NAR President speaks

Dick Gaylor, the 2008 President of the National Association of Realtors, said in a recent email that the housing market got a big boost last week when President Bush signed the economic stimulus package. The increases in the FHA and GSE loan limits are a big help. The new limits should be announced within 30 […]

Waterfront lot for sale in Naples for $16,000,000

Got dirt? You bet and thanks for asking. Not just dirt, but prime waterfront real estate with 153 feet of frontage on the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, architectural plans for a 22,000 square foot house and a DEP permit included. Ask me about MLS# 207042429. Offered at $16,000,000.

Call Ruth Bethem for details toll-free at 877-777-7545.

Naples home sales report for the first half of February

Here is the bi-monthy update for recent home sales in Naples from February 1st to the 15th.

There were a total of 80 residential properties sold in the  first two weeks of this month.
Of those 80 units, 43 were condos and 37 were single family homes.
The single family home sales broke down as follows: 11 were […]

Naples Ritz-Carlton and Bonita Bay Group makes news

Here are a few news tips that I wanted to bring to your attention:

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples has received a Mobil Four-Star Award for the fifth straight year, along with The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Naples for a third straight year. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, received a Mobil Five-Star Award, and is one of only 41 hotels […]

Naples January 2008 Home Sales Report

Here are the final statistics for residential home sales in Naples, Florida for the month of January 2008.

Total residential homes and condos sold were 288.
The number of condos sold were 147.
The number of single family homes sold were 141.
Single family home sales broke down as follows: 18 were 2 bedroom or less, 86 were 3 […]

Canadian home buyers coming to Naples

With the recent buyers market conditions, we are seeing a lot of Canadians this year coming to Naples to purchase property. Our clients are telling us that with the exchange rate, the huge inventory and the low interest rates they can’t pass this up.
Ruth met a residential mortage lender, Jack Sandelman from RBC Centura Bank, […]

Waterfront property reduced $250,000

We are announcing a $250,000 reduction on our waterfront listing on Fort Meyers Beach. This is a very unique duplex located on Estero Bay with a boat dock for your jet skis. This property is now offered at $1,900,000. Since you are purchasing both sides, there are many investment opportunities. You can obviously live in one side […]

London Bay Homes of Naples named America’s Best Builder

Big high-fives to London Bay Homes! Builder Magazine has honored the Naples builder with the “America’s Best Builder Award”. London Bay Homes was founded in 1990 by Mark Wilson and continues to set records. Noted for it’s high quality workmanship and creativity, they continue to make progress even in a slow real estate market.
Wilson was quoted in […]

Naples home sales for January 1-15, 2008

I pulled some statistics from the recent residential property sales in Naples for the first two weeks of January:

A total of 119 homes and condos were closed in the first two weeks.
Condo sales amounted to 61. Total single family homes were 58.
Of the 58 single family homes that sold, 8 were 2 bedrooms or less, […]

Vote Yes on Amendment 1 January 29th

January 29th is the Florida presidential primary, but we also will have an opportunity to vote on the new Save Our Homes amendment that will be on the ballot. Amendment One  will basically do the following:

Cuts property taxes for ALL homeowners.

Doubles the Homestead Exemption from $25,000 to $50,000.

Makes the “Save Our Homes” property tax cap […]