If you are seriously looking to purchase a home in our beautiful Naples area in the next 6 months, I am hoping that you are not counting on the market to slow or the prices to go down for the sake of your purchase. The market is the market, and demand and consumer confidence is all it takes for it to head upwards... the numbers below confirm the direction the Naples area is heading. Great buys few and apart, but still some fantastic opportunities in this town described by most as … [Read more...]
Naples FL – In Pelican Bay for Under $400,000?
Pelican Bay is the premier community in the Naples area. There are several reasons for Pelican Bay being held in such high regard – outstanding location near restaurants, shopping, conveniences & cultural venues; unmatched amenities including the only private beach facilities on the Gulf of Mexico, fitness center, two tennis compounds, nature preserve areas, community center, golf club & its own tram system; all of the above combined with a strong history of maintaining real … [Read more...]
Naples FL Real Estate – How Come No One Else Bought It?
I love going to the beach every morning looking for shells and I am always hoping it is a slow market low tide, so I would have a big selection of shells to choose from and find my rare and elusive Alphabet Cone, Colorful Natica, or Paper Fig. Ahead of me, I see someone bending down to pick something up. My heart sinks and I am afraid that they got to my favorite shell before I did. I walk over to the same pile of shells, my heart racing now, and behold here is my cone sitting there on the … [Read more...]
Great News for Naples Park Sellers – 2011 End of Year Real Estate Market Report
What a great real estate year 2011 was for Naples Park! More homes sold in 2011 (142) compared to (131) in 2010. Though the average sales price increased, it was not by much, from $191,359 in 2010 to $191,856 in 2011. The good news is the activity of sales in the higher price range (highest sold in 2011 was $849,500 compared to $488,400 in 2010). Another fabulous piece of news is the market share of Bank owned and Short Sale homes which dropped from 54% in 2010 to 38.5% in 2011. Bank … [Read more...]
A Great Opportunity for Buyers of Beachfront Condos
We just sold our clients a 2-bedroom condo in Bonita Beach, smack on the Gulf of Mexico, at 50% off from what it used to sell for. They are so excited about their new beachfront home, they've been coming back every week to enjoy the sensational views and breathtaking sunsets. No question in my mind that 2 years from now they will truly realize what a great investment they made. Winter is here! Have you located your Florida home yet? Check these condos for sale at the … [Read more...]
