Today 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
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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