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all price segments. We picked just a few single family
homes that stood out in their specific price range.
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Dear Visitor,
The Naples real estate market is sizzling, sales this season
have been terrific and are still going strong. Our snow
birds are leaving for their northern homes,
it's time to kick back and enjoy summer. Have a great
Memorial Day.
Walter, Petra & Mike
Roller
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Just Listed - Just
Sold
 Bring the BIG boat, 1241 Ember Ct., Marco
Island
Gorgeous, water direct residence built
with top-notch quality and craftsmanship by one of Marco
Island's finest builders in 2008. The home features over
4,500 Sq.Ft. A/C living area, offers 4 bedrooms and 5 baths and
is equipped with every imaginable upgrade. Entertaining
friends and family in style is easy
with impressive living areas, gourmet kitchen with well
over $30,000 in appliances, under roof summer kitchen with bar
area and plenty of space on the tumbled marble pool deck.
Completely furnished and decorated with upscale designer
furnishings by Robb & Stucky. Boating enthusiasts
will love the immediate, deep water Gulf access in about 5
minutes and the giant floating dock. The beach, upscale shops and
restaurants, movies and comedy club are just a leisurely stroll
away. Offered at $2,390,000.
Great Townhouse in central Naples
location,
7635 Meadow Lakes Dr., Berkshire
Lakes
This two-story townhouse floor plan makes excellent
use of over 1,500 Sq.Ft. living area. Large living/dining
area, well-equipped kitchen with cozy breakfast nook spacious
master suite and powder room occupy the first floor. Two bedrooms
and large bathroom upstairs. Quiet, private location,
yet only 10 minutes into the heart of Naples or to the
beach. A steal at
$189,900.
The Roller Team just sold
7538 Hogan Ct. in the Classics at Lely
Resort
This sprawling residence with outstanding, wrap around lake
views, four bedrooms and four and half baths, formal
living and family rooms, a stunning pool with natural stone
spa and bridge, summer kitchen and large outdoor areas
just closed
at $1,185,000.
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New Construction Surges in the
South
Housing construction rose to the highest level in 16 months.
Although single-family new construction dropped by 0.9
percent after a strong 5.7 percent gain in February, the number
of building permits rose 7.5 percent to an annual rate of
685,000.
By section of the country, all the strength in March came in the
South, where construction activity jumped 18.2 percent, the best
advance in 10 months.
The National Association of Home Builders said Thursday its
housing market index, which tracks industry confidence, jumped
four points to a reading of 19 in April, the highest level since
September 2009.
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First Quarter Sales in
Naples
The Naples real
estate market is on fire. The number of pending sales rose by 55
percent with 3,346 contracts written in the first quarter of
2010. The inventory decreased by 15 percent. While sales under
$300,000 increased 40 percent to 1,393 sales, the real surprise
was a one hundred percent increase in the 1 million to 2
million-price segment. Pending sales in this segment doubled with
146 contracts on single family homes and 96 condo contracts in
the first quarter of 2010.
Naples Beach had
the strongest pending sales increase of all geographic areas with
an 85 percent increase in pending sales over last year. High-end
buyers realize that this market has hit bottom and they are
getting a bargain. Median prices in the Naples Beach
area are down from $550,000 in March 2009 to $475,000 in
March 2010.
East Naples
including Lely Resort continues to do exceptionally well. The
median price in this area actually rose from $122,000 to $155,000
comparing March 2009 to March 2010. 1,693 homes sold over the
last 12 months compared to 1,019 homes the year before. In Lely
Resort 58 homes sold in the first quarter of 2010 versus 28 homes
in the first quarter of 2009.
Who is buying? Reports say 30 % of all
foreign buyers are Canadians. The combination of a
strong Canadian dollar and properties in paradise at
undervalued prices are
proving irresistible.
More good news: Median home prices are up
more than 3 percent from the bottom in May 2009, meaning more
expensive homes are selling.
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What makes your home sell
faster?
 Today's buyer looks at 35 to 50 homes,
starting with their online search. Gorgeous HD photos
of the property go a long way to attract
attention.
It's
crucial to make a home as appealing as possible, because nine out
of ten buyers will not be able to look at "just the
house". A clean, well decorated home that exudes warmth will
almost always win over a buyer's heart even if they have to
make compromises in location or floor plan features.
Sellers
could consider the help of a professional stager if they feel
their home could use a face lift. A comprehensive
consultation starts at $150 and could go up to about $350. This
will provide the owner with a detailed list of what they could do
to make the home more appealing.
The cost of staging a home can run as high a several thousand
dollars for a vacant, unfurnished home. But typically
it pays for itself as the selling price is higher than for a
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