Naples Real Estate Blog

FLORIDA RESEARCH - A lot of Florida government information is online – if you can find it. An agreement signed yesterday with Google, however, could make a search easier if you’re looking for state business information or doing research on a property listing. FLORIDA HOME BUILDER - Miami-based ho...

HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE - Many Florida homeowners are starting to see more options when it comes to property insurance coverage. Since January, eight insurers have received approval from the state Office of Insurance Regulation to cover Florida homes, with another three companies waiting for the go-...

REAL ESTATE TAXES - The tax swap may be back. A panel of the Florida’s Taxation and Budget Reform Commission, a group with the power to put an amendment directly on the November 2008 ballot, is considering a plan to reduce homestead property taxes and cap non-homestead property taxes with a tempo...

REAL ESTATE INVESTING - The subprime mortgage problem has hit home for many local governments in Florida. State cities, counties and agencies have pulled billions of dollars out of a state-run investment fund that is backed by subprime mortgages. ECONOMY - The Federal Reserve’s latest economic sn...

HOME SALES - Disruptions in the mortgage market and tightening credit continued to impact Florida’s housing sector in October, with statewide sales of existing single-family homes totaling 9,165, a decrease of 29 percent from the October 2006 figure. The statewide existing-home median price last ...

HOW’S FLORIDA DOING? Gov. Charlie Crist promised to make Florida government more accessible to the public, and a new Web site seems to do just that. Florida Performs compiles data from a variety of sources and provides a synopsis of Florida’s current state of affairs. And it appears to be balance...

REAL ESTATE TAXES - Continuing to bash a property-tax plan he reluctantly voted for, House Speaker Marco Rubio is now urging supporters to back a citizens’ petition to cap the total amount of taxes paid by every property owner to 1.35 percent of the property’s value. ECONOMY - Some 2 million home...

FLORIDA HOME SALES - In third quarter 2007, Florida’s housing sector in many markets continued to report high inventory levels of homes for sale, median prices edging down and sales activity levels reflecting the impact of mortgage disruptions. Statewide sales of single-family existing homes tota...

 Desirable Canterbury Flex model with 3 bedrooms, separate family room, 2 baths, 2 car attached garage - spacious floor plan, tile on the diagonal, Corian kitchen tops, upgraded wooden cabinets, large breakfast bar, Zodiac tub and tops in the baths, extended lanai and upgraded pool and spa packag...

SUPER OPPORTUNITY AND AFFORDABLE MOTIVATED SELLER - In the middle of Naples, this 2/2 villa is spacious and private. Incredible location within walking distance of grocery store, restaurants, specialty shops and movies. The beaches, Coastland Center Mall, Olde Naples, 5th Ave S. and 3rd St. S are...