von Liebig Art Center - January

The schedule for January has been released by the von Liebig Art Center. 
Continuing from November 18 to January 7 – 45th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition. 
January 6 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – Art in the Park. Naples’ oldest outdoor art festival celebrates its 50th anniversary season by showcasing artwork from Naples Art Association members. January’s Featured Artist […]

Golf Art on display in Naples

Members of the Naples Art Association will partaicipate in a golf theme exhibition of two and three-dimensional artwork. Fairways, Flags and Traps is open to work in all media relating to or inspired by golf or golf courses. Artwork accepted for the exhibitioin will be displayed from January 20 until March 11th at the von […]

Flood Insurance

I recently got a newsletter along with my water and utility bill and found this information very important.
Losses due to flooding are not covered under homeowners insurance. Residents of Collier County and the City of Naples can, however protect their homes, businesses and contents thrugh the NFIP.
If a property is located within a Special Flood Hazard […]

Slight Increase In Mortgage Rates

The Contra Costa Times reported on the slight increase in mortgage rates. This shouldn’t really have much impact since the 6% range is still extremely low. Buyers are starting to realize that with the combination of low rates and much lower home prices now is a great time to start to bargain hunt.

Rates on 30-year […]

Internet use up in searching for that dream home

I found this article interesting concerning the growth of internet use in the search for real estate. This is especially true of the Naples, Florida area where most of our buyers are from out of town and do alot of research before contacting a local realtor.
Nearly 40 percent of Americans with Internet access go online […]

Mortgage applications up. Rates still low.

This article was in our Realtor® Magazine and it is encouraging news for the real estate market and for the turnaround we expect here in Naples, Florida.
The volume of applications for home loans rose 11.4 percent last week, the highest level since October 2005, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Lower mortgage rates are the main […]

Fed rate stays at 5.25 percent

The Federal Reserve had their meeting this week and distributed the following press release.
The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 5-1/4 percent.
Economic growth has slowed over the course of the year, partly reflecting a substantial cooling of the housing market. Although recent indicators have been mixed, […]

Changes are taking place at Grand Central Station

This article appeared in the Naples Daily News on December 13th regarding the transformation that is taking place at the site of the old Grand Central Station in downtown Naples. This is all part of the renovation and rejuvenation of the area.
 
The first pieces of Grand Central Station, the building sitting on 22 acres in the heart […]

Naples Events in December

Dec. 10 The Naples Concert Band performs at Cambier Park Bandshell at 2:00 PM.
Dec. 10 Tony Bennett is in town at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Ft. Myers.
Dec. 10 Naples Fifth Avenue Gallery Walk from 6-9. Tiki torches will be in front of participating galleries.
Dec. 11 Lunch with the Arts sponsored by […]

Bonita Springs area is changing.

The Naples Daily News reported on the new densities allowed in the Bonita Springs area along Old U.S. 41. This area is in for a major change in the next few years with a strong effort to revitalize the downtown area. Several new projects have been approved or are in the works.
Bonita approves more density […]