1. 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
Read MoreA week or so ago our local newspaper reported that the housing market in Collier had "hit bottom" and was back on track. I'd say a lot of folks read that article because showings on our listings are up again after experiencing a bit of a lull earlier last month. At a recent real estate forum, organized by The Naples Area Board of Realtors, Hank Fishkind, renowned Florida economist spoke
Read MoreCall today to see this lovely home perfectly situated on a peaceful preserve. Unbelievable opportunity to own a 3 bedroom single family home with a 2 car-garage, private pool and spa, intensely furnished turnkey and brand new carpet! This great community is a friendly neighborhood with quiet winding streets, sidewalks and cul du sacs. There's a world class clubhouse offering fabulous amenities including a huge swimming pool and excellent tennis
Read MoreA recent study produced by Hanley Wood LLC in cooperation with the National Association of Realtors' REALTOR Magazine found that the most profitable projects for return on your dollar around the house were outside projects. When looking for the top returns for the dollar, upscale siding and/or fresh paint on the exterior recouped the highest percentage at 88%. Buyers first judge a home by its curb appeal. The "Cost vs.
Read MoreIt was about 30 years ago when I first came across "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An inquiry into Values". It is Robert M. Pirsig's first text in which he explored his theory of metaphysics and reality. Reading it reconfirmed a core belief instilled in me by my father...basically, Everything you think, you are. This mantra has become part of the fiber of my being and is reflected
Read MoreColdwell Banker and The NaplesRealEstate.com Team opens homes to the world in 46 countries, on 6 continents...and our network keeps growing & growing. The Coldwell Banker brand name is known worldwide. Because of correcting real estate prices, historically low interest rates and the value of the Euro, the Canadian dollar and other foreign currencies, Florida real estate is "on sale" like never before! With favorable exchange rates and our global
Read MoreWe love getting feedback and input from the public and our customers who frequent our website. We take all suggestions into consideration and today I am happy to announce a few improvements to our already awesome site! First of all, as a buyer you will now be able to search in better price point increments to help you zero in on listings that are closer to the actual purchase price
Read MoreLike any commodity, a home's value will follow supply and demand trends. Our current MLS inventory in Naples for active residential listings has hovered at 12,000 for several months. Competition is abundant and many buyers are waiting for prices to fall even more. Investors, for the most part, are out of the market, thereby making ours a user-driven market with price being the # 1 consideration when offers are being
Read More"We are what we repeatedly do.Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle Chip Harris & Michele Peppe are proud to announce that recently at their annual awards banquet, they were awarded the distinction of being named the top listing and selling agents at the prestigious Coldwell Banker Previews office on Fifth Avenue South in Naples for 2008. They were also named as one of the top 10
Read MoreWhether your house is listed or not, these following tips are recommmended for your annual Spring Cleaning! Clean sliding doors and tracks & lubricate tracks if neededPull out and wash behind appliancesThoroughly clean stove, oven and refrigeratorWash blinds, shutters, dry clean drapes if neededClean all cabinet doors, interior & exteriorWash and reorganize all drawer interiorsWash inside and out of all windowsPull out and vacuum under all furniture and bedsClean all
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