What can I get for my $300,000 nowadays? $300k never used to go too far in Naples or in Florida in general. Due to how things are at the moment, there are quite a lot of properties around this price point. Price: $300,000 Bedrooms: 3+Den Bathrooms: 2 (full) 1 (half) Community: LAUREL LAKES Living Area: [...]
Short Selling
Short Selling A short sale is when you are selling a property whose end value isn’t going to pay off the money that is owed on it. That money could be the loan, taxes, or any other fees. As a seller you either have to agree with your lender to either forego the outstanding balance [...]
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What can I get for $200,000?
What can I get for $200,000? There was a time not so long ago that you couldn’t get anything for this kind of money in Naples. Times have changed, and things are different now. Although there isn’t a great deal around for this budget, you can still get your foot in the door for under [...]
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Foreclosures
Foreclosures It is a dirty word for some, and has a more emotive meaning for too many people here. There are unfortunately plenty of foreclosed properties on the market in Naples, mainly in workforce communities like Golden Gate City, but a few luxury homes come up occasionally. These sell fast, so you have to act [...]
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Why Naples?
Why Naples? If you have to ask that question then you have never been here. Paradise isn’t an exaggeration. Anywhere where you can walk down a street in February and see nothing but fruit trees in yards, the sparkling blue ocean, and cloudless skies is paradise to me. The sun is shining and its eighty [...]
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The Home Buying Process
The Home Buying Process Buying a home is an expensive and emotive business. It might be one of the biggest decisions you will make in years. Once you decide that you want to buy a property somewhere there is an established process you need to follow. First you need to get pre-qualified for a loan [...]
Aqualane Shores
Aqualane Shores Welcome to the community web site for the Aqualane Shores Association. Aqualane Shores is located in Naples, Florida. The association is a voluntary neighborhood association which was incorporated in 1966 to provide fellowship amongst neighbors and unity of purpose for our neighborhood. Feel free to explore the features available to the public on [...]
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Audubon Golf Community of Naples
Audubon Golf Community of Naples Audubon is an extraordinary 770-acre private gated community located West of US 41 in Naples, consisting of 407 Estate homes and properties, 28 fresh water lakes, pristine private nature preserves, an 18-hole Championship Golf Course and Sensational Country Clubhouse, Tennis Facility and two Croquet Lawns. Compatible architecture and landscape style [...]
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The True Cost of Buying Property
The True Cost of Buying Property As well as the cost of the property itself there are other expenses related to the purchase. There are the inevitable taxes, title insurance, inspections and transfer fees. Title insurance is normally required by lenders to insure against any defects in the title. It is set as a percentage [...]
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Foreign Buyers
Foreign Buyers Buying a property in Naples could be a good investment for the foreign buyer. As the dollar value has decreased compared to other currencies, it may be a good time to invest compared to a couple of years ago. Not only is the dollar down, but so are the property prices. Foreign buyers, [...]