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Hurricane Season has been a Dud
MIAMI – Sept. 9, 2013 – The preseason predictions were all dire, using words like “extremely active” and “above-normal” to describe the forecast for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted that seven to 11 hurricanes would form, while AccuWeather predicted eight. The season so far has been a…
Read MoreNEW for 2013 Property Tax Reform
In November 2012, Florida voters approved amendments to the Florida Constitution granting the following: Amended 2 – Veteran’s Disabled Due to Combat Injury; Homestead Property Tax Discount – This amendment removes from Florida Statute 196.082, the requirement that the veteran must have been a Florida resident at the time of entering the military to qualify…
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Read MoreU.S. home construction rises 6.8% in May
WASHINGTON (AP) – June 18, 2013 – U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for the economy. The overall pace of homes started rose 6.8 percent last month…
Read More72,000 Floridians to get $1,480 check this month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – June 5, 2013 – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said yesterday that more than 72,000 Floridians who filed valid foreclosure payment claims will receive a check this month for about $1,480. The money is part of the $25 billion, multi-state and federal mortgage settlement reached in 2012. The checks go to…
Read MoreFlorida Housing Market Continues Positive Trend in 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. – March 21, 2013 – Florida’s housing market reported more closed sales, rising median prices, increased pending sales, more new listings and a reduced inventory of homes for sale in February, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. “Each month brings more positive signs for the state’s housing market,” says…
Read MoreVenetian Village February/March Events
Village Nights Date: Thursday, February 21st Time 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us for live entertainment and great waterfront shopping and dining at The Village on Venetian Bay! Enjoy live entertainment with NRG Trio on the north side of The Village and Christine Bradford on the south side. Dancing by the Fountain Date: Thursday, February…
Read More2012 Market Update
The Naples area overall median closed price increased a remarkable 17 percent from $175,000 in 2011 to $204,000 in 2012, according to a report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island). The NABOR® 2012 Annual Report provides comparisons of single-family home…
Read MoreGreater Naples Holiday Events
Need ideas for entertaining guests this season? The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce has posted a variety of fun things to do including an Outdoor Movie Night, Downtown Naples New Years Art Fair, Evening on Fifth, Fine Art & Craft Show, 5th Annual WINK News feeds Families Hunger Walk, Naples Boat Show and more. You…
Read MoreTIS THE SEASON – HAPPENINGS AT THE VILLAGE – LET IT SNOW
I know you come to Naples for the warm winter weather, but why not jazz up your evenings with festive SNOW any Saturday in December at The Village. There will be live entertainment, photos with Santa and stories with Mrs. Claus. Events begin at 5 PM; snow show starts at 7:00 PM at the North…
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