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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
I received an email today from a gentleman located in the New York area who inquired about single family homes in Old Naples.  He's looking for an Old Naples deal much like many people who are secretly crossing their fingers that the real estate crunch might effect even the crown jewels of the Naples, Florida luxury areas.  Hoping to find a single-family tear down around the $500,000 price range, unfortunately for him, the lowest priced single-family homes start at $695,00 for the bottom of the barrel and increase to $699,000 for next in line and then third least expensive coming in at $799,000.  Although all of these are livable for now...I suspect somebody will come in and purchase these little gems, stay/visit for awhile and then kiss them up to the heavens and build something a lit...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
If you've been selling real estate for more than a minute you've come to realize seller's have different objectives for selling their property.  Of course most of them "say they want to sell" when in fact sometimes they just want what they "think" their property is worth.  We've read about the battles between those who list properties at good prices and those who take listings because they wanted to "help" their seller blah blah blah...but I gotta hand it to some of these agents.... The level of tenacity astounds me after looking in MLS for the oldest listing today.  While I was driving and thinking about this post I guessed that I would find listings that had been on the market for 2 years maybe a little more and to my surprise after pulling up MLS...I learned there are 2 listings loca...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
If you're thinking about renting in the Naples, Florida area here is the best advice I can give. Contact:  Jeff Windland or Monica Borrok 239-262-4242 They are the best rental agents I have come in contact with.  They are a walking, talking blue book of rental values and availability in the Naples Florida Real Estate market and will do the best job for you.  Please understand they are EXTREMELY busy since it seems EVERYBODY wants to rent property in Naples, Florida this year.  There is available properties for season in superb areas like Pelican Bay, Pelican Marsh, Old Naples, Vanderbilt Beach, Park Shore and even Port Royal but you will need to move very fast! They will answer your call as quickly as possible so please be patient!  You will find both Jeff and Monica very intelligent an...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
Port Royal Naples Florida  is the epitome of grace and style.  Considered the most magnificent neighborhood on Naples waterfront,  Port Royal is comprised of estate sized residences bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Gordon Pass to the south, Naples Bay to the east and Aqualane Shores to the north.  Port Royal lots began selling in 1956 starting at $11,200.  Many of the original homes have since been torn down and replaced with much larger and elaborate homes.  Some original homes still exist and are primarily sold for lot value.  Typically these Port Royal Naples Florida homes are purchased for the sole intent to tear down and rebuild.  Search for Port Royal homes, Port Royal lots or allow me to do the searching for you.  Thinking About Selling Your Port Royal Property?  If y...
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By Bob Pisa, Broker Associate, Commitment, Service, Satisfaction...
(Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. Naples, FL)
Reported today in the Bonita Daily News is the announcement for the 2007 Merrill Lynch / Greg Norman "Shootout". This motivated me to add today's BLOG post. The Shootout raises money for fight childhood cancer. Before the announcement, Greg took a moment to remember Naples' Gregory Lang who spoke at the tournament's banquest last year, was a guest of the event last year, and who finally succombed to the disease last month. The Shark's big catch for this year is Zach Johnson the 2007 Masters Champ. Zach is among a field of notables: Woody Austin, Mark Calcavecchia, Stewart Cink, Fred Couples, John Daly, Chris DiMarco, Fred Funk, Charles Howell III, Jerry Kelly, Justin Leonard, Mark O'Meara, Rod Pampling, Kenny Perry, Nick Price, Scott Verplank, and Camilo Villegas. South west Florida, w...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
 Grey Oaks Naples, Florida, is located in the central part of Naples and offers a distinguished list of amenities, including the award-winning Pine Course, the Palm Course featuring a distinctive character, and the Estuary Course, designed by Bob Cupp.  The 62,000-square-foot Club at Grey Oaks offers views of lush green fairways and tranquil lakes.  The newer Estuary Clubhouse with pro shop and card rooms to enjoy fun times with friends, family, and neighbors is very inviting. Grey Oaks properties are some of the finest available in Naples.  Grey Oaks Homes, Grey Oaks Villas, and Grey Oaks Condos offer beautiful views and floor plans and are truly remarkable development!  Search Grey Oaks properties or contact Shannon to allow her to create a Grey Oaks property portfolio for you!Selling...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
Collier's Reserve  Country Club is conveniently nestled along the Cocohatchee River in the North Naples area.  What's different about Collier's Reserve Naples Florida?  The developer focused more on the natural beauty, a brushy live oak tree appeal compared to a high manicure royal palm tree look you might find in an area like Pelican Marsh.   Collier's Reserve Naples Florida provides a friendly and informal lifestyle for country club members. The main clubhouse offers casual, formal and private dining. The facilities include comfortable men's and ladies' lockers and lounges, well-appointed golf and tennis shops, exercise room and a pleasurable lap pool. Adjacent to the clubhouse is the Tennis Center with four Har-Tru tennis courts lighted for night play. For a charming casual riversid...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
 Audubon Naples, Florida, and the Audubon Golf & Country Club  is a beautiful and environment-conscious developed area conveniently located west of Tamiami Trail and considered within close proximity to Vanderbilt Beach and Bonita Beach.  There are only 408 residences, including the Audubon estate homes, the Audubon villas, and low-rise garden condos with views of golf, lake, or natural preserves.  The Audubon Golf Course is designed by Joe Lee and is a challenging course and fabulous backdrop.  Audubon Naples, Florida, is a secret in Naples because the prices are very reasonable compared to other developments offering the same location to the beach. The starting price for single-family residential in Audubon Golf & Country Club is $739,000. It's worth a look if being centrally located ...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
 The Aqualane Shores community in Naples, Florida is located at the southern end of Naples proper strategically between the areas of Port Royal and Old Naples.  Aqualane Shores was one of the first areas to be developed and launched the first dredging and fill operation starting in 1949, the same year Naples became an official city.  Some of the most fabulous Naples waterfront homes and estates located on deep water canals leading to Naples Bay can be found in Aqualane Shores Naples, Florida. Located within a short distance from Aqualane Shores Naples, Florida, are sandy beaches, the Naples Pier, the Third Street shopping district, and the world-renowned Fifth Avenue.  Art galleries, fine restaurants, and elegant shopping close by enhance the value of these homes, and you will find a wi...
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By Chris Griffith, Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
(Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)
Even when the sun isn't out, it's still beautiful.  This photo was taken on Vanderbilt Beach, Naples, Florida at the site where Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park entry gate is located and the new Moraya Bay Tower Condominium is being built.  There are miles of beach heading north to Wiggins Pass that is all preserve and protected from development.  It's a must see when you visit the area.
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By Chris Griffith, Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
(Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)
 If you're under contract to purchase a unit at Moraya Bay or you're watching and waiting for progress reports, this is it.  There isn't a whole bunch happening at the site, but ground has been broken and the concrete is being poured.For those who may not know, the Vanderbilt Inn is no longer.  It has been demolished to make way for Moraya Bay, a luxury high rise condominium tower.  The building is located near Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park.   With the Gulf of Mexico steps from the building the primary focus is the beach and stunning sunsets.  Additional amenities include an 18 hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, plus access to The Floridian Club which is a fully-staffed beach club which offeris members & their guests food and drink service, a swimming pool and private beach acc...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
Chanteclair Maisonettes at Pelican Bay is a low-rise condominium community consisting of 4 buildings with 40 units.  Sizes range between 1,250 square feet and 1,421 square feet of living space.  Views consist of the lake, preserve, or landscaped views.  All units were built in 1990.  Chanteclair Maisonettes at Pelican Bay is located at the southern side of Pelican Bay Boulevard off Glencove Drive, right next to Chanteclair Manor.  Chanteclair Maisonette property owners may rent their units up to three times a year with a 30-day minimum lease required.  See Chateclair Maisonettes for sale!Currently, only one condo is available in Chanteclair Maisonettes at Pelican Bay.  It is listed for $549,900 and offers two bedrooms with a den and two full baths with 1,361 square feet of living space....
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By Lynn Wilber, GRI, E-PRO, Naples Florida Real Estate
(Downing Frye Realty, Inc)
Yesterday the Board of Directors voted in a special capital assessment for all residents in Pelican Bay.  This special assessment will be $500.00 per residential unit for each of the fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010.  The $500.00 special assessment will be billed to residents in October of each respective year to correspond with the invoice for the annual operating assessment.  For more information on this Pelican Bay residents can log into www.PelicanBay.org  Lynn H. Wilber, GRI, E-Pro Downing Frye Realty, Inc. www.NaplesBuys.com 
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By Lynn Wilber, GRI, E-PRO, Naples Florida Real Estate
(Downing Frye Realty, Inc)
YIKES! Where have I been so long that I haven't been blogging?  I have been busy taking listings the last few weeks.  You'll find posting on them soon.  I am also happy to report that my 700 Lambiance Cir #204 is currently under contract and scheduled to close on Oct. 24th.  I have made a sale in Naples Park that is scheduled to close this Friday.  Could season be coming earlier this year?  I hope so!Here are the recently release Florida Sales Reports.  PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THE NAPLES BOARD OF REALTORS DOES NOT ALLOW THE SUNSHINE MLS TO SEND IN FIGURES FOR THIS REPORT.While the number of sales is still down about 25% that doesn't appear to be too bad to me considering that this was the month of August.  August is normally a slower month.  My own business has picked up since right af...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
Carlton Place at Pelican Bay is a gated attached and detached villa subdivision located just south of North Station Park off Pelican Bay Boulevard.  Consisting of 28 home-sites the first units here were built in 1991 with the last constructed unit completed this year.  Construction on the final unit is underway currently.  Unit sizes begin at just over 2,000 square feet and extend past 3,500 square feet of living space.  All units except one offer a private pool.  Carlton Place at Pelican Bay property owners are permitted to rent their properties 3 times per year with a 30 day minimum requirement.  See Carlton Place at Pelican Bay properties for sale! Only one home is available in the Carlton Place at Pelican Bay subdivision today.  It is beautiful and features outstanding interiors.  I...
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By Glenn Ginsburg, Naples Florida Real Estate
(A Delta Realty of Naples Florida)
At sunset this evening, members of the Jewish faith begin their observance of Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement) until sunset tomorrow (September 22nd).  Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish religion.  You can read more about the holiday and its observance on the Naples Florida real estate blog.
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By Glenn Ginsburg, Naples Florida Real Estate
(A Delta Realty of Naples Florida)
Have you received an e-mail from our friends at the IRS telling you they owe you a tax refund?  You might find that is it is a fake as well as a scam to obtain your personal information.  I have posted on Naples Florida Real Estate Blog detailed information about this particular e-mail and how to find out if another e-mail might be some type of scam!
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Featured Speaker, real estate investor and auction Expert, Ralph Santillo "All about Real Estate Auctions, what to know and what to look out for" Real Estate Auctions have re-emerged as a way to move real estate. There are some things you should know before you try to sell your real estate using auctions. Our speaker, Ralph Santillo, has been a real estate investor for 20+ years and involved in real estate auctions for several years. How are auctions structured, how do the fees work and what should you watch out for are some of the things you will learn in this educational session. Some people are having a lot of success using out of state auctions to move stagnant properties. Come learn from an expert! When: Monday, September 24th, 2007, 6:00 PM for Networking and Meeting starts at 6:3...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
I recently went on a listing appointment for a newly completed home in Pelican Bay.  I knew we'd be meeting at the home and the chance of a live wireless internet connection would not be available.  I have a wireless card on my tablet but despite what my wireless company claims it is hardly what I consider "broadband speed" it's more like the speed of well...molasses.  So here I am in quite a quandary...how do I let this very intelligent business man who is very much NOT tech savvy understand my capability of marketing his home better than any other company or agent in my market without the use of TECHNOLOGY???Let me introduce you to my new best friend....drum roll please....Yes!  The print screen button is my new best friend now let me tell you why.  Remember those ancient tools we use...
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By Shannon Lefevre, Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
(John R. Wood Properties)
 Carlysle at Bay Colony is a Gulf front luxury high-rise condominium between Contessa at Bay Colony and Brighton at Bay Colony in Bay Colony, the most prestigious subdivision in Pelican bay.   Construction on this 22-floor building was completed in 1992 and features 74 luxurious units with square footage ranging between 2,635 to 3,274 for standard units and 5,646 for the two penthouse units. All condos offer outstanding full Gulf of Mexico views, and the popular "see thru" floor plan allows for a front-row seat of Naples's beautiful sunrises and sunsets.  An interesting feature about Carlysle is that all windows in the building have recently been upgraded with current code glass.  You'll want to find out if the sliders were replaced, which was handled at the owners' discretion. Rental p...
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