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Many people are taking advantage of the hot real estate market to put their homes up for sale in the hope of attaining maximum value. One of the most popular strategies to sell their home quickly is home staging. Let's discover how to stage your home. But unless you take the correct steps to attract the right pool of buyers as quickly as possible, your home may become stagnant regarding a potential buyer’s interest level. Home Staging - From Front to Back To realize the maximum possible return on your investment, certain things need to be addressed before you place your home up for sale in today’s market. Unfortunately, too many people assume their home is suited to sell quickly but have not taken a sharp, critical eye towards specific things that would make their home much more appealing and marketable. There is no better descriptive term in real [...]

Five Below executives are buying mansions and opening offices in Naples Who wouldn't want a piece of the SWFL action?! According to Naples Daily News, the details are as follows: Five Below is taking over office space in the four-story 4099 Tamiami Trail building at Old Trail Drive across from DeVoe Cadillac in Naples. This coincides with Collier County mansion purchases by the discount store’s executives or their related trusts including a $5.7 million Pelican Bay gem tied to CEO Joel Anderson, according to public records research by In the Know. Five Below is on track to open 170 to 175 new stores this year and end fiscal 2021. While it has an impressive $11 billion market cap, that’s nowhere near the $30 billion of Ametek, which is opening corporate offices in Naples that could become new headquarters and would make it Southwest Florida’s highest. Many corporate leaders have [...]

If you’ve been considering refinancing your home, today’s attractive interest rates may make it the best move. The national average for mortgage interest rates is around 3.3%, and there are many lenders out there who will finance your new loan for approximately 2.5%. If your mortgage is an older loan that you are paying 6% or more APR for, which was the national average in 2006 to 2008, you could save a considerable amount of money each month by refinancing your mortgage now. To make sure if refinancing will be your best move, you’ll need to take several factors into consideration. If the interest rate you are being offered is not at least a minimum of ½ a percentage point below your current rate, it won’t be worth the effort and costs involved to refinance. While the appeal of reducing your monthly mortgage payment seems to attract most people [...]

One Naples, a resort-style residential community is coming soon to the Naples Vanderbilt Beach area - right across from the Ritz Carlton! One Naples will feature: Two residential towers and 140 luxury residences featuring popular open concept floor plans Multi-slip marina on Vanderbilt Lagoon - boat slips have actually been rare to find, especially this last year! Luxurious pools and cabanas Quick access to Vanderbilt Beach A well-equipped fitness center and spa, and full-service concierge 10,000 square feet of commercial space that will add the convenience of a realty office, sundry store, & deli (Source: OneNaples.com) This exclusive property also highlights gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico, resort-style amenities, and close proximity to all the best surrounding areas including: nearby beaches, Mercato, and Waterside Shops, to name a few. Naples has always been about outdoor living and Vanderbilt Beach Road is a hot area to build this new development. [...]

To Buy or To Build As what is likely to be the largest purchase of your lifetime, buying a new home is a very involved, and often intimidating, experience. One of the biggest decisions is deciding on new construction versus an existing home. There is a lot of excitement and anticipation of what your new home may be like, and most people weigh the alternatives of buying an existing home or purchasing a homesite and contracting to build a brand-new residence. There are pros and cons to both options, and carefully considering all the variables can lead to staying within your purchase budget while getting all of the amenities and features you want. How Quickly do You Need to Move? Many times, the circumstances surrounding your relocation dictate whether you buy an existing home on the market or build new. If your career or family situation is why you’re [...]

Are you thinking of relocating to Southwest Florida? Picking up and relocating to a new city can mean getting a handle on a lot of details about what to expect, and what you’ll encounter. Whether you’re a corporate employee whose company is helping you with relocation assistance or a recent retiree ready to enjoy the good life in Southwest Florida, relocating can be a daunting task for many people. Relocators often underestimate what is involved in selling their current home, arranging for moving their belongings to a new city and all the details to be considered when establishing their new residence. Here are a few things to keep in mind to make sure you avoid any unexpected surprises and cover all the bases of bringing your family to Southwest Florida. Due Diligence – Learn as Much as Possible about Your New City Nothing is more heartbreaking than settling into [...]