The Charlotte County Real Estate Blog
Market reports, community spotlights, and buyer/seller guides for Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and the rest of Charlotte County — written by a local broker with over 20 years in the market.
✨ FeaturedCanal homes in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte cost more than the list price. Seawalls, docks, lifts, and Florida home insurance all add up. Here's what to plan for in 2026.
Living in Englewood FL means beaches, Lemon Bay and Old Florida charm, plus one quirk: two counties. Here's what each side means for costs, services and your search.
Mast height, beam, and fixed bridges decide which canal homes work for your boat. Here is how PGI, Burnt Store Isles, and Port Charlotte canals compare.
2,948 active listings, 4.9 months of supply, 91 median days on market. Here's how fast Charlotte County homes are selling this October and what it means for you.
A local broker's tour of the $1M+ waterfront market in Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt Store Isles, and Boca Grande: what the money buys, and what to check before you write the check.
North Port vs Port Charlotte: a local broker compares homes, prices, commutes, insurance, boating, and loan options (FHA, VA, USDA, conventional) side by side for 2026.
Thinking about Punta Gorda? A local broker's five honest points on boating, outdoor life, prices, storms and neighborhood rules before you move.
Thinking about living in Port Charlotte, Florida? A local broker covers 2026 prices, canal access, bridges, insurance, and HOA vs non-HOA, the good and the tradeoffs.
Explore Charlotte County’s best waterfront canal homes with prime fishing opportunities—tarpon, snook, redfish—and canal routes to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf.
Explore the latest price per square foot trends across Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and waterfront homes in Charlotte County's balanced market for September 2026.
Explore Gasparilla Island’s refined lifestyle with historic estate homes, the iconic Gasparilla Inn, and the enduring charm of this exclusive Florida barrier island.
Explore Charlotte County’s rich arts culture, galleries, theaters, and live music venues. Find out how local creativity shapes life in Punta Gorda and beyond.
Blog insights are great — but nothing beats a real conversation with a local broker who knows every canal, community, and cul-de-sac in the county.