Economic 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…

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70% 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…

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February 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).…

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Pelican 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…

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The 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,…

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Paradise 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…

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Q&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…

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Weak 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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More investors should consider 1031 Exchange

SAN FRANCISCO – Nov. 13, 2013 – Before the property investment deal is sealed, a seller should ask himself one important question: Do I know if I’ll owe taxes on the sale of the property, even if I’m taking a loss on it? That question might be key to avoiding a common misconception: no profit…

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