For Buyers
Park Shore – Moorings – Coquina Sands
With the dream of living on the Gulf of Mexico a powerful lure, its no wonder early settlers in Naples began developing the city from the coastline eastward. The area between the beach and the city’s first major roadway is where it all began. When Naples visionary forefather Barron G. Collier financed the Tamiami Trail,…
Read MoreEconomic Summit Experts: Naples Area is Poised for Growth
Naples Area Board of REALTORS® Economic Summit Experts Predict Naples Area is Poised for Growth Naples, Fla. (April 28, 2014) – More than 450 REALTORS® and real estate professionals interested in the economic health of Collier County took part in “View From the Top,” the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) annual Economic Summit…
Read More70% of Boomers Expect Next Home to be Their Last
MADISON, N.J. – March 25, 2014 – According to a survey conducted on behalf of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, baby boomers (ages 49-67) are generally optimistic about living an independent, active lifestyle outside planned retirement communities. The survey found that 57 percent of boomers plan to move out of their current home, and…
Read MoreFebruary Market Activity Strong, Seasonal Outlook Good
Naples, Fla. (March 14, 2014) – Over 40 contracts were initiated every day on average in February making it a busy month for Collier County REALTORS® according to the February 2014 Market Report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island).…
Read MoreSenate passed The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordibility Act by vote of 72-22
BREAKING NEWS: The United States Senate tonight passed The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act by a vote of 72-22. This is the bill the U.S. House passed on March 4. This is incredible news for Florida Realtors and property owners. The bill will now be sent directly to President Obama for his signature. …
Read MorePelican Bay Foundation
Pelican Bay was founded upon preservation, conservation, and development. More than 2,330 acres were purchased from Barron Collier of the Collier family in 1972 by Coral Ridge Properties (CRP). CRP, a division of Westinghouse (later known as Westinghouse Community Development Corporation and eventually, WCI Communities Inc.) hired the Environmental Planning and Design Firm (EPD) to carry out…
Read MoreThe Moorings Property Owner’s Association
The Moorings Property Owners Association The Moorings Property Owners Association (MPOA) is a voluntary homeowners association located within the city of Naples, Florida. Members of the association are residential homeowners in the neighborhood “The Moorings” which is approximately 730 acres excluding lakes and waterways and extends from Binnacle Dr. on the north,…
Read MoreParadise in Demand: 2013 Solid Year for Real Estate
Naples, FL – All signs point to stabilization for the local housing market as evidence in the 2013 Annual Market Report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier Count (excluding Marco Island). Overall pending and closed sales for homes over $300,000 increased by double digits…
Read MoreQ&A: How can the self-employed get a mortgage?
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dec. 16, 2013 – Question: I am self-employed and make a good living. I want to buy a house, but it’s hard to document my income. So I’ve been getting turned down for a mortgage, even though I’m willing to make a large downpayment. Any hope for me? – Trevor Answer: With banks and…
Read MoreWeak 2013 Atlantic hurricane season draws to a close
MIAMI (AP) – Nov. 26, 2013 – The 2013 Atlantic season has delivered the fewest hurricanes since 1982, U.S. forecasters said Monday, despite their predictions in May that it would be a busier than normal year. Forecasters had predicted 13 to 20 named Atlantic storms, seven to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and three to…
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