October in Bonita Springs: Market, Pumpkins and Home Stories

Evenings feel lighter and a little dry. Nights have slipped into the 70s. The weather has been spectacular. Our northern friends are rolling back in. I saw three car haulers this week. One by Bonita Bay. One by Hunter’s Ridge. One in Naples when I stopped to see the new construction at Valencia Sky.

🎃 Fall in Bonita Springs

Farmer’s Market season is open and Farmer Mike’s Fall Festival is underway. Pumpkins are showing up on porches again. Pro tip: do not carve them until Halloween or they melt. One of the penalties of Florida life.

The Downtown Riverside Park calendar is live for early season planning. Times can shift because it is early in the season and some events move. Fiesta Bonita is now set for spring.

🏡 The Historic McSwain Home

The Historic McSwain Home is our heart home. A small reminder of what makes Bonita Springs feel like home. I wrote about the story and why it matters.

📊 Market Report

October’s market update is live. Nearly all homes over one million closed with cash. Strength at the top continues.

• High end sales remained cash heavy
• The mid range segment stayed active

🏗️ Valencia Sky and New Construction Help

Valencia Sky in Naples is building now. If you are considering new construction I represent buyers at the sales center. I also help compare the new models with existing homes in other Valencia communities so you can see true value before you decide.

Chris Griffith

The Griffith Group

P.S. If you are thinking about listing your home in 2026 now is the time to plan. Get services and staging done so photos are taken before holiday decor or visitors arrive. When you are ready to launch the work is already done. Call me today and we will build a workable plan.