Naples Real Estate Info
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…
Read MoreAdmiralty Point No. 1 – Moorings Beachfront
Located right on the north coast of Doctors Pass, Admiralty Point 1 (the west building) is the most uniqeuly shaped building in the Moorings development. It’s not just the curves, either. The outer unit stacks, only go up to the second floor. The number of floors per stack increases stepwise as you move toward the…
Read MoreLa Mer – Park Shore Beachfront
“La Mer” – the sea. That’s exactly what you will find at the La Mer condominium, built by the Lutgert Companies in 1978. With its prime Park Shore beachfront lot, La Mer is as close as you can get to the Gulf without actually dipping your toes in. The panoramic views from the beach side…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreI’m Dreaming of a …Tropical Christmas?
While those living in northern latitudes celebrated Christmas in the cold (and in the snow, ideally), some Naples residents and visitors opted to embrace a style more in tune with our climate. The “Tropical Christmas” service, held in Lowdermilk Beach Park on Christmas Eve, attracted about 3,000 people. Christmas just not the same without snow…
Read MoreHurricane Season over for Southwest Florida!
After a lengthy Thanksgiving hiatus, the Roorda.com blog returns with a gust of good news! Admittedly, that was awful. But this isn’t: for the second year in a row no hurricane came anywhere near Naples, FL. In fact, the Collier County area experienced minimal tropical activity of any type. A little wind from the fringes…
Read MoreSurfsedge and Gulfside: Park Shore Beachfront
Like all twins, Surfsedge and Gulfside share many of the same features. Both have spectacular location right on the beach, affording Gulf views from every unit. Both have 112 residences on 14 floors, and they feature the same amenity lists. Check it out in the pictures above: just like many identical twins, Gulfside and Surfsedge…
Read MoreLeeward Cove: Moorings Bayfront
Had enough of the tired, cookie-cutter concept behind most waterfront condos? You know: pool, beach, view, thank-you-very-much? (Not that there’s anything inherently problematic with a pool, beach, and view) Well, Leeward Cove, a bayfront Naples Moorings condominium, takes a decidedly nonstandard approach. Happy Hour takes place every night at 5 PM, and with a Chiki…
Read MoreNaples Weather: Winter model unveiled!
It’s finally here, and just in time for our seasonal guests: cooler weather! With the forecast calling for sunny days and temperatures that will barely reach 80 degrees, it’s time to open up the windows, turn off the air conditioning, and get outside! That’s right – here in Naples it really is the best during…
Read MoreClub Le Ciel, Park Tower: Park Shore Beachfront
Built alongside the Venetian Tower in 1994, Le Ciel Park Tower Condominium is even closer to the beach. Each of the 71 residential units has 3 bedrooms and sports a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico. Living area ranges in size from 2,680-3,060 square feet. Recent improvements include lobby renovations in 2004. The beachfront…
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