Naples Tidbits #7

Ok, it’s time to update you on some of the happenings here in Naples, Florida.

The names of three national retailers have been announced for The Mercato development on U.S.41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road. They are kitchenware store Sur La Table, women’s apparel retailer Coldwater Creek, and home products store Z Gallerie. Most stores hope to […]

Bad real estate photo of the day #15

Two bedroom with minimalist decorating. The kid does not convey.

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USA Today reports home sales increase

 
This weeks news brought us a report in USA Today that home sales posted their largest increase in a year in February as prices finally fell enough to lure reluctant buyers back into the market. I guess maybe we were right after all that the market is shifting.
Realtors active in the market can sense the […]

Bad real estate photo of the day #14

No, this is not a boat in high seas, but isn’t it amazing how they keep the TV and photos from sliding off the dresser. Free decorating tip…if you don’t have enough material for curtains on both sides of the window…just put one right down the middle. Cool.

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Waterfront home with dock and access to Gulf of Mexico

Where: Located on Osprey Ave in the Royal Harbor area off of Sandpiper.
Price: $2,099,000
Size: 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 3 car garage, 3,281 sq ft of living area.

Spectacular BRAND NEW WATERFRONT home with DIRECT ACCESS to Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico! Luxuriously upgraded, this 4 bedroom, 3 baths, 3 car garage home has a […]

The rich keep buying real estate

The real estate section online of the Wall Street Journal had this recent article discussing the continued buying of real estate by the wealthy. This article is a great read by Lauren Baier Kim:
The Rich Keep Buying Despite Housing Slowdown
Your Average Joe may be hesitant about dipping his toe into today’s frigid housing market, but the […]

Bad real estate photo of the day #13

Far out man. Satellite TV on the sun deck and that portable fan beats the Gulf breeze any day. Where’s the beer?

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Easter egg roll at the Royal Scoop in North Naples

The Royal Scoop is the most popular ice cream parlor in Naples and I must say one the best businesses to be involved with the community. Every year they give back to the kids of Naples and Bonita Springs by holding an Easter egg roll. This year’s event took place today and despite some sprinkles […]

Bad real estate photo of the day #12

I don’t think the purple laser beam is such a good idea. Looks like it is burning out the grass in the front lawn.

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Waterfront home with boat dock in Naples for sale

Where: Located in the Connors section of Vanderbilt Beach
Price: $2,350,000
Size: 4 Bedrooms + Den, 4 1/2 Baths, 3,720 sq ft.

A Boating and Waterfront Paradise – Close to the Beach with Gorgeous Bay views and Gulf Access. This spectacular Multi-story home is located on a cul-de-sac in the prestigious community of Vanderbilt Beach on an oversized […]