Naples Florida Real Estate Heating Up!

Naples Florida Real Estate is heating up!  Currently there are 700 properties pending contract in the Naples Florida area and 1,210 Naples Fl listings active with contingency.  If a property is listed as "pending" in MLS it will disappear of my site.  If a Naples property is listed as "active with contingency" meaning it has a contract but there is a contingency that needs to be removed before closing, it will still show on my website.  That's what "active with contingency" means. 

The idea behind this concept was originally meant to continue to actively expose Naples properties that may not close with the current buyer so that another buyer could write a back up offer and negotiate a contract before the property went back on the market.  When and if the first deal didn't work out, the second buyer would then move into first position and be able to close. 

Because of the short sale process, many of these properties don't close and won't close until the bank communicates with the seller and potential buyer about what they'll accept as a sales price.  That's why it's common to see several of these properties go on and off the market SEVERAL times and still not close.

This process can literally take years.  In a hot market, it's common for buyers to want to see and write back up offers on properties like these because there isn't anything else available and it's the closest they may get to a deal.  In a market like this it is normally not considered a viable method to purchase property due to so much red tape and the fact that there are other options available.  The lion share of the folks I've worked with are simply unwilling to play the game in the name of saving a few bucks and would prefer to solidify a real deal and move on to enjoying it.  But, I must also admit a majority of my buyers are active and busy and they value their time.  Most don't want to spend it wondering if they have a deal.

I've had quite a few people lately inquire about Naples properties that are "active with contingency" during the last few months.  IT'S A TREND. While this is good news for sellers and for the overall health of the Naples Florida real estate market, it may look gimmicky or even "bait a switchy" for new buyers.  I can assure you this isn't an attempt to sell you something more expensive but it IS a pretty good indication that the best deals are selling!

If you've been waiting to purchase Naples real estate, now might be the time you want to do it cuz let's face it...Naples sellers tighten up negotiations starting about September/October when season is just around the corner.

For more information regarding Naples Florida real estate, or to see Naples Florida property, contact me direct!

Best Regards,

Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!

Naples Florida Real Estate Trends

Here are the latest Naples Florida real estate trends occurring. 

Inventory requests - There are some areas where inventory is scarce or nonexistent.  During the last few years inventories had been on the rise and there was plenty out there to choose from in nearly every location.  Over the last couple of days there has been several instances where agents have sent company wide emails asking for pocket listings in various locations because there wasn't product readily available.  This is a new Naples Florida trend and some Naples Florida property owners who have been sitting on the sidelines to wait for a better market might find now a good time to jump in.  The law of supply and demand are in your favor when inventories are low as a seller so if you are located in an area where there is limited inventory, call me and let's work on getting your property sold.  If you don't know what your neighborhood is doing right now, give me a call.  I'd be happy to fill you in.

Not All The Best Deals Have Sold But... -  After doing several searches for my current customer base, I'm finding several locations where the best deal out there was something that's already under contract or recently sold. This Naples real estate trend could suggest property prices are on a slight rise especially if current sellers are not going to sell for considerably less than current list price in some circumstances.   More importantly is the fact that buyer behavior has shifted where a year ago buyers expected to be the one to purchase the lowest priced/best valued property.  My experience is buyers are still being cautious and diligent but being the biggest winner isn't a requirement to get the deal done. 

Buyers take note! If you are looking for the thrill of a kill, your window of opportunity could be closing with shrinking inventories.

For more information regarding Naples Florida real estate contact me direct!

Best Regards,

Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!
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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!

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 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.