30 year mortgage rates holding

We received this article that appeared in the Realtor®Magazine and thought it was interesting enough to pass on. Interest rates have such a direct impact on the housing market that we need to keep aware of trends in the rate. For now, they seem to be holding steady at around 6.24 per cent with the number of applications […]

Buyers can get a deal in Naples

I recently read this article in the USA TODAY by Noelle Knox talking about the Naples real estate market and the unusually high inventory we have at this time. This is actually a great time for buyers to take another look at some of the same properties they may have looked at last year. Prices have […]

Villa for sale in Carlton Lakes for $439,000. Seller Incentives Available!

Check out our listing in Carlton Lakes here on the northern side of Naples, Florida. This is a well maintained 2 bedroom plus den lakefront villa that includes a 2 car garage. The seller’s have initiated Seller Incentives on this property. They will pay $5000 towards the buyers closing cost and up to 1 point […]

Segway Anyone?

I couldn’t believe this when I read this on the internet at gizmag.com which had a dateline of Victoria, Australia oddly enough. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort here in Naples, Florida is now offering the use of a Segway for golfers to use during their rounds at Tiburon. This is the highly respected course designed by […]

Around Naples in November

Now that the holidays are approaching and the visitors and homeowners from up North are returning, the town is starting to buzz with new activities and special events. Below are some of the highlights for November.
 

November 4 - The Naples Art Associatioin presents Art in the Park 10-4 at Cambier Park.
November 8 - Hats in […]

Estate Home for sale in Livingston Woods, Naples, Florida $5,800,000

Looking for some Mediterranean flare? Welcome to Villa Splendida. This Venetian style estate home is a pre-construction opportunity and available in the prestigious community of Livingston Woods here in Naples. You have the unique opportunity to work with the architect and the developer to personalize the design of this special property that includes over 6000 sq […]

Avalon Condo For Sale in Pelican Bay at $574,900

This is one beautifully renovated 2 bed/2bath condo in the Avalon community of prestigious Pelican Bay which is centrally located in Naples, Florida. Extreme detail has been put into updating with 18″ tile throughout the home and no expense spared with both bathrooms receiving granite upgrades and maple cabinetry. The eat-in-kitchen has granite counter space, […]

Palm Cottage

Coming back from the Pier the other day we passed by the Palm Cottage. This restored beach cottage, which is filled with antiques, was built in 1895 and is the second oldest house in Naples. Walter Haldeman, owner of the Louisville Courier-Journal, bought most of what is now downtown Naples in 1890. In 1895 he built […]

Naples Home plus Guest Home For Sale At $1,299,900

We have a listing in the Pine Ridge community that is situated on a fabulous corner lot. This area is well known for having many of Naples’ finest estate homes. This listing includes a main house and a guest house. You have many options with this property. Use the guest house for your visiting guests to give […]

The Mucky Duck in Captiva

The Mucky Duck on Captiva Island, home to the sassy wait staff and beautiful gulf front views, makes this the fun place to stop for lunch and dinner, with free sunsets to boot!  In the early ’30’s, this home/restaurant was used as a tea house known then as the Gulf View Inn.  Due to beach erosion, the home […]