Tourism Numbers Up in Lee County

14 Feb

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It’s safe to say that tourism is alive and well in Lee County and business members of the community are optimistic. 2013 brought in an estimated $2.8 billion in economic impact to the Paradise Coast, according to this article from the Fort Myers News Press. Actually, it was $2.77 billion, but Tamara Pigott didn’t hesitate... Read more »

Naples’ Downtown Workers Could Get New Digs

13 Feb

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A recent market study found that only about 1 percent of the people who work in Naples’ targeted downtown area for redevelopment actually live there. This creates longer commute times and less time away from the employee’s family. Enter: a local developer with a solution. The developer wants to create up to 220 apartments for... Read more »

Naples Gets New Homes

12 Feb

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Seven new luxury home models are coming to four prestigious neighborhoods in Naples, so if you’re looking to get away from the cold weather and find your next forever home, one of these may be the right home for you. Stock Signature Homes will be building seven new homes in four of Naples’ most affluent... Read more »

Home Crushes: An Ode to your One True Love (Er, Home)

11 Feb

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Some say love at first sight only happens (in most cases) a few times in the average person’s lifetime; but anyone who has a love affair with houses knows how easy it is to fall in love with the beautiful, man made structure that wraps you up in its walls and gives you shelter—only if... Read more »

Are Home Builders in a Bind?

07 Feb

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There’s a steady supply of part-time residents who want to escape the cold weather and move down to sunny Southwest Florida—but inventory is running dangerously low. According to the Fort Myers News Press and Metrostudy, there are only enough houses available to meet 1.1 months’ worth of demand. “That level of scarcity hasn’t been seen... Read more »

Southwest Florida Loves Giving Back to its Community

06 Feb

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The Domain Realty Group serves five cities in Southwest Florida—Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral and Fort Myers. All five cities belong to tightknit communities who are no stranger to giving back and helping others. In fact, the Bonita Springs-Estero Board of Realtors just raised money to benefit veterans and special needs children in the... Read more »

Single Family Home Permits Up in Lee County

05 Feb

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Things are looking up in the Lee County real estate market as foreclosures drop and single family home permits rise. Single-family home permits are up by 20 percent in Lee County, according to this Naples Daily News article. In January, contractors pulled 77 permits to build single-family homes collectively valued at $17 million. Compare that... Read more »

How Could a 3D Printer Completely Revolutionize Real Estate?

04 Feb

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Today, an extraordinary amount of items are made automatically and its surprising technology hasn’t yet figured out how to produce homes in rapid fire. But what if you could build a house in 24-hours? “Your shoes, your clothes, home appliances, your car. The only thing that is still built by hand these days are buildings... Read more »

Add Some Curb Appeal and Increase your Chances of Resale

03 Feb

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Have you ever passed a home and marveled at its beautiful landscaping? We all have. Curb appeal is important to many buyers and the landscaping can either make or break a sale. “That first impression is important,” says Frank Lucco, managing director of IRR-Residential Appraisers & Consultants in Houston. “If (buyers) don’t like the looks... Read more »

Housing Market Making Moves in Southwest Florida

31 Jan

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2013 home sales ended with a bang. The report from the National Association of Realtors showed that there were 5.1 million previously owned homes sold last year, up 9.2% from 2012 and up nearly 20% from 2011, according to CNN. December sales were up from November, the first month-over-month rise in the reading since July.... Read more »