Perfect Winter Get-Away!

New Listing in Naples Florida

 

This is the perfect Naples winter get-away! Conveniently located right across the street from beach access with pristine sand and endless views! Also, short drive to all the wonderful downtown amenities, this immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium has been meticulously maintained! Features include updated kitchen, walk-in closets with built-ins, charming Florida room with sunset views, and many lovely touches throughout!

Beautiful landscaping, steps to the pool, close to all the wonderful Naples restaurants and world class shopping...this is the Naples dream condo that you have been waiting for, and the winter get-away that you deserve! Click here for virtual tour: New Listing!

 

Call us today to preview this awesome new listing, or to request a color brochure with floor plan, a list of furnishings that are included in the price, and additional details: 1-239-370-0574

 

Thanks, and make it a great day,

 

 

The Naples Real Estate Blogger

The Naples Condo market Under $1 Million

Great Values "Under $1 Million" 

in the Naples Florida Condo Market

Presently there are just over 2,000 Active condo listings in Naples priced below $1 million dollars. That may seem like a decent inventory, but when you take into consideration that there have been over 4,600 closed sales of listings priced below 1 million in the past 12 months you come up with an entirely different conclusion. *That equates to approximately a 5 month absorption rate. Remember, a 12 month absorption rate is a "balanced" market. Of course, as always, real estate is local--and pockets of the market in Naples are doing better than others. Some neighborhoods are still experiencing a buyer's market, but those numbers are dwindling as inventory continues to go down. In most cases the sellers are back in the driver's seat--and in a lot of communities, even though the closed sale prices are edging up, due primarily to the depleted inventory, sellers are asking more than the closed sale prices dictate. In some cases this is being met with some buyer's resistance. In the end, a property is still, and always will be worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it. I believe, even with prices edging up slightly, we are still seeing some great values in Naples Real Estate when compared to our competing markets around Florida.  

Here are a few really good buys in this price range:

1. Beautiful Olde Naples Condo located in a small intimate complex features 4 bedrooms, 4.5  baths       plus a den and a 3 car garage! Walk to all the downtown amenities. Top floor, professionally decorated,   Bahama  shutters, 10' ceilings, Pets are welcome!  $1 Million Click here for the virtual tour: Old Naples Luxury Condo 

2. Beachfront Condo located in prestigious Park Shore with gorgeous views of Venetian Bay from every    room! This 3 BR, 3 BA boasts over 2,500 sf and is just steps to the pristine sands of the Gulf of Mexico. The lovely atrium building offers 24 hour security. $ 940,000 Click here for the virtual tour: Park Shore Highrise

3. Walk to the Beach from this adorable 2 BR, 2 BA. 2 blocks to the beach, close to all the galleries, restaurants and shops of both Fifth Avenue and Third Street South. Turnkey furnished and ready for you to move right in and enjoy the downtown lifestyle. $349,900. Click here for the virtual tour: Olde Naples Condo

4. Walk to Venetian Village from this perfect 2 BR, 2 BA first floor condo that has been completely remodeled and is being sold furnished. So close to the private Park Shore Beach, and minutes to Waterside Shops and The Naples Philharmonic. This is a super home away from home. $299,000 Click here for a virtual tour: Venetian Bayview

5. Unbelievable Value in this totally renovated 2 BR, 2 BA condo located in The Royal Harbor Area featuring a tranquil view, large lanai, extra storage, 1st floor, end-unit. Steps to the pool with low fees! $179,900 Check out the virtual tour: Royal Bay Villa

6. Immaculate 3 Bedroom Condo is a top floor, end unit with peaceful views over a park like preserve. Located in the lovely community of Berkshire Lakes, you have access to the recreational facilities which include a clubhouse, five large lakes, jogging paths and tennis courts. Steps to the pool! $129,900. Click here for the virtual tour: Berkshire lakes Condo

This is just a sampling of some of the wonderful opportunities still available in Naples Florida. If you or someone you know is interested in getting additional information about condos in Naples, in a specific neighborhood, please let us know how we may assist you. 239-370-0574

Thank you, and make it a great day!

The Naples Real Estate Blogger

*MLS info derived from SunshineMLS

Just a Nice Story

Recently, my husband and business partner, Chip, went out west to help our youngest daughter with a business situation--he was gone for 10 days. During those ten days Sam and I negotiated a few sales, took a new listing, juggled both phones and both computers, and we had a few "walk-thrus" and closings. It was a busy time, but Sam & I work really well together--We are both very organized, and for the most part, although we missed Chip a lot, we managed. At one of the walk-thrus, just prior to their closing, I was meeting one of our customers for the very first time. This isn't as unusual as it sounds...as busy as we get, especially during season, there are many sales we make independent of one another...This nice story however is really worth sharing...

I clearly recall this particular Saturday, during peak season, when Chip and I were in the office just trying to catch up...we hadn't had a day off in weeks, and the snail mail and emails needed our attention. Chip had gotten up extra early that morning and did some yard work before coming into the office. Trust me, neither of us were dressed to meet a customer. We got a call from one of our sellers that someone had not shown up for a scheduled open house. After trying unsuccessfully to locate our co-worker, Chip grabbed what he was working on and headed right over. I said, "Chip, you can't sit at an open house dressed in shorts!" He said, "I'll be fine, somebody needs to be there." 

Fast forward to one of the the walk-thrus in Chip's absence. They told me that they had gone to dozens of open houses that weekend. Yes, you got it---one of them just so happened to be with Chip wearing his finest 'working in the yard' attire! On a Sunday night, after meeting real estate agents from all corners of Naples, they threw all the business cards into a pile and decided to each write down the name, on a separate piece of paper, of the agent with whom they wanted to work. They both wrote down "Chip Harris". Neither remembered that he wasn't dressed professionally. They told me that they just felt 'comfortable' with him, that he seemed to really 'understand the market', and was a 'very good listener'.

Some people place so much emphasis on appearances...clothing brands, jewelry, the kind of car you drive...Now, I'm not suggesting we all head out to open houses looking like we just walked a few miles on the beach, or show homes in an old clunker. Buyers want to work with successful agents...But, at the end of the day, most folks remember who made them feel comfortable, who knew the market, and who really listened! 

Great job Chip!

If you are looking for an agent to show you homes and condos in Naples Florida, please call the Harris Peppe Team Today. We would consider it a privilege to assist you. 239.370.0574.

Thank you and make it a great day!

The Naples Real Estate Blogger

Need vs. Desire

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Vacation and resort destinations have an entirely different set of rules when it comes to 'buyer urgency' when compared to other markets. Jerry Murphy, managing broker at The Park Shore Coldwell Banker office, always says, "There are two kinds of buyers in the world...those that 'need' to buy and those that 'desire' to buy". That goes for just about anything...real estate is no exception. Here in Naples, the vast majority of the buyers we work with are those 'desiring' a new home or condo. Obviously, it is easier to sell to someone who needs something...regardless of the price tag, big or small: Whether purchasing a new dress for an upcoming event vs. browsing the rack at a local department store for fun...shopping for a car because your lease is up vs. looking for a sports car because you've always wanted one...OR buying a home due to a job transfer vs. visiting Naples Florida and wanting a vacation home; the motivation or lack thereof remains the same with any of the above purchase comparisons. I think this might be one part of the equation that sellers sometimes forget to factor in during negotiations. In many cases they "need" to sell, but the prospects looking at their properties are just "desiring" a vacation home.

If you would like to have some sunshine and palm trees in your shopping cart, please contact one of the members of The Harris Peppe Team at 239.370.0574 today! It is their privilege to help you find your heart's desire here in paradise! Give them your real estate wish list and you'll be on your way! If you would prefer to do your own "on-line shopping" first, they welcome you to log onto their award winning website, NaplesRealEstate.com, where you can search for ALL of the homes and condos presently for sale in our multiple listing system.

Thank you, and make it a great day!

The Naples Real Estate Blogger