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While the supply of MLS listing in Naples is diminishing and sales are increasing, foreclosures in Naples are still a factor in the market. According to a recent article published at New-Press.com, Southwest Florida banks have taken back more real estate in an effort to clear bad debt from their books. In recent years, there's been talk of an [...]

Probably not, but a recent article posted on TheStreet.com strongly suggests that this is the time to buy real estate in Naples FL, which is listed as one of the real estate hot spots. I sell real estate full-time, for a living, and from what I see at ground level, educated buyers agree. Over the past year I've worked with a number [...]

It's been no secret, at least locally, that Naples real estate is shifting from a buyers market to a sellers market. Listing inventory is down considerably and sales are up. It's simple supply and demand. Each year, Realtor.com reviews real estate markets nationwide and takes into consideration year-over-year changes in median list p [...]

Everyone wants waterfront real estate, and in Naples FL, Gulf Shore Boulevard is where to find it. Real estate sales in this category have picked up. In 2011, Naples beach view condo sales increased by 21% compared to the previous year. Bay side condominium sales increased by 66%. The total number of 2011 annual sales for each of these categories [...]

December 2011 Closed Sales and Average Sale Price both increase over 2010 Closed Sales - Naples Fl, Bonita Springs FL, Estero FL Closed sales units in 2011 increased 5% over 2010, and are up 104% from their 2007 low. Closed sales above $1,000,000 are up 12% with 706 closings in 2011 vs. 630 in 2010. Average sales price has increased 7% since [...]

At the peak of the real estate market in 2006 some homes like these were selling for upwards of $300,000! Things have certainly changed and now the market appears to be bottoming out. It's amazing to think that these homes are half off from what they were just a few years ago. I wonder if in a few years we will be as amazed at how low the pri [...]

Although the bulk of sales in Naples FL are to domestic buyers, there's significant activity from foreign Real Estate investors, as well. Almost every agent I know is working with at least one buyer from Canada, and we're seeing lots of buyers from Europe, South America and Asia as well. Below is a brief article from IPIN Global me [...]

According to the Naples Area Board of Realtors, the Naples Real Estate Market is in the rebound. Listing inventory has dropped by 17 percent over the past year and continues to decrease. Season has brought strong buyer activity into the Naples Real Estate Market. My personal observation is that buyer demand is actually starting to get backed [...]