Naples Tidbits #3

This year’s Naples Winter Wine Festival was yet again a fabulous success raising $14 million to help underprivileged children in Collier County. The auction drew a lot of attention with some amazing items. Included in the auction was a 2009 Bentley Brooklands Coupe which went for $450,000, a $1 million bid got you a walk-on […]

Take a flying leap day. February 29, 2008

Good day to take a leap….

 
We made it! Another celebration of Leap Year! But why you ask. Well…
It was the ancient Eqyptians who first figured out that the solar year and the man-made calendar year didn’t always match up. That’s because it actually takes the Earth a little longer than a year to travel around […]

Mediterra Estate home for sale. $2,500,000.

On the north side of Naples is a wonderful community of Mediterra. This Naples MLS listing #208000345 has 4,299 sq ft under air with a total of 6,125 sq ft. and includes 4 bedrooms plus a den and a 3 car garage. If you love the furnishings, this property is available turnkey for $2,795,000.

 
London Bay award […]

Naples Tidbits #2

Forbes Magazine recently ranked Naples-Marco Island area as one of America’s 10 fastest growing small metropolitan areas. They said that the influx of wealthy new residents has helped stabilize the local economy. Personal income for area residents is expected to grow by 7.2% on average until 2012, the highest in the nation.
The final 5.2 mile […]

Bad Real Estate Photo of the Day #3

Didn’t Don Imus get thrown off the air for such talk. I can’t believe a Realtor put this photo on the MLS. Maybe they were trying to show off the carpeting and the soft lighting? Who knows.

   
Your submissions are welcomed. If you’ve seen a candidate for a Bad Real Estate Photo of the Day entry, mail the photo […]

Condo available in the Brittany for $2,425,000

 
MLS# 207018039
This Naples MLS listing is of a 2500 sq ft condo on the ninth floor in the Brittany high-rise on Gulf Shore Blvd. Three bedrooms plus a den with fabulous views of The Gulf of Mexico and of Venetian Bay. Beautifully decorated and well kept. Many custom upgrades and preconstruction changes. Wet Bar, Kitchen […]

Naples Tidbits #1

Here are some tidbits of information on what is happening in Naples, Florida:
The Naples Area Board of Realtors have put together a nice little booklet on 10 Reasons To Use A Realtor In Naples, Florida. This is a free pdf download and has some good information that will save you money.
The final speaker of the […]

Bad Real Estate Photo of the Day #2

Look Mom, it comes with a palm tree!! Yeah! 

Your submissions are welcomed. If you’ve seen a candidate for a Bad Real Estate Photo of the Day entry, mail the photo or a link to Rick@RuthBethem.com.

Park Shore lot for sale in Naples, Florida

Did you ever dream of building your own home on a prime lot in the Park Shore area of Naples. Well this is a rare opportunity. This is one of only two building lots currently available in this highly desired community. Located on Fountainhead Lane, you’re within walking distance to Venetian Village and the beach and just […]

Bad Real Estate Photo of the Day #1

Is this a nice hallway or what? 

Ok, I just had to do this. As Realtors, we spend a large part of the day researching properties that match our clients criteria. It can be very frustrating at times. Either the listing agent has no idea about his property and puts nothing in the remarks section or […]