The affordability of the town is a big draw. ... In Ave Maria, homes have a median listing price of $469,450, according to Realtor.com. That compares to $847,500 in Naples and $665,000 in Miami.

The Ave Maria funds are advised by Schwartz Investment Counsel. The firm had just under$ 3 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2023, the bulk of it invested according to the ...