Boomerang Buyers are Back
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They’re back. As the economy rebounds and gets back on its feet, boomerang buyers are getting back in the real estate game. This time with a vengeance. Seven years after the real estate bust, many who lost their homes–due to foreclosure, bankruptcy or other reasons–have rebuilt their credit and are back in the...
Ave Maria: The Time to Buy is Now
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Homes in Ave Maria are the talk of Southwest Florida–and rightfully so. Now that the market is rebounding, people are looking to communities like Ava Maria to settle down and ride off into retirement bliss or, start a family. Bold accomplishments There have been more than 200 new home sales so far this year, reflecting a...
Underwater Homes in SWFL Are A Thing Of The Past!
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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...
Compact Versus Golf Course Communities
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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...
How to Make your House a Home
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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...
Third Time’s the Charm for Naples’ Mediterra
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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...