Community Focus: Port Royal Naples FL. View all current listed homes in Port Royal Naples FL. Port Royal, Naples is world renowned known for its elegance and fabulous estates and is one of the Premier communities in beautiful Southwest Florida and possibly in the world! Most of the estates in Port Royal are directly on the beach or the bay, the area consists of large estates that are bordered by Gordon Pass to the south, Naples Bay to the east, Gulf of Mexico to the west, and … [Read more...]
Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach Resort Reopens
The Ritz-Carlton Naples Reopens After Only 66 day Re-Mastering SOURCE: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples October 03, 2013 16:53 ET Revealing an Iconic Classic: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Completes Multi-Million Dollar Re-Mastering Luxury Naples Resort Unveils New Guestrooms, Suites, Dining Options and More NAPLES, FL--(Marketwired - Oct 3, 2013) - The Ritz-Carlton, Naples re-opened its doors on October 1, following the completion of its unprecedented re-mastering -- … [Read more...]
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map
FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Is Finalized On November 16, 2011, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mailed their Letter of Final Determination (LFD) to Collier County. The DFIRM has now been declared final for Collier County and became effective for flood insurance purposes on May 16, 2012. Final DFIRM with the flood zones Note: The maps and data contained herein are a representation of compiled public information. They are believed to be an accurate and true depiction for their … [Read more...]
Stone Crab Festival Naples FL
Stone Crab Festival October 25 - 27, 2013 Friday afternoon/evening; Sat. & Sun 10am - 5pm 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 239-594-2978 / website An action-packed weekend at various locations on the historic Old Naples Waterfront, including Tin City, Bayfront, and Port O Call Marina. Plenty of fresh, locally harvested stone crab claws, fish and shellfish, live music, events of all kinds, art, vendors and a ton of fun activities for the entire family. Complete the Stone Crab Festival … [Read more...]
Naples Housing Market Report August 2013
OVERALL MEDIAN HOME PRICE RISES FOR 14th CONSECUTIVE MONTH Naples Housing Market Statistic Report August 2013 Graphs... Click Here Naples, Fla. (September 20, 2013) - The Naples area real estate market continues to see its median home price shift upward for the 14th consecutive month according to a report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island). The median home price has been on a steady incline from … [Read more...]
Naples Housing Market Report July 2013
NAPLES, FL (August 16, 2013) PLEASE NOTE: THE OVERALL MARKET CHART HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFLECT JULY 2013 SUNSHINEMLS MARKET STATISTICS AND IS AVAILABLE HERE The Naples area condominium market has rebounded with full force as evidenced in a July 2013 report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which showed a 143 percent increase in condominium closed sales in the $300K-$500K price category and a whopping 1200 percent increase in the $2M+ price category from July 2012 compared to July … [Read more...]
The Housing Supply Is Looking Greener
The Housing Supply Is Looking Greener On July 1, 2013, in Green Design, Home Trends, by Melissa Tracey By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine Green building is moving into the mainstream. About one in five homes — or 20 percent — built last year were “green,” according to a study by McGraw Hill Construction. What’s more, researchers predict green homes to make up 29 percent and 38 percent of new homes by 2016. Energy efficient home features are becoming nearly standard practice … [Read more...]
Bathroom Makeovers
Suite Interiors Buyers emerging from a recession mind-set are reclaiming the master bathroom suite. What’s new in bathrooms? The master suite has always been a sort of “private escape” from the rest of the house, according to Jerry Gloss, senior partner of KGA Studio Architects in Louisville, Colo. But that doesn’t mean this intimate space can’t also be useful and dynamic. When creating a master suite, it helps to remember zoning, Gloss says. If one member of a couple gets up early, he or she needs a … [Read more...]
What Buyers want in their Kitchen
Buyers Say They Want This in their Home’s Kitchen…. Buyers today are looking for kitchen designs that have granite, newer appliances, kitchen islands. The info-graph shows that the desires of buyer are not always met. On July 15, 2013, in Home Trends, by Blog Contributor … [Read more...]
Upsized Homes on Downsized Lots
Home Trend Watch: Upsized Homes on Downsized Lots On July 29, 2013, in Home Trends, by Melissa Tracey By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine More Americans are showing preferences for bigger home once again, even if it means squeezing the home on a small lot, according to the first quarter Institute of Architects’ Home Design Trends Survey. The most recent survey focused on home layout and the use of interior and exterior spaces. During the recession, more Americans showed a … [Read more...]
