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Coldwell Banker Secures 2024 Women’s Choice Award!

Posted on January 17, 2024

Coldwell 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

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Overvalued Housing Market?

Posted on November 09, 2023

  Overvalued 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

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Naples Florida Best Buy!

Posted on October 31, 2023

This 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

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Top Beaches in Florida!

Posted on June 16, 2023

Most “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

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Naples Named Best Place to Live in the USA!

Posted on March 01, 2023

Naples 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

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Hurricane Ian Update

Posted on October 11, 2022

It’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

Posted on June 03, 2022

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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Naples Real Estate Update

Posted on April 22, 2022

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 Florida Real Estate Update

Posted on March 28, 2022

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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Naples Real Estate Update

Posted on February 25, 2022

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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Collier County Museums

Posted on June 04, 2021

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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Kayaking in SW Florida

Posted on May 26, 2021

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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Market Update

Posted on April 15, 2021

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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Most Frequently Asked Question…

Posted on January 27, 2021

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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Half-way Through January!

Posted on January 13, 2021

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

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The Lessons of 2020…?

Posted on December 30, 2020

I 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

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Naples Market Update

Posted on November 24, 2020

Here 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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Handshakes vs. Hugs

Posted on September 02, 2020

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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Who is Ready for Phase 2 ?

Posted on June 05, 2020

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 Reopening Florida

Posted on May 01, 2020

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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According to NAR Sellers Are Not Panicking

Posted on April 26, 2020

As Reported in today’s HomeActions Newsletter: Nearly 3 in 4 Realtors® This Week Report Sellers Haven’t Lowered Listing Prices to Attract Buyers, Suggesting Calmness and "No Panic Selling by Homeowners." WASHINGTON (April 23, 2020) – Nearly 3 in 4 Realtors® currently working with sellers this week – 74% – reported their clients haven’t reduced listing prices to attract buyers, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors®.

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Everyone Has a Covid19 Story…

Posted on April 08, 2020

Everyone has a Covid19 story...we are ALL being effected by this virus. All of us! No one is being spared. Even if not directly, the ripple effect is in full swing. This effects every person, family, business, church, charity, friend and relative...As a real estate team, we are doing everything we can to insure a safe operation to protect our friends and customers. Our office closed long before it was

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Look For the Silver Lining

Posted on March 21, 2020

It seems somewhat trivial to be blogging about real estate while the whole world is so focused on the coronavirus…I am an eternal optimist, so it is my nature to look for the blessing in every challenge. I’m a ‘silver lining’ kinda’ gal. I am grateful for this time at home to get connected with the things I love to do such as gardening, reading, making art, and writing…Yesterday my

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Don’t Forget to File for Homestead!

Posted on January 24, 2020

What is Florida Homestead? A person who, on January 1st, has the legal title or beneficial title in equity to any “real” property in the state of Florida, and who in good faith makes the property his or her permanent residence, is entitled to an exemption. Once granted, you are entitled to a reduction of up to $50,000 from the assessed value of your property. To qualify you must be

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Happy New Year 2020!

Posted on January 07, 2020

There's no better place to be this time of year than Naples Florida. This is a paradise that has something for everyone. Whether you are a Luxury Homebuyer looking for a beachfront retreat, or an investor looking for a safe place to put your money...Are you a first time home relocating, looking for a beautiful place to raise your children, or perhaps a Snowbird wanting a home or condo in

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