Here's a website that offers a list of Collier County communities registered for 55+ housing. This is an excellent tool to use in conjunction with my Naples Florida real estate website if you're looking for that type of property.
For more information regarding 55+ communities in Naples, feel free to visit the .
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Carlton Place at Pelican Bay Naples Florida
I've just launched the Carlton Place at Pelican Bay portion of my Naples Florida real estate website. From http://www.shannonlefevre.com/ you can:
- Learn about the Carlton Place at Pelican Bay community
- See Carlton Place homes for sale (when there are active listings.)
- Review Carlton Place floor plans
- Review Carlton Place site plan
- Research Carlton Place past sales
This is part of my continued effort to help make selling and purchasing in Pelican Bay fun and easy. This is one of the reasons why you'll want to use my services when buying and selling in Pelican Bay.
For more information regarding Carlton Lakes or Pelican Bay, visit my site or contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Naples, Bonita, Estero November Market Report 2008
The results of the Naples, Bonita and Estero market areas are in for November 2008. Pending sales are up 44%, closed sales are up 19%. Volume is down 9%. Read more about the Naples area real estate market!
For more information regarding Naples Florida real estate, contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
For more information regarding Naples Florida real estate, contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Avalon at Pelican Bay Naples Florida
I've just launched the Avalon at Pelican Bay pages of my Naples Florida real estate website. From www.ShannonLefevre.com you can:
- Learn Avalon at Pelican Bay community information
- See Avalon at Pelican Bay condos for sale
- Research Avalon at Pelican Bay sales statistics
- Review Avalon at Pelican Bay past sales
- Review Avalon at Pelican Bay rules and regulations
- See Avalon at Pelican Bay floor plans
- See Avalon at Pelican Bay site plan
This is part of my continued effort to help make your purchase in Avalon at Pelican Bay easy and fun. This is just one reason why you want to choose me to be your Naples Florida Realtor. For more information regarding Avalon Naples Florida, check out my site or contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Montenero at Pelican Bay
I have just released the Montenero at Pelican Bay portion of my Naples Florida real estate website. From www.ShannonLefevre.com you can:
- Learn about the Montenero at Pelican Bay high rise
- Check out Montenero at Pelican Bay condos for sale
- Review Montenero at Pelican Bay floor plans
- Review Montenero at Pelican Bay site plans
- Research Montenero at Pelican Bay past sales
This is part of my continued effort to help you make purchasing in Montenero at Pelican Bay easy and fun. This is just one of the reasons why you want to use me as your Naples Realtor.
For more information regarding Montenero at Pelican Bay or Pelican Bay in general, take a peek at my site or contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Twin Eagles Naples Florida
I have just launched new pages for Twin Eagles Naples Florida on my Naples Florida real estate website.
From www.ShannonLefevre.com you can now:
From www.ShannonLefevre.com you can now:
- Search Twin Eagles homes
- Search Twin Eagles condos
- Search Twin Eagles lots
- Check out Twin Eagles deals
- Study Twin Eagles sales statistics
- Learn Twin Eagles community information
- Learn Twin Eagles golf information
- Review Twin Eagles plat map
- Research Twin Eagles recent sales
This is part of my continued effort to make purchasing in Twin Eagles Naples Florida easy and fun for you. Those are just a few reasons why you want to choose me to be your Naples Florida Realtor.
For more information regarding Twin Eagles, visit my site or contact me direct.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Les Chateaux at Pelican Marsh
Les Chateaux at Pelican Marsh has just been launched on my Naples Florida real estate website. From www.ShannonLefevre.com you can:
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
- Learn Les Chateaux at Pelican Marsh community information
- See Les Chateaux at Pelican Marsh homes for sale
- Research Les Chateaux at Pelican Marsh past sales
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Gables at Pelican Marsh
I've just launched the Gables at Pelican Marsh portion of my Naples Florida real estate website. From http://www.shannonlefevre.com/ you can now:
- Learn Gables at Pelican Marsh community information
- See Gables at Pelican Marsh homes for sale
- Research Gables at Pelican Marsh past sales
This is part of my continued effort to assist you with your Gables at Pelican Marsh purchase. That's just one of the reasons why you'll want to choose me to be your Naples Realtor.
For more information regarding Gables at Pelican Marsh, contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Pine Ridge Naples Florida Sales
Pine Ridge Naples Florida sales data has just been launched on my Naples Florida real estate website.
From www.ShannonLefevre.com you can:
For more information regarding Pine Ridge Naples Florida, please contact me direct or visit my Naples Florida real estate website.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
From www.ShannonLefevre.com you can:
- Research Pine Ridge homes for sale
- Research Pine Ridge condos for sale
- Research Pine Ridge lots for sale
- See a Pine Ridge video
- Check out Pine Ridge deals
- Review Pine Ridge past sales data
- See Pine Ridge sales statistics
- Learn Pine Ridge community information
For more information regarding Pine Ridge Naples Florida, please contact me direct or visit my Naples Florida real estate website.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Port Royal Naples Florida Sales
Port Royal Naples Florida sales history has just been launched on my Naples Florida real estate website!
From www.ShannonLefevre.com you can:
For more information regarding Port Royal Naples Florida, visit my site or contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
From www.ShannonLefevre.com you can:
- Search Port Royal homes for sale
- Search Port Royal lots for sale
- Review Port Royal Sales
- Search Port Royal deals
- Review Port Royal statistics
- Check out the Port Royal Site Plan
- Learn Port Royal History
For more information regarding Port Royal Naples Florida, visit my site or contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Pelican Bay Naples Florida Update
Currently there are 350 listings available in Pelican Bay Naples Florida including Bay Colony. I'd venture to say that's a little bit of surplus especially since there have only been 211 closings in Pelican Bay this year. It's typical for the Pelican Bay real estate market to look its bleakest this time of year since so many Pelican Bay properties hit the market right now and so many sell January through April.
Let's breakdown what Pelican Bay is experiencing by product:
Pelican Bay Homes (Single Family):
34 Active (October and November are big activity months for new listings)
1 Pending (January, February and March are big activity months for pending sales)
24 Closed (April and October have been the most active closing months)
The best time to list your Pelican Bay Home is October and November. That gives us enough time to get our marketing in place and for web savvy Realtors like myself, it gives us a chance to make sure your home is being indexed by all the major search engines.
The best time to buy a Pelican Bay Home is September through November. Competing traffic is slow and sellers are typically tired of the dog days of summer but remember, not all of the season's product will be on the market at this time because some sellers don't believe they can sell their properties at this time. My advice is to see if there's something that matches your requirements and strike a deal if possible during this time.
Pelican Bay Villas (Detached)
15 Active (October and November are biggest listing months)
2 Pending (May is the biggest pending sales month)
12 Closed (May and June are the biggest closing months)
Pelican Bay Villas (Attached/Half Duplex):
23 Active (November is the biggest month for new listings)
2 Pending (March and April are the biggest pending sales months)
16 Closed (March and June are the biggest closing months)
The best time to list your Pelican Bay Villa is NOW. Most people coming down for season start searching around the internet right now and if your Pelican Bay villa isn't on the market, they're not seeing it as an option.
The best time to buy a Pelican Bay Villa is November or April. November is when most of the product hits the market and when you're probably going to find hard to find properties (like Cannes at Pelican Bay) before someone else snatches them up during season. If you're not as particular the best time to purchase might be in April as hopes of selling during season begin to fade. Sometimes you can negotiate your best deal at this time.
Pelican Bay condos (low-rise)
Active 97 (November is the most active month for new listings)
Pending 1 (February April and May are most active pending sale months)
Closed 66 (June and October are big closing months)
As you can tell by the numbers, there's always quite a bit of product available in this Pelican Bay category.
Pelican Bay condos (mid-rise)
Active 27 (November is the biggest winner again)
Pending 0 (February is the most active)
Closed 19 (October is the most active)
Pelican Bay condos (high-rise)
Active 154
Pending 6
Closed 74
As you can tell from the numbers above, Pelican Bay high rise condos are experiencing a little bit of a slow down and over abundance of inventory. This may be good news for you if you are a buyer because you might be able to find the perfect property fitting your needs and strike a nice deal.
Please note: Despite crazy economic conditions, we still have Pelican Bay owners who simply are not interested in giving their properties away. We also have a few who are willing to strike an outstanding deal. For example: A home in Georgetown at Pelican Bay was listed for under $1,000,000...it went under contract within a day or so of being listed.
For the best Pelican Bay Naples Florida real estate service, give me a shout. I can help you accomplish a majority of your information gathering while you are away so that by the time you get to Naples, you can be ready to roll!
Let's breakdown what Pelican Bay is experiencing by product:
Pelican Bay Homes (Single Family):
34 Active (October and November are big activity months for new listings)
1 Pending (January, February and March are big activity months for pending sales)
24 Closed (April and October have been the most active closing months)
The best time to list your Pelican Bay Home is October and November. That gives us enough time to get our marketing in place and for web savvy Realtors like myself, it gives us a chance to make sure your home is being indexed by all the major search engines.
The best time to buy a Pelican Bay Home is September through November. Competing traffic is slow and sellers are typically tired of the dog days of summer but remember, not all of the season's product will be on the market at this time because some sellers don't believe they can sell their properties at this time. My advice is to see if there's something that matches your requirements and strike a deal if possible during this time.
Pelican Bay Villas (Detached)
15 Active (October and November are biggest listing months)
2 Pending (May is the biggest pending sales month)
12 Closed (May and June are the biggest closing months)
Pelican Bay Villas (Attached/Half Duplex):
23 Active (November is the biggest month for new listings)
2 Pending (March and April are the biggest pending sales months)
16 Closed (March and June are the biggest closing months)
The best time to list your Pelican Bay Villa is NOW. Most people coming down for season start searching around the internet right now and if your Pelican Bay villa isn't on the market, they're not seeing it as an option.
The best time to buy a Pelican Bay Villa is November or April. November is when most of the product hits the market and when you're probably going to find hard to find properties (like Cannes at Pelican Bay) before someone else snatches them up during season. If you're not as particular the best time to purchase might be in April as hopes of selling during season begin to fade. Sometimes you can negotiate your best deal at this time.
Pelican Bay condos (low-rise)
Active 97 (November is the most active month for new listings)
Pending 1 (February April and May are most active pending sale months)
Closed 66 (June and October are big closing months)
As you can tell by the numbers, there's always quite a bit of product available in this Pelican Bay category.
Pelican Bay condos (mid-rise)
Active 27 (November is the biggest winner again)
Pending 0 (February is the most active)
Closed 19 (October is the most active)
Pelican Bay condos (high-rise)
Active 154
Pending 6
Closed 74
As you can tell from the numbers above, Pelican Bay high rise condos are experiencing a little bit of a slow down and over abundance of inventory. This may be good news for you if you are a buyer because you might be able to find the perfect property fitting your needs and strike a nice deal.
Please note: Despite crazy economic conditions, we still have Pelican Bay owners who simply are not interested in giving their properties away. We also have a few who are willing to strike an outstanding deal. For example: A home in Georgetown at Pelican Bay was listed for under $1,000,000...it went under contract within a day or so of being listed.
For the best Pelican Bay Naples Florida real estate service, give me a shout. I can help you accomplish a majority of your information gathering while you are away so that by the time you get to Naples, you can be ready to roll!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Pelican Marsh Naples Florida
After previewing a Pelican Marsh home for a customer coming to Naples this weekend, I thought I'd drop by the clubhouse and golf course to see what was going on. Armed with video camera in hand, I was hoping to get some shots of Pelican Marsh just in case the staff would be nice enough to allow it and guess what...they couldn't have been more accommodating! Everybody was SO nice!
So, I took a ride...I've shown and sold properties in Pelican Marsh for years now and feel very in tune with the real estate aspect but I must admit...I'm not a golfer. This was my first venture around the Pelican Marsh golf course. I couldn't get over how happy and relaxed everybody looked. All of the staff was helpful and cheerful and the other golfers were friendly and warm.
The Pelican Marsh golf course was in impeccable condition. The golf paths were scenic and spotless as well as the many magnificent Pelican Marsh properties that line much of the course. It was if I was just now figuring out why Pelican Marsh had such a loyal following although I knew it was a special community long before today.
While I was filming I came across a few other golfers on the course. The first group appeared to be a grandfather/grandson. I actually caught a few shots and put them in my video...it's a true testament that regardless of what's going on in the world it really is all about how you want to spend your time. It was a precious moment I bet those two remember for a long time. I know I will. I saw couples playing together too but primarily today I saw more groups of gentlemen than anything. When I say gentlemen, that is what I mean. They were all so friendly by inviting me to continue my track without making me wait for them to swing and even had one who joked, "you forgot your golf clubs"!
I continued around the course driving past places I've shown, places I've sold and places where past friends once lived. There are good memories and fun times and I can't help but imagine that magical place called Pelican Marsh holds the same experience for most who live there even if for only part of the year.
So without further adieu, here's Pelican Marsh Naples Florida as seen through my eyes...at least for today.
For more information about Pelican Marsh, please contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
The Arbors at Pelican Marsh is a custom estate home neighborhood featuring 31 luxury homes. Named for its prized proximity to the Cochatchee Strand, The Arbors is known for blending nature and luxury. There are only two cul de sac streets located in The Arbors, Wood Duck Trail and Little Blue Heron Court. Views consist of Pelican Marsh golf course or natural preserve with some lake views available depending on location. Because The Arbors at Pelican Marsh does not offer additional subdivision amenities like an additional gated entrance for example, there are no additional subdivision fees you might find in some of the other single family home subdivision within Pelican Marsh. For more information regarding the Arbors at Pelican Marsh, contact me direct or feel free to browse Arbors at Pelican Marsh homes for sale.
I just released the Arbors at Pelican Marsh pages of my Naples real estate website! From the newly enhanced pages you can search Arbors at Pelican Marsh homes for sale, review community information and even check out the Arbors at Pelican Marsh site plan. This is part of my continued effort to provide detailed information about the Pelican Marsh development and provide you with easy to use tools to help you with your purchasing experience in Pelican Marsh.
Currently there are two homes available in The Arbors at Pelican Marsh. Prices begin at $1,195,000 to $1,625,000.
For more information regarding the Arbors at Pelican Marsh, click on the links above or feel free to contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Arielle at Pelican Marsh Naples Florida
Arielle at Pelican Marsh is a coach home subdivision located in the west central portion of Pelican Marsh. Floor plans start with approximately 1,560 square feet of living area and increase in size to 1,988 square feet. These homes come with either a one or two car garage depending on floor plan. Views consist of either lake, golf (16th and 15th hole) or natural barrier. Arielle floor plans consist of The Tamarind, The Ibis, The Osprey and The Sandpiper. Constructed by Pulte Homes Corp., completion of the first units in Arielle at Pelican Marsh took place in 1996 and the Arielle project was completed in 2001. While some of these units are starting to show their age, several homes within Arielle have already been remodeled making this area perfect for those looking for a project or a place to park a toothbrush and enjoy!
I just released the Arielle at Pelican Marsh portion of my Naples real estate website. From there you can check out Arielle community information, Arielle floor plans, Arielle site plan and see Arielle homes for sale.
As it stands right now, there are 11 units on the market to choose from some of which are at tremendous prices! Price ranges start at $249,900 and increase to $395,000. Furthermore, there have been 10 sold this year which tells me this market will probably level out very soon and units priced under $300,000 will be a thing of the past once again!
If you're interested, I wouldn't dally if I were you.
For more information regarding Arielle at Pelican Marsh, feel free to contact me direct or click the links above.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
I just released the Arielle at Pelican Marsh portion of my Naples real estate website. From there you can check out Arielle community information, Arielle floor plans, Arielle site plan and see Arielle homes for sale.
As it stands right now, there are 11 units on the market to choose from some of which are at tremendous prices! Price ranges start at $249,900 and increase to $395,000. Furthermore, there have been 10 sold this year which tells me this market will probably level out very soon and units priced under $300,000 will be a thing of the past once again!
If you're interested, I wouldn't dally if I were you.
For more information regarding Arielle at Pelican Marsh, feel free to contact me direct or click the links above.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Naples Florida Real Estate Poll Results
I just tallied a poll on my Naples Florida real estate website. Here was the question:
Do You Agree With Hank Fishkind, chief economist who believes the Naples real estate market has bounced and will start going up or at least bounce along at same values for a little while longer?
There were a total of 59 votes with 35% of the voters claiming that they DID agree with Hank Fishkind
and
64% of the voters did NOT agree with Hank Fishkind.
Click the link to participate in my next Naples real estate poll!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Do You Agree With Hank Fishkind, chief economist who believes the Naples real estate market has bounced and will start going up or at least bounce along at same values for a little while longer?
There were a total of 59 votes with 35% of the voters claiming that they DID agree with Hank Fishkind
and
64% of the voters did NOT agree with Hank Fishkind.
Click the link to participate in my next Naples real estate poll!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Naples Florida Real Estate History
Hi! I received a call from a gentleman asking me to update the sales history at Quail West and create a sales history for Mediterra and Grey Oaks - Estuary. I have completed his request and you can access that information from the links below:
Quail West Sales
Mediterra Sales
Grey Oaks Sales
Estuary Sales
I make improvements to my Naples Florida real estate website everyday. If you are looking for Naples Florida information you can't find, let me know. I'll be happy to accommodate you.
PS~ From phone request to implementation today was just over 3 hours....not bad considering he called in the middle of my work out!!!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl
Quail West Sales
Mediterra Sales
Grey Oaks Sales
Estuary Sales
I make improvements to my Naples Florida real estate website everyday. If you are looking for Naples Florida information you can't find, let me know. I'll be happy to accommodate you.
PS~ From phone request to implementation today was just over 3 hours....not bad considering he called in the middle of my work out!!!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl
Monday, November 10, 2008
Bay Colony Naples Florida Videos
I spent some time filming and uploading videos of Bay Colony Naples Florida to my website last week in a continued effort to provide you with the information you need to help you make a sound and happy purchasing decision.
Here are the videos I have uploaded so far:
Biltmore at Bay Colony
Contessa at Bay Colony
Remington at Bay Colony
Salerno at Bay Colony
Windsor at Bay Colony
(disclaimer...these are provided just to give you a better idea of what the high rises at Bay Colony have to offer...these are not professional videos.)
I hope these clips serve as a source of information about some of the Bay Colony high rises. For more information regarding Bay Colony Naples Florida, feel free to contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl
Here are the videos I have uploaded so far:
Biltmore at Bay Colony
Contessa at Bay Colony
Remington at Bay Colony
Salerno at Bay Colony
Windsor at Bay Colony
(disclaimer...these are provided just to give you a better idea of what the high rises at Bay Colony have to offer...these are not professional videos.)
I hope these clips serve as a source of information about some of the Bay Colony high rises. For more information regarding Bay Colony Naples Florida, feel free to contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl
St Pierre at Pelican Bay
I've just launched new pages for St. Pierre at Pelican Bay including community information, current St. Pierre condos for sale, St. Pierre at Pelican Bay floor plans and building layout. This is part of my continuing effort to make my Naples Florida real estate website the best resource providing you with the information you need to help you make a sound and happy purchasing decision.
As always, if you're looking for Naples, Florida information and I don't have it, let me know and I'll do my best to get it uploaded as soon as possible!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
As always, if you're looking for Naples, Florida information and I don't have it, let me know and I'll do my best to get it uploaded as soon as possible!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Pelican Bay Naples Florida Short Sales
I heard from a neighbor in Pelican Bay the other day that an agent they know mentioned there were several short sales in Pelican Bay.
That statement is incorrect.
There are 3 in MLS.
This is true even after scouring the listing and confidential remarks of all 325 listings in MLS currently available in Pelican Bay. Of those 3 only 1 is the lowest price listing in that neighborhood.
Just because the listing is advertised as a short sale, does not mean it's the best deal in the neighborhood and does not guarantee your acceptance of an offer.
If you are interested in getting a deal in Pelican Bay Naples Florida, contact an agent who can get the facts and do the required information gathering needed for you to acquire the deal you're after. Then again, you could always check Pelican Bay deals and shop price per square foot.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
That statement is incorrect.
There are 3 in MLS.
This is true even after scouring the listing and confidential remarks of all 325 listings in MLS currently available in Pelican Bay. Of those 3 only 1 is the lowest price listing in that neighborhood.
Just because the listing is advertised as a short sale, does not mean it's the best deal in the neighborhood and does not guarantee your acceptance of an offer.
If you are interested in getting a deal in Pelican Bay Naples Florida, contact an agent who can get the facts and do the required information gathering needed for you to acquire the deal you're after. Then again, you could always check Pelican Bay deals and shop price per square foot.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Naples Open House
There are 148 open houses this weekend currently listed on my Naples Florida real estate website. From there you are able to easily search both John R. Wood open houses and all marketed Naples area open houses.
Open houses are a great way to:
If you have some free time you might consider dropping by a couple of Naples open houses and if you find something you like, you can always contact me for an accurate and intelligent opinion regarding the property.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl.
Open houses are a great way to:
- See what's available
- Catch up on current Naples real estate values
- Get great decorating ideas.
If you have some free time you might consider dropping by a couple of Naples open houses and if you find something you like, you can always contact me for an accurate and intelligent opinion regarding the property.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl.
Naples Florida's Restaurant Recommendations
A friend of mine asked me the other day what my favorite restaurant was in Naples Florida. My response, was, "I can't pick just one". I eat out all the time, too much in fact and enjoy the variety of places to eat in the Naples, Florida area so I sectioned out what my favorite places were for food types.
When in Naples, Florida, you must try to dine here:
* Tropical Reef, located across the street from Pelican Bay is an excellent place for seafood. I love their sesame encrusted tuna but everything I've eaten there has been out of this world. The outside of the building is a crazy kiwi green color and you may think that the food will not be so great but it is fabulous! The chef is from Texas and is truly a legend.
* Andre's Streak House for steak located across the street from the Moorings. We get the porterhouse for two when we go and it's awesome! You will not find better creamed spinach ANYWHERE. Again, the outside of this building is old and not very attractive making you think you're going to experience a less than average meal....it is very good. The inside I'm pretty sure has never seen a fresh coat of paint so if you're an ambiance kind of person, wear a blind fold because the meal is worth it.
* Capital Grille located close to Pelican Marsh on the corner of Tamiami Trail and Vanderbilt Beach Rd is absolutely outstanding and gets an A+ for all of the reasons why you want to go out to eat. They're new though so getting in might be a little challenging.
* Trulucks for crab claws, steaks and really anything they have on their menu. They're located in Old Naples not too far from Aqualane Shores and Port Royal. The service is phenomenal, the menu is outstanding and they have live music, a guy who sings and plays the piano in the bar. It's a great place and during season, near impossible to get into so make sure you make reservations WELL IN ADVANCE or you'll be dining at 5 or 10. Jerry, my husband says they serve the best carrot cake in the world there....he's tried ALOT of carrot cake so I believe him.
* Tommy Bahama's for ribs and the most delicious chocolate brownie EVER. They have live music too and there's really a fun tropical island atmosphere there. They only rsvp 10% of their restaurant so you can get a seat there most of the time but be prepared to wait.
* The Turtle Club they have AWESOME food there too...the best crab cake EVER. They're located on Vanderbilt Beach and it's a great place to catch one of our famous sunsets! OUTSTANDING! Again, this dining room is small so rsvp's are important.
Sagapo for Greek lunch has an amazing salad. This shouldn't be considered fine dining but the food is AWESOME!
* Daruma for sushi. Located across the street from Bay Colony I think it's the best in town. Their fried roll is served warm with a tangy almost fizzy dipping sauce that is so GOOD!
* The Dock restaurant serves rock shrimp nachos. It's hard to believe their nachos because they have kind of a sweet and spicy Chinese sauce on them but they are really good. They're located on Naples Bay right next to Aqualane Shores in Old Naples.
The only thing missing really is super great Mexican Food. Labamba on the north-west corner of Pine Ridge and Airport is the best but it's certainly not fine dining. I guess Mexican food rarely is....but you can get a decent margarita and a very good giant quesadilla there.
Brio is a great place for Italian food located in Waterside Shops close to Pelican Bay. The atmosphere is awesome in large part because of the large open bar area. This is a great place to share a tasty appetizer and a cocktail during happy hour. There's great people watching here and if you're single, it might not be a bad place to meet a new friend.
Those are my favorite choices for Naples Florida restaurants. Most of these require a rsvp during season so plan ahead or be prepared to wait
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Southwest Florida Real Estate Market Update July 2008
The Southwest Florida Real Estate statistics for the month of July (2008) are now in.
- Closed units were up 33% over July 2007.
- Year to date units closed up 10% over same period 2007.
- An increase in sales under $500,000 was recognized.
- Pending sales were up 65% over July 2007
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Salerno At Bay Colony Update!
Salerno at Bay Colony is one of four high rise buildings in Bay Colony Naples Florida located just a couple blocks away from the fabulous Bay Colony Beach Club and our world class Naples Florida beaches.
Currently there are 3 units available in Salerno at Bay Colony ranging in price from $1,595,000 to $2,295,000. One unit is currently under contract (the one I am selling to some awesome people from Canada) and one unit sold earlier this year to some people from Ohio for $2,025,000.
For whatever reason, I have noticed quite a bit of web traffic for Bay Colony which is somewhat unusual for this time of year. Past experience has proven a majority of Bay Colony buyers I work with typically look and purchase during the prime season months (January through April). It could be because people are hoping to find a better Bay Colony deal during the off season months or perhaps people are starting to gear up for the cooler months up north.
After attending a re-inspection in Salerno at Bay Colony , I took a few minutes to take a quick video of the amenities so other could see what a magnificent building it is. Now, it's not the most fabulous video you've ever seen but it will give you a great idea of the beautiful character of Salerno and it should be able to help you figure out if Salerno at Bay Colony might be an option for you. See the Salerno at Bay Colony video!
For any questions regarding Salerno at Bay Colony or if I can assist you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Le Ciel Venetian Tower Update
Le Ciel Venetian Tower has just been added to my Naples, Florida real estate website. From there you are able to read community information about Le Ciel Venetian Tower, review Le Ciel Venetian Tower condos for sale and check out the Le Ciel Venetian Tower site plan.Le Ciel Venetian Tower is a fabulous beachfront condominium located in Park Shore and currently there are 3 units available. Pricing begins at $1,495,000 and increase to just over $2,000,000.
For more information regarding Le Ciel Venetian Tower, contact me direct or feel free to take a peek at Le Ciel Venetian Tower on my website.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Venetian Villas at Park Shore Update
Venetian Villas at Park Shore has just been added to my Naples, Florida real estate website. From there you will be able to read community information about Venetian Villas, check out Venetian Villas for sale and review the Venetian Villa site plan.
Venetian Villas at Park Shore is a beautiful subdivision within Park Shore featuring just 32 villas. Located on Venetian Bay and just across the street from the Gulf of Mexico, this area is truly special.
Currently there are three listings available at Venetian Villas all of which can be found on my website. Pricing begins at just under $1,300,000 and increase in price to $1,725,000.
For more information regarding Venetian Villas contact me direct or feel free to check out Venetian Villas at Park Shore on my website.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Brittany at Park Shore Update
The Brittany at Park Shore portion of my Naples, Florida real estate website has just been created. From the Park Shore tab you are able to access Brittany at Park Shore community information, review Brittany at Park Shore floor plans and the Brittany at Park Shore site plan complete with swimming pool and beach cabana design.
If you're interested in seeing Brittany at Park Shore condos for sale, you are able to review all condos currently available through the IDX system. Today there are six units available starting at $1,795,000 and increasing in price to $2,350,000. All active listings in MLS are presently on my website as well.
For more information regarding Brittany at Park Shore. You are welcome to take a peek at Brittany at Park Shore or feel free to contact me direct.
Best Regards,
Your Park Shore Smart Girl!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Estates at Bay Colony Update
Estates at Bay Colony has been updated on my Naples, Florida real estate website. Those updates include new pictures of The Estates at Bay Colony, The Estates at Bay Colony site plan, community information and all listings offered through IDX that are currently available.
The Estates at Bay Colony is the most prestigious subdivision in Pelican Marsh. Some of the most amazing homes located in Naples, Florida can be found here so if you're wanting something exquisite with the ability to belong to a fabulous golf community, beach and tennis club, feel free to check out The Estates at Bay Colony or contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Esplanade Club at Park Shore Update
Esplanade Club at Park Shore has been updated on my Naples, Florida real estate website.
Those updates include community information about Esplanade at Park Shore, a page where you can see all Esplanade at Park Shore condos for sale currently offered through IDX, (as it stands today there are 8 total ranging in price from $1,795,000 to $730,000) Esplanade Club floor plans and Esplanade Club site plans are also available.
Esplanade Club is an atrium style beach front condominium located in Park Shore Naples, Florida. For more information regarding Esplanade or any other Park Shore property, feel free to check out my website or contact me direct!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Aria at Park Shore Update
Aria at Park Shore improvements to my Naples, Florida real estate website are now live and available for viewing. Those improvements include Aria at Park Shore condos for sale, Aria at Park Shore Site Plan, Aria at Park Shore Floor Plans, community information and more.
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I focus on helping you quickly find the information regarding Aria you are most interested in and making it easy for you to identify a property in Aria fitting your requirements.
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I am happy to report that I currently have Penthouse 402 located on the 18th floor currently under contract and set to close on August 1, 2008.
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Aria at Park Shore is considered the grand finale in Park Shore Naples, Florida. It is truly a fabulous building. For more information regarding Aria, please visit my website or feel free to contact me direct.
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Sincerely,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Terraces at Park Shore Update
Terraces at Park Shore has recently been updated on my Naples, Florida real estate website. 
The updates include additional information regarding The Terraces at Park Shore, Terraces at Park Shore site plan, Terraces at Park Shore floor plans and Terraces at Park Shore condos for sale.
There are a total of 16 units listed at this time all of which you can find on my website. My effort is to make researching Terraces at Park Shore as easy as possible allowing you effortless beachfront purchasing in the Naples, Florida Park Shore area.
If after reviewing my site you feel like there is additional information you need to help you with your purchase, feel free to contact me direct or send me an email to let me know what other information you think would be useful.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Enclave at Park Shore Update
Improvements have been made to the Enclave at Park Shore section of my Naples, Florida real estate website.
From Enclave at Park Shore, one of the most exclusive beachfront high-rises in Park Shore, you are able to get information about the community, see pictures check out the Enclave site plan and Enclave floor plans. You can also review all Enclave at Park Shore condos for sale currently offering IDX marketing.
What is IDX marketing? The option your REALTOR can choose that allows their listing (your unit) the ability to be advertised on other websites which is great especially if their site doesn't rank high in popular search engines like Google. To see the top 10 ranking websites for Enclave at Park Shore, click here. If you're thinking about selling your Enclave at Park Shore condo, you'll definitely want to use an agent who knows how to market on the Internet.
More and more people are beginning (and in some cases ending) their quest for Naples, Florida real estate on the Internet. For example, I've sold 4 properties this year to people who never saw their Naples, Florida property before they purchased. Through my website and personal assistance, they were able to identify, negotiate and purchase their property without ever stepping foot on Naples soil. If you're condo isn't on my site, how will the next buyer know it's for sale?
Feel free to check out Enclave at Park Shore condos for sale or contact me direct with any questions your might have.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Bay Colony Naples, Florida Market Update
If you've been thinking about making a purchase in Bay Colony Naples, Florida, there's some great new stuff on the market! In fact there's 13 listings in Bay Colony right now that have been on the market for 90 days or less. That's almost half the active inventory which currently stands at 30 listings in all of Bay Colony currently available.
What's Hot:
Toscana at Bay Colony There's only one unit currently available. There's one pending contract (1/28/08) and 3 other units have closed this year in that building! Whoohooo!
Mansion La Palma No offerings at this time due to the two units offered earlier this year either pending contract (2/29/08) or now closed (2/28/08)
Brighton at Bay Colony Has 3 units available. Three others have closed already this year.
Carlysle at Bay Colony Has only one unit available. The other closed 2/15/08.
Marquesa at Bay Colony Only one unit available. The other unit available earlier this year pended contract on 3/26/08.
Salerno at Bay Colony Two units currently available, one pending (4/16/08) and one closed (5/1/08)
Villa La Palma Only one listing available earlier this year sold on 5/15/08.
Vizcaya at Bay Colony No listings currently available. 3 homes available earlier this year are gone. Two of which have already closed and the remaining home is pending contract as of 4/4/08.
Not As Hot:
Windsor at Bay Colony has two units available. One pending (4/10/08) and one closed 92/28/08)
Biltmore at Bay Colony Two units are currently available. No pending or solds in '08
Contessa at Bay Colony Two units are currently available. No pending or solds in '08
Not Hot Right Now:
Remington at Bay Colony has 4 units available. No units have pended contract or closed this year.
Bay Colony single family homes (not villas) are not fairing as well as many of the Bay Colony condominium and villa subdivisions.
Bay Colony Shores has 9 homes currently available. There are no single family homes pending or closed this year.
The Strand at Bay Colony has 3 outstanding estates available. There are no pending or sold homes in this Bay Colony subdivision this year.
For more information regarding Bay Colony Naples, Florida, feel free to contact me direct or shoot me an email.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl
What's Hot:
Toscana at Bay Colony There's only one unit currently available. There's one pending contract (1/28/08) and 3 other units have closed this year in that building! Whoohooo!
Mansion La Palma No offerings at this time due to the two units offered earlier this year either pending contract (2/29/08) or now closed (2/28/08)
Brighton at Bay Colony Has 3 units available. Three others have closed already this year.
Carlysle at Bay Colony Has only one unit available. The other closed 2/15/08.
Marquesa at Bay Colony Only one unit available. The other unit available earlier this year pended contract on 3/26/08.
Salerno at Bay Colony Two units currently available, one pending (4/16/08) and one closed (5/1/08)
Villa La Palma Only one listing available earlier this year sold on 5/15/08.
Vizcaya at Bay Colony No listings currently available. 3 homes available earlier this year are gone. Two of which have already closed and the remaining home is pending contract as of 4/4/08.
Not As Hot:
Windsor at Bay Colony has two units available. One pending (4/10/08) and one closed 92/28/08)
Biltmore at Bay Colony Two units are currently available. No pending or solds in '08
Contessa at Bay Colony Two units are currently available. No pending or solds in '08
Not Hot Right Now:
Remington at Bay Colony has 4 units available. No units have pended contract or closed this year.
Bay Colony single family homes (not villas) are not fairing as well as many of the Bay Colony condominium and villa subdivisions.
Bay Colony Shores has 9 homes currently available. There are no single family homes pending or closed this year.
The Strand at Bay Colony has 3 outstanding estates available. There are no pending or sold homes in this Bay Colony subdivision this year.
For more information regarding Bay Colony Naples, Florida, feel free to contact me direct or shoot me an email.
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl
Monday, May 12, 2008
Naples, Florida Real Estate Update 5-12-08
Naples, Florida real estate buyers are still stirring!
I arrived at the office today to prepare for a showing appointment tomorrow with some customers from Sweden and fully expected to have plenty of quiet time to work on my Naples, Florida real estate website and catch up with some long overdue blogging.
The first surprise phone call of the day was from a really nice lady from France who's planning a trip in August to purchase in Pelican Bay. Unexpected phone calls and emails from buyers are actually not "unexpected" anymore but I do marvel at the fact that I had so many inquiries today. Not all new people. I've had some people who have been popping in from time to time as well.
For example, I have a client who is desperately seeking a single family home in Old Naples. She missed out on one last week due to another offer that came in before she could schedule a trip down here to take a peek before signing the dotted line so now we're emailing each other back and forth nearly everyday and in some cases often throughout the day discussing what's currently available and whether or not it will work for her and her family. Whew!
Then there's the guy who's been circling over a unit in Pelican Bay...waiting ever so patiently...sort of.
Needless to say, even though the air is heating up in Naples, Florida the buyers in the area are showing little to no signs of cooling off. Is it because they think now is the time to buy or because they're responding to the deals that are hitting the market. Maybe. In some cases like the Old Naples client, fears of cold winters up north are driving her motivation to purchase more than the prices are.
I think it is interesting that so many people have set appointments throughout the summer months. This is certainly a trend that I didn't expect and is defiantly a trend I saw none of last year at this time. If I were a polar bear expecting to hibernate through October I'd be grumpy about it but since I'm a Smart Girl selling Naples, Florida real estate my happy face is more appropriate and matches my summer wardrobe better.
So if you're thinking about purchasing property in Naples, give me a shout. I'm happy to assist.
Best Regards,
Shan
I arrived at the office today to prepare for a showing appointment tomorrow with some customers from Sweden and fully expected to have plenty of quiet time to work on my Naples, Florida real estate website and catch up with some long overdue blogging.
The first surprise phone call of the day was from a really nice lady from France who's planning a trip in August to purchase in Pelican Bay. Unexpected phone calls and emails from buyers are actually not "unexpected" anymore but I do marvel at the fact that I had so many inquiries today. Not all new people. I've had some people who have been popping in from time to time as well.
For example, I have a client who is desperately seeking a single family home in Old Naples. She missed out on one last week due to another offer that came in before she could schedule a trip down here to take a peek before signing the dotted line so now we're emailing each other back and forth nearly everyday and in some cases often throughout the day discussing what's currently available and whether or not it will work for her and her family. Whew!
Then there's the guy who's been circling over a unit in Pelican Bay...waiting ever so patiently...sort of.
Needless to say, even though the air is heating up in Naples, Florida the buyers in the area are showing little to no signs of cooling off. Is it because they think now is the time to buy or because they're responding to the deals that are hitting the market. Maybe. In some cases like the Old Naples client, fears of cold winters up north are driving her motivation to purchase more than the prices are.
I think it is interesting that so many people have set appointments throughout the summer months. This is certainly a trend that I didn't expect and is defiantly a trend I saw none of last year at this time. If I were a polar bear expecting to hibernate through October I'd be grumpy about it but since I'm a Smart Girl selling Naples, Florida real estate my happy face is more appropriate and matches my summer wardrobe better.
So if you're thinking about purchasing property in Naples, give me a shout. I'm happy to assist.
Best Regards,
Shan
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Naples, Florida Real Estate and Zillow
There's no mystery that Zillow has had their fair share of challenges when attempting to accurately provide real estate estimates for Naples, Florida real estate. But before anyone gets too excited, this is not a Zillow bashing post...just an update. Besides, I'd like to give a special high five to that Zillow representative who admittedly said they had been faced with the challenge down here. It was quite some time ago and they explained that they were "working on it" so I thought I would double check again to see what has improved especially since I recently wrote an offer with a very tech savvy buyer who tried to use Zillow as a point of reference. After explaining what I knew she quickly changed direction and successfully put an Old Naples condo under contract....yaeee for her!
8463 Abbington Circle #1021 - Crescent at Pelican Bay - Listed for $699,000, Sold for $600,000. It was on the market since last August with two price reductions. 17 days from 2nd price reduction in went under contract....and just as a coincidence...it was listed and sold by John R. Wood Inc. REALTORS...no kidding! Zillow says, $731,000...again, this neighborhood has remained the same in value for the last 24 months.
Best Regards, Shannon
So back to the latest comparison. What I did was pulled 3 closed sales today in our local MLS. I cross referenced the sales price and then pulled the addresses up on Zillow. Here's what I found:
8930 Bay Colony Drive #1504 - Salerno at Bay Colony - Listed for $2,295,000 sold by a fellow John R. Wood agent for $2,125,000 It took just under two months to go under contract...not bad market time! So, I pulled up the address in Zillow where it said there were 26 matching properties for that address and then another link directly under it said 44 matching properties for that address. When I click the first link a fast list of addresses show up and then disappear. I tried to open the link in another window and it wouldn't load. Hmmm.... I tried several times...holding my mouth differently each time...still no dice. So I clicked on the second link. Same results. I am happy to report that I did click on the building in the aerial shot and the building with the zestimates pulled up. Zillow shows #1504 worth $2,511,000. Was this a fire sale? No, did the buyer get a great ridiculous deal. Not in my opinion. The neighborhood is doing very well and has not been in depreciating mode so I don't know why there's a difference of that magnitude.
Difference between reality and Zillow= $386,000
2040 Sandpiper St. - Royal Harbor - Listed for $979,000 Sold for $850,000. It took just over 3 months for it to sell. The Zestimate for this home is $1,466,500. What I find curious is right under the Zestimate it shows $979,000 (what the house was listed for). This neighborhood has done well this year too...no huge difference in market value to point to.Difference between reality and Zillow = $616,500
8463 Abbington Circle #1021 - Crescent at Pelican Bay - Listed for $699,000, Sold for $600,000. It was on the market since last August with two price reductions. 17 days from 2nd price reduction in went under contract....and just as a coincidence...it was listed and sold by John R. Wood Inc. REALTORS...no kidding! Zillow says, $731,000...again, this neighborhood has remained the same in value for the last 24 months.
Difference between reality and Zillow = $131,000....we're getting closer.
I should include the fact that Zillow is not overpricing every property in Naples. In fact, while I was in the process of helping my client purchase in Old Naples, the unit she was interested in was showing it was worth substantially less. Just as I have seen on other Naples properties in the past. Again, this isn't because Old Naples properties have seen a significant depreciation...it's just that Zillow doesn't have their magic Zestimates down quite yet for our area.
From what I understand, Zillow is spot on in areas across the country and there's no doubt in my mind that Zillow Zestimates will get much better here in Naples down the road but as it stands today, your best resource to find out if you're overpaying as a buyer or under-listing as a seller is to contact a Smart Girl to help you know for sure!
Best Regards, Shannon
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Naples, Florida Magnificent Properties
If there was ever a time to select a magnificent Naples, Florida property...now might be the time to do it. Not because prices are rock bottom or because "now is the time to buy" which is (in my opinion the most overused and least believed term in real estate)...but I believe now is the time to check out the inventory because now more so than any other time in my seven year Naples, Florida real estate memory have there been SO MANY INCREDIBLY AWESOME PROPERTIES to choose from.
I've been previewing and showing pretty much solid for the last few weeks. I've also been keeping my eye on the market almost as often as I did during our crazy days back in '04 and '05 because I have buyers who want specific product that simply isn't available right now.
This estate along with the other two fabulous listings located in The Strand are not properties designed for the weak at heart. It will take a pretty penny to purchase one of those magnificent homes with prices beginning at a cool $14,990,000 and increasing from there but I think they're worth it. The owners know they are too and will be the type of owner who will wait for the right person to step up to the plate.
Now before you get your hopes up in taking a drive by or perhaps scheduling a showing, be prepared. There are two gates preventing you from doing a drive by and even the sweetest talking driver can't get through them. Also, be prepared to show a little documentation proving you have the means to make the purchase. There won't be a broker's tour and they won't open the door for just anyone.
Continuing to Park Shore there's a high rise condo at Le Rivage that I would give another highest rate of approval on. Again the floor plan and decor here was above exceptional. The location for those who prefer more of a city feel might choose this location over Bay Colony and between this one and the one in The Windsor, if it were my money well, I might have to buy both and try them out for awhile before finally deciding...they are that great.
I also had the opportunity to preview one of only two beachfront villas for sale in Park Shore. Again a spectacular place offering something unique and special that the Park Shore beachfront high-rises can't do. A private pool with view of the beach, soaring ceilings and ample square footage with a fabulous floor plan are just a few of the superb attributes this place has to offer. A must see if nearly $4,000,000 is within your range.
Continuing South I could not complete my post without mentioning three more fabulous Old Naples homes I've either shown or previewed within the last couple of weeks. Price ranges start at a "wiggle" over $2,000,000 and increase to a whisper under $6,000,000. All of them are remarkable in their own outstanding ways. The lowest priced one I firmly believe is the best deal in Old Naples and is an absolute knock out. The character and appeal displayed throughout every inch of this home will please the most discriminating buyer and if that buyer is somehow attached to the most number driven counterpart, even they will find no reason to turn it down. This home is a perfect match for both parties.
My next favored property is located just over a stone's throw to the beach and within a tiny distance to 3rd Street where fine dining and shopping awaits. It has been masterfully decorated and the home design must have been brilliantly selected for the lot overlooking a beautiful lake. It will take a tiny bit more ranking in at almost $6,000,000 but again, the buyer who "wins" this one is winning something truly sweet.
This has been a remarkable time for me. To see the magnitude of real estate I've seen has always been a dream of mine.
I feel it's important to preface, I'm not talking about the really pretty Naples houses and Naples condos you've grown accustomed to seeing if you're familiar with my market. I'm talking about the kind of properties that will absolutely leave you breathless.
I've been previewing and showing pretty much solid for the last few weeks. I've also been keeping my eye on the market almost as often as I did during our crazy days back in '04 and '05 because I have buyers who want specific product that simply isn't available right now.
Just this evening I noticed a new listing that hit the market in the Strand at Bay Colony...one of the most exceptional locations in all of Naples. Currently there are three for sale there which is unusual but more importantly the FINEST OF THEM ALL just went on the market today. I had the luxury of dining there during the Naples Winter Wine Festival a few years back and I simply can't tell you how phenomenal this property is. Anybody who has walked by on the beach knows which one I'm talking about and anyone who's "anyone" knows how truly amazing this place is.
This estate along with the other two fabulous listings located in The Strand are not properties designed for the weak at heart. It will take a pretty penny to purchase one of those magnificent homes with prices beginning at a cool $14,990,000 and increasing from there but I think they're worth it. The owners know they are too and will be the type of owner who will wait for the right person to step up to the plate.
Now before you get your hopes up in taking a drive by or perhaps scheduling a showing, be prepared. There are two gates preventing you from doing a drive by and even the sweetest talking driver can't get through them. Also, be prepared to show a little documentation proving you have the means to make the purchase. There won't be a broker's tour and they won't open the door for just anyone.
If you find those choices to be a little out of your budget or perhaps estate homes are not your style, l'd love to introduce you to some of the luxury high rise condos I've been previewing as of late. The Windsor is considered THE building to be in on the beach at Bay Colony and there is every good reason for that. There are currently three units available there starting at $5,699,000 and continue to increase in price to slightly over $10,500,000.
I've only previewed two as the last is entirely out of my customer's desired price range but the two I saw are guaranteed to tickle your "I gotta have that" bone. There's also a magnificent unit in Remington that cannot go without mention. The decor there is absolutely awesome but when it comes right down to it, there's a unit in The Windsor that made my eyes water. The decorating and lay out may be the absolute best I've ever seen....EVER.
Continuing to Park Shore there's a high rise condo at Le Rivage that I would give another highest rate of approval on. Again the floor plan and decor here was above exceptional. The location for those who prefer more of a city feel might choose this location over Bay Colony and between this one and the one in The Windsor, if it were my money well, I might have to buy both and try them out for awhile before finally deciding...they are that great.
I also had the opportunity to preview one of only two beachfront villas for sale in Park Shore. Again a spectacular place offering something unique and special that the Park Shore beachfront high-rises can't do. A private pool with view of the beach, soaring ceilings and ample square footage with a fabulous floor plan are just a few of the superb attributes this place has to offer. A must see if nearly $4,000,000 is within your range.
Continuing South I could not complete my post without mentioning three more fabulous Old Naples homes I've either shown or previewed within the last couple of weeks. Price ranges start at a "wiggle" over $2,000,000 and increase to a whisper under $6,000,000. All of them are remarkable in their own outstanding ways. The lowest priced one I firmly believe is the best deal in Old Naples and is an absolute knock out. The character and appeal displayed throughout every inch of this home will please the most discriminating buyer and if that buyer is somehow attached to the most number driven counterpart, even they will find no reason to turn it down. This home is a perfect match for both parties.
My next favored property is located just over a stone's throw to the beach and within a tiny distance to 3rd Street where fine dining and shopping awaits. It has been masterfully decorated and the home design must have been brilliantly selected for the lot overlooking a beautiful lake. It will take a tiny bit more ranking in at almost $6,000,000 but again, the buyer who "wins" this one is winning something truly sweet.
My last notable property I've had the luxury of previewing is not on the market yet and I doubt it will be on long. It's a brand new construction single family home on a fabulous over-sized lot with every custom feature included. It's beautiful, unique and exquisite not super formal or casual but possesses the ability to swing either way. The builder is one of the most highly regarded builders in all of Old Naples and there's no mystery as to why he holds such an outstanding reputation. You can see just by touring the home that he loves what he does and what he creates loves him back.
This has been a remarkable time for me. To see the magnitude of real estate I've seen has always been a dream of mine.
If you'd like to see what I see or if you'd like me to talk about your property the way I've described these, I'm happy to take your call.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Naples, Florida Buyers And Where They Come From!
Naples, Florida buyers come from everywhere...at least in the United States anyway! Of course they come from abroad as well but here is a quick run down of the people who own property here in Naples but have a primary address somewhere else in the USA.
IL- 7,870
If you're considering purchasing property in Naples, Florida but want to know what the people are like...chances are many of them are just like you! Although we seem to have more of a mid-west influence, we have our east coast influence as well. We aren't in as much of a hurry on this side of the state and yeah corny as it may be, alot of people still clap their hands at sunset but I think that's kinda sweet.
IL- 7,870
NY- 6,623
MI- 5,491
OH- 5,300
MA- 5,070
MI- 5,491
OH- 5,300
MA- 5,070
NJ- 4,640
PA- 3,640
MN- 2,332
IN- 2,299
CT- 2,165
WI- 1,887
VA- 1,477
MD- 1,427
TX- 1,219
CA- 1,160
MO- 1,074
KY- 1,071
NH- 826
GA- 810
NC- 789
RI- 716
TN- 609
IA- 536
CO- 463
AL- 360
ME- 354
SC- 334
AZ- 296
DE- 233
KS- 230
WV- 186
VT- 173
WA- 141
OK- 119
NV- 111
NE- 109
LA- 101
AR- 79
SD- 78
OR- 67
ND- 65
MS- 57
VT- 45
NM- 41
HI- 32
MT- 32
WY-30
AK- 27
ID- 21
If you're considering purchasing property in Naples, Florida but want to know what the people are like...chances are many of them are just like you! Although we seem to have more of a mid-west influence, we have our east coast influence as well. We aren't in as much of a hurry on this side of the state and yeah corny as it may be, alot of people still clap their hands at sunset but I think that's kinda sweet.
The languages spoken in Naples, Florida are mostly English, Courtesy and Respect and some others as well like Spanish, German and French but really any of the first three languages will get you through any situation.
If you'd like to work with an agent who has West Coast Roots (Mom came from California) and East Coast Roots (Dad came from New York) and Midwest Roots (I grew up in Kansas and spent 7 years in Texas) Then give me a call. I know whether or not you're drinking pop or soda or coke or if you prefer your tea "sweet" just as well as I can probably quickly identify what type of property you're going to be most interested in as well! That's why they call me "Smart Girl"!
Monday, March 3, 2008
When you think of Spring Break you think Naples, Florida right? No? Really?.....Maybe you should! But let's start with the basics! When you think of spring break what comes to mind?
- Lots of young kids acting crazy?
- Lots of under aged drinking?
- Lots of high jinxed activities like bikini contests and mud wrestling?
- Live, Loud music?
- Lots of traffic?
- Old men with binoculars?
- Crowded beaches?
Ok so take all of those visions in your head and THROW THEM AWAY! That is not spring break in Naples, Florida.
Spring break in Naples, Florida is quiet...for the most part! You will not find alot of craziness going on at the Naples beaches. There are no crazy contests or binge drinking or under aged teens stumbling around wasted on our beaches. These kids have not taken over the cheap hotels and launched a party world where no other guests can't sleep. MTV has never considered Naples as a destination for their Spring Break party. Our roads are patrolled like crazy so even the thought of drinking and driving will award you "free lodging" at one of our Naples facilities you won't want to rebook next year for sure. Here's a picture taken of the beach at Pelican Bay on Saturday:
This picture by the way was taken with my new little flip video camera....yeah, yeah...that same one everyone else is already flipping for! No kidding, I flipped too it's a pretty cool little gadget! If you've got $150.00, it's well worth it. (I'd show you the video but uh...yeah...still practicing that one!) Anyway me being the video shooting challenged that I am should've taken a better shot up and down the beach line because it looks quite crowded here and it really isn't.
Now some of you may be thinking....Sheeesh, Shannon sounds like an old coot! Naples must be too stuffy for us! Well some do call Naples "Gods Waiting Room" but no, that's not what it's about.
The special thing about Naples that many of us like is the fact that you can do all that crazy stuff you may want to do within a very short distance from Naples. For example: Fort Myers Beach is a great "Spring Break" kind of beach. They have all the stuff listed above and it's a very short drive (depending on what part of town you live in). My friend had a birthday yesterday and wanted to spend the day there so she dragged 6 of her girlfriends including me along...and yes...it's crazy and very different and fun for a change and even more fun knowing we can leave all that mess behind us and go home when we're done! 
This is a picture taken from my flip camera of the Cincinnati Fire Fighters house they rent every year on Fort Myers Beach. What you can see is the yellow slide right next to the guy on the right. What you can't see is the pool that was hand dug by all of the fire fighter rookies who designed the pool with a foot deep peninsula in the middle. That's where they hold the bikini contests everyday at 2:00...and no I did not participate! :)
The beaches in Miami are really only 2 hours away...not a bad drive if that's what you're into and the greatest part...it's not going on in your own backyard.
So, if you want to take a walk on a beach with more of a wild side, you're not far from it here in Naples but it's not here!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Pelican Bay Naples, Florida Prices Just Went Up!
Not all of Pelican Bay homes and condos are on the rise but if you were hoping to break into Pelican Bay with $350,000 it will take some negotiating if you can make it happen at all.
Until earlier this month there were two units available in Pelican Bay for $350,000 but both of those units have since gone under contract. The next greatest deal in Pelican Bay is now listed for $374,900.
***SPECIAL NOTE***If you are searching MLS or any websites with IDX you may notice listings with an address of 800 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. This is Pelican Bay Inn which is a condo conversion and not actually affiliated with Pelican Bay as no amenities are available with the purchase of one of these units.
Until earlier this month there were two units available in Pelican Bay for $350,000 but both of those units have since gone under contract. The next greatest deal in Pelican Bay is now listed for $374,900.
***SPECIAL NOTE***If you are searching MLS or any websites with IDX you may notice listings with an address of 800 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. This is Pelican Bay Inn which is a condo conversion and not actually affiliated with Pelican Bay as no amenities are available with the purchase of one of these units.
Some areas are completely sold out at this time while other have limited inventory left:
- Barrington at Pelican Bay, there were two homes for sale that are currently under contract.
- Only two remain in Bridge Way Villas.
- The last unit in Cannes at Pelican Bay just went under contract.
- Cocobay at Pelican Bay just sold out.
- Cap Ferrat at Pelican Bay had a unit listed for $1,395,000. Next one available is $1,795,000.
- Three in Interlachen at Pelican Bay just went under contract within the last week leaving 5 left.
- 6 properties in L'Ambiance at Pelican Bay have either sold or pended contract leaving 6 left.
- 1 left in Las Brisas at Pelican Bay.
- Renaissance at Pelican Bay has sold out.
- The lowest priced unit in St. Maarten at Pelican Bay went under contract this month pushing lowest priced unit up from $589,000 to $626,000
- The lowest priced St. Marissa at Pelican Bay unit went under contract this month pushing lowest priced unit up from $619,000 to $929,000.
- A unit in St. Tropez at Pelican Bay listed at $419,000 went under contract a couple of days ago pushing the next lowest priced unit up to $549,000.
- There's only one left in Villa Coronado at Pelican Bay.
- Waterford at Pelican Bay had only one listing that just went under contract on the 21st of this month.
Areas in Pelican Bay where there is still considerable inventory are as follows:
Avalon
Barrington Club
Bay Villas
Beauville
Breakwater
Calais
Crescent
Glencove
Laurel Oaks
Pebble Creek
St. Raphael
Valencia
Willowbrook
* One point to remember, just because there is big inventory does not mean Pelican Bay owners are interested in giving their properties away but I do know of a couple of properties in Pelican Bay where they are happy to negotiate.
If you want to get your lowest price possible it is always wise to have your agent do some research first before firing off a low offer! I am capable of doing such research. Call me and let's make a deal!
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