Market Update: Optimism in the market - January 2008 Sales Activity Increases - 02/28/08 10:31 PM
MArco Eagle -- Friday, February 22, 2008 
By NATALIE KIRSTEIN
The unprecedented real estate market boom and its demise appear to be showing signs of a transition. Today, we see more sidelined buyers actively perusing and buying in the current marketplace.
One driving factor that has brought buyers off of the fence is the significant change in the stock market.
Buyers, especially those with significant losses in the stock market, realize that they could have purchased premium real estate such as beachfront and waterfront properties for their long term enjoyment.
Also, consider that Naples and Marco Island have a limited supply of developable waterfront properties and … (0 comments)

Market Update: Is perception changing for Marco Island Real Estate? - 02/28/08 10:25 PM
Marco Eagle -- Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Optimism in the market is growing especially in the areas of Marco Island and Naples. There are so many things that impact the market but perception and word of mouth appear to be the biggest driving factor for buyers who are entering the marketplace.
On election night, one vote was helpful to the real estate industry, the property tax cutting amendment. This amendment provides property tax relief for primary homeowners in the following ways:
1. It doubles the existing homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000, thus, providing an average of $250 annual tax savings.
2. Homeowners who felt … (0 comments)

Marco Island High-End Condo Update - 02/28/08 10:18 PM
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