As recently reported in the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® real estate activity update, the overall inventory of homes in Naples has increased 37.3 percent in September 2024 to 4,288 properties for sale from 3,123 properties in September 2023, which benefits home buyers. According to the September 2024 Market Report, which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), the rise in inventory was met with increased
Read MoreFlorida is known for its vibrant 55+ communities, offering a range of amenities and activities tailored to active adults. Living in a 55+ community comes with many benefits. You will definitely have an active lifestyle. Arbor Trace in particular offers wonderful recreational activities including swimming in a resort-style pool, bocce, tennis, billiards, an exercise room, a library and pickleball! Best of all you will create wonderful social connections. We have
Read MoreAs reported this week, according to data collected by the Naples Area Board of Realtors, here is a summary of the Naples Real Estate market activity. Naples, Fla. (September 27, 2024) – The median closed price for homes in Naples during August 2024 was $600,000. This is the same price as reported in July 2024 and, by coincidence, August 2023. According to the August 2024 Market Report by the Naples
Read MoreWhat are your “Non-negotiables”? Most often, when showing property, our prospects ask for certain things that are “non-negotiable” and they are willing to pay a premium to get what they want. As an example, buying the “top floor”, or the Penthouse as the case may be in the luxury high rises in the communities along the beach, offers exclusivity that cannot be matched. While other buyers are specifically looking for
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Many of our customers have indicated that they are waiting until after the election to either sell or buy... Others are taking advantage of the uncertainty and putting their properties on the market; some are taking advantage of lower inventories in certain areas- while others are buying now because they are finding some sellers to be more negotiable. Here is an article that I found online, written by Bobbi Pronin,
Read MoreColdwell Banker Real Estate Secures 2024 Women’s Choice Award for Seventh Consecutive Year More than 85% of female customers praise Coldwell Banker in women’s choice award survey, reinforcing commitment to customer empowerment and excellence! As recently published: “As the trusted referral source for women, the Women’s Choice Award has recognized Coldwell Banker Real Estate for its exceptional customer recommendation rating, earning it the coveted 2024 Women’s Choice Award®. This is the seventh consecutive year
Read MoreOvervalued Housing Market? Everyone is taking about it, and there doesn’t seem to be a “one size fits all” answer to the question, Is the Naples Housing Market Overvalued? Recently in an article published by Realtor.com, I found a pretty good explanation to this question which seems to be coming up more and more often. Especially with the upward pressure of housing prices, those first-time home-buyers, service industry workers
Read MoreThis is truly one of the most beautiful 3 bedroom condos available in Naples Florida in this price range! Impeccable grounds welcome you into this lovingly cared for, pet-friendly, garden apartment situated on the end with lots of windows, on a private preserve. The gated community of Blue Heron has low fees and wonderful amenities. The updated home boasts engineered oak luxury vinyl flooring throughout as well as an all
Read MoreMost “Best Beach” rankings only consider the quality of the sand and the sunsets, but as reported recently by Florida Realtors News, a current study also ranked median home price, the number of beaches, miles of shoreline and average temperature, as well as the average length of the community’s “swim season”. To be considered a good beach town each also had to have at least one access to a beach
Read MoreNaples Ranked Number One! According to a recent study, our beautiful Naples Florida was just named the best place to live in the United States! Scholaroo is a nonprofit educational research company and scholarship website engine. It released its list of the best U.S. cities to live in for 2023, and Naples, Florida was ranked number one! The study analyzed over 150 American cities and rated the following nine main
Read MoreIt’s been almost two weeks since Hurricane Ian made landfall in SW Florida as a category 4 storm. Our sister cities to the north; Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs and parts of Estero, as well as the barrier islands; Sanibel & Captiva, Pine Island and Matlacha suffered devastating losses. It will take months, if not years, for them to rebuild. Much of Naples is back
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Naples FL April 2022 Real Estate Market Report The April 2022 Naples Area Market Report has been published and there is some interesting data to share. According to the Naples Area Board of Realtors, the broker analysts which track home listings and sales in Collier County [excluding Marco Island], believe our market has reached a “crossroads” and is making a turn towards a more balanced housing market. A major factor
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For the first time in months, we are seeing days where the “new listings” outnumber the “pending” listings…Not every day, and not by much, but it is step in the direction of having a higher overall inventory…Time will tell. Year-over-year, in last month’s report, we saw a decrease in inventory of 72 %. In this market report we see overall inventory down 24 % year-over-year. In my last monthly report,
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Naples Real Estate February 2022 Update Comparing housing statistics for the Naples area, February 2022 to February 2021, we find a decrease in inventory of 72%. New listings in February 2022 totaled 1,261 compared to a year ago, 1,467. Additionally, the average days on the market is down from 73 to 23. The Median closed Sale price is up 38% from $400,000 to $550,000 year-over-year. We believe prices are beginning
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According to a report, published by the Naples Area Board of Realtors in January, the demand for the Naples Lifestyle “eclipsed all expectations” and contributed to many home-sales records in 2021. The year ended with a 25.8% increase overall in the number of closed sales and over a 20% increase in the median closed sale price, year-over-year, in the Naples market. Here are a few findings worth sharing to help
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Do you want to know what I think is one of the best deals in town? Did you know that Collier County Museums offer five diverse locations where you can explore the history of Southwest Florida? Did you know the entrance fee to each museum is FREE?! Yes, free admission, free education programs, free lectures, free exhibits! So whether you are interested in learning more about the past at the
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The backwaters in SW Florida are some of the most beautiful anywhere for "paddling". Whether you are in a canoe, kayak or paddleboard, there is nothing like gliding through the calm backwaters and experiencing the flora and fauna up-close.There is only one public access facility in Collier County. The Isles of Capri Paddlecraft Park was designed specifically for such crafts. The ramp launches you right into McIlvane Bay, a shallow
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We have heard conflicting stories about a “bubble” bursting in the Florida real estate market...Much of this market is being driven by demand, which we don’t think will stop anytime soon. Florida is seeing an influx of new permanent residents from the NE and Midwest, as usual, but additionally Californians are migrating to the Sunshine State. We've had several sales pend "sight unseen"! Our market is hot and we don't
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Lately, one of the most frequently asked question I've been receiving from clients who are thinking about selling is, "But if I sell, where am I going to go?" This is a common dilemma in a rising market. On one hand, you want to take advantage of the "Seller's Market", with median closed sale prices up over 18% year-over-year...but, unless you are looking to downsize or relocate somewhere else in
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Welcome to 2021! I thought by now I'd have posted at least a half dozen times...but goodness, we are busy! Most of our calls the past 2 weeks have been from our northern friends looking for last minute rentals...the rental inventory got scooped up quickly. There is a very low inventory as many investment properties are being occupied by the owner who realized they can work from home, therefore why
Read MoreI have always preferred to look at life's challenges as lessons not obstacles...failures as opportunities to learn. Who else can join me in looking for the bright spots in 2020? There are some...I promise... This crazy year is one we will never forget...we have all been effected one way or another; known many who survived the pandemic, while some did not....Businesses that thrived [think commercial cleaners and face-mask manufacturers] and
Read MoreHere are some interesting statistics recently published by the Naples Area Board of Realtors. All data is based on overall MLS inventory and compares October 2019 to October 2020: Inventory across the board is down 34% Overall "pendings" increased a record 73% Median closed price is up 17% to $385,000 Overall closed sales for the month increased 65% Days on the Market have decreased 12% to 92 DOM Over 30%
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Who else misses a handshake? We are all talking about how much we miss hugging; but I miss handshakes. Years ago, I attended a class, the instructor was *Steve Oniki, and he shared his view on the importance of a handshake in doing business. My dad taught me, as a young girl, to give a good handshake. “Firm, but don’t break their hand, look them in the eyes, and let
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Florida will be moving into a second phase of reopening. The order will take effect today, Friday June 5th. Governor DeSantis made his announcement at Universal Orlando Resort, which opened to passholders on Wednesday and Thursday, and opened to the public today. The phase two reopening does not include Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, which has had the highest concentration of CoVid-19
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Executive Order 20-112 Phase I of Reopening Florida Guidance: Effective May 4th, 2010 at 12:01 am. All persons in Florida shall continue to limit their personal interactions outside of the home, avoid congregating in large groups, limit all non-essential travel and use all "universal precautions" as recommended by the CDC. Senior citizens and individuals with a significant underlying medical condition are strongly encouraged to #STAYHOME and take all measures to
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