Naples Real Estate Info Archives - Larry Roorda Realtor

Flood Insurance History & Reformation

Flooding is the most catastrophic natural hazard and causes, on average, $3 billion dollars in damage annually. In 1936 The Flood Control Act was the first national program aimed at flood damage. In 1965 Hurricane Betsy caused over $1 billion dollars in damage along the Gulf Coast of Florida to Louisiana, and was the first…

Assessed Value vs. Fair Market Value

It usually starts out on a rainy Sunday afternoon. You act on the musings of your imagination, and begin to Google Florida real estate. You of course find your way to Trulia, Zillow, House Hunt, etc. all the while seeing various homes that seem relatively appealing, until… THERE IT IS! The absolute home of your…

Book your Week in Paradise!

Naples Bay Resort weekly rental Price Sheet. Please contact Larry if you and your family would like to enjoy a week in beautiful Naples, Florida! Naples Bay Resort Weekly Rates

U.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…

U.S. home prices jumped in April by most in 7 years

WASHINGTON – June 4, 2013 – U.S. home prices increased 12.1 percent in April from a year earlier, the biggest gain since February 2006, as more buyers competed for fewer homes. Real estate data provider CoreLogic says prices rose in April from the previous April in 48 states. Prices also rose 3.2 percent in…

Naples Bay Resort Available Dates

Good afternoon all! Please take a look at our current list of available dates and prices for your “Piece of Paradise” in Naples Bay Resort! Click here : NBR Pricing Sheet-1 copy

Florida 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…

2012 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…

TIS 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…

Things To Be Thankful For

What are you thankful for this year? I am thankful for my family and for the families that trust me to help them sell a very meaningful part of their life, the home they live in. Whether your home in Naples is your only residence, a part time residence or maybe a place you like…