New Listing: Spindrift #62

A great opportunity may be at hand: located across the beach in the Naples Moorings, featuring a great sixth-story sunset view and new designer kitchen, Spindrift #62 has a lot to offer. Just check out the pictures! A spotless pool, plush white-carpeted living room, brand new kitchen appliances, a classy tiled balcony where you can…

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New law offers tax breaks

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, enacted in December, promises to afford a bit of tax relief to current and prospective owners of real estate. Included among three tax breaks of special interest to homeowners is a provision regarding forgiveness of debt. From the Naples Daily News: “…This bill will create a three-year…

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A New Year for Naples Real Estate

2007 wasn’t what we would call an “up” year for the real estate market. In fact, it’s fairly safe to say that the opposite was true. Naples home prices fell for the first time in years as the market slid considerably off the quick pace set by ’05 and ’06. But 2008 is a new…

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New Listing: Savoy #807

With two stories (and high ceilings, of course), Savoy #807 is a unique beachfront residence. It has two second-story bedrooms and an optional third bedroom on the first floor (a large den, officially). Features include a wet bar and open overlook from the second floor, and views of both the Gulf and Bay. Also, owners…

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New Listing: Del Mar Club #505

Looking for an affordable residence located in the heart of Naples, FL, and right by the beach? At $435,000, Del Mar #505 could be a couple’s perfect getaway home. This is an interesting unit that may be of interest to buyers who would generally consider the Naples beachfront market out of their price range. There…

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New Listing: Tropics #151

With a private walk-up right next to the bayfront pool, and no neighboring units above or below (or on three sides, for that matter), unit 151 is surely one of the best locations in the Tropics complex. Standing on the private balcony out back, you are as close to the Bay as it gets without…

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New Listing: Southern Clipper #602

This is the middle unit on the Southern Clipper main building’s top floor, and thus offers as good a view of the Gulf of Mexico as any unit in the building. The wide stretch of unbroken horizon visible from the lanai ensures that you will never miss a sunset. Oh, and speaking of the lanai…take…

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New Listing: Solamar #1505

Make no mistake, Roorda.com has had plenty of listings over the past few months – they just haven’t been included in the blog. Until now. Solamar unit 1505 has 2030 square feet of living area, 3 bedrooms and three full bathrooms, and a true (and spacious) laundry room. With hurricane glass in the living room…

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Closing On The Sale Of Your Home

Following is a checklist to help you prepare for the day of closing. Put together the warranties and instructions for equipment and either bring them to the closing or leave in your home. Determine your seller closing costs – you can use this closing cost calculator. Make sure that all of the issues fom the…

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Paperwork Involved In Selling Your Home

After showing your home and you have received an offer, you and your real estate agent will discuss the offer and if you want to accept it or provide a counter offer. Your agent will go over the sales contract with you and prepare the counter offer if necessary. Once the final contract has been…

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