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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…
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 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 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…
Read MoreMore 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…
Read MoreFla.’s housing market continues upswing in 3Q 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. – Nov. 6, 2013 – Florida’s housing market continued to improve in third quarter 2013 with more closed sales, higher median prices, more pending sales and a stabilizing supply of homes for sale compared to the same quarter in 2012, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. “Data from the…
Read MoreClosed Home Sales Up 22% in Third Quarter of 2013
Closed Home Sales Up 22 Percent in Third Quarter 2013 Naples, Fla. (October 18, 2013) – The Naples area real estate market is outperforming last year’s third quarter activity as shown by three key real estate market indicators: sales, median closed price and inventory.The key indicators signal that the uptrend in the real estate market…
Read MoreHyperlocal Hijinks: Signs Your Local Market is Defying the National Headlines
I received a reader email the other day that went something like this: “Who decides whether the market is good or bad? Who sets the prices on homes?” People like you do, my answer goes. Buyers and sellers, by virtue of their buying and selling activity, decide the mood of the market. And the price…
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