Homes Sell Quickly While Others Sit on the Market?

By Jake Gunther - August 03, 2026
Why Do Some Luxury Homes Sell Quickly While Others Sit on the Market? A Homeowner Asked Me This Week… It is one of the most frustrating questions for a homeowner. Two luxury homes enter the market at roughly the same time. They may be in the same community, have similar square footage, and even appear comparable on paper. One attracts immediate interest and sells within a few weeks. The other s
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A Buyer Asked Me This Week...What kind of market are buyers stepping into today?

By Jake Gunther - August 03, 2026
One of the questions I've been hearing more often this year is: "Jake, should I buy now, or should I wait?" It's a fair question. Over the past several years, the Naples market has experienced very different conditions. We've seen periods where buyers had to compete aggressively for nearly every desirable property. Homes sold quickly, multiple offers were common, and buyers often had very little
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How Do Buyers Decide What My Home Is Worth?

By Jake Gunther - July 27, 2026
A Homeowner Asked Me This Week... This week I had a conversation with a homeowner who asked a question I hear quite often: "How do buyers actually decide what my home is worth?" It's a great question because the answer isn't as simple as looking at recent sales or price per square foot. Those numbers matter, but they don't tell the whole story. Luxury buyers don't evaluate homes the same way an
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A Buyer Asked Me This Week...How Do I Know Which Golf Club Is Right for Me?

By Jake Gunther - July 27, 2026
One of the questions I hear most often isn't about square footage, architecture, or even price. It's this: "Jake, how do I know which golf club is right for me?" I actually think it's the most important question a buyer can ask. When people first begin looking at Naples, they often compare homes the same way they would in other cities. They make a spreadsheet. They compare bedrooms, views, lot
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Mediterra at a Glance: Architecture, Lifestyle, and Club Culture

By Jake Gunther - July 19, 2026
A private golf enclave where Tuscan-inspired streetscapes meet resort-level living Picture this: a sunrise warm-up on the practice tee, a mid-morning spin through winding preserve roads shaded by pines, and a long lunch on the clubhouse terrace while golfers finish at 18. Mediterra blends timeless architecture with a spirited club scene and the quiet of nature. It feels tailored for people who wa
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Estate Homes vs Villas in Mediterra

By Jake Gunther - July 18, 2026
A clear-eyed guide to space, privacy, and effortless living in one of Naples’ premier golf communities You turn onto Livingston, pass the gates, and the tempo changes. Morning light on fairways, quiet streets lined with mature oaks, and homes that feel as composed as the club culture. Mediterra offers two very different paths to the same lifestyle: the presence and privacy of an estate home or th
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Amenities in Mediterra Beyond Golf

By Jake Gunther - July 17, 2026
The social heartbeat, wellness culture, and coastal perks that make life here feel like a five-star resort Picture this: a leisurely morning class at the Sports Club, lunch on a breezy terrace, a quick shuttle to the private Beach Club for toes-in-the-sand downtime, then sunset bocce with friends and dinner back at the clubhouse. That is a typical Tuesday in Mediterra. Golf is world class, yes, b
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Renovation and New-Build Options In Mediterra

By Jake Gunther - July 16, 2026
How to choose between refreshing a classic home or starting from scratch in Naples’ premier golf community Picture this. You finish a round at Mediterra, pull through the gates, and drive past homes in every stage of evolution. Freshly painted stucco. New roofs. Dumpsters in the driveway as a 2005 Tuscan gets its coastal-luxe makeover. A few streets away, cranes are setting trusses on brand-new c
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Mediterra Real Estate Market Update | Second Quarter 2026

By Jake Gunther - July 15, 2026
The second quarter of 2026 reflected a healthy luxury market in Mediterra, with buyers continuing to seek the community's unique combination of championship golf, elegant homes, and resort-inspired lifestyle. While purchasers remain selective, the activity this quarter shows that well-positioned properties continue to find buyers. During the quarter, 21 properties closed, with 4 additional homes
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