Naples, FL (May 23, 2022) – Overall inventory in Naples during April increased 16.5 percent to 1,668 properties from 1,432 properties in April 2021. Fueled by a swell of new single-family home listings, up 5.7 percent over last year, broker analysts reviewing the April 2022 Continue Reading
Naples, FL (April 22, 2022) – Demand for the Naples lifestyle remains strong as closed sales in March increased 49.9 percent compared to closed sales reported in February. Although closed sales decreased 36.5 percent to 1,205 in March 2022 from 1,899 in March 2021, the Continue Reading
Contributed by: Brett Carter, Fidelity Direct Mortgage The unfortunate escalation of the military conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine, is creating a significant Market dislocation. The US Stock Markets opened down Continue Reading
Naples, FL (February 25, 2022) – A 34.5 percent increase in new listings sparked 19,277 more showings during January compared to new listings and showings reported in December 2021. While an increase in new listings demonstrates a solid start for the real estate market this Continue Reading
Over the past two years, homebuyers have been leaving busy cities that are cramped and where the standard of living, including taxes, is very high. With more flexible work and education arrangements due to the pandemic, people are not geographically bound to their offices Continue Reading
Naples, FL (January 27, 2022) – Demand for the Naples lifestyle eclipsed all expectations and helped to break several home-sales records in 2021. The year ended with a 25.8 percent increase in overall closed sales and a 20.3 percent increase in median closed price (year over Continue Reading
As you may already know, the FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 program went into effect on October 1, 2021. Through Risk Rating 2.0, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is looking to create a more stable flood program. 2.0 provides more equitable rates by leveraging technology Continue Reading
Contributed by: Brett Carter, Fidelity Direct Mortgage This past week was all about the Fed. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) aka “The Fed” held their highly anticipated meeting Wednesday November 3, 2021. The Market was anticipating changes to the Federal Continue Reading
Contributed by Jerry Murphy, Managing Broker of Downing-Frye's Bonita Springs Office Southwest Florida has and abundance of private and public golf courses to suit every golfer, whether they are simply visiting or seeking to move to the area. Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Continue Reading
