On June 19th, we come together to honor Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the strength and contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history. Today is a day for reflection—a time to recognize the progress that has been made and the work that lies ahead. Today we celebrate freedom, unity and a shared purpose. We are “One nation under God,
Read MoreApril closed the highest number of overall sales compared to data reported for all prior months in 2025. These sales helped create a more balanced market in many price segments. Inventory has been on the rise since 2022; however new listings year-over-year are down -3.1%. According to the April 2025 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that the NaplesRealEstate.com Team has been honored once again in the distinguished RealTrends annual ranking of top real estate professionals and teams Nationawide. As part of the RealTrends Verified honorees, Coldwell Banker was well represented. The Coldwell Banker brand attracts professionals of the highest caliber, and we are grateful to be affiliated with such a forward thinking company. HARRIS | PEPPE | WELLS are ranked
Read MoreToday is National Donut Day! My first job was at an ice cream parlor- My second job was at a donut shop. Thus began my lifelong passion for ice cream and donuts! Naples Florida has no shortage of great bakeries, and there are several establishments that specifically specialize in donuts. My personal favorites are: Airport Donuts, Peace Love & Little Donuts, and Duck Donuts. There’s something undeniably joyful about biting
Read MoreWhat is the “Save Our Homes” Assessment Limitation? The Save Our Homes (SOH) assessment limitation in Florida is a significant property tax relief measure for homeowners. Here's a breakdown of how it works and its benefits: The Save Our Homes (SOH) assessment limitation is a Florida constitutional amendment that helps homeowners by limiting annual increases in the assessed value of their homesteaded properties. This limit is set at the lesser
Read MoreOn this Memorial Day, The NaplesRealEstate.com Team would like invite you to join us as we honor the men and women who have given their lives so selflessly over many generations to allow us to live in a country committed to freedom. It is our deepest prayer that we live a life that is worthy of this sacrifice. During this weekend where so many people begin their summer celebrations with
Read MoreOur Listing of the Week! Yes, you can bike to the beach from this updated villa, yet you are NOT in a flood zone! WHAT!? Can this be true!? It sure is! We believe this is one of the best values in Naples. The work has all been done for you, using only top-of-the-line materials and finishes. For an appointment call: 1-239-404-4889 Just try to imagine a serene villa that
Read MoreAs Reported in The Naples Area Board of REALTORS®: The Naples real estate market kicked off 2025 with strong momentum, as buyers and sellers saw new opportunities amid rising inventory and stable price trends. According to the latest report from the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), closed sales in January increased by 12%, with 551 homes sold compared to 492 in January 2024. Inventory Expands, Giving Buyers More Choices
Read MoreUnlocking the Meaning Behind Different Front Door Colors! The NaplesRealEstate.com Team has a Page devoted to front doors on Pinterest. We invite you to check it out! http://www.Pinterest.com/HarrisPeppeWells/first-impressions What Does Your Front Door Say About You? When it comes to curb appeal, your front door plays a starring role. It's not just a functional entryway; it’s a statement piece that adds personality and style to your home. But did you
Read MoreAs 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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