CatchySimpleShortSweetWittyDirect and, most of all... Memorable! Here are a few of my personal favorites... "Connecting People" ~Nokia "Because You're Worth It." ~L'Oreal "The Ultimate Driving Machine." ~BMW "Expect the Best" ~Coldwell Banker "Where Do You Want To Go Today?" ~Microsoft If I had not listed the company name you probably would have guessed most of them correctly, right? But, if any of these companies had the slogan without the substance to back it
Read MoreI am always a couple of days delayed when the 1st of the month lands on a Friday, but here are a few statistics from September that I found interesting and wanted to share with you: New listings taken in Naples, September 2010 numbered 1299. This is the fewest number of new listings taken in a month since August 2009. Currently there are 7,709 Active residential listings in Naples. Both "Pendings" and
Read MoreThe difference between September 30th and October 1st is this: One day it still feels like summer, the next day you're trying to decide at whose house will you be eating Chistmas dinner...The pumpkin decorations have been out at the stores for weeks, but I was still able to avoid that "the holidays are upon us" feeling....Until today! Turning the calendar page over, and having it read "OCTOBER" does it to me every
Read MoreThis is a long story, but I will try to make it as brief as possible. Basically, I am just wondering what kind of experiences other agents are having when out of the area, flat rate brokers are listing homes in the Naples area, and we are forced to handle both sides of a sales contract's negotiations? I've had several experiences, none of which have ended in a sale. Here
Read MoreThere is definitely something for everybody in Naples Florida. Check out this spacious 1st floor two bedroom, two bath condo with a 28' boat dock included! This fabulous condominium is located in Mariners Cove--a hidden treasure right on the Gordon River, within walking distance to all the downtown amenities. The low condo fees include general insurance, professional management, a reserve fund, water & sewer, basic cable, exterior & interior pest control, lawn care and recreation
Read MoreIn Naples, when we say, "Season's coming", we don't necessarily meaning the holiday season...Contrary to popular beliefs, we DO have seasons in Southwest Florida! Dry and Rainy--just kidding...although that is pretty much right on! ~What I am actually referring to is our "Selling Season". When the autumn winds start to churn, and leaves begin to fall...the annual migration of snowbirds begin to make their way down to a warmer climate. Whether
Read MoreNaples Beachfront Le Ciel Park Tower offers one of the most prestigious addresses along Naples eminent Park Shore beach. Spectacular views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Venetian Bay from this 14th floor mansion in the sky! Three spacious bedrooms, 3 full-baths, an updated kitchen with stainless appliances & granite, brand new gorgeous hard wood flooring, Bahama shutters, and an expansive screened terrace with built-in BBQ...Imagine yourself watching the magical sunsets
Read MoreBIKE TO THE BEACH! This little slice of paradise is waiting for a new owner to call it home! Year round, or seasonally, this is a fabulous opportunity to buy a 2 bedroom / 2 bath, first floor, lakefront condo west of U.S. 41 within close proximity to the beaches, downtown amenities, and all the great Naples shopping! The western exposure gives you the best sunsets over the picturesque lake. Spacious living
Read MoreI remember when I was a little girl...every year on December 7th my father would share stories with me about the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a moment...a day...a date in history, that he would never forget--that our nation would never forget. It was important for him to tell me about that day---He instilled deep within me, a passionate love for my country. Today, December 7th comes and goes with very little
Read MoreThese are the Top 10 Market Facts for Uncertain Times, as reported yesterday on The National Association of REALTORS website. We also believe that the prices are close to, if not at the bottom in Naples; and trends have shown a leveling off in all price ranges in the past several months. So far, in the first 10 days of September, which is typically a "quiet" month in Naples, we have
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