Monthly Archives: December 2006

Mortgage applications up. Rates still low.

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Rick Bethem

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 … Continue reading →

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Fed rate stays at 5.25 percent

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Rick Bethem

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 … Continue reading →

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Changes are taking place at Grand Central Station

Posted on December 13, 2006 by Rick Bethem

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. … Continue reading →

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Naples Events in December

Posted on December 9, 2006 by Rick Bethem

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 … Continue reading →

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Bonita Springs area is changing.

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Rick Bethem

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 … Continue reading →

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