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WHY HAVING A HOMEWATCH SERVICE IS SO IMPORTANT?

Posted on September 07, 2026

“Why do I need a homewatch service?”  We are asked that question many times when turning over vendor lists to new owners. Our answer, we believe the homewatch service is the most important service of all! I can tell you many stories of people trying to save a little bit of money, who either had a neighbor or friend checking on their home or condo…or worse yet, no one at

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Direct Gulf Access in Naples Florida

Posted on August 31, 2026

Welcome Home to this week's Featured Property! A yachtsman's paradise on prestigious 4th Street South, offering expansive water views across Aqualane Shores widest cove with direct Gulf access and a coveted covered boathouse! This exceptional waterfront home is situated on an expansive 0.42 acre homesite and boasts 4 spacious bedrooms plus a private office, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, and a thoughtfully designed living space created for indoor-outdoor living.

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Naples Redevelopment Experts Highlights the Davis Blvd. Corridor

Posted on April 18, 2026

Davis Boulevard gets makeover from development experts As reported by Harriet Howard Heithaus in Gulfshore Business on April 9th, 2026 “The future of Davis Boulevard took shape April 8th during a panel discussion among development experts focused on East Naples’ major thoroughfare.  The corridor could see more housing, with buildings rising vertically rather than expanding outward." From left, Michael McNees, Collier County director of facilities and redevelopment; Matthew Kragh, founder

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The History of the Naples Pier

Posted on October 10, 2025

The Symbol of Naples  This iconic landmark has become a symbol of Naples itself. It is featured in every local photographer’s portfolio and every artist’s collection. Over the years it became more than a fishing pier…it is where locals and tourists alike come to watch our story-book sunsets. A place where people exchange vows and one of the most popular proposal locations in the city. The Naples Pier is indeed

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Honoring Freedom on Juneteenth

Posted on June 19, 2025

On June 19th, we come together to honor Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the strength and contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history. Today is a day for reflection—a time to recognize the progress that has been made and the work that lies ahead.  Today we celebrate freedom, unity and a shared purpose. We are  “One nation under God,

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The “Hole” History of Donuts

Posted on June 06, 2025

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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Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market?

Posted on September 16, 2024

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,

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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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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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