The Naples Lifestyle at its Best! Are you looking for a place in paradise to escape to this winter? This might be your ticket to warm winter nights, and active days in this amenity-rich community that offers everything you've been dreaming about! The gated neighborhood features 24/7 manned gatehouse, a resort-style pool, 20 miles of jogging trails, fabulous fitness center, children's play area, bocce and basketball courts, a computer center,
Read MoreNew Condo Listing in Naples Florida The Intown Club Come see why we think this is one of the very best real estate values in Naples Florida! Adorable 2 bedroom 2 bath 2nd floor condominium with soaring ceilings overlooking the pool in a quiet setting just minutes to downtown Naples. Nicely furnished, this home is ready for you to make it yours! Friendly complex comprised of only 24
Read MoreColdwell Banker to unveil the 'Home's Best Friend' commercial during the Academy Awards show! For over 109 years, Coldwell Banker has helped people find a home. Our mission now expands to 'man's best friend'... We have teamed up with Adopt-a-Pet, North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website... ~to help dogs find a loving home. It's no surprise that we believe every loving animal deserves a loving family...and a
Read MoreMagnificent Estate Home This immaculate residence is located in the pristine North Naples community of Colliers Reserve. The gated neighborhood might be one of the most natural in all of SW Florida. A total of 228 single family homes in this community share the 448 acres, including nearly 200 acres of habitat preserve. The Cocohatchee River meanders through the Audubon signature sanctuary golf course. You'll feel like you're in another world!
Read MoreAre you in a "happy place?" Photo of Naples Pier can be enlarged by clicking on picture "Are you in a “happy place”? ~Sounds like a funny question, but in the most recent “State of American Well-Being” report, the Gallup-Heathways ‘Well-Being Index’ measured Americans perceptions of happiness! Both physical and emotional health, as well as healthy behaviors, work environment, social and community factors, financial security, and access to necessities such
Read MoreClosed Home Sales Up 22% in Third Quarter for 2013 There are three key real estate market indicators that help determine how a community is performing when compared to the same time period of previous years. Those are: 1.) The number of closed sales, 2.) the amount of inventory, and 3.) the median home sale prices. ~According the The Naples Area Board of Realtors, in a report published October 17th,
Read MoreI will be the first to admit that blogging has taken a back seat this season to customer service, as it should. WE HAVE BEEN BUSY!!!! As always, it is my intention to get the word out there about what is happening the in local real estate market...to talk about select vendors that we've had success with...to share rental opprtunities, news of new restaurants and fun places in town to recreate & relax...I've
Read MoreEveryday people ask, "What's going on in the Naples Real Estate market"? This isn't a 'one size fits all' question. As always, each market segment, both geographically as well as price-point has its own set of rules and trends. Earlier today I was showing condos along the beach. When they didn't like anything I had selected for them, they let me know they'd be patient and would wait for a short
Read MoreHappy New Year! Season is in full swing! The activity on 5th Avenue South is wonderful...I love this time of year. The downtown calendar is filled with fabulous events. Click here to get a full calender of the Fifth Avenue South Naples Events! My personal favorites are the Art Shows! The talent in this town is amazing! The first show, in January, slated for the 5th & 6th is located on Park
Read MoreLuxury Magazine Interview I was recently asked questions for an upcoming luxury magazine article and thought you might be interested in a sneak peak of my answers! What has happened with sales in the upscale market in your area in 2012? "Luxury buyers in Naples are taking advantage of the recessionary prices and making purchases. There was definitely a 'pent up demand'--people watched the market closely and waited for prices
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