On the left of the map but the right side of Florida! Why Naples? We get this question a lot in the real estate business here in Florida. Here's a quick note with my response to a couple comparing us to the wrong side of Florida. (Okay, you know where I stand now and I am admittedly strongly biased after enjoying the Naples lifestyle for awhile now.) For those of you comparing Naples to Sarasota and other towns north of us, feel free to apply the same bullet points below. Dan and Cathy, I will … [Read more...]

500 BLOCK in Naples Park, TOTAL RENOVATION and X FLOOD ZONE!! .......QUALITY, QUALITY QUALITY and OOZING CHARACTER and CHARM. THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL HOME - MAKE IT A FULL TIME RESIDENCE, 2nd HOME or A TOP DOLLAR SEASONAL RENTAL PROPERTY. QUALITY INGREDIENTS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOORING, IMPACT WINDOWS, CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS and APPLIANCES, PLUMBING FIXTURES, OUTDOOR KITCHEN......TRULY THE THOUGHTFUL TOUCHES and CUSTOM UPGRADES ARE WAY BEYOND BEING ABLE TO LIST HERE. Laundries both in … [Read more...]

Contrary to wishful thinking of buyers who believe that they can wait out the escalating real estate market prices, our local market is not experiencing a "bubble". Continue to read this blog article only if you want the truth. Otherwise, if you are a buyer who does not have a timeline to purchase then you can jump to another article or topic that fits your own narrative. Good for you if you can wait to purchase but know that you will be paying more for the same property. The true bubble years … [Read more...]

Are you a serious buyer in the Naples and Bonita Springs real estate market? Have you written unsuccessful contract offers on properties? Did you lose out to competition? Our real estate market is unique for many reasons and guaranteed it is different from your home state up north. The factors that are driving the current Supply and Demand situation are special to our market. Our real estate rules, regulations, contracts and representation are different from other states. To be successful in … [Read more...]

This week we are featuring this courtyard home in the Boca Bay neighborhood of Bridgewater Bay. Centrally located to access everything Naples has to offer, this single family saltwater pool home is offered at an appealing list price of $544,900. Meticulously maintained by the original owners. Four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, new roof, new HVAC, new LED lights and fixtures, electric storm shutters (controlled on your smart phone)  and all of the amenities of Bridgewater Bay. Community pool, … [Read more...]