While the Naples market offers a wide array of options for buyers seeking a reprieve from the winter elements and beyond, there are a few select neighborhoods that are very popular amongst a wide cross section of buyers. Olde Naples, Gulf Shore Boulevard and Pelican Bay have a dedicated following and our detailed review provides […]
The Naples airport authority has launched a two year study in preparation for the next 20 years of growth. Recent reports conclude that this facility managed over 95,000 takeoffs and landings which generates approximately $284 million for the local economy. Collier County is brimming with new residential, retail and commercial project and in 2017 the […]
Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart and optimistic spirit that I reach out to you today. On September 10th, Hurricane Irma impacted our community that tested our resolve delivering impact winds of 142 miles per hour altering the geographic landscape of the Florida Keys, Marco Island and Everglades City. Even as South West […]
Recently the chairman of the Collier County Planning Commission, Mark Strain presented his findings and expectations for the region; He noted that “We are wealthiest county in Florida with an average per capita income of $78,000. “Our population has increased over 10.7 percent between the years 2010 to 2016. At this rate, we will reach […]
“You can’t swing a cat and not hit a real estate agent in Naples”. As a proud owner of an orange tabby who earns her keep advising developers and private clients I can appreciate this statement. These days if you dare swing a feline on any given street chances are the poor thing will smack […]
Forget about power lunches. Given the way 2016 kicked off a power breakfast is needed to cope with the swings in the stock market, the uncertainty in China, a weakness in foreign purchasing power and the circus act that is unfolding as society grapples to select the next president of the United States. It is […]
165,000 rooms booked and $77 million dollars poured into Collier County during the traditional “slowest month of the year”! Jack Wert, executive director of the Naples and Marco Island Visitors Bureau attributes destination marketing as the engine propelling these results. A re-allocation of the county’s tourist tax has allowed for marketing efforts to take place […]
Statistics are boring. Facts and figures often rattled off to provide the foundation for a point of view. Numbers strung together and crafted to “prove” a point. It is proving increasingly difficult to ignore the record breaking speed at which the Naples real estate market is churning given the statistics provided by the Naples Area […]
Fifth Avenue South is the heart of Naples, Florida. This vibrant street is a beautiful blend of specialty shops, couture boutiques, art galleries and fine dining restaurants that lead to the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. The refined yet laid back lifestyle that is ever present in Naples is exhibited throughout Fifth Avenue, […]
The beauty of Royal Harbor lies in its unique positioning as a waterfront community that offers boating enthusiasts direct Gulf access via Naples Bay and is in close proximity to vibrant dining and shopping options of Olde Naples. Royal Harbor is an established neighborhood that dates back to the 1960’s where many older homes have […]
The balmy days of summer have arrived and while our beaches have cleared out and restaurants return to their normal pace of service, all of us in the real estate game are still reeling from a frantic buying season. The April statistics as reported by the Naples Area Board of Realtors showcases the effects of […]
The buying season in Naples is going by in a flash! Given the number of private jets that continue to land at our airport we estimate that the pace (within a certain part of our market) will likely continue at least until Easter. Extreme weather patterns plagued the rest of the country this winter and […]
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