THE BEST PLACE TO SHOP FOR FISHING GEAR

In the Sunshine Ace Sporting Goods Department you'll find everything you need for serious fishing! From freshwater to saltwater, spinning, casting to fly. Need bait? They carry shrimp, mullet, sandfleas, finger mullet, ballyhoo (rigged & unrigged), spanish sardines,chum and squid.

Need rods and reels, but don't have a clue what to buy? Just walk right in and one of the nice gentlemen in the store can be just the one to make sure you are outfitted with just what you need. You can also rest assured that they will not try to sell you on more than you need. Ladies, if you want to surprise your husband with a gift - they can help with this too. Want a pink rod for yourself? They have those too. wouldn't that be a surprise...your husband thinks he has a day of fishing without you, but you show up with your own rod and reel!

Guys, need a little practice on tying a knot, the guys at Ace have the techniques and they know all of the fishing spots to make sure you get a catch of the day.

Wonder why I am talking about Ace Hardware? Because they are so darn nice and they have everything. My favorite one is on HWY 41 in the shopping center with Wynn's Market another one of my favorite places in town!

See you at Ace. I'll be in the paint aisle!

Trese

THE STREETS OF NAPLES

Downtown 5th Avenue

Fifth Avenue and Third Street South are the most travelled streets in Olde Naples. Fifth Avenue South is Naples' Main Street and is filled with businesses ranging from fashion boutiques, gourmet restaurants, cafes coffee and ice cream shops, delicatessens, European and American antique stores, traditional and contemporary art galleries, gift stores, jewelers, home furnishing and design showrooms, salons, hotels, financial houses, bookstores, apartments, realtors, travel agencies, banks, a famous family food market, neighborhood pharmacy and professional office suites. It has become a popular place for visitors and residents alike to stroll along the freshly landscaped promenades and enjoy sidewalk dining. Here's where you'll find that the aura of small-town friendliness and historical landmarks amid the sophisticated boutiques, neighborhood shops and colorful buildings of downtown Naples.

Third Street South, just a short walk from the Naples Pier, bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico, on the east by Naples Bay and on the south by 10,000 islands. Noted for fabulous restaurants, unique shopping, quaint parks, art galleries, and old world charm. Third Street South has retained its natural beauty and grace throughout its transformation into one of the most attractive shopping and dining areas in the country.

Old Naples is a charming area characterized by palm trees, cottages, elegant shops, art galleries and some of the best restaurants in the world.

LIVING ON THE GULF

Naples Bay

Visiting Southwest Florida is great, but living here is even better. Naples and the surrounding areas offer residences for every lifestyle, from simple to elegant. Whether you are interested in Gulf-front, bay-front, canal homes, golf communities, tennis communities, or neighborhoods that cater to children, you will find them all here.


Southwest Florida real estate offers many different styles including Old Florida Cracker homes; Key West styles; Spanish; Mediterranean and neoclassical motifs; stilt homes; Southern mansions; and even traditional brick bungalows. The homes of today reflect current Florida styles. The architecture takes advantage of the Gulf Coast environment, with its beautiful beaches, wonderful climate and strong sense of community.

Quiet communities abound here, with a wide rand of charming homes and quaint cottages that are typical of Southwest Florida. Neighborhoods from Naples and Marco Island to Bonita Springs and Fort Myers are diverse as the architecture.
For those who enjoy active life, there are condominium communities – some in high-rise buildings – that offer a variety of activities and amenities, Southwest Florida real estate would not be complete without the coveted beach-front properties! There’s a wealth of architecture and scenery on the Gulf of Mexico.

Let Naples Lifestyles and Homes help you find your perfect Naples home.

INTRODUCING THE NAPLES LIFESTYLES AND HOMES LUXURY CONCIERGE ATTACHE OF SERVICES


A Luxury Concierge is the essential lifestyle amenity. Our elite CONCIERGE REPRESNTAIVES offers professional lifestyle management and time saving services designed to increase personal and professional productivity, efficiency, and client relationships. From running simple errands to planning intricate corporate events, NAPLES LIFESTYLES AND HOMES LUXURY CONCIERGE positively impacts your lives, providing everything from gift services (flowers, chocolates, custom-tailored baskets, etc.) to once-in-a-lifetime unique party events, to private golf club access, personal jets, and more.


Available anywhere in the world, day or night, and armed with a vast array of knowledge and experience, Naples Lifestyles and Homes fulfills every need within moments of your request. Our indispensable host of services, which are available solely by affiliation, promises client satisfaction and ensures a stress-free experience.


NAPLES LIFESTYLES AND HOMES LUXURY CONCIERGE SERVICE was founded simply because we love Naples and want to give our clients more time to enjoy all there is to experience here. We realize that many busy professionals, parents, and homemakers, just like yourself, are finding it harder and harder to maintain your homes, run all your errands, keep your business and families on track, stay fit, take care of your pets…..AND make time to enjoy yourself and your loved ones. Trusted Experience, Competent Leadership.


As professional managers of estates, multiple homes and luxury properties the Naples Lifestyles and Homes Luxury Concierge specializes in services for high profile clients. Confidentiality and loyalty are key! We command the highest level of professionalism from staff, vendors, and contract service providers. With many years experience in team and project management, including leadership positions with world - renowned companies, our comprehensive suite of skills and best practice solutions make us experts in managing and protecting your luxury estates. You will not find a higher level of professionalism or a more diverse Group to work with.

NAPLES LIFESTYLES AND HOMES LUXURY CONCIERGE is here to help! We are your personal assistant. We manage all the small things in your life so you can focus on the more important! We act as your personal assistant, doing your “to do list” for you. Our goal is to enhance the quality of your life by saving you time and eliminating unwanted stress. Let us help you manage your most valuable resource – time. We can assist with everything from daily errands to meetings and event planning, business services, holiday shopping, home services, travel or entertainment arrangements, and much more! We do what you HAVE to do so you have MORE TIME to do what you WANT to do! Our work ethic is pragmatic and results-oriented. We value professionalism, outstanding performance and customer satisfaction above all else. We differentiate our capabilities through a structured and programmatic approach to designing customized estate management solutions for our clients. We have assisted in developing innovative programs and best practice processes that support multiple properties.

THE INGRAM BUILDING

Take a look at this fabulous building on famous 5th Avenue. The history of the building is intriguing.

From 1950 to 1970 the six-block-long 5th Avenue served as Naples Main Street with a grocery store, a bank, a pharmacy, a gas station, restaurants, and a hardware store owned by Mr. Ingram. When the hardware store was torn down, a new building touting the Ingram name was built in its place. The Ingram Building now boasts retail on the street level, offices on the second floor and the Inn-residences on the third floor. The Mizner style Ingram Building with its barrel tile roof, antebellum brick balconies, brick paved halls and entries, and finely crafted solid mahogany doors stands tall and proud on 5th Avenue right in the heart of what has become the most famous street in Naples.

The owner of the Ingram Building, and grandson of Mr. Ingram, Dan Ruhl, is much like Addison Mizner. When designing the Ingram Building, he took a holistic view. He considered not only the environment, but also the interior design in the way of furnishings - and he also considered the basic building materials. The very unique building consists of solid mahogany doors throughout the Inn-residences, the offices and retail space. The floors are Brazilian Cherry. An extraordinary artisan, Mr. Ruhl’s design can be seen in the work of the Ingram Building, throughout town in bars and restaurants, and in the homes of the rich and famous in Naples. From beautiful wood floors, trim and millwork, to the finest of custom furniture, Mr. Ruhl’s work is outstanding. The furniture is built from the finest materials with impeccable craftsmanship. Everything is built by hand in Fort Myers, Florida. Each piece is crafted with unswerving attention to details – the joinery, the inlays, and the finish.


The Ingram Building is located in the heart of downtown Olde Naples. This location makes the building very desirable for residents who want to live in the heart of downtown, business persons who want an office that is convenient and in an upscale area, and restaurateurs and retailers who want the gift of customers.

THE INGRAM BUILDING

LOCATED AT 720 5TH AVENUE SOUTH

IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN OLDE NAPLES

 BAMBOO FOUND IN AQUALANE SHORES

THE LOCAL AREA

THE POWDER-WHITE SANDY BEACHES and unending Florida sunshine are sure to win visitors of all ages. Southwest Florida isn’t only about beaches and sun. You’ll also find shopping in upscale boutiques, challenging golf courses, pristine waterways, modern marinas, elegant homes sandy beaches, and a wide variety of outdoor activities. WELCOME TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!


A POLULAR DESTINATION FOR BOTH US AND FOREIGN VISITORS, Naples has a warm climate and wonderful beaches that make it the perfect location in summer and winter.


Located on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast, Naples offers residents and visitors alike a luxurious and laid-back lifestyle that defines this unique community. The city is renowned for gorgeous beach sunsets, magnificent waterfront homes, fabulous dining, world-class shopping, a vibrant arts scene and abundant outdoor activities, including excellent year round boating and fishing, and a large number of outstanding public and private golf courses. Welcome to the one destination that offers the idyllic Florida experience, along with excitement and adventure found nowhere else on earth.


Swaying coconut palms and sweeping white-sand beaches tell the story. Here you'll discover a gentle pace and a tropical ambience amid excitement, exploration and discovery. Discover one-of-a-kind culinary delights infused with local traditions. Immerse within a whirl of shopping excitement. Plunge into a water-filled world that offers Florida’s best fishing. Or find inspiration in its breathtaking array of art and culture.


Naples, Marco Island and the western portion of the Everglades make up Southwest Florida's Collier County – also known as The Paradise Coast. Collier is the largest county in the state of Florida, by land area, yet more than 80% of the vast expanse of land is preserved as park and nature preserve land by federal, state, county, city and private agencies. Beautiful beach communities surrounded by nature – it's no wonder the area is referred to as Florida’s Last Paradise.


It is a well-known fact that Naples is one of America's most desirable places to live. Selected as a favorite place among top executives and professionals for quality of life, abundant housing and lifestyle options, Naples is a great place to call home, whether you stay for a week, a month or a lifetime.

SUMMER FUN

A Warm Naples Evening

Everything in Naples is beautiful and there’s not much more beautiful than Gordon Drive. On any given day, you can find an in-town resident with a car full of visitors driving up and down this famous street, boasting that there are no gates, and oohing and aahing – about just how fabulous the homes are! Gordon Drive is the city’s most infamous and wondrous avenue. The two and a half mile stretch of popularity brings smiles and stories to all who visit.



From the quiet estates at the northern end of the street to the sprawling compound to the south, every address tells a story. On a quiet summer day, I personally saw Jack Nicholson driving down Gordon Drive. During the wine festival in Naples sightings like this are of no surprise.



The woman in this photo was caught dancing around under a sprinkler on a warm summer evening. I know there is a good story behind this photo! I saw two women scooting around town wildly in a golf cart. They were laughing and looked as though they had just come from Tommy Bahama’s on Third Street. Actually, they looked liked Midwesterners – maybe from Detroit. I guess I got wrapped up in the fun they seemed to be having and the nice friendship that seemed to exist. Gordon Drive. It’s not only beautiful, it’s a place to dream, a place to play, a beautiful place for those who live there and a beautiful place for those who visit.

REAL ESTATE SALES INCREASE IN NAPLES

Take a look at this report by the Naples Area Board of Realtors


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Brett Brown, NABOR, President, 239/948-4292
Marcia Albert, NABOR, Manager of Events & Marketing, 239/216-4148

SUMMER SALES UP 96 PERCENT
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NAPLES, Fla.-October 16, 2009-Summer was an unusually strong selling period, according to a report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island).

The Naples area housing market continues to show steady increases in both pending and closed sales in the third quarter of 2009. Pending sales increased to 2,570 contracts in the third quarter of 2009 compared to 1,314 contracts in the third quarter of 2008. “In the third quarter of 2009, the Naples area is seeing an overall increase of pending sales in all geographic areas. Showings continue to remain strong, as buyers take advantage of the unique opportunities in today’s market,” acknowledged Mike Hughes, Vice-President of Downing-Frye Realty.

The available inventory decreased 14 percent in the third quarter of 2009 to 9,209 compared to 10,658 in the third quarter of 2008.

The third quarter report provides annual comparisons of single-family home and condo sales (via the SunshineMLS), price ranges, geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. The statistics are presented in chart format, along with the following analysis:

• Overall pending sales under $300,000 saw a 126 percent increase with 1,917 contracts in the third quarter of 2009 compared to 849 contracts in the third quarter of 2008.
• Single-family homes sales increased 87 percent with 1,488 sales in the third quarter of 2009 compared to 795 sales in the third quarter of 2008.
• The overall median closed price decreased 30 percent to $176,000 in the third quarter of 2009 from $250,000 in the third quarter of 2008.
• The median refers to the middle value in a set of statistical values that are arranged in ascending or descending order, in this case prices at which homes were actually sold. It should be noted that in any given period the median could vary greatly if there is an anomaly, a single sale that is significantly higher or lower than other properties in the area.
• In the September report, compiled by NABOR, overall condo pending and closed sales increased in all geographic areas.
• “Condo sales continue a steady climb, as pending sales increased 159 percent with 350 contracts in September 2009 compared to 135 contracts in September 2008. Closed sales also saw a double digit increase in September, as sales rose 60 percent compared to the same month last year,” stated Jo Carter, President of Jo Cater & Associates.
• “September marks the sixth consecutive month of an increase in pending sales in the $500,000 to $1 million category,” stated Bill Coffey, Managing Broker of Coldwell Banker. “This indicates that the high end market is returning.”
• The median closed price for properties excluding the under $300,000 section of the market decreased only 6 percent to $525,000 in September 2009 from $557,000 in September 2008.

The September report provides annual comparisons of single-family home and condo sales (via the SunshineMLS), price ranges, geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. The statistics are presented in chart format, along with the following analysis:

• Overall pending home sales saw a 107 percent increase with 848 contracts in September 2009 compared to 410 contracts in September 2008. Properties under $300,000 saw a 142 percent increase in pending sales with 645 contracts in September 2009 compared to 266 contracts in September 2008.
• Single-family pending sales saw an 82 percent increase with 497 contracts in September 2009 compared to 273 contracts in September 2008.

To view the entire September and third quarter report, go to www.Naplesarea.com
The Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR) is an established organization (Chartered 1949) whose members have a positive and progressive impact on the Naples community. NABOR is a local board of REALTORS® and real estate professionals with a legacy of nearly 60 years serving 5,000 plus member-customers. NABOR is a member of the Florida Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®, which is the largest trade association in the United States with more than 1.3 million members and over 1,400 local boards of REALTORS® nationwide. NABOR is structured to provide programs and services to its membership through various committees and the NABOR Board of Directors, all of whose members are non-paid volunteers.

Short Sales

Short Sales have become a familiar term over the last two years. If you aren't sure what the terms associated with a short sale mean - take a look at this glossary.

Short Sale Terms
Advertising- (or Publishing)
A copy of the Notice of Foreclosure Sale must be published once a week for four weeks.
Bankruptcy-Chapter 7
Often called a straight bankruptcy-involves the liquidation of all non-exempt by the bankruptcy trustee, who in turn distributes the proceeds to qualified creditors. All dischargeable debts are discharged and the person(s) filing receive a ‘fresh start’.
Bankruptcy-Chapter 13
Often called debt reorganization. A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is generally appropriate for those individuals who have non-exempt property they wish to retain and who have enough income to reasonably pay the reorganized debt after covering reasonable living expenses.
Beneficiary
The beneficiary in a foreclosure context is generally the mortgage lender. Frequently referred to as the ‘Benny’.
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
The voluntary surrender of property by an owner/borrower to a lien holder that eliminates the need to continue foreclosure action by the lien holder. The lien holder can refuse to accept the Deed in Lieu and file a Notice of Non Acceptance with the County Recorder.
Discounted Payoff
The payoff of a mortgage loan where the lender accepts an amount less than the actual amount owed to pay off the loan.
Equity Deficient
A property is Equity Deficient when, if sold, sales proceeds would not fully pay off existing mortgage debt.

Forbearance Agreement
An agreement between a mortgage holder and a borrower that lays out a specific loan payment plan and puts a stop on the foreclosure action so long as the borrower meets the terms of the agreement. The payment plan includes provisions for repayment to the mortgage holder of all delinquent interest and fees and could include extending the life of the mortgage beyond its original term. A Forbearance Agreement is a tool that allows the borrower to keep the property.
Judicial Foreclosure
A foreclosure action conducted through the courts instead of through a foreclosure trustee.
Junior Liens
A lien, usually a mortgage loan that is subordinate to a Senior Lien, usually a first mortgage. Lien priority is generally established by order of recordation. NOTE: if you refinance a 1st mortgage on a property with a 2nd mortgage already in place the new 1st mortgage holder will require a subordination agreement from Junior Lien holders to legally establish the new mortgage holder as 1st or Senior Position.
LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate)
The interest rate charged among banks for short-term Eurodollars loans - LIBOR is a very common index for adjustable rate mortgages (ARM).
Loss Mitigation
Home mortgage lenders look to limit losses on delinquent mortgages by working out solutions with borrowers through their Loss Mitigation Departments.
Mailing
A copy of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale must be mailed (certified and first class) at least 20 days before the foreclosure sale to the borrower and to anyone who was entitled to receive a copy of the Notice of Default and Secretary of State and IRS, if applicable.
NOD
Short for Notice of Default.

Notice of Default
An official notice filed and recorded by a designated trustee at the request of a lender indicating lender has commenced foreclosure action.
Notice of Trustee Sale
An official notice that is posted, mailed, published/advertised and recorded by trustee at the direction of lender indicating lender’s intention to sell the property at public auction. The notice includes a specific date, time and location.
Posting
A copy of the notice of sale must be posted in a conspicuous place on the property to be sold at least twenty days before the sale. Also, a copy of the notice must be posted at one public place in the city where the property is to be sold at least twenty days before the sale.
Postponement
Trustee Sales may be postponed by the first at the direction of the lien holder. Notice may be given in advance or at the time and location specified for the intended sale.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
A policy of insurance paid for by the borrower to protect the lender in the event the borrower defaults on the mortgage. Typically PMI is required by the mortgage holder when the down payment is less than 20% of the purchase price.
Qualifying Funds
In order to bid at a Trustee Sale bidder must have qualifying funds available at the sale. Qualifying funds are cash or a cashier’s check(s) drawn by a State or National Bank, a check(s) drawn by a State or Federal Credit Union or check drawn by a State or Federal Savings and Loan Association, savings association or savings bank specified in section 5102 or the Financial Code and authorized to do business in the State of Florida.
REO
Short for Real Estate Owned. When a mortgage lender acquires a property, typically through foreclosure, it becomes real estate owned – or REO.

Reinstatement
To bring the loan current. Borrower may reinstate up to five (5) business days before foreclosure sale.
Short Sale
The sale of a home which is completed through negotiation with the existing lender(s) in which the lender(s) agrees to accept less than the full amount owed to satisfy the debt allowing the debt to be ‘paid off’, (short).
1099-C
IRS Form 1099-c is issued by those canceling all of part of a debt to the person receiving debt relief.

Useful Links

I am adding some new links that provide helpful information. Feel free to check them out.
www.wunderground.com
www.nhc.noaa.gov

www.colliergov.net
www.naplesgov.com
www.naplescitydesk.com
www.naplespolice.com
www.naplesnews.com

HOMESTEAD NOW AND PREVENT LOSS

A Declaration of Homestead is a simple legal document which can help to protect your house and property in times of economic hardship. It has nothing to do with the process of filing a claim for unused government holdings . . . rather, it's a short form that can sometimes prevent the attachment of your land and dwelling by creditors.
Homestead rights don't exist under common law, but they have been enacted in at least 27 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
If you own, and live on, property in any of these states, you should definitely take the hour or so necessary to file this important document. The fee for doing so is nominal, the forms are easy to fill out stores), and no lawyer is necessary.
Though they vary from one state to another, homestead statutes are similar in intent. They're designed to preserve family homes, which might otherwise be taken in times of monetary misfortune or upon the death of the head of the household. In general, this protection is available only if the declaration is filed in advance of such a catastrophe.
Although the cash value of homestead exemptions does vary, in most areas it's periodically adjusted upward to keep pace with inflation. Therefore, it pays homeowners to keep pressuring their legislators to increase these exemptions as the price of real estate rises.
The “Save Our Homes Amendment”, (sometimes referred to as “Amendment 10”) became effective on January 1, 1995 as an amendment to the Florida Constitution.
It was voted upon and passed by a Florida citizen’s initiative on November 3, 1992. The amendment stated that the annual assessment of homestead property shall not exceed the lower of either three percent (3%) of the assessment for the prior year or the percent increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This means that the annual increase in value for residential property with a homestead exemption is limited by constitutional amendment approved by the voters.
This amendment does not apply to non-homestead property (such as residences without homestead, vacant land, or non-residential property), agricultural, tangible personal property as well as homestead property that has sold or otherwise been conveyed to a new owner during the calendar year.


WHAT PROPERTIES ARE NOT SUBJECT TO SAVE OUR HOMES? Only homestead property that remains under the same ownership during the calendar year qualifies for the limitation.
A buyer purchasing after January 1st shall inherit the benefit of the seller’s homestead for the current year. This results in a tax bill not too different from the previous year. However, when the property is reassessed on January 1st of the year following the purchase, and the tax bill arrives in November of that year, the SAVE OUR HOMES Cap has been removed and the new owner will see a substantial increase from what the previous owner paid.
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR THE BENEFIT OF SAVE OUR HOMES? The new owner(s) MUST apply for homestead exemption. If the new owner applies for and receives homestead exemption, then the new owner’s SAVE OUR HOMES Cap on increases will commence for the year following the homestead exemption approval.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD? When the property is sold it causes the SAVE OUR HOMES Cap to be removed and as of January 1st following the date of transfer to new ownership a reassessment will occur with substantial increase in the following November bill.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I ADD OR SUBTRACT NAMES ON MY DEED? A change in title could cause the SAVE OUR HOMES Cap to be removed and as of January 1st following the date of the transfer a reassessment will occur with a substantial increase in the following November bill. You must re-apply for homestead if you change the deed. Parents who add their children to the title of real property in an effort to avoid probate might experience an increase in property tax. Contact your attorney for the proper wording for the new deed to assure the continuation of the homestead and SAVE OUR HOMES Cap.

WHAT ABOUT ANY IMPROVEMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THE PROPERTY? The full market value of physical alterations to the property such as additions or improvements (not including normal maintenance) will be added to the property’s assessment after the SAVE OUR HOMES Cap has been applied to the qualifying homestead property.
If you have further questions regarding SAVE OUR HOMES call 407.665.7506

Resources: Collier County Government
Mother Earth News

Dazzling Views of the Gulf and Three Miles of Pristine Beaches

Hi and welcome to the Naples Lifestyles and Homes blog. You are going to enjoy visiting us, because we are great people and we live in one of the most gorgeous cities in the world! Just in case you are not familiar with Southwest Florida, and specifically Naples, let me introduce you.
Naples, Marco Island, and the western portion of the Everglades make up Southwest Florida's Collier County – also known as The Paradise Coast... Collier is the largest county in the state of Florida, by land area, yet more than 80% of the vast expanse of land is preserved as park and nature preserve land by federal, state, county, city and private agencies. This gorgeous area is known as, “Florida’s last paradise”.
What do you like to do? Golf, fishing, shelling, shopping, bird watching, wildlife viewing, boating, riding your Harley , going to the beach or spending a little time with the arts? Yes, it is all available in Naples. Naples is a sophisticated enclave bursting with fine art, symphonic concerts, high-end shopping, and restaurants that serve dishes that delightfully dance across your palate.

It is gorgeous here! The city is charming and sits right on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll enjoy walking downtown and viewing the meticulously manicured lawns, and row after row of homes with such beautiful landscape they will take your breathe!

Think I like it here? Well, if you said yes, you’re right. I moved here six years ago, after living in Farmington Hills, Michigan and, I haven’t been hit with a snowball once!

It’s gorgeous out today. About 90 degrees with a little breeze. I’m going to take a dip in the pool and then meet some friends at Trulucks for a toddie and dinner. Stop by again tomorrow, I want to tell you more about Naples and the surrounding areas. I’ll tell you about my favorite places, tell you a little about the real estate market here, and share some of my most recent experiences and photos!

See you later!


The area is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches, golf courses, fishing, boating, water sports, spectacular sunsets, and “beautiful people”.

Getting A Quick Sale In A Slow Market

Some real estate markets are experiencing increasing listing times and decreasing sales, others are still doing well or even booming. So, in a market where it is more and more difficult to sale at full price, what can you do to increase your chances of a quicker sale?
What role do you play in ensuring that your home sells quickly?

Price, Terms, and Condition! - The best performers are homes that are priced correctly, offer good terms for the buyer, and are in excellent condition. You won’t consider competitive pricing a concession when offers come in more quickly and with less negotiation. Peace of mind and a quick sale are more than worth the difference between your asking price and that of the competition.

At First Glance - With so many homes on the market, it is important that your home shows better than your competition. Make sure that when you walk in the front door all of your senses are pleased. A nice visual affect, soft music and a clean smell can help the buyer immediately feel connected to your home.

Selecting A Good Realtor Makes A Difference - A professional who shows your home to a qualified and motivated group of buyers is worth his or her weight in gold at the closing table. Combine price, condition, and marketing for a satisfying sales result!

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