The Naples Area Board of Realtors 2012 Annual Report The Naples Area Board of Realtors 2012 Annual Report was recently released with some good information about sales within the greater Naples area. This report tracks and provides comparisons of both single family homes and condos sales in 2011 and 2012, and breaks them down into price ranges and location segments. Here are some of the *statistics which I found to be particularly noteworthy:
Read MoreReal Estate and the "Fiscal Cliff" On January 1st, 2013 the Senate and House passed H.R. 8, legislation to avert the so called "fiscal cliff". The bill was signed by President Obama on January 2nd, 2013. The National Association of Realtors provided a summary of real estate related provisions in the bill, which I thought you would find informative. Real Estate Extensions: Mortgage Cancellation Relief is extended for one year to
Read MoreWe had our annual office holiday party today. It has become a wonderful tradition at The Coldwell Banker Previews office for the support staff to lovingly prepare a splendid meal with all the trimmings for the sales agents as a way of letting us all know how much they appreciate us. I've never heard of any other real estate office that gets such royal treatment from their staff. We are very fortunate here at the Fifth Avenue office. That
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 MoreWhy local real estate values are not just "local" to Naples in general, but also why each community and price point has its own trends based on supply and demand: I've been showing property to a very nice couple who are looking to be in a golf course community in the Naples area in a single family home priced somewhere between $1 million to $1.5 million dollars. Of course, there are
Read MoreRealogy Prices IPO Guess who rang the bell this morning at the New York Stock Exchange? That's right, the executive leadership team and members of The Realogy Board of Directors were guests this morning at the NYSE, where they commemorated the new listing by ringing the signature Opening Bell. Up until now, Realogy has been a privately owned company that provides real estate and relocation services. It owns several of
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 MoreStrong Summer Sales in Naples Florida Recently released statistics show strong summer sales abound in Naples Florida. As reported in the Naples Area Board of Realtors Market Report, all three categories documented: Pendings, Closed Sales, and Median Sales Price showed increases for the 12 month period ending July 2012. Comparing July 2012 to July 2011 it is clear to see positive signs in every price point. Those sales posted in all pricing categories over $500,000 range
Read More...Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! Yes, like the old quote from one of my favorite movies goes...there's a lot of scary things out there on the road to Oz! The road to Oz being the successful path to social media... Everyday it seems I am being introduced to a new method of social networking--Yesterday I discovered Mailchimp [don't ask]...I subscribe to Hubspot, Activerain, The Real Estate Tomato, Market
Read MoreGulf Access ~ No Bridges NaplesRealEstate.com is proud to announce their "Listing of the Week"! One of Southwest Florida's premier boating communities, this Royal Harbor residence will satisfy the most discriminating buyer. It's all in the details in this Key West-style home which features wrap around porches and balconies overlooking the private gardens and tropical landscaping. The dream kitchen has Viking appliances and every imaginable 'must have' for the gourmet cook! The home boasts
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