Mike Shoaff Named a 2026 RealTrends Verified Top Agent  
Being recognized as a 2026 RealTrends Verified Top Agent by Volume is an incredible honor and one that reflects years of helping buyers and sellers throughout Southwest Florida achieve their real estate goals. While awards are never the reason I do this business, they represent the trust my clients place in me and the results we've achieved together over more than two decades.
As a Naples Florida Realtor with RE/MAX Hallmark Realty, I have had the privilege of representing buyers and sellers across Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Golden Gate Estates. My experience ranges from affordable condominiums and family homes to luxury waterfront estates, golf communities, investment properties, and acreage.
 
What Is the RealTrends Verified Top Agent Recognition?
RealTrends is one of the most respected organizations in the real estate industry. Each year, RealTrends independently verifies production and ...

Best Naples Communities With Resort Amenities Under $400,000
Published May 29, 2026 | By Mike Shoaff, Naples FL Realtor
Naples is known for luxury living, palm tree lined streets, and resort style amenities that make every day feel like a vacation. While many Naples communities command premium prices, buyers can still find excellent opportunities under $500,000. Several neighborhoods offer resort pools, fitness centers, social activities, and active lifestyles without the luxury price tag. Below are four communities that continue to stand out in 2026 for buyers looking to maximize both value and amenities.
Falling Waters Beach Resort
Located in East Naples near the growing Collier Boulevard and US-41 corridor, Falling Waters Beach Resort remains one of the area's most popular communities for buyers seeking a true resort atmosphere. Residents enjoy a tropical lazy river, resort style pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce, gated entry, and lush landscaping throughout the community. The act; ...

Nestled just minutes from Downtown Naples and the Gulf beaches, The Isles of Collier Preserve is one of Naples’ most recognizable gated communities, blending coastal-inspired homes with more than 2,400 acres of lakes, preserves, and protected natural habitat. Developed by Minto Communities, this award-winning master-planned community offers a unique combination of nature, luxury, and convenience that continues to attract both seasonal and full-time residents searching for Naples Florida real estate.

Designed Around Nature and the Naples Lifestyle
  The Isles of Collier Preserve was thoughtfully designed to capture the charm and architectural character of Old Naples while preserving over half of the community as natural preserves and scenic waterways. Located near Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and just minutes from Naples Botanical Garden, residents enjoy a peaceful setting surrounded by nature without sacrificing access to shopping, dining, and en ...

Community Spotlight: The Vineyards in Naples FL
The Vineyards is one of the most established and well known master planned communities in North Naples. Spanning roughly 1,400 acres, this community has grown into one of the most sought after locations for buyers looking for a mix of lifestyle, location, and long term value.
With 39 neighborhoods and over 2,700 homes and condos, The Vineyards offers a wide range of housing options. Many properties feature lake, golf course, or landscaped views, creating a setting that feels private while still being centrally located.

Lifestyle and Amenities
The Vineyards offers a gated environment with optional membership to the Vineyards Country Club. This gives homeowners flexibility depending on the level of amenities they want access to.
Two 18 hole championship golf courses

Tennis and fitness facilities

70,000 square foot clubhouse

Dining and social events

Neighborhood pools and parks
Each neighborhood also has its own am ...

3 Overlooked Condo Communities Offering Value in Naples Florida
The Naples condo market has shifted. Inventory is up, buyers have slowed down, and many sellers are adjusting expectations. While that has created a quieter market overall, it has also opened the door for something we have not seen in a few years.
Real value.
What stands out right now is not older, dated condos trading at a discount. It is newer construction communities that are now priced at levels that simply do not match what you are getting. In several cases, newer condos built within the last 5 to 7 years are now selling at or below pricing from older communities that are 15 to 25 years old.
That is where the opportunity is. Below are three communities that stand out right now.
Avalon | Naples, Florida

Avalon is one of the clearest examples of this shift. Built between 2018 and 2019, these units offer modern layouts, impact windows and doors, and a clean coastal design that still feels current today.
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