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May 2009 
There are 3 blog entries for May 2009.
WHAT LOOKS LIKE A DEAL MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE
Sunday, May 17th, 2009 at 8:01pm. 244 Views, 0 Comments.
The first words out of the lower end buyer's mouths many times are pre-foreclosures, short sales and forclosures. Buyers often perceive these to be the best values out there primarily because of the price points and the massive publicity that the press nationwide has given them. But a word of caution is in order, rather than just rushing in and regretting it afterward.
In the case of short sales, whether approved by the lender or not, once an offer is made by a buyer, they effectively have taken themselves out of the market ubtil such time as the mortgage holder makes a decision. Although the banks and lending institutions have gotten better about the time of response, you never can count on any time frame.
With regard to forclosed homes, a buyer must…
REMEMBERING LOCAL SERVICES AT CLOSING
Monday, May 11th, 2009 at 9:12am. 195 Views, 0 Comments.
Many times when people first purchase a home here in the greater Naples area, they are a bit overwhelmed with where to start regarding local services.
Naturally if the closing is a mail-away, (one where the buyers are not present for the closing,) it is important that the basic services such as water and electric be transfered to the new owners the day of closing. Often times the buyers are so excited that they can tend to forget about having the basic utilities transfered into their names and it is up to us, as their realtor, to make sure that it gets taken care of.
Questions always arise regarding other important things such as where do I get a beach sticker. etc., so we put together a list of important local services. If you click on Local Services, you…
BAYFRONT...AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT!
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 at 10:39am. 211 Views, 0 Comments.
Although there are many opportunities for investment in the greater Naples Real Estate Market, we feel that Bayfront presents an exceptional opportunity for the person who desires intown city-living.
Bayfront is a newer mixed-use upscale development built in 2000 and strategically situated on Naples Bay across 5th Avenue and Tin City. As you cross the bridge from 41 leading into Naples, you can't miss Bayfront on the right hand side with its colorful buildings.
At street level, there are some excellent restaurants offering great ambience and views of Naples Bay, as well as art galleries and an array of fine botique shopping. All this a short elevator ride from any one of the units above. The community offers a pool and tennis courts and is a short walk…
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