What’s In Store for the Housing Market in 2014?

30 Jan

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The past few years in real estate have been indecisive. We’ve experienced everything from high foreclosures to low inventory. What’s in Store for 2014? According to Forbes, now is the time to buy that second home you’ve always wanted (perhaps a nice bungalow in sunny Southwest Florida?) or purchase your first home without getting into... Read more »

How to Make Moving Less Stressful

29 Jan

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I don’t know one single person who has ever told me that they actually like moving. As if emotionally packing up your memories and cherished moments wasn’t enough, you also have to physically pack up all of your belongings in the midst of your already busy life. Here are eight things you can do to... Read more »

Small House, Big Life

28 Jan

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Downsizing. That word strikes fear into the hearts of home buyers and sellers—but it shouldn’t—because moving to a smaller home should excite you and get you pumped up for the future, not twist your mind into a knot full of stress. Some people move to a small house—and by small, we mean small(er) than your... Read more »

Reptilian Home Search

27 Jan

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This article from Inman says that our reptilian brains control most of our purchasing decisions–like buying a home. According to the article, it lacks words yet it can somehow regulate virtually all of your vital functions while controlling your most basic functions: thirst, hunger, sleep, love, etc. So what does the reptilian brain prioritize above... Read more »

The Housing Market is Beginning to Take Shape In 2014

24 Jan

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After analyzing 2013’s fourth quarter, Zillow expects what it calls a ‘mixed bag’ in 2014. The article then went on to say that the housing recovery is in its middle stages after last year’s iconic boom. After peaking at 7.1 percent last year in August, the pace of annual home value appreciation consistently fell below... Read more »

See What Bonita Springs’ New Senior Living Community Has in Store

23 Jan

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Like Naples, Bonita Springs is quickly starting to become a hotspot for senior living communities, according to the Fort Myers News Press. The New Senior Living Community on the Block The Bonita Springs American House is set to open in May of 2015. The $13.6 million project began this week and will house about 140... Read more »

Wallpaper Can Boost Any Home’s Decor

22 Jan

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Is your home sweet home looking a little drab lately? It’s okay, you can admit it. We won’t tell. Find out how you can take your home from fab to drab with these suggestions from HGTV. Here are Some Contemporary Wallpaper Ideas to Get you Started A little history never hurt nobody. These days, interior... Read more »

New Naples Real Estate Available at Quail West

21 Jan

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New Naples real estate is on the horizon. Antigua, the newest model at Quail West Golf and Country Club in North Naples is in the works, according to the Naples Daily News. Spectacular New Designs “This is a spectacular new design, with dramatic details and elegant finishes throughout,” said Ron Vandenack, director of sales for... Read more »

Be a Pioneer and Gain Publicity by Accepting Bitcoins

20 Jan

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Earlier this month, Bond New York said it thought it was the first brokerage to accept Bitcoins, a peer-to-peer payment system and digital currency, as a form of legitimate currency to purchase a home. “Bitcoin is a convenient and inexpensive way for our customers to transfer money, so we see it as a win-win situation... Read more »

The New Esplanade on the Block

17 Jan

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National builder Taylor Morrison plans to build a 153-acre tract for a new community in Hacienda Lakes, a 2,262-acre development off Collier Boulevard, according to the Naples Daily News. The renowned Physicians Regional Medical Center is adjacent to the community and major grocery and retailer superstores are also close by. Residents of Esplanade at Hacienda... Read more »