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Give Them What They Want...Info!

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:22:19 -0500

Buyers and sellers want more from their agent (or potential agent) than just a sales pitch. They have the WIIFM ("What's in it for me?") mentality. So give them what they want. Give them the information they are looking for and be there for them when they need your services.

Blogging is a great example of using the internet to provide valuable real estate information to our communities. Our websites are another great source. We can provide buyers tips on selecting an agent, buying their first home, or knowing what features best contribute to a home's value. Sellers can learn how to stage their home, price their property to sell, and how to get effective marketing from their agent.

Make getting the information simple...don't hold it hostage! This will make it more likely that these buyers or sellers will return for more information from their "resource"--their agent. If you're not their agent now, you may be someday down the road once you build credibility and trust.

Of course this all means that you have to become knowledgeable about the information you are providing, which will only build your potential to better educate your clients.

In the market that I am in, Naples has had its share of ups and downs. This is an important time to give people the information they need to make the best decisions for their situations.

Good luck!

Ken Fish
Premiere Plus Realty Co.
(239) 860-6521
Website: www.KenFishSells.com

Toll-Free 24/7 Recorded Real Estate Information available at: (877) 508-4361

Naples Foreclosure Hot Sheet Available

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:59:04 -0500

Buying bank owned properties can be an ideal way to "buy right" in today's real estate market. These homes are often priced below market because the banks want to sell and they are in a position to be realistic to market conditions.

Buyers need to thoroughly understand the benefits and risks involved in purchasing foreclosures, but they are positioned in a market cycle where they can generally buy into an equity situation. The next step is to get a well-researched list of bank-owned listings for their area and use the services of a real estate professional knowledgeable in these types of transcations. The negotiations procedures with the bank can range from straight-forward to complex, so again it is critical to use the best agent who can represent the transaction. From search to close, the relationship between the buyer and agent should be honest and goal-oriented to be successful.

Buyers interested in learning more about bank owned properties in Naples and how the transaction process works can request information here.

Contact Ken Fish at: (239) 860-6521 or email RealEstate@KenFishSells.com.

Reaction to WSJ: The Housing Crisis is Over

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:22:44 -0500

An article in the Wall Street Journal, Online (5/6/08) reported "The Housing Crisis is Over." The national housing market is considered to have bottomed out in April 2008, with a long but forward moving road towards recovery. The significant factor: affordability.

The quick summary is that new home construction has been significantly cut, contributing to declines in inventory, which has in turn slowed the decline in prices. Inventory is expected to continue to drop, and as we near the 5-month supply level, should see the prices beign to readjust as the market demands shift. There is a good video clip from Jim Cramer's Mad Money interview of Bob Toll, CEO of Toll Brothers, that gives a builder's perspective on this...offering a light at the end of the tunnel for Naples, Florida.

I have seen these and other clips and articles flowing through my email lately (and repeatedly), which causes me to think that perspective is valuable! Good news builds on good news. The market's recovery is at least in sight, and won't we all be happier for it?!

Open Houses--Play It Safe!

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:22:24 -0600

Real estate agents show properties every day to people they don't know. What if the "prospective buyer" is just using the situation--whether an open house or a private showing--to isolate the agent and put them into a potentially dangerous situation? This is unfortunately one of the possible scenarios that go with the territory.

With competition up for getting buyers, agents, males and females, maybe too eager to meet with a buyer before evaluating them first. All agents need to make sure to have a safety system in place to decrease the chances of something happening that could place them at risk. Here are a few suggestions:

Ask questions of the prospective buyer to legitimize their interest in the property you are going to show them.
Always leave the buyer's information, especially a phone number, with someone before you go to meet with them.
Do not park too far away from the property you are showing.
Be extra careful when showing a vacant home.
Consider bringing someone else with you--safety in numbers!
Trust your instincts! There is probably a good reason for that little voice screaming in your ear!

FSBOs are at even greater risk for personal attack since they don't have an agent to filter out some of the questionable people who could show up at their door. This might be a good selling point if an agent is trying get a FSBO listing.

So agents should play it safe. Be on guard, but also don't let anxiety about being in isolated situation affect how properties are shown.

Feel free to share you stories here...it might give us all more ideas on what to incorporate into our safety system!

You can get more information on realtor safety issues at http://www.realtor.org/.

Buying Real Estate at Auction

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:58:21 -0600

Real estate auctions have seen an increase in gross sales in the last three quarters of 2007, according to recent industry surveys by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA)*. This is an important trend to consider given the current slump in the real estate market. But it is conceivable in light of the forecasted rise in foreclosures.

Investors are waiting on the market to show favorable conditions to buy--but real estate auctions and foreclosures may be just this opportunity! Consider that the current real estate market has led to an increase demand for persons or entities to (1) actually sell their property, and (2) sell it quickly to cut further losses. Auctions then become an ideal venue to "liquidate" and get out from under that property, especially when there are multiple properties to sell. With the number of closed sales down considerably nationwide and the turn towards a buyer's market, these auctioned properties are often sold at a considerable discount to the highest bidder.

"Discount" spells out investment opportunity!

An investor, however, shouldn't just jump into the auction ring. There is a lot of homework to be done! This is where using the expertise of a qualified and experienced real estate agent can be beneficial. The auction-experienced agent can provide:

Knowledge of the area, including zoning, demographics, and local restrictions
Comp data: recent sales information, current market trends, comparative market analysis, etc.
Listing and sales history on the property
Upcoming auction information
Property previewing
Guidance through the auction process

For instance, the real estate agent specializing in residential investments and auction sales can inform investors about specific auction terms and conditions, such as whether the sale has a minimum bid or reserve, and what the procedures are for inspecting the property and placing a bid. There are also a number of documents that need to be completed that the agent can assist with.

This is the time to consider purchasing real estate investments through the auction process--but learn before you buy!

For more information or for an updated list of local residential real estate auctions, call or email me.

Contact Ken Fish at: (239) 860-6521 or RealEstate@KenFishSells.com.

Ken Fish, REALTOR
Downing-Frye Realty Inc.
3411 Tamiami Trail N, Ste 100
Naples, FL 34103

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*National Auctioneers Association

Marker Lake Community Information

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:31:13 -0500

Marker Lake

The gated community of Marker Lake is located between Vanderbilt Beach Rd and Airport Rd, just west of the Stonewood shopping center (click here for a map of Marker Lake). Home prices start in the low $300s, making Marker Lake an affordable opportunity to enjoy a newer construction home close to the beach, shopping, restaurants, and schools. Lake views and a private community atmosphere of only 36 homes offer tranquility to residents who are looking for a peaceful setting to call home.

To view listings in Marker Lake click here.
To search Marker Lake listings on ActiveRain / Localism click here.

Community Amenities:

Community Pool
Recreational Facilities
Lawn Maintenance
Security Gated

For more information on Naples / Bonita Springs real estate, community information, current listings, relocation and more, search at http://www.kenfishsells.com/ or contact Ken Fish at: (239) 860-6521 or RealEstate@KenFishSells.com.

Ken Fish, REALTOR
Downing-Frye Realty, Inc.
3411 Tamiami Trail N, Ste 100
Naples, FL 34103

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Key Royal--2007 Current Sales Update

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:37:34 -0500

Key Royal IS SELLING!!! These affordable condos are an excellent opportunity to buy a 2 bedroom unit for under $170k in a central location off Immokalee Rd in North Naples, only minutes to the beach!

Here are some of the closed sales for Key Royal since May 2007:

Sales Price Address *My Personal Transactions

$158,000 8214 Key Royal Cir #122 *Selling agent

$158,650 8254 Key Royal Cir #722 *Listing agent

$162,000 8297 Key Royal Cir #332 *Listing agent / Selling agent

$165,000 8274 Key Royal Cir #1025

$168,000 8294 Key Royal Cir #1633

Click here for more information on Key Royal.

For more information on Key Royal listings or closed sales, Naples / Bonita Springs real estate, community information, current listings, relocation and more, search at http://www.kenfishsells.com/ or contact Ken Fish at: (239) 860-6521 or RealEstate@KenFishSells.com.

Ken Fish, REALTOR
Downing-Frye Realty Inc.
3411 Tamiami Trail N, Ste 100
Naples, FL 34103

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Supplementing Your Income When the Market is Slow

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:08:51 -0500

When the real estate market is slower than what we are used to, seeking supplemental income is often a reality for many real estate professionals. But what path to pursue?

The criteria:

Something that will generate a substantial income and
Something that will utilize our sales and networking skills.

Recently, a number of agents in my office have looked into network marketing opportunities. Yikes!...At least that's what I thought until I did some research and talked with some "big hitters" in the network marketing industry.

Network marketing can actually fit the above criteria--if it's done right.

An interesting statistic: only 6-7% of people will be successful in this industry.
Fact: These 6-7% of successful people don't even sell a product. They sell a concept.

In real estate, is it really about selling a house? No, it's about selling the "concept" that a property can provide investment success, income-generation, fulfill a dream...something bigger than the "house" itself. It seems a reasonable transition, then, that a real estate professional could supplement his/her income in a way that still utilizes a sales-oriented strategy (selling the concept) and the network resources we can access, just applied to a different industry.

Like selling real estate, it is an opportunity to provide a benefit to someone...and it's not someone you are selling anything to. It is someone whom you mentor and train to be successful like you.

Tony Robbins has a great perspective on financial success: "Wealth is created by distribution." Successful network marketing follows a concept-oriented approach that takes advantage of the exponential potential of distribution. And not necessarily product distribution. I'm talking here about concept distribution: sell the concept over and over again, have the people you mentor continue the cycle (mentor, sell the concept), and the idea of virally inducing financial success becomes a legitimate reality.

There's a great online training program (and it's free) that anyone can attend to learn more about how these 6-7% of people find success by merely taking advantage of the viral marketing of a concept. You can contact kfishes@comcast.net to register for the seminar or to just get a free copy. If supplementing your income in these slow times seems appealing, what can you lose?

Let me know what you think!

Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club--Luxury Tower Living

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:42:22 -0500

Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club

The gated waterfront luxury tower of Lesina in Hammock Bay is situated on a peninsula overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Ten Thousand Islands, Marco Island, and McIlvane Bay in Naples, Florida (map of Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club). Priced from the $900s, Hammock Bay offers world-class golf, concierge service, and the ultimate in luxury living. Some residences available for immediate purchase--contact Ken Fish at (239) 860-6521 for more information.

Hammock Bay Links

Hammock Bay virtual tour by WCI Communities
Residences of Lesina--Hammock Bay luxury tower
Hammock Bay Community Website

Hammock Bay Community Amenities

18-Hole Championship Golf Course*
Sports Club
Lagoon Swimming Pool with Tiki Bar
Fitness Center
3 Har-Tru^® Tennis Courts
Concierge Service
Spa Services
Formal Clubhouse coming soon!

* Rated in the "Top Ten New Private Golf Courses in the World" by Travel & Leisure magazine.

For more information on Naples real estate, community information, current Naples listings, and more, search at http://www.kenfishsells.com/ or contact Ken Fish at: (239) 860-6521 or RealEstate@KenFishSells.com.

Ken Fish, REALTOR
Downing-Frye Realty Inc
3411 Tamiami Trail N, Ste 100
Naples, FL 34103

Naples Real Estate Market Watch: New Listings

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Thu, 31 May 2007 16:58:27 -0500

Naples Area Residential Single-family Homes NEW LISTINGS Trends

The statistics show the number of new residential listings of single-family homes in Naples to have dropped off by over 10% below the average trend line for the month of April. Historically, as the inventory of real estate on the market decreases, the stability of sales prices strengthens. We will continue to watch the number of new listings as a factor for evaluating market recovery. May statistics should be in shortly. Check back soon!

The accuracy of this information is not warranted or guaranteed. This information should be independently verified if any person intends to engage in a transaction based upon it.

Based on information from the Naples Area Board of REALTORS and Association of Real Estate Professionals, inc. for the period 05/2006 through 04/2007.

For more Naples real estate market reports and statistics, try these links:

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RE/MAX Realty Select
3349 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL 34103

Naples Real Estate Market Watch: Sold Listing

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Tue, 22 May 2007 11:43:38 -0500

Naples Area Residential SOLD Listing Trends

Despite the market transitions we have been feeling lately, the average sold price for Naples residential properties is holding close to the average trend line.

The accuracy of this information is not warranted or guaranteed. This information should be independently verified if any person intends to engage in a transaction based upon it.

Based on information from the Naples Area Board of REALTORS and Association of Real Estate Professionals, inc. for the period 05/2006 through 04/2007.

For more Naples real estate market reports and statistics, try these links:

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Ken Fish, REALTOR
RE/MAX Realty Select
3349 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL 34103

Looking for AR Success Stories

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Tue, 22 May 2007 10:05:10 -0500

I can see the BIG picture on how real estate blogs, the AR website, Localism.com, and the points work out--the bottom line is to get and capture leads, with a few other benefits along the way.

Since I am new to blogging, I would love it if some of you veterans would briefly share what blogging on AR has done for you. Maybe some tips would help, too.

"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them." --Henry David Thoreau

Thanks for commenting!

Great 2 bed / 2 bath floorplan close to the beach!!!

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Mon, 21 May 2007 21:13:56 -0500

PARK PLACE
27671 Suffridge Dr
Bonita Springs FL 34135

Recent Price Reduction! $237,000

This wonderful 2 bed / 2 bath home is well-maintained and is a MUST SEE! The great room layout is ideal for entertaining and features beautiful wood laminant floors, accent mirrors, and nice paint colors with a designer's touch. The screened lanai and large, fenced backyard offer privacy and tranquility, and there is plenty of room for a pool! Close to the beach, stores, restaurants, and more. Call to see it today!

Built: 1978
Living Area: 1,132 s.f. / Total Area: 1,604 s.f.
Features: Wood laminant floors, screened lanai, fenced-in backyard!

Links:

View the full flyer here.
Find it on the map here.
To request more information on this listing click here.
Search Bonita Springs listings on ActiveRain / Localism here.

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For more information on Naples / Bonita Springs real estate, community information, current listings, Bonita relocation and more, search at http://www.kenfishsells.com/ or contact Ken Fish at: (239) 860-6521 or RealEstate@KenFishSells.com.

Ken Fish, REALTOR
RE/MAX Realty Select
3349 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL 34103

Get to know Downing-Frye Relaty in Naples FL

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Fri, 18 May 2007 11:10:10 -0500

Downing-Frye Realty in Naples FL is a top brokerage with over 700 real estate agents from Marco Island to Port Charlotte.

As a Naples REALTOR, I chose to work for Downing-Frye because of their excellent brokerage services, support, and reputation. We subscribe to the MLS service for instant access to area listings, pending / closed sales, and market statistics to provide our clients with the information they need to make educated real estate decisions.

So what makes us different?...Our committment to excellence.

We pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients, mortgage and title companies, banks, property appraisers, home inspectors, and all the people in between who make our real estate transactions run smoothly, start to finish.

Visit my website to see how Downing-Frye provides its agents with a solid internet presence to best serve our clients and associates: www.KenFishSells.com.

Please contact me at (239) 860-6521 or RealEstate@KenFishSells.com.

See my featured properties here.

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Downing-Frye Relaty Inc.
3411 Tamiami Trail N, Ste 100
Naples, FL 34103

Naples REALTOR Looking to Network

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Fri, 18 May 2007 10:22:30 -0500

I'm a REALTOR with RE/MAX Realty Select specializing in the Naples area (map). As a hard-working Naples REALTOR, I'm always looking to network with other agents and people in the mortgage industry.

Here are some of my most recent awards:

RE/MAX Realty Select "Top Producer"

RE MAX Realty Select "Top Listing Agent"

Gulfshore Life 2006 and 2007 FIVE STAR Real Estate Agent

Visit my website for more information on my background and listings, and to learn how RE/MAX Realty Select is the brokerage of choice in Naples, Florida!

Please view my ActiveRain profile.

Please join my Naples Relocation Blog Group!

Ken Fish, REALTOR
RE/MAX Realty Select
3349 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL 34103

Willoughby Acres Community Information--No HOA Fees!

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Thu, 17 May 2007 16:50:58 -0500

WILLOUGHBY ACRES, Naples

This family-oriented community, located off Airport Rd and Immokalee Rd in North Naples west of I-75, offers property, nice single-family homes, and location (map of Willoughby Acres). Willoughby is only a few miles from the beach, with easy access to schools, shopping, and the hospital. Prices range from the low 300s to nearly 1 million, so there is something for everyone! This is one of the few communities in Naples that has no HOA fees.

Willoughby Acres Listing Information

To search listings in Willoughby Acres click here.
To view listings on ActiveRain / Localism click here.
To view my listings in Willoughby Acres click here.

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RE/MAX Realty Select
3349 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL 34103

Tips on converting internet leads--land an appointment!

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Thu, 17 May 2007 12:02:24 -0500

The internet is the way of the...present! We all know that internet leads need to be a major focus for real estate professionals, but what to do with them? (First make sure that you have a capture strategy for your leads).

Here are some suggested steps to take to convert your lead into a client:

Make immediate contact.
Your first contact needs to be a tease to get them coming back for more. Don't give up information they can run off with, or worse, not know what to do with. Let them know you are there to help, but you have something great to offer (where the "something" is the teaser).
Get your lead to express that they want a good deal. We know that's what they want, but they need to say it. By admitting they want a good deal, you can open up dialogue that discusses how they probably won't find that information on their own, but you can get it for them.
Now that you have teased them and shown them that you can find them what they are looking for (a good deal being on the top of the list), you can go for the face-to-face appointment where they can trust that you will provide them with qualified properties to view.

Remember, internet leads are all in the numbers. You won't land all of them, but a good strategy and follow-up increase the odds that you will convert that lead into a client...then get the sale!

Good luck!

Do you have other useful real esate tips on internet leads? Let me know! Don't forget to rate this post!

Great 3/2 pool home in Willoughby Acres--on .35 acres!

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Wed, 16 May 2007 20:21:49 -0500

WILLOUGHBY ACRES
148 Johnnycake Dr
Naples FL 34110

Priced to sell! Owner motivated! $398,500

GREAT DEAL on this 3 bedroom/2bath pool home situated on 1 1/2 lots! This split bedroom floor plan is perfect for entertaining, with the main rooms of the house opening nicely to the large covered patio with a gorgeous view of the heated pool/spa and private fenced-in backyard. This home is ideal for anyone looking for property (.35 acres!), privacy, and functional living. The formal dining room, separate family and living rooms, and loads of indoor storage space are excellent bonus features. Desirable neighborhood with NO association fees and close proximity to the beach (west of I-75), schools, and shopping make this home an excellent opportunity to live in a great location at a great price. See it today!

Built: 1988
Living Area: 2,016 s.f. / Total Area: 2,796 s.f.
Features: Heated swimming pool & spa, fenced-in backyard!

Links:

View the full flyer here.
Find it on the map here.
View a virtual tour here.
Search Willoughby Acres listings on ActiveRain / Localism here.

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Ken Fish, REALTOR
RE/MAX Realty Select
3349 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL 34103

Autumn Woods Community Information--Great living, great location!!!

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Wed, 16 May 2007 18:31:10 -0500

Autumn Woods

The gated, lakefront community of Autumn Woods sits on about 225 acres in North Naples off Goodlette-Franke Rd, just north of Pine Ridge Rd (map of Autumn Woods). It is made of of single-family, carriage, and attached villa homes. This newer community, started in 1997, is divided into three seperate neighborhoods: Oak Hollow / Mahogany Run, Cedar Ridge, and Maple Brooke. There are a large number of floorplans available--check the link below for samples.

Autumn Woods Links

Autumn Woods Site Plan
Autumn Woods Community website
Fall Newsletter

Floorplans
Maple Brooke at Autumn Woods (single-family)--3 plans
Mahogany Run at Autumn Woods (single-family)--7 plans
Oak Hollow at Autumn Woods (single-family)--6 plans

Listing Information

To search listings in Autumn Woods click here.
To view lisitngs on ActiveRain / Localism click here.

Autumn Woods Community Amenities

Swimming Pool and Spa
Clubhouse / Social room
Fitness Center
Tennis Courts
Playground
Basketball Court

Autumn Woods Master Association, Oak Hollow/Mahogany Run, and Cedar Ridge
Southwest Property Management
1044 Castello Dr. , Suite #206
Naples, Fl. 34103

On-Site Manager
Jay Vandall
596-9634

Autumn Woods Community Social Activities
Margot Kast
592-6489

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Ken Fish, REALTOR
RE/MAX Realty Select
3349 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL 34103

Naples Area Statistics

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Tue, 15 May 2007 18:35:38 -0500

Naples Statistics

Naples is changing...and growing! Did you know that Collier County is the largest county in area in Florida? According to the 2000 census, Collier County is also the 2^nd fastest growing area in the country. Here are some other interesting Collier County statistics:

• 76% of the population is under the age of 65 (according to University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Florida Population Studies, 7/04).

• During "season" (November through April), the population increases by one-third (per the Collier County Comprehensive Planning Section, 9/03).

• Between 2003 and 2010, the population is expected to increase by over 28% (University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Florida Population Studies, 7/04).

• Naples has the highest Median Household Buying Income in Florida at $47,548, and is 29^th in the nation (Sales and Marketing Management, 2002 Survey of Buying Power).

Naples is a desirable area, otherwise we wouldn't be seeing so many people moving here! With growth comes change, as we have seen with Naples developing into the prosperous area it is today. I grew up in Naples and remember when Immokalee Road was two lanes. That may have been almost thirty years ago, and a few road-expansion-projects later, but some things never change: the sun continues to set over the Gulf and we are all lucky enough to get to see it on any given evening. You can't do that in too many places!

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RE/MAX Realty Select
3349 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL 34103

Naples Park Community Information--Great Prices by the Beach!!!

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Tue, 15 May 2007 09:50:52 -0500

Naples Park Community Information

Naples Park is located just blocks from the beach in North Naples. To its west are multi-million dollar homes, the Ritz Carlton, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park (great fishing and boating), and beautiful sandy beaches, all within walking distance. It is well-located off hwy US41 for easy access to shopping, schools, and more! Find it on the map here. You can also view a satellite image here.

Naples Park is even a census-designated place! For census-related information and area demographics, click here.

There are 3,215 properties in Naples Park listed in the public records with a current inventory of listed properties at 197. List prices are ranging from $279,900 to $1,875,000. There are some really good buys going on in Naples Park, and history shows that the area has seen huge profits. This is a location where "buy low, sell high" fits!

Search Naples Park Listings on Localism / ActiveRain here.

Residential Listings Average Sold Prices Per Geo Area
May 15, 2007

NA03 - Naples Park Area
0-12 Months 24-12 Months 36-24 Months	$387,817 $504,552 $363,579

Residential Listings Activity Report For 12 Months
Ending May 15, 2007

Geo Area

Curent
Inventory

Average
List Price

# of Sales

% SP/LP

Average Days
on Market

NA03

197

$480,752

94%

153

Based on information from the Naples Area Board of REALTORS and Association of Real Estate Professionals, Inc. for the period May 16, 2006 through May 15, 2007.

Naples Park Area Association
655 104th Ave N
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 596-2222

As a real estate agent constantly digging through listings to find good deals, I personally have found Naples Park to be a good investment area. I own two rental properties that have more than doubled in value in the last few years, and I am interested in buying more.

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Ken Fish, REALTOR
RE/MAX Realty Select
3349 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL 34103

Credit 101: Hotel Key Card Thieves

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Mon, 14 May 2007 14:43:31 -0500

Don't leave you hotel key cards behind!

While some claim it is fiction that key cards store personal data (including credit card information), several investigations have shown that encoding does occur.

Most major hotel chains have since eliminated putting personal information on key card strips, but it is still a good idea to take your key card with you when you leave and have it destroyed.

Identity thieves are everywhere, which means your credit could be at risk. Safeguard your personal information and stay informed of the latest ways that your credit can be stolen.

A source for more information on credit scams is www.ConsumerAffairs.com.

Visit www.KenFishSells.com for Naples area information, to property search, get buyer and seller tips, and more!

I welcome referrals!!!

Naples History...What's In A Name?

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Mon, 14 May 2007 14:33:52 -0500

With familiar names like Collier, Gordon, Wiggins, Crayton and Osceola floating around Naples, who are these people who have given shape and history to our city?

Joe Wiggins and Roger Gordon were the first frontier settlers to venture to Naples in the 1860s. There are two inlets and a river bearing their names.

Walter N. Haldeman was the first businessman to see Naples as the popular and resource-rich area it has come to be. In 1887 he bought most of the town of Naples, built the Naples Pier, and promoted Naples as a winter haven. Beachfront lots were $125 back then. In 1914 his business, the Naples Company, was bought by Ed Crayton. Most of the property was held until the 1950s when Naples began to take-off and become the social mecca it is today. Heard of Crayton Cove?

Barron G. Collier brought his money earned from streetcar advertising to Naples where he purchased over one million acres of swampland not so long ago in 1911. He helped build Tamiami Trail, which at the time was the only paved highway connecting Miami and Tampa, contributing $1 million of his own money. He probably earned having the county named after him.

Cory Osceola, a Seminole leader, helped keep the Seminoles from being removed from the Everglades in the 1930s. His family were some of the early merchants downtown on Fifth Avenue. The Osceolas have gone on to be world-renown builders of Chickees, and the Osceola name is well known throughout Naples.

Collier, Wiggins, and Gordon might have been some of the first founders of our present day Naples, but the Calusa Indians, were the first residents and the first commercial "fishermen" in the area, drawing the first surveyors to our coast, and eventually the first Napoleons like Collier and friends.

So, I think that if "fish" ultimately brought people to Naples, then I, too, have a claim-to-fame. Well, that might be a stretch, but every time you hear Fish, just like Collier, know there is a story behind the name that makes Naples great!

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Ken Fish, REALTOR
RE/MAX Realty Select
3349 Tamiami Trail N
Naples, FL 34103

GREAT DEAL on 2/2 condo near downtown shops and beaches

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Fri, 11 May 2007 10:57:45 -0500

WINTERPARK
3646 Artcic Cir #209
Naples FL 34112

Price Reduced! $199,700

This spacious 2 bedroom / 2 bath condo has a great floor plan with newer appliances, large laundry room with extra storage, and a bonus patio for lounging. This ground floor unit is walking distance to Winterpark's fabulous pool and community amenities. Close to downtown Naples and 5th Avenue shops. Owner is motivatedto sell!

Built: 1985
Living Area: 1,246 s.f.
Amenities: Swimming pool, tennis courts, community room, and more!

Links:

View the full flyer here.
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View a virtual tour here.
Search Winterpark listings on ActiveRain / Localism here.

Contact:

Ken Fish, Realtor
RE/MAX Realty Select
239-860-6521

New Group: Naples Relocation--Want to establish RE/MAX referral network

Ken Fish, REALTOR (Premiere Plus Realty Co.) — Fri, 11 May 2007 10:38:39 -0500

I just created a new blog group: Naples Relocation

I would like to start networking with other RE/MAX agents for mutual referrals. Naples is a popular destination for full-time and part-time residents so we get people relocating both in and out of the area on a regular basis.

I'm hoping that this blog group can become a solid lead generator for those of us interested in out-of-town networking relationships. I hope you'll join my group!

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