naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties 8/19/08 - 08/20/08 07:46 AM
For the greater Naples geo areas NA01-NA18New listings: Click Here Sold properties: Click Here Despite Tropical Storm Fay, there were some new listings and closed sales. I stayed at home and updated my data base.
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties 8/18/08 - 08/19/08 02:16 PM
For the greater Naples geo area NA01-NA18New listings: Click Here Sold properties: Click Here For additional information, please email or call me.
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties 8/15 - 8/17/08 - 08/18/08 07:21 AM
For the greater Naples geo area NA01-NA18New Listings: Click Here Sold Properties: Click Here What a great weekend watching the USA win medals in the Olympics. I'm thrilled that Michael Phelps took 8 for 8. What an inspiration.
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naples florida real estate: Good news for the Naples real estate market - 08/15/08 12:29 PM
Today, the Naples Daily News ran an article about the July sales reports as provided by the Naples Area Board of Realtors. Those reports are included in that article as PDF files if you have an interest in viewing them.
The numbers for July show an increase of 31% over July … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties 8/12/08 - 08/14/08 06:48 AM
For Naples Forida geo areas NA01-NA-18New Listings: Click Here Sold Properties: Click Here For more information email or call me.
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties 8/12/08 - 08/13/08 07:21 AM
For Naples Florida geo areas NA01-NA18New Listings: Click Here Sold Properties: Click Here Congratulations again to Michael Phelps 5 of 5 and 11 total golds. Go USA!
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties 8/11/08 - 08/12/08 07:56 AM
For the greater Naples geo areas NA01-NA18.New Listings: Click Here Sold Properties: Click Here
Congratulations again to Michael Phelps on winning his 3rd gold medal for the United States. He now holds 9 total gold medals and is tied as holding the most Olympic gold medals ever. Also to Natalie … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties 8/8/08 - 08/09/08 06:42 AM
For the greater Naples geo areas NA01-NA18New listings: Click Here Sold Properties: Click Here For additional information, email or call me!
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Real Estate Market Rebounding - 08/08/08 03:07 PM
As indicated in my market report post dated 8/3/08 for July 2008 stats, the number of pended and closed sales are showing healthy improvement along with declining new listings.
A front page article in the Naples Daily News has drawn the same conclusion. In fact they cite a 15% decrease in inventory and an … (2 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties 8/7/08 - 08/08/08 02:05 PM
For the Naples greater geo areas NA01-NA18New Listings: Click Here Sold Properties: Click Here As always, feel free to email or call for more information.
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties 8/7/08 - 08/08/08 02:02 PM
For the Naples greater geo areas NA01-NA18New Listings: Click Here Sold Properties: Click Here As always, feel free to email or call for more information.
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naples florida real estate: Don't Ask - Don't Tell - 08/08/08 08:30 AM
Something interesting, that I never noticed before, is that many agents do not utilize the satellite map feature available on our MLS listings. This came to light because one of my current listed properties is located in quite a large community where location within the community really makes a difference with … (4 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties 8/6/08 - 08/07/08 06:57 AM
For the Naples Florida greater area geo NA01-NA18New Listings: Click Here Sold Properties: Click Here
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naples florida real estate: Glencove in Pelican Bay - 08/06/08 09:05 AM
Imagine yourself here in Naples Florida. It might look something like this....You are surrounded by regal palms, as you inhale the smell of gardenia drifts by on warm breezes, sipping a cool drink you make your way over the soft white sand to take a dip in the shimmering Gulf of Mexico.... Ok hold on … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties - 08/05/08 10:13 AM
For greater Naples geo areas NA01- NA18New Listings 8/4/08 Click Here Sold Properties 8/4/08 Click Here For additional information or an appointment to view, email or call me.
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naples florida real estate: Park Shore - Casa Mar - 08/04/08 05:30 PM
Casa Mar is an exclusive enclave of only 12 luxury villas located on a private drive in Park Shore. Just a short walk to Venetian Village and literally steps to the beach, it provides an alternative to tower building living for those wishing a maintenance free single family home lifestyle with both … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Listed and Closed Properties - 08/04/08 07:21 AM
Includes information for areas NA01-NA18 - the greater Naples area
New Listings from 8/1/08 - 8/3/08 Click Here
Sold Listings from 7/16/08 - 8/3/08 Click Here
For specific information, please contact me.
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida July 2008 Market Report - 08/03/08 12:40 PM
Florida Fun Fact: Florida beaches account for one third of the world's total population of loggerheads. Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Market Report: As prefaced in previous postings, providing a market report encompassing all Naples properties can be a little misleading. Naples consists of a vast variety of style, location … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Condo Market Update - June and 2nd Quarter 2008 - 07/29/08 08:25 AM
June Analysis:
Listings:
During the month of June 490 Naples condos were listed for sale. For the same month in 2007, 654 condos were listed for sale; this represents a decrease of 25.1 percent. The decrease from 2006 was 38.4 percent from the 795 new listings. In May 2008 there were … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Home Market Update - June and 2nd Quarter 2008 - 07/29/08 08:15 AM
June Analysis:
Listings:
During the month of June 696 Naples homes were listed for sale. For the same month in 2007, 779 homes were listed for sale; this represents a decrease of 10.6 percent. The decrease from 2006 was 15.7 percent from the 826 new listings. In May 2008 there were … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Condos Absorption Rate - 07/29/08 07:57 AM
The number of months of inventory for Naples condominiums for sale has been significantly reduced since February 2008. Using the four time frames of 12, 9, 6 and 3 month moving averages. The 12 month moving average in February was calculated to be 37 months of Naples condos for sale. As … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Absorption Rate for Naples Homes - 07/29/08 07:52 AM
The absorption rate for Naples homes reflects an improving market for the 4 specific time frames - 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 twelve months ending June 30, 2008 for active listings as of July 1, 2008. The 3 month time frame reflects an inventory of 22 months significantly … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Sales Data - 07/18/08 09:16 AM
Park Shore
Well the latest news is out and although the weather has been rainy the forecast looks bright. The latest report from NABOR ( Naples Area Board of Realtors) is out and it shows that inventory is down and sales are on the increase. The report in it's entirety … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Bayfront Downtown Naples - 07/02/08 09:22 AM
BAYFRONT - DOWNTOWN NAPLES FLORIDAI've been selling property at Bayfront since 2000 when the buildings were first completed. Since then, I have participated in over 30 transactions either listing or introducing buyers to this vibrant, waterfront, "live and play" concept located in the heart of downtown Naples.The ground level consists of … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Closed Properties 6/25/08 - 06/26/08 08:13 AM
To Review Closed Sales: Click Here
If you need additional information on Naples FLorida Real Estate, please email or call me.
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naples florida real estate: Yep, I'm still here selling Naples, Florida! - 06/21/08 04:31 PM
As my close followers know...I study my website hits constantly. Oh, I am ridiculously addicted to wanting to know who's looking at what page and how they're finding my site, what keywords they're using, which search engines, how long they're surfing around. I just think it is so interesting. It also helps … (5 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Pelican Bay - Good News/Bad News - 06/19/08 07:40 AM
The good news first. Of the two condos I showed my financial advisor (previous blog), one is now under contract. The bad news.....it's the one he liked best.
Although he stated that now is the time to buy in Naples, Florida, he didn't pull the trigger. The result, the best buy, … (2 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Park Shore - My Top 10 Picks - 06/17/08 03:47 PM
TOP 10 LISTINGS IN PARK SHORE - TOWER BUILDINGS, Naples, Florida based on price per square foot.
#1 at $313.95/SF $675,000 Allegro #4C 2150SF 2BR/2BA
#2 at $349.08/SF $699,900 Monoco Beach Club #1406 2005 SF 2BR/2BA
#3 at $353.11/SF $625,000 Horizon House #105 1770SF 2BR/2BA
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Real Estate - Bayfront Downtown Waterfront - 06/08/08 10:58 AM
For those of you who may have an interest in what's happening in Downtown Naples, you may want to read the latest Naples News article on the parcel that was to be "Renaissance Village" located just across Goodlette Road from Bayfront.
Whatever ultimately happens to that prime parcel of land, it will … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: It's Sunday - Open House Day - 06/08/08 10:25 AM
Just about every Sunday, I hold one of my listings open for inspection. Some of them are busy, some not so much. Along with giving me time to catch up on emails and the Naples real estate market, I get a chance to feel the pulse of the buying public. Recently, … (4 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Active Rain Is Better Than Yahoo! - 06/04/08 09:40 PM
Oh seriously, come on! How can Active Rain, a relatively new website produce more hits on my Naples, Florida real estate website than Yahoo a search engine company who's been around since...gee I dunno 20 BC??? Afterall, Yahoo is the number one most visited website in the whole world...did you know … (20 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida - Edgewater Beach Hotel - 05/31/08 01:06 PM
It's Saturday afternoon and I'm sitting in our John R. Wood office at the gorgeous Edgewater Beach Hotel located on the Gulf of Mexico. What is so great about being a Realtor in Naples, Florida is having the opportunity of living, playing and working in one of the most desirable cities in … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Pelican Bay - Still the One - 05/30/08 05:40 PM
I was showing property in Pelican Bay to a very astute financial advisor who thinks it is now the time to buy in Naples. With only limited time to look, I selected two condos in two tower buildings. Since he desires rental income part of the year, Pelican Bay is still … (3 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples, Florida Real Estate Secrets You Should Know! - 05/20/08 04:03 PM
According to a colleague of mine, a reporter from a very well known newspaper is coming tomorrow to interview someone in my office about Naples, Florida real estate. This should be a good thing because even negative press is press and well, you can ask Paris Hilton or Britney Spears negative press … (4 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Summer Jazz on the Gulf 6/21 - 05/20/08 07:25 AM
Summer Jazz will begin again this year at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. This is the 23rd Annual "SummerJazz on the Gulf" and it is also a FREE event.
You can watch the gorgeous setting sun over the Gulf while listening and relaxing to some soothing Jazz. "SummerJazz on the Gulf" … (2 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Seriously, Can We Talk? - 05/15/08 10:25 AM
A successful showing agent knows when to talk, when to shut up, when to be available for questions and when to step back to allow their buyers to talk about what they're looking at.
An interesting thing happened a couple of days ago when I was showing some customers from Sweden. … (32 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Sellers, don't be difficult when showing your home - 05/14/08 09:16 PM
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naples florida real estate: The Moorings Naples Florida - 05/13/08 03:42 PM
Recently I had the pleasure of sitting an Open House in The Moorings. The Moorings and nearby Coquina Sands are two fabulous areas here in Naples that are located between the Gulf of Mexico and Rt.41. Many of the homes offer easy walking distance to the beach or waterfront access … (2 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples, Florida Real Estate Blog Works! - 05/06/08 08:45 PM
This one's kinda funny! Since I joined Active Rain last August, I've been encouraging colleagues in Naples, Florida to join Active Rain. I gotta say, it's been kind of a tough sell. Not because Active Rain isn't great (because we all know Active Rain is GREAT) but because blog is in … (20 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida - Downtown Bayfront New Listing - 05/05/08 09:56 PM
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naples florida real estate: Southwest FLorida - discover this! - 05/03/08 06:56 PM
Well...............do wonders never cease? Today, I had the great pleasure to read an article in the Wall Street Journal by Patricia Ross who wrote of her love affair with Naples, FL. Oh, it was not love at first sight, but the kind of love that evolves over time. Yes, she misses the fast … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples, Florida Real Estate & Zillow - 05/01/08 04:40 PM
There's no mystery that Zillow has had their fair share of challenges when attempting to accurately provide real estate estimates for Naples, Florida real estate. But before anyone gets too excited, this is not a Zillow bashing post...just an update. Besides, I'd like to give a special high five to that … (7 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Is Your Economic Stimulus Check Right? - 05/01/08 12:59 PM
Many recipients of their economic stimulus check is not what they expected! How could this happen? The economic stimulus check or rebate check is based upon two factors which were not fully discussed in most the literature disseminated to the public.
The factors are AGI (adjusted gross income - line 38 on … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Real Estate News 04/30/08 - 04/30/08 06:46 PM
FEDS CUT INTEREST RATE
This afternoon the Federal Reserve cut the Fed Funds rate a quarter of one percent from 2.25% to 2.0%. The prime rate should follow with a drop of one-quarter percent from 5.25% to 5.0%. The rate cut will not affect fixed rate mortgages, however, those borrowers with … (2 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Real Estate News 04/29/08 - 04/30/08 06:42 PM
FORECLOSURES
The number of homes in some stage of the foreclosure process rose again in the first quarter, according to RealtyTrac. And while Florida had a number of cities near the top of the list, California and Nevada landed the top spots. Stockton, Calif., ranked Number 1, with one out of … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Real Estate News 04/28/08 - 04/30/08 06:39 PM
COUNTRYWIDE
Consumer advocates claim Countrywide has not been responsive enough to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, and that Bank of America needs to do more when it takes over the troubled lender. The Fed is currently investigating the allegation, as it must do under the law, to make sure consumers … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Real Estate News 04/25/08 - 04/30/08 06:32 PM
REAL ESTATE TAX AMENDMENT
Florida’s Taxation and Budget Reform Commission voted yesterday in favor of a constitutional amendment to decrease property taxes in exchange for higher sales taxes, providing it’s approved by 60 percent of voters in November.
FORECLOSURES
The Bush administration "strongly opposes" Democrats’ housing rescue package, an official announced … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Laguna Royale at The Vineyards - 04/30/08 06:02 PM
March 31st represents the end of the first calendar quarter, I have started to update community and neighborhood information showing the annual median sold prices since 1998. The neighborhood updated, for no particular reason was Laguna Royale at The Vineyards. It is interesting to note that in 1998 the median sold … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Condo Market Conditions March 08 - 04/30/08 05:53 PM
Market conditions and trends are important for both condominium buyers and sellers in determining their actions in the Naples real estate market, as well as, cyclical variations. The market conditions for Naples condominiums cover both the month of March 2008 and the first calendar quarter of 2008, ending March 31, 2008. … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Home Market Conditions March 2008 - 04/30/08 05:50 PM
The market conditions for Naples covers both the month of March 2008 and the first calendar quarter of 2008, ending March 31, 2008. A monthly analysis reflects activity during a month with comparative data for the previous years of 2007 and 2006. The quarterly analysis covers a longer period of time, … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Hungry? Build A Better Net! - 04/24/08 06:45 PM
Quite a few years ago someone told me a story about when he was a little boy. His parents had divorced and he had chosen to stay with his dad who would leave town months on end to find work in other States to make a living.
He learned the hard … (8 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Please Don't Make It Too Hard For Them To Find Me! - 04/24/08 06:11 PM
Dear Google Sirs & Ladies,
I first want to thank you for being so generous with my Google search engine placement. I have been really happy with how you've been placing many of my favorite Naples, Florida real estate related search terms on the first page lately.
I have tried not be too much of … (4 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Hey! What Are You Doing Here? - 04/24/08 09:10 AM
Just as it has happens at the end of every season almost every year in Naples, Florida us Naples, Florida REALTORS wave goodbye to our seasonal friends and neighbors who pack up and go north for the summer and we prepare to do those things that occupy our time which was once … (3 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Your Out Of Area Lender May Not Know Your Contract! - 04/18/08 06:27 PM
You should know it is your (the buyer's) right to use whoever you wish to loan you the money on the property you are attempting to purchase BUT just because out of area lenders "can" loan you the money, does not mean they are well versed on the terms of the agreement you signed.
In … (5 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Good News for Real Estate - 04/07/08 01:31 PM
Up until recently, it seemed like every day brought some new report mentioning another aspect of the real estate market difficulties from the lower home values of South Florida Homes to the lack of sales. While the former still hasn’t brought any positive news, for once real estate followers can … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples, Florida Real Estate Market Watch 4/2/08 - 04/02/08 08:01 PM
We should be wrapping up another selling season by now and I should be seeing lots of car carriers loading up cars and shipping them back up north but actually, I'm busier right now than I have been all season and this season was actually MUCH busier than any of us had … (6 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Thanks For The Warnings & The Compliments! - 04/02/08 11:49 AM
I have had a tremendous blast of activity lately coming from my Naples, Florida real estate website. It's really been a pleasant and unexpected surprise. What is really making me glimmer with enthusiasm...besides the traffic are the compliments on my site. For those of you who don't know...I maintain my site … (6 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Now Is The Time To Buy....Really? - 03/29/08 03:45 PM
How many of us are tired of the media telling the consumer how bad real estate is? I'd venture to guess there's more than two of us who feel this way. Of course the flip side of the problem is the real estate professional driven statements like, "Buy Now? Absolutely"! A headline I … (11 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Condo Market Update February 08 - 03/23/08 07:21 AM
The February Naples condo market update reflects signs of the market strengthening as less condos are coming on the market, and pending sales increased over 2007 and 2006. These are subtle signs of changes taking place in the market and does bear watching by those thinking about purchasing a condominium residence. … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Home Market Update February 08 - 03/23/08 07:18 AM
Some positive signs are continuing to show in the Naples single family home market, but it still remains a buyer’s market. Through out the month March additional commentary, neighborhood or community specific will be posted to better inform both buyers and sellers.
New Listings: In the month of February a total … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida...A Healthy Addiction. - 03/18/08 09:12 PM
Nobody prepared me when I stumbled upon Naples, Florida just over six years ago. My husband, Jerry and I just happened to be vacationing at Fort Myers Beach in January of 2002 when we aimlessly took a drive to Naples to see what it was all about.
We, like many unsuspecting tourists took … (5 comments)
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naples florida real estate: The Importance Of Previews! - 03/12/08 10:25 AM
"I need to make an appointment to preview your listing at ABC First Street please...." the dreaded words heard by any listing agent who is required to accompany all showings and who knows a preview in this market does not necessarily mean a site unseen offer.
"Previews" by my personal definition … (15 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Price Reductions - Increases & Other Goofy Stuff We Do in Naples, Florida! - 03/10/08 05:12 PM
When it comes to Naples, Florida real estate and that old adage: You can go down but you can't go back up...well, it's wrong! Our prices go down, our prices go up and we do everything in between!
Here are a few examples just off the MLS hotsheet today:
1. Was $5,295,000 Now $4,850,000 a price … (9 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples, Florida Real Estate Market Facts! - 03/07/08 03:24 PM
I can't blame you for being confused! There was a 12 second segment on the news last night which stated:
Real estate equity is lower than it's been in 40 years.Foreclosures are higher than they've ever been.We're not at the bottom yet.Now's a great time to buy.HUH? Well there's fair and balanced … (7 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Where Do Naples, Florida Property Owners Come From? - 03/05/08 12:03 PM
It seems like Naples, Florida buyers come from everywhere...at least in the United States anyway! Of course they come from abroad as well but here is a quick run down of the people who own property here in Naples but have a primary address somewhere else in the USA.
IL- 7,870NY- … (10 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Buyers - Where Are They Looking Now?!? - 03/04/08 06:29 PM
As some of you may know real estate trends continuously. When one person calls me about Old Naples real estate it seems as if I get two or three more calls or email requests asking for the same type of property.
Where are the current Naples, Florida real estate search concentrations?
Since March 1st, … (4 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Florida Strong Condo Sales - 02/20/08 05:55 PM
NABOR REPORTS JANUARY REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONSReport Shows Strong Condo Sales and Reduced Median Price NAPLES, Fla. - February 14, 2008 - January home sales were up slightly compared to a year ago, including an 11 percent increase in condo sales, announced in a report released by the Naples Area Board of … (2 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Hello Naples Buyers... - 02/20/08 11:34 AM
Hello Naples Buyers.... Tell me what are YOU currently looking for? How can I help? Excellent deals come across my desk via my email everyday, call me and tell me what you are looking for... Condo sales are up, there are high rises along Gulf Shore Blvd, N - quick walk … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Showings that Sell! - 02/18/08 09:40 AM
Welcome again!Hope you all had a wonderful time at Valentine’s day!Today’s topic is sort of a follow up on the last. After learning about home staging tips and getting the home ready for the sale…the next question would be…how to highlight all those features that ensure the successful sale of a … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples, Florida Real Estate Trends...The Latest-Purchasing-Site Unseen - 02/08/08 05:45 PM
Anyone spending anytime in real estate learns quickly that everything trends. If one person is looking for a beach front condo...3 more people are contacting me about the same thing. Pelican Bay and Bay Colony is trending hot right now as far as that goes but this post isn't about Where Naples, … (5 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Don't Make It Harder Than It Is! - 01/29/08 03:22 PM
Why does it seem like everyone is asking questions and hesitating to act these days? Is it for fear of making a mistake...uncertainty...laziness? Come on folks it's not that hard, get on with it and even if you don't have ALL THE ANSWERS or know EXACTLY EACH STEP TO TAKE...TAKE A STEP ANYWAY!
Here are … (15 comments)
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naples florida real estate: What's In Your Weekly Report To Your Seller? - 01/25/08 03:56 PM
Ahhh the weekly listing activity reports our seller's are looking for........I know some of us do them...some of us don't...some of us pretend to do them and well some of us DO do them. I personally think they're imperative to smart and successful listing relationships and actually I look forward to doing them … (62 comments)
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naples florida real estate: I'm Sorry But That Condo In Pelican Marsh Is Under Contract! - 01/21/08 03:26 PM
It's starting...the calls from people up north who have been hovering over Naples, Florida waiting for prices to change...are calling on listings they saw at excellent prices that are now under contract.
I wrote a post last week about how quite a few of the best priced properties in Pelican Bay … (2 comments)
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naples florida real estate: I Just Closed My First "Site Unseen" Transaction Since 2005! - 01/16/08 03:33 PM
Naples, Florida buyers are definitely feeling more confident about our Naples, Florida real estate market. So much in fact that my latest buyer purchased his Naples condo without actually seeing it before he closed. Now I must admit, it wasn't a super big deal...ok it was very small for Naples, Florida standards but … (14 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Property Tax Reform - 01/14/08 04:06 PM
The Greater Naples Better Government Committee presents: Property Tax Reform. Will it Help or Hinder Progress in Collier? In Florida?
This forum will be held on January 17, 2008 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at the Naples Hilton on US 41 (Tamiami Trail N.). Please plan to attend this informative forum presenting … (2 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Bay Colony Naples, Florida Real Estate Market Update! - 01/04/08 02:13 PM
Bay Colony Naples Florida - The most prestigious subdivision in Pelican bay offers luxurious Bay Colony high-rises, one mid-rise condominium, two villa communities, and two grand estate homes just steps away from the Gulf of Mexico. Mangrove forests and pristine beaches border this exceptional community. Within walking distance you'll find the classic elegance of the Ritz-Carlton, … (6 comments)
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naples florida real estate: When It Comes To Naples Real Estate, What I See Is What You Get! - 01/03/08 10:44 PM
The flurry of web traffic is at an all time high (at least on my Naples, Florida real estate website) but more importantly, the calls and emails are really starting to come in which is a very exciting and welcome change. I'm sure it helps that the snow is flying and … (8 comments)
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naples florida real estate: The Future's So Bright...I Gotta Wear Shades! - 12/29/07 03:34 PM
Well Maybe it's just the sunshine here in Naples, Florida but I can't help but be excited for 2008! Once again web statistics are showing record breaking numbers for the month of December especially the daily numbers after Christmas.
Folks from colder parts of the country like Illinois, Minnesota and Pennsylvania … (14 comments)
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naples florida real estate: I Love Level Headed Buyers! - 12/26/07 02:30 PM
Of course on days like today, I love almost all buyers but especially level headed ones! I am amidst a little Naples condo deal that was built before you know who. Ok, maybe it was a few years after that....regardless, it's old and nearly everything in it is original. Oh boy! The … (11 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Ringing The Bell? - Pass Out Candy Canes With Business Cards! - 12/18/07 09:11 PM
John R. Wood Realtors Inc. agreed to ring the Salvation Army Bell at the Neapolitan Publix in Park Shore during the past two days. Although I do various things to give back throughout each year, I never have been the one to "ring the bell". I have been the one to put … (15 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naples Market Update - November 07 - 12/17/07 10:07 AM
Naples Real Estate Market Update November Analysis:
Using a year over year analysis for November '07 -
Single family homes in Naples
* Single family homes listed were 832, 53 less homes than last November.
* Closed sales in November '07 was 118 homes with a median price of $405000. … (2 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Mediterra Quarterly Update - 12/11/07 11:18 AM
If you're looking for a gated, equity golf course community that offers two Tom Fazio 18 hole golf courses, a sports center, spa, tennis and a fabulous beach club, look no further. Mediterra has been awarded "Community of the Year" for the fifth time since 2002. Punctuated with fountains, lush landscaping … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Naple Florida Mediterra - 12/11/07 07:55 AM
MEDITERRA 15528 MONTEROSSO LANE #101Offered at $775,000For a Visual Tour go tohttp://www.barbarajmorley.com/
SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!
Living in Mediterra is an exceptional experience for exceptional people with all the amenities an active lifestyle demands. Mediterra is truly one of a kind and this maintenace free residence is perfect for freedom loving retirees or … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Do The Sting Ray Shuffle Til The Gulf Cools Off! - 12/04/07 01:16 PM
Planning on hitting one of the beaches on the Gulf anytime soon? Water temperatures around our Naples beaches are still in the 70's thanks to La Niña effects which makes for BEAUTIFUL NAPLES BEACH DAYS. If you go in the water, remember to do the "Sting Ray Shuffle". No, it's not one of the … (23 comments)
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naples florida real estate: LEFEVRE IS IN! - 12/03/07 04:18 PM
I'm back and ready to roll! Seems like a few of our favorite cities up north got a little bit of snow and ice while I was away. I will be returning comments and posting as time permits between phone calls and emails from those who are starting to get … (16 comments)
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naples florida real estate: www.ShannonLefevre.com #1 Naples, Florida Real Estate Website! - 11/30/07 08:25 PM
I am so excited to announce www.ShannonLefevre.com is now the #1 Most Popular Naples, Florida Real Estate related website according to www.Alexa.com. I enjoyed this title briefly earlier this year but got beat out by my competition (a real estate company who has over 200 agents) and I'm almost positive that it has … (17 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Do I Know You? No, But You Should! - 11/30/07 04:41 PM
How about this for some silly lead generating...I received a call from a past client today who just came to town to enjoy our fabulous Naples, Florida sunshine. He called to see if my husband and I would be interested in joining him and his beautiful significant other for dinner on … (22 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Best Priced Renovated Condo close to Downtown - 11/28/07 08:41 PM
This one will knock your socks off! Beautifully renovated 2BR plus Den, 2BA end location condominium close to Downtown Naples and the Beach. Granite counter tops, rich raised panel cabinets, vaulted ceilings, fireplace plus so much more. Two lanais, community pool. Seller will pay 2008 condo fees for closing prior to … (1 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Shop, Compare, Buy - 11/28/07 08:00 PM
I was just checking our Naples Area Board of Realtors Multiple Listings for a downtown, waterfront destination called Bayfront. It's a mixed use, "work, live, play" community that consists of 156 condominiums. One of the owners had emailed me about the current market because she was thinking of listing her condominium. … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: How To Build Your Traveling Marketing Book - 11/26/07 04:04 PM
For those of you who read my recent featured post, "Marketing Idea For Open Houses and More...My 100th Post" you might want to read the following "how to" guide to creating your own traveling marketing book.
I think it's important to note that your little traveling marketing book can consist of just … (84 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Marketing Idea For Open Houses and More...My 100th Post - 11/25/07 01:29 AM
Since I just paid tribute to my friends here on Active Rain and gave thanks to Active Rain on Thanksgiving just two short days ago, I thought it only appropriate to give something of value in return on my 100th post.
As I prepare for a fabulous open house I will be working (not sitting) tomorrow … (140 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Who's Looking at Naples, Florida? - 11/24/07 09:15 PM
I am a web statistics junkie! I watch it throughout the day, everyday like some people watch a stock market ticker. It amazes me how in depth Google Analytics provides data regarding my website. Here's a run down of the activity in the last 30 days regarding www.shannonlefevre.com/
What Countries are looking … (8 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Florida Real Estate News - Nov. 19 - 11/20/07 08:40 AM
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE - Allstate Insurance customers are safe from rate increases – at least for now. State officials say proposed increases by four Allstate insurance companies, ranging from just under 30 percent to more than 43 percent, don’t comply with a new state law.
Since at least 2003, the company had formed … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Ouch! Have We Hit Bottom Yet - 11/07/07 12:05 PM
The Naples Daily News ran an article reporting on the "state of the area" at Southwest Florida Regional Economic Outlook Conference in Fort Myers on Thursday afternoon. According to economist Henry Fishkind, Southwest Florida's real estate housing market is at the bottom of its slump as indicated by a leveling of … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Spoleto Fest at Charleston Square - 11/06/07 09:29 AM
Naples Florida
SPOLETO FEST AT
CHARLESTON SQUARE
A good time was had by all last Saturday during the local Spoleto Fest held not in Charleston, SC but at Charleston Square in Naples, Florida. On hand were performers, bands, artists, food and great weather! Compliments of John R. Wood Realtors Concordia (above) created a most … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: What Do Real Estate Statistics Truly Mean? - 11/05/07 02:08 PM
Frequently, we hear or read about real estate statistics in the news media. What do these statistics truly mean?
The first premise of understanding the meaning of real estate statistics is that real estate is local. Local can be a town or city or possibly even a county. Each town, city … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Justifying Our Commission! - 11/05/07 10:15 AM
I was on a news website this morning which had a few Real Estate articles attached to it discussing our current market condition, as well as breifly touching on Realtor commissions. If you are a user on this particular site, you are able to comment on how you felt about the article or … (14 comments)
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naples florida real estate: The Real Deal - 11/04/07 03:05 PM
Naples, Florida. ALthough Collier County real estate sale numbers are below the record of sold and closed properties in 2004 and 2005, there are still sales being recorded. In a Naples Daily News article titled SPECIAL REPORT: The real deal, NABOR shows a total of 3,114 closed residential sales through the Multiple … (0 comments)
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naples florida real estate: Heads & Tails of My Day In The Naples Real Estate Market - 10/30/07 08:31 PM
A couple from Canada are coming on Friday to purchase a Naples Beachfront Condo. Because she is very particular in what she is looking for and because she is expecting me to perform to the best of my ability, I thought it was only appropriate to preview the 18 or so … (12 comments)
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naples florida real estate: It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Season!!! - 10/29/07 09:31 PM
What are the signs Season is coming to us South Floridians???
It starts with fewer rain clouds. In the summer it rains almost everyday here so when the rain becomes more infrequent...you know season isn't too terribly far away.
Have you ever tried to holiday shop when it's 85 degrees outside? It takes some … (18 comments)
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