Important Update on New FIRPTA Changes! On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed into law the 'Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015'. This act includes significant changes to several tax laws, in particular important modifications to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980, better known as FIRPTA. These changes become effective, today, February 16th, 2016. Since approximately 25% of the real estate purchase in Florida
Read MoreWelcome Home to Your New Estate Residence Exquisitely appointed home plus guest house situated on 2.5 acres of lush tropical gardens; offering the utmost in privacy, quality of life and convenience. Natural palms and beautiful fountains abound in this fully fenced property. From the moment you enter the electric gates onto this well manicured estate you know you have arrived at a perfect place to call home. The main home features three spacious
Read More25% of all international buyers in the USA purchase in Florida! In a recent article about international buyers, published in the Naples REALTOR magazine, several statistics were shared that I found interesting. Did you know that Florida accounts for nearly 25% of all international sales in the USA? Miami heads the list of destinations, with 21% of the 25%, but the Naples-Marco Island real estate market remains strong at 6.3%
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 MoreColdwell Banker Previews International Celebrates 80th Anniversary! Coldwell Banker Previews International is happy to celebrate its 80th anniversary this month. Paying tribute to the legacy started in 1933 by the PREVIEWS founder, Henderson Talbot. Talbot was a real estate agent with ties to Hollywood who introduced the use of motion picture to market his high end listings. Imagine his vision, utilizing film, allowing international buyers the ability to "preview" exclusive
Read MoreThe Nautilus Naples, FL (May 15, 2013) Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is pleased to announce that Chip Harris & Michele Peppe of The NaplesRealEstate.com sales team located on 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples, has sold the beach front estate at 3630 Gordon Drive for $7.6 million dollars. They represented the seller in the transaction. The 8426-square-foot home is in the exclusive Port Royal Beach Estates neighborhood. The centerpiece
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
Read More The Florida Top 30! Chip Harris and Michele Peppe were recently recognized by Coldwell Banker Previews International as being in the top 30 agents in the state of Florida for Luxury Homes sales. Recognized as a world leader in the marketing of exceptional properties, Coldwell Banker Previews International handles on average over $70 million in luxury home sales every day! Coldwell Banker represented 5 of the 10 priciest
Read MoreColdwell Banker Previews International released their 2012 Luxury Market Report yesterday. I thought I would share some of the interesting facts that were covered in this report. Included in this publication are Global Points, Domestic Overviews and notable achievements by the Previews brand. Coldwell Banker has 83,000 associates in 3,100 offices in 51 countries and territories. With affiliates in every corner of the globe, Coldwell Banker has established itself as a leader in the
Read MoreThe Coldwell Banker Previews International program has been a world leader in the marketing of luxury homes since 1933. Previews was acquired by Coldwell Banker Real Estate in 1980. This exclusive program is the only program of its caliber in the world. Previews does not sell art, Previews does not sell antiques, Previews does not sell wine...Previews sells luxury real estate around the globe. The elite group of certified Coldwell
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