The timing of the Coldwell Banker 10-day Sale nationwide could not have come at a worse time. After months of preparation and nearly 30,000 homes open across the country, news of the stock market plummeting on the preceding Friday kept most buyers away. Last Sunday's turnout was minimal at best; an average here in Naples of 1.2 visitors per open house. However, time heals all things...the market watchers know that
Read MoreWe thought we might be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, then last week's stock market plunged (in case you didn't hear)...and we had to take a step back again and make sure it wasn't an oncoming train! As it turns out, Monday saw the single largest gain in history on Wall Street...and (now here's the really good news)...our site has had record breaking inquiries in the
Read MoreToday, www.NaplesRealEstate.com is happy to report some more interesting rankings about Naples that I think you will find interesting. There are 67 counties in the state of Florida. Collier County is the largest; in fact, it is the largest county land-wise east of the Mississippi River, a total of 2,305 square miles. More than 80% of Collier County is set aside as preserve lands! Naples was selected as #1 Best
Read MoreBe Thankful for what you have, and you will end up having more- Focus on what you don't have, and you will never have enough.
Read MoreOn this day, "When buildings fell, heroes rose." ...and we will never forget.
Read MoreWe are eager to get back to the office after spending the last 2 months out of town. While we were away we observed a few things which I thought I'd like to share in today's post: No matter how far off the beaten path we travelled; whether it was on a remote island in The North Channel, a quiet cove on Georgian Bay or a tiny seaside town along
Read MoreWe said we were "gone fishing"...and we did not tell a lie! Here are a few super shots of Captain Chip taken at South Benjamin Island in the North Channel in Ontario Canada...he fishes almost as successfully as he sells real estate! We will be back home soon making things happen and "reeling" in those buyers! ...After all, we are "Reel"-tors!
Read MoreWell, it's been a couple of weeks since I blogged. Forgive me, but even Realtors take a break once in a while. Our break just happens to be a little looooonger than the usual... Truth is, we are about to embark on perhaps our longest stretch "away" and out of touch ever! Up till now we have been very connected...whether near or far, whether we take a few days or
Read MoreIt was about 30 years ago when I first came across "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An inquiry into Values". It is Robert M. Pirsig's first text in which he explored his theory of metaphysics and reality. Reading it reconfirmed a core belief instilled in me by my father...basically, Everything you think, you are. This mantra has become part of the fiber of my being and is reflected
Read MoreWe love getting feedback and input from the public and our customers who frequent our website. We take all suggestions into consideration and today I am happy to announce a few improvements to our already awesome site! First of all, as a buyer you will now be able to search in better price point increments to help you zero in on listings that are closer to the actual purchase price
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