The Other Side of Home Buying: Estate Planning, Title, Taxes, and Florida-Specific Benefits

02 Jan

Eileen

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When purchasing a home, most buyers focus on location, price, and financing options. However, there are other critical factors to consider—especially around estate planning, how you take title of the property, and tax implications. These elements can have a significant impact on your financial future and the legacy you leave. As a realtor, my role... Read more »

Naples Market Report Nov 2024

02 Jan

Eileen

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Pre-Season Inventory Boost is Good News for Naples Housing Market Naples, Fla. (December 27, 2024) – A 23 percent increase in new listings during November was a welcome addition to the Naples housing market’s overall inventory, which rose 32.4 percent to 5,368 properties from 4,052 properties in November 2023. Sellers entering the market in November... Read more »

What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

21 Oct

Eileen

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Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, here’s a look at what the experts are saying... Read more »

National Association of Realtors (NAR) Settlement

07 Aug

Eileen

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Exciting changes are on the horizon for the real estate industry. As your trusted realtor, I want to let you know how the recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement will affect your buying and selling experiences. This landmark settlement, which goes into effect on August 17, 2024, will significantly change the real estate landscape,... Read more »

Naples Market Report June 2024

07 Aug

Eileen

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Summer Buyers Enjoy More Options as Inventory Picks Up in June Naples, Fla. (July 26, 2024) – Despite a 59 percent increase in overall inventory during June (compared to June 2023), overall closed sales during the month decreased 17.3 percent to 710 closed sales from 859 closed sales in June 2023. Data reflected in the... Read more »

Naples Market Report January 2024

19 Mar

Eileen

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January Market Report Shows Very Suitable Climate for Seasonal Sales Naples, Fla. (March 1, 2024) – Data in the January 2024 Market Report showed invigorated confidence in the Naples area housing market for both sellers and buyers. Overall inventory continued to climb for the sixth straight month resulting in a 58.8 percent increase in homes... Read more »

Naples Real Estate Market Report

04 Feb

Eileen

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December 2023 Market Report: Home Inventory is Rising Naples, Fla. (January 30, 2023) – According to the December 2023 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), overall inventory increased 45.9 percent to 3,949 properties from 2,706 properties in December 2022.... Read more »

Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years

06 Dec

Eileen

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Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That’s nearly one in four... Read more »

Naples Market Report: October Inventory Expands in Anticipation of Winter Buyers

06 Dec

Eileen

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Naples, Fla. (November 27, 2023) – Real estate brokers reviewing the October 2023 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), were encouraged to see a 31.8 percent increase in new listings to 1,231 new listings from 934 new listings in... Read more »

New Downtown Naples Condominium Communities

05 Dec

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More & more people are looking to move to downtown Naples to enjoy a walkable lifestyle. As a result, developers are addressing that need with a number of new luxury condominium communities. The new communities featured below have recently been completed, are under construction, or are in the pre-construction stage. There is a wide variety... Read more »