Homes for Sale in Naples Florida
Two of the most commonly asked questions and comments we receive “Is this a good Naples neighborhood?” and “I’m looking for a great deal.”
The answer to the question and comment is a combination of your list of wants and needs and the facts we have about a neighborhood. [Read more...]
Today the Associated Press released a story about David Stern, a Florida foreclosure lawyer who became one of the nation’s top foreclosure lawyers.
“The Florida attorney general‘s economic crimes division is investigating three law firms, including Stern’s, over allegations that they created fraudulent legal documents, gouged homeowners with inflated fees, steered business to companies they owned and filed foreclosures without [Read more...]
Today’s question from the email bag come from Michelle – “I am interested in renting a condo, however was a bit put off when the broker explained that the unit was in short sale but the lease would not be affected. It’s a great deal but does not sound too good to be true, I’ve heard horror stories in regards to short sales and don’t want to end being kicked out before the lease is up. Do you think it would be risky to go forward in renting this?” [Read more...]
The number of Lis Pendens (the formal notice that starts the foreclosure process) has steadily been declining in the Collier County and Naples area.
In October 2008 was the peak of filings with a total of 946 filings.
The graph shows the number of filings occurring on a monthly basis according to the Collier County Clerk of Courts office. The trend line shows the right leg of a normal bell curve which represents a downward trend in the number of foreclosure actions being filed. [Read more...]
Tivoli Model in Caldecott Under Construction at Lely Resort
The other day I toured the Caldecott neighborhood of Lely Resort and saw a Tivoli model home under construction. A home which has no specific buyer and being constructed by a builder is called a “spec” home.
It was quite interesting to see a home under construction, [Read more...]