Experts Predict Economic Recovery Should Begin in the Second Half of the Year

21 May

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One of the biggest questions we all seem to be asking these days is: When are we going to start to see an economic recovery? As the country begins to slowly reopen, moving forward in strategic phases, business activity will help bring our nation back to life. Many economists indicate a recovery should begin to happen in the... Read more »

There’s No Place Like Home

28 Apr

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I first saw the meme below many, many months ago, I mean March, when the COVID-19 crisis first came to the US. At the time, I chuckled at the clever humor. But as time has gone on, I’m starting to think it’s a really good question. As a result of COVID-19, many people are spending... Read more »

March Naples Area Market Report

24 Apr

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March Housing Activity Signals Essential Need for Homes Naples, Fla. (April 23, 2020) – Like all industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Naples area housing market was not immune to its effect in March. While home sales dropped, home prices remained steady, and in some cases, increased. Because the stay-at-home order went into effect mid-month,... Read more »

February Housing Activity Reflects Naples Enduring Desirability

27 Mar

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Naples, Fla. (March 27, 2020) – Despite state recommendations to practice self-distancing, the housing market in the Naples area continues to breathe with life. The February 2020 Market Report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), showed overall closed sales increased 29... Read more »

Study: Presidential Elections Can Sway Home Sales

23 Feb

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If the current election unfolds similar to earlier ones, the process will impact home sales more than the policies of the person who actually wins. If so, home sales will slip in June and rebound in Nov., with pent-up demand driving a strong real estate market through spring. NEW YORK – The months leading up... Read more »

Naples Market Report – Luxury Home Buyers are Back!

23 Feb

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January Home Sales Set the Stage for Solid 1st Quarter. A 22% increase in January’s overall closed sales has many broker analysts optimistic that continued strong sales activity can be expected through the first quarter. “Unlike the first quarter of 2019, home buyers should move quickly, as time is not your friend this quarter,” said... Read more »

Pools, Floors, Fireplaces: What Do Couples Fight Over?

17 Jan

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Couple buyers can be deeply in love and still argue while house hunting. NEW YORK – Couples bicker when trying to decide on a home to buy, and they usually need to compromise along the path to finding a listing they can both accept. In some cases, Realtors find that they’re playing the role of... Read more »

Naples Half Marathon

17 Jan

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Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 7AM – Join in the Fun! For over 30 Years, the Naples Daily News Half Marathon has been a destination race for both locals and out of towners. Put on by runners for runners by Gulf Coast Runners – a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization that puts on 20+ chip timed races... Read more »

Live long and prosper?

17 Jan

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Naples among top places in U.S. for that, says Parade magazine Parade magazine recently ranked Naples at No. 4 on the list of the top 8 U.S. cities to help live and long and healthy life. It is the only Florida city to make it. “What’s not to love about Naples?” Parade says in the article. “The... Read more »

New Construction or Resale Home?

06 Dec

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SW Florida Home buyers have many options As we enter the traditional SW Florida real estate season, those thinking about purchasing a home in now are fortunate to have great choices available for both resale homes and new construction homes. With all the options from which to choose, working with an experienced local realtor who... Read more »