August 9, 2023

Real Estate Questions?, Press Release, News, Marco Island History, Marco Island Homes for Sa, Marco Island

Erika Burke

Who is Marco Island Named After?

Who is Marco Island Named After?

Unraveling the Island's Fascinating Origins

Marco Island, a serene paradise along Florida's Gulf coast, has a history as rich and captivating as its sandy shores and sparkling waters. The story of its name begins with Spanish explorers who arrived in the mid-1500s, leaving a mark that echoes through the ages.

Erika Burke

May 28, 2026

Buyer Representation, Buying a Home, Florida, Holiday, Home Buyers, Homeowner Tips, How To, Luxury Condos, Luxury Home, Luxury Real Estate, Marco Island, Marco Island Real Estate, Marco Island Vacation, Real Estate Questions?, Real Estate Tips, Reccommendations, Vacation Rentals

Tips for Buying a Vacation Home

Erika Burke

May 28, 2026

Buyer Representation, Buying a Home, Florida, Holiday, Home Buyers, Homeowner Tips, How To, Luxury Condos, Luxury Home, Luxury Real Estate, Marco Island, Marco Island Real Estate, Marco Island Vacation, Real Estate Questions?, Real Estate Tips, Reccommendations, Vacation Rentals

Tips for Buying a Vacation Home

☀️ Thinking About a Vacation Home in Marco Island?

Before you buy, keep these 5 tips in mind:

✔️ Choose the lifestyle first. Boating, beachfront, golf, sunsets, or rental income—different areas offer different advantages.

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☀️🌴Thinking About a Vacation Home in Marco Island?🏡⁠
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Before you buy, keep these 5 tips in mind:⁠
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✔️ Choose the lifestyle first. Boating, beachfront, golf, sunsets, or rental income—different areas offer different advantages.⁠
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Results are important. So is how you get there.⁠
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Thankful for every client relationship along the way.⁠
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— Pat Wilkins | Marco Island and Naples, FL Real Estate⁠
RE/MAX Alliance Group | 239-290-8593 | MarcoExpert.com⁠
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Managing Risk in Real Estate: Smart Strategies for Long-Term Success!⁠
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Real estate can build wealth and provide a stable home, but it also involves significant commitments. Markets shift, repairs arise, and financing can change. The goal isn't to a

CELEBRATING! 🥇 A reputation built over decades. Results earned one relationship at a time.⁠
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Pat Wilkins has been recognized:⁠
#1 Marco Island⁠
#1 Florida⁠
#2 United States⁠
#3 Worldwide⁠
Out of more than 140,000 RE/MAX agents worldwide.⁠
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In luxu

Marco Island evenings offer more than just beautiful sunsets. From pub poker and line dancing to live music, trivia nights, and open mic performances, there’s always something happening after dark on the island.⁠
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✨ No Limit Pub Poker at Sand

Greatness Is Earned.⁠
Trusted by luxury buyers and sellers. Recognized among the industry’s top performers.⁠
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Results at this level come from more than 40 years of experience where Patrick Wilkins has built a reputation defined by market knowl

Featured in Homes & Land Magazine — a showcase of two exceptional Marco Island luxury residences redefining waterfront living at the highest level. From breathtaking bayfront sunsets on Smokehouse Bay to a fully reimagined beachfront reside

A more strategic season on Marco Island.⁠
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For those considering a second residence or investment, this is a more measured, intentional time to act—where access, perspective, and positioning create opportunity.⁠
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JUST SOLD | 864 Magnolia Ct⁠
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Buyer and Seller Representation. Exceptional Result.⁠
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Sold for $1,900,000 — a beautifully renovated waterfront residence just moments from the Marco Islands' Factory Bay. Representing both sides, Pat Wilkins del

JUST SOLD! Waterfront Living. Expertly Represented.⁠
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248 Polynesia Court, Marco Island, FL has closed at $1,620,000 — a beautifully updated Marco River residence offering direct Gulf access, southwest rear exposure, and the boating lifestyle

Congratulations to The Flynns on the purchase of 1256 Bluebird Avenue! A smart buy with exciting potential to make it their own.⁠
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Great opportunities still exist for buyers who know where to look. Thinking of buying or selling on Marco Island or in

JUST CLOSED! | Opportunity Found on Marco Island!⁠
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1256 Bluebird Avenue has sold for $525,000. We represented the buyer and helped secure a smart opportunity on Marco Island—a 3 Bed | 2 Bath ranch with 2-car garage and renovation upside in a

JUST CLOSED!! | Waterfront Success at Crow’s Nest⁠
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881 Panama Ct #201 SOLD for $495,000. Our buyers had a clear vision: waterfront living, boat slip, 2 Bed | 2 Bath, and the right lifestyle fit. This one checked every box. A few glitches, eve

Luxury Buyers Are Watching Marco Island

The April 2026 Luxury Market Report confirms it—Marco Island remains a top destination for discerning buyers seeking waterfront elegance, privacy, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle.

If paradise i

#1 IN VOLUME SOLD — MARCO ISLAND⁠
MIAAOR Silver Dollar Award | 2025 Individual Top Producer⁠
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Recognized as the 2025 Individual: 1st Place $Dollar Volume by the Marco Island Area Association of Realtors®.⁠
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