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Summary of the State of the Region Event Hosted by SWFL Inc. June 4, 2025
Summary of the State of the Region Event Hosted by SWFL Inc. June 4, 2025The SWFL Inc. State of the Region event...
Key Economic Trends in Southwest Florida
Key Economic Trends in Southwest FloridaThe following summary from Engage Estero is based on the May 2025 Regional...
Estero’s Single-Family Home Sales Surge in October; 2017 Remains Strongest Year Since 2010
Despite the after effects of the hurricane, forty-seven (47) single family homes were sold in Estero in October, up 42% from October 2016. Year-to-date sales are up 8%. The five hundred twenty-three (523) homes sold so far this year represents the best annual start...
Estero’s September Residential Building Permits Pause for Hurricane
During September 2017, Estero residential permits totaled only four (4) single-family homes, all of which were for Tidewater at the SW corner of Ben Hill Griffin and Estero Parkway. Over half of the single-family permits this year have been for Tidewater. The total...
Estero’s September Commercial Permits Lackluster; 2017 Remains Very Strong
Estero’s commercial permits in September 2017 totaled $893,888, one of the lowest monthly totals in the last few years, likely as a result of the hurricane. For the year, over $7 million has been invested in renovations within Coconut Point and Miromar malls,...
Estero’s Single-Family Home Sales Steady in September and Third Quarter; 2017 Remains Strongest Year Since 2010
Despite Hurricane Irma, thirty-eight (38) single family homes were sold in Estero in September, up 9% from September 2016. For the third quarter, sales were almost level with 2016, while year-to-date sales are up 5%. The four hundred seventy-six (476) homes sold so...
Estero’s August Commercial Permits Pick Up; 2017 Remains Very Strong
Estero’s commercial permits in August 2017 totaled $3,210,295, up from an especially weak July total. August permits included $1.9 million for renovations within Miromar Outlet Mall, including $1.6 for the new H & M store. For the year, over $6 million has been...
Estero’s August Residential Building Permits Continue for Tidewater
During August 2017, permits for six (6) single family homes and six (6) duplex homes were issued in Estero. Ten (10) of the twelve permits were issued for Tidewater, at the SW corner of Ben Hill Griffin and Estero Parkway. About half of the single-family home permits...
Estero’s Single-Family Home Sales Dipped in August; 2017 Remains Strongest Year Since 2010
In August 2017, forty-two (42) single family homes were sold in Estero, down 26% from August 2016. Quarter-to-date sales are almost level with 2016, while year-to-date sales are up 5%. The four hundred thirty-eight (438) homes sold so far this year represents the...
Estero’s July Commercial Permits Again Lackluster; 2017 Remains Strong
Estero’s commercial permits in July 2017 totaled $751,433, the smallest monthly total this year. However, for the year, over $5 million has been invested in renovations within Coconut Point and Miromar malls. And, Lee Health’s $82 million permit in May for Estero’s...
Estero’s July Residential Building Permits Primarily for Tidewater
During July 2017, permits for ten (10) single family homes were issued in Estero. Six (6) of the permits were issued for Tidewater, at the SW corner of Ben Hill Griffin and Estero Parkway. About half of the single-family home permits this year have been for...