Naples Real Estate Blog

DEMOGRAPHICS - University of Florida research finds that Florida’s population grows by about 900 people per day; slightly less than the 1,100 per day a few years ago. Top counties by rate of growth, in order: Flagler, Sumter and Osceola. Top growing counties by number of new people, in order: Ora...

CREDIT SCORES - Troubles in the mortgage market appear to be spreading to credit card and auto loans, in what some analysts are calling a consumer credit “contagion.” Many big banks say they’re seeing a shift in consumer behavior, including more people unable to pay off their debts, which could h...

FORECLOSURES - U.S. House Democrats and Republicans continue to negotiate a possible compromise on legislation that would give bankruptcy judges more flexibility to alter mortgage terms for borrowers facing foreclosure. Struggling homeowners seeking mortgage relief from their lenders say they are...

REAL ESTATE TAXES - Property owners want to know: How much will January’s property tax amendment, if it passes, impact the current housing market? Most experts agree it will help some, but a number of economists warn that Florida won’t see a sudden or dramatic turnaround. ECONOMY - State economis...

Frequently, we hear or read about real estate statistics in the news media.  What do these statistics truly mean? The first premise of understanding the meaning of real estate statistics is that real estate is local.  Local can be a town or city or possibly even a county.  Each town, city or coun...

REAL ESTATE TAXES - How much will your homebuyers save if the current property tax amendment passes in January? How much will non-homesteaded owners save? The formula is fairly simple compared to earlier versions of property tax reform, though longtime homeowners gain the most. DOWNPAYMENT ASSIST...

REAL ESTATE TAXES - Will the Legislature’s latest tax fix juice up Florida’s real estate market? Many say the tax-relief package, if approved by voters in January, should help convince buyers to make a commitment – but no one can say how many will take the plunge. HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE - Florida o...

How is the Bonita Springs real estate market performing in the single family home segment of the real estate market? When looking at the statistical information for the third quarter of calendar year 2007 and compare it to the same period in 2006, it appears encouraging, but a seller should not g...

The sheriff's Citizens Academy begins Nov. 5 and runs through Dec. 10. Classes are held each Monday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Professional Development Center, 615 Third Ave. S., Naples.Students will learn about the inner workings of the sheriff's office, from SWAT Team operations to crime scene inv...

This Friday October 19, 2007 Mel's Diners will serve a "FREE" breakfast for a donation to Helping Kids With Cancer from until 11:00 a.m. They are asking for a minimum $5 donation but encouraging people to give generously. The breakfast will consist of two eggs, two pieces of bacon, hash browns, a...