Real Estate, Naples, FL/Home Inspections

Real Estate in Naples, FL spans the market from adorable older homes to brand new condo mid-rises.  If you are in the market for a gently used home, read below for some things to keep in mind and call me for more information.  Larry Roorda  239.860.2534 Indeed, more than 40 percent of the previously owned…

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Hurricane Preparedness-part 2

So glad you came back for more hurricane preparedness!  You gathered the pertinent information and now it is time to Take Action.  Read more below… -Larry Plan & Take Action Everyone needs to be prepared for the unexpected. Your friends and family may not be together when disaster strikes. How will you find each other? Will you…

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Hurricane Preparedness-part 1

I’m glad you came back to learn about Hurricane Preparedness!  The first thing you’ll want to do is to gather information.  And to start, you need to know your property.  Read more below… -Larry Gather Information Know if you live in an evacuation area. Assess your risks and know your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding…

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Luxury Market Gains Momentum in 2015

The Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) released the December real estate earnings. The statistics are encouraging you to act now!  NABOR states that from 2013-2014, the overall real estate inventory decreased by 6% while the median closing prices increased by 13%. Let Larry Roorda help you find your dream home now! 239-860-2534

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Gorgeous Park Shore Landings residence is a must see!

Light, bright, and Bayfront are what you will find walking into this Park Shore Landings residence. With a fully updated kitchen and open floor plan, you enjoy western exposure while overlooking Venetian Bay through an entire wall of floor to ceiling windows. This unit includes your own boat dock right out the back door! Located…

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Introducing Residences at Mercato

Experience luxury living redefined at Residences at Mercato, a gated enclave of coastal contemporary-style homes and villas accentuated by custom outdoor living areas designed to emphasize year-round outdoor leisure.Priced from $1.2 million, this exclusive neighborhood offers urban living at its finest in a walkable atmosphere among the very best shopping, dining and entertainment Southwest Florida…

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Park Shore Voluntary HOA

The Park Shore Association is a voluntary homeowners association located within the City of Naples. They are the largest homeowner’s association in the City. Park Shore was originally platted by The Lutgert Companies.   Plats 1, 3 and 4 consist largely of single-family homes and mid-rise condominiums. Plats 2 and 5 have high-rise condominiums on…

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U.S. House prepares its own Flood Insurance bill

WASHINGTON – Feb. 13, 2014 – Yesterday, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor announced that the U.S. House “will consider a modified version of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act the week of Feb. 24.” The good news for Realtors, homeowners and homebuyers is that Congress plans to do something about flood insurance policy rates that…

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Jumbo Mortgages Cheaper than other Mortgages

WASHINGTON – Nov. 14, 2013 – In an unusual move, jumbo mortgages are becoming a bigger bargain over conforming loans. Lenders are offering jumbo mortgages at lower rates – more than a quarter of a percentage point – than conforming loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. “The government-run agencies require conforming loans to…

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The chill’s starting to set in…

It’s that time of year again! Sweaters and boots are coming out to deflect from the chill of Autumn air. But not down here in Sunny Southwest Florida! Get away from the dull and dreary for a week in paradise! A week long get-a-way in our private cottage at Naples Bay Resort is just the…

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