We said we were "gone fishing"...and we did not tell a lie! Here are a few super shots of Captain Chip taken at South Benjamin Island in the North Channel in Ontario Canada...he fishes almost as successfully as he sells real estate! We will be back home soon making things happen and "reeling" in those buyers! ...After all, we are "Reel"-tors!
Read MoreWell, it's been a couple of weeks since I blogged. Forgive me, but even Realtors take a break once in a while. Our break just happens to be a little looooonger than the usual... Truth is, we are about to embark on perhaps our longest stretch "away" and out of touch ever! Up till now we have been very connected...whether near or far, whether we take a few days or
Read MoreBrand New and Beautiful!It's all in the details in this brand new and beautiful single family home. Situated in the magnificent, gated community of Fiddler's Creek; the amenities include a full service marina, a beach pavilion and a fabulous, resort-style Club & Spa. Fiddler's Creek is comprised of approximately 4,000 acres of which only 1,100 acres will be used for residential purposes. A firm commitment to nature and the environment;
Read MoreColdwell Banker is more than a real estate company. Through our statewide efforts, the CARES foundation has raised over $2 million dollars in support of a wide variety of non-profit educational, health, environmental and cultural arts organizations throughout Florida! As real estate professionals, we cherish the value of our community and strive to improve the quality of life for every citizen. Collectively and individually, the agents in the Coldwell Banker
Read MoreThe long, hot days of summer have arrived and if you are looking for something really cool to do, we can suggest a few of our favorites! Don't miss the Fourth of July Parade, Friday July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The parade begins at Broad Avenue South, north on Third Street, then up Fifth Avenue! Get a "good spot" early! Later that same day, the Downtown Fireworks is
Read MoreThis may well be one of the weirdest real estate blog entries ever, but I felt it was worth the time for those ladies out there looking for a husband...okay, don't laugh, but here goes. We have a cute little condo listed in a neighborhood and price point that we do not normally handle. The mom of the owner is a real estate agent in another Florida city and found
Read MoreRecently my husband (and business partner, Chip) had a Windstorm Inspection done on our personal residence here in Naples. We live on the water. The results, which we turned into our insurance company, gave us approximately a 30% savings on the wind portion of our homeowner's insurance premium. This is substantial when you consider the cost of insurance. If you are reading this, and have any questions pertaining to this
Read MoreWell, as you can see I started out "gang-busters" when I first created this blog earlier this year...10 posts in January, my first month of blogging...Now as I look back, I haven't published an entry in about 2 weeks! Ahh! I just don't know where the time goes. Days and weeks are running together. I hear from other agents how "slow" things are and I wonder what planet they're on!
Read MoreToday I attended a seminar on 1031 exchanges. I've been selling for over 27 years, and I have done my fair share of exchanges, but I went to the class anyway just to see if I could pick up any *new info to share with my customers. The class was given by a gentleman named Marshall Beene who is an exchange account coordinator with U.S. National 1031 Exchange. An investor
Read More1. Did you know that 96% of consumers know the Coldwell Banker Brand? What's in a name? EVERYTHING! A strong brand can command a premium price and influence buying decisions that shape the ownership experience. Put the strength of the Coldwell Banker to work for you. With over 100 years as an industry leader and a 96% brand awareness, Coldwell Banker is in the same league as Coke, Pepsi and
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