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Marco Island Real Estate Articles
Everything written about the Marco Island market, newest first. For the market itself rather than the writing about it, see the Marco Island area guide.
2026-10-16 · 8 min read
How Does Flood Insurance Work When You Buy a Home on Marco Island?
Flood insurance on Marco Island is not a closing-week detail. The flood zone, the elevation of the lowest floor and the type of policy all change what a home costs to own, and they can differ from one lot to the next. Here is how it works and what to ask for before you write an offer.
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2026-10-13 · 6 min read
How Do You Get On and Off Marco Island, and Why Does It Matter When You Buy?
Two bridges connect Marco Island to the mainland: the S.S. Jolley Bridge on Collier Boulevard and the Goodland Bridge on San Marco Road. Here is how each one works, how they shape everyday trips and hurricane planning, and what to check about an address before you buy.
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2026-10-10 · 7 min read
What Should You Check About the Seawall Before Buying a Marco Island Canal Home?
Behind almost every Marco Island canal home is a seawall holding the yard in place, and when you buy the house you buy the wall. Here is what to look for, who should inspect it, which City permits to pull and why your flood policy will not pay to fix it.
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2026-10-08 · 7 min read
Should You Buy a Condo or a Single-Family Home on Marco Island?
A condo on Marco Island and a single-family home on one of its canals are two different ways of owning property, with different responsibilities, different paperwork and different surprises. Here is what changes, and what to check before you decide.
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2026-10-06 · 7 min read
Can You Renovate an Older Marco Island Home, or Will the 50% Rule Make You Rebuild?
An older Marco Island home can look like a renovation project and turn out to be a rebuild. The difference is a federal flood rule the City of Marco Island applies to every major remodel. Here is how it works and what to check before you make an offer.
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2026-10-05 · 7 min read
Can You Rent Out a Condo on Marco Island? What to Check Before You Buy
On Marco Island, the answer to whether a condo can be rented sits in that specific building's declaration, not in the island's reputation as a vacation spot. Here is what decides it, and what to read before you write an offer.
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2026-09-26 · 6 min read
What's the Difference Between Gulf-Front and Gulf-Access Homes on Marco Island?
The two terms get used almost interchangeably on Marco Island, and they describe opposite things. One gets you open beach with no boat access. The other gets you a dock and a route to open water, with no beach frontage at all.
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2026-09-13 · 6 min read
Fifth Annual Naples Memorial Stair Climb Moves to Marco Island to Honor 9/11 First Responders
The fifth annual Naples Memorial Stair Climb, a 9/11 tribute event benefiting Brotherhood Ride, was held this morning at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa, its first year away from its longtime Naples venue. Here is what the event involves and who it supports.
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2026-09-12 · 6 min read
Marco Island Chefs Compete in First Annual Pantry Challenge to Support Our Daily Bread
Marco Island held its first-ever Island Chef Pantry Challenge this weekend, a sold-out charity cooking competition at the JW Marriott benefiting Our Daily Bread Food Pantry. Here is what happened and who it supports.
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How Does Boat Access Actually Work on Marco Island?
Two Marco Island homes can both be called waterfront and offer completely different boating. The difference is bridges, depth, and the route to the Gulf.
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2026-08-08 · 10 min read
Buying or Selling on Marco Island: No New Gulf-Front Lots
New Gulf-front lots aren't being created on Marco Island. That single fact shapes the whole market, from pricing to how long the right buyer takes to find.
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