Jake Gunther

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Why Fortune 500 CEOs Choose Naples: The Insider's Guide to Port Royal and Bay Colony

By Jake Gunther - April 15, 2026
Discover why Naples attracts more Fortune 500 executives than any Florida city outside Miami. An insider's look at Port Royal, Bay Colony, and the exclusive networking opportunities that make Naples the quiet power center of American business.   When I tell people outside Florida that Naples has the highest concentration of CEO residences in the state outside of Miami, they're skept

Golf-to-Beach Lifestyle in North Naples: What You Gain

By Jake Gunther - April 14, 2026
The vibe You want beach club living, space that feels good the day you get the keys, and a location that keeps dinner, culture, and fitness on easy mode. Pelican Bay checks those boxes without tying you to a tower or a full estate. Think two-lanai mornings, a quick tram to the beach, and evenings split between Waterside Shops and Artis Naples. Why Pelican Bay works for the under-40 luxury buye

Naples vs Miami: Where Your Luxury Dollar Goes Further in 2026

By Jake Gunther - April 12, 2026
Discover why affluent Gen-Z and millennial buyers are choosing Naples over Miami for luxury real estate. Compare cost per square foot, tax savings, lifestyle amenities, and investment potential in Southwest Florida's most coveted waterfront market.   If you're a high-earning professional in your 20s or 30s considering a move to Florida, you've likely been weighing the same quest

The Pelican Marsh Sweet Spot

By Jake Gunther - February 18, 2026
A first-floor coach home that lives easy now, and still makes sense later There’s a certain kind of Naples home that quietly checks the most boxes. Not the biggest. Not the flashiest. Just the one that makes daily life feel smoother from the moment you pull in the gate. A first-floor coach home in Pelican Marsh is that move. It gives you the “Naples arrived” feeling, a centra

Best Naples Neighborhoods for Young Professionals: The Insider's Guide to Beach Access and Modern Living

By Jake Gunther - February 05, 2026
Discover the best Naples neighborhoods for millennials and Gen-Z professionals. A Naples native's guide to finding luxury residences inside US-41 with walkable beach access, vibrant nightlife, and the modern amenities that matter to your lifestyle. I grew up skating the streets of Naples and Miami long before new luxury high-rises lined the waterfront and craft cocktail bars replaced the old

Building Generational Wealth in Florida: Strategic Real Estate Planning for High Earners

By Jake Gunther - February 05, 2026
Learn how affluent Gen-Z and millennial professionals are leveraging Florida's no-income-tax advantage and strategic real estate investments to accelerate wealth accumulation and create lasting family legacies. A comprehensive guide to tax-efficient wealth building in Naples IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information about real estate and tax considerations in Florida. I

Pelican Bay Fees: Here's Exactly What You're Paying and What You're Actually Getting

By Jake Gunther - February 02, 2026
Let's be real. One of the first things people ask when they look at a condo in Pelican Bay is: "Wait, how much are the fees?" And honestly? That's the right question to ask. No one should buy into a community without fully understanding what their money is going toward every single month. So here it is - no fluff, no spin. Just the numbers and what they get you. We're goin

Admiralty Point, Explained for Out-of-Town Buyers

By Jake Gunther - February 01, 2026
A Smart Buyer’s Guide to One of Naples’ Most Iconic Waterfront Buildings If you’re not from Naples, Admiralty Point might not be on your radar yet. But locals know: this is one of the most enviably placed and amenity-rich condo communities on the coast. And for buyers who want both beach and bay life without choosing between them, this spot quietly checks a lot of bo

How Guest Suite Separation Changes How You Host

By Jake Gunther - February 01, 2026
Why Floor Plan Flow Matters More Than You Think in a Naples Condo If you’ve ever hosted parents, in-laws, adult kids, or friends in a beach condo, you already know: the layout makes or breaks the experience. In a smartly designed condo like 2400 Gulf Shore Blvd N #305, hosting doesn’t mean giving up privacy or routine. The guest bedrooms here aren’t just an aftertho

Anthony Court, Naples: The In-Town Acreage Play Buyers Quietly Chase

By Jake Gunther - January 29, 2026
New construction, no HOA pressure, room to breathe, and still close to everything that makes Naples feel like Naples. There’s a certain kind of luxury that doesn’t announce itself. You turn off a main road, glide down a short, calm street, and suddenly you’re on a full acre with fresh construction, serious garage space, and privacy you normally have to drive much farther out t

North Naples Estates Guide: Space, Privacy, And The “Live Big” Naples Lifestyle

By Jake Gunther - January 27, 2026
A timeless playbook for buyers who want land, garages, guest suites, and breathing room, while staying close to the coast. A quick day-in-the-life Morning starts quietly. Coffee on a lanai that feels like your own private resort, a quick gym session at home, then a ten minute drive to Mercato for lunch or a meeting. Late afternoon is for the fun stuff: a golf cart loop inside your community, a

How Condo Rules Shape Rentals and Flexibility

By Jake Gunther - January 26, 2026
The fine print is where the lifestyle lives, especially if you want options A quick “day in the life” vignette You wake up to that clean, bright Naples light and a quiet building that feels well-run. Your coffee is on the lanai, the Gulf is doing its thing, and your only real plan is a beach walk and lunch on Fifth. Then you remember why you chose this building in the first place:

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