Underwater Homes in SWFL Are A Thing Of The Past!

Underwater homes in Southwest Florida are drying up. The rapid price growth will likely lead to less foreclosures and possibly more sales, since fewer negative-equity homeowners will need to bring cash to the table when they sell their home. In Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, 10,772 homes with a mortgage had negative equity in...

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Compact Versus Golf Course Communities

For years, Southwest Florida was known for its elegant and expansive golf course communities. But a recent article suggests that is no longer the case. For the past 50 years, master planned communities were the dominant choice. The shift to more compact communities is due to a number of things. People are no longer willing to...

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How to Make your House a Home

A new home screams starting fresh. But a house isn’t a home until you make it yours. Here are three suggestions to make sure your home is where the heart is. Decide what type of style you want to bring to your space There must have been something special about your new home that popped or stuck with you when you originally...

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Third Time’s the Charm for Naples’ Mediterra

Luxury community recipient of prestigious award Imagine world-class golf under the dim glow of the Southwest Florida sunset. Or relax in the prestigious members only clubhouse. This is the reality for Mediterra residents, who live in one of Naples’ most extravagant golf and beach clubs, which recently won a Distinguished...

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A Guide to Customizing your Home

Building a custom home is an exciting time in any homebuyer’s life. It can also be nerve-wracking. An inexperienced homeowner may be asking themselves: what color do you paint the walls? How is the outside going to look? Will you have a pool? Do you think you want one-story or two? When customizing your home, much of the...

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