Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Advice

Explore Naples and Marco Island market insights, neighborhood guides, homebuying advice and seller tips from The Fahey Team. Whether you are moving to Southwest Florida or considering your next real estate decision, our articles can help you explore your options.

Browse our latest posts below, search homes for sale, or contact The Fahey Team for local guidance.

Oct. 28, 2026

Buying a Condo in Naples or Marco Island: 9 Documents to Review

Updated October 28, 2026. Buying a condominium in Naples or Marco Island means evaluating more than the unit itself. The association's rules, finances, insurance, inspections and reserve planning can affect monthly costs, future assessments and how you may use the property.

Condominium documents, inspection checklist, calculator and key being reviewed before a purchase
Review the building and association documents with the same care you give the unit itself. Original illustration created for The Fahey Team.

This practical checklist explains the documents a Florida resale-condo buyer should review, why they matter and which questions to raise before important contract deadlines pass.

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Oct. 27, 2026

Hideaway Beach Community Spotlight: Private Gulf-Front Living on Marco Island

Hideaway Beach offers a distinctive version of Marco Island living: a private Gulf-front residential community where the beach, golf, racquet sports, dining and natural surroundings are connected within one setting. This community spotlight reviews its verified amenities, housing choices and an October 27, 2026 MLS-fed snapshot.

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Oct. 26, 2026

Naples and Marco Island Real Estate Market Update: October 26, 2026

Model coastal home, house key, calculator and market chart for a Naples and Marco Island real estate update
Original market update image created for The Fahey Team; it does not depict a specific property.

Updated October 26, 2026: Active residential inventory increased over the past week in both Naples and Marco Island. This report compares identical MLS-fed searches taken October 19 and October 26, 2026, and adds the latest national mortgage-rate benchmark available from Freddie Mac.

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Oct. 23, 2026

Naples and Marco Island Weekend Guide: October 23-25, 2026

Southwest Florida has a full calendar for October 23-25, 2026, with waterfront food, independent film, family Halloween fun and a quieter museum option. Use this Naples and Marco Island weekend guide to choose an outing, then confirm last-minute details with the organizer before leaving home.

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Oct. 22, 2026

Pizza in Naples and Marco Island: Four Local Spots to Try

Pizza night can be an easy way to sample the character of Southwest Florida, whether you want a wood-fired pie, a New York-style slice or a family recipe served close to home. These four independently operated stops give Naples and Marco Island diners a useful starting point.

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Oct. 21, 2026

Florida Property Taxes After Buying a Home: Naples and Marco Island Guide

Calculator, home model and keys representing Florida property-tax planning for homebuyers
Original illustrative image created for The Fahey Team.

Updated October 21, 2026: When buying a home in Naples or Marco Island, the seller's current property-tax bill may not predict what the new owner will pay. Florida assessment rules, homestead eligibility, Save Our Homes protection, portability and local taxing authorities can all affect the future bill.

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Oct. 20, 2026

Naples Reserve Community Spotlight: Homes, Amenities and Lifestyle

Illustrative lake lifestyle scene with a kayak and house key for the Naples Reserve community spotlight
Original illustrative image created for The Fahey Team; it does not depict a specific Naples Reserve property.

Community Spotlight - Updated October 20, 2026: Naples Reserve is a master-planned community in South Naples built around freshwater lakes, recreation and a relaxed coastal-inspired lifestyle. This guide combines verified community information with a dated snapshot of homes currently available through The Fahey Team's MLS-fed search.

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Oct. 19, 2026

Naples and Marco Island Real Estate Market Update: October 19, 2026

Home key, calculator and model home representing a Naples and Marco Island market update
Original market update image created for The Fahey Team.

Updated October 19, 2026: Buyers and sellers in Southwest Florida have a broad range of choices, but Naples and Marco Island remain distinct markets. This snapshot uses live MLS-fed listing data available through The Fahey Team's website on October 19, 2026. Figures can change throughout the day as properties are listed, updated or closed.

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Oct. 16, 2026

Naples & Marco Island Weekend Guide: October 16-18, 2026

Tropical garden at Naples Botanical Garden in Naples, Florida
Naples Botanical Garden. Photo by Daderot, dedicated to the public domain under CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Looking for things to do in Naples and Marco Island this weekend? From Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18, 2026, Southwest Florida offers an easy mix of live entertainment, tropical gardens, outdoor shopping, seasonal fun and time near the Gulf. Here is a locally focused itinerary built around event details confirmed with organizers on October 16.

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Oct. 16, 2026

Where to Brunch in Naples and Marco Island: Four Local Morning Favorites

A relaxed breakfast is a pleasant way to explore Naples and Marco Island before a day of shopping, sightseeing or home tours. These four restaurants offer different starting points for getting to know Southwest Florida's dining scene.

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