Select Vendor of the Week

MARTIN"S COOLING & HEATING, Inc.

It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Martin's Cooling and Heating, Inc. We recently hired them to do service work at our own personal residence. All the employees were hard working, personable and skilled. We have hired them many times before, and have referred them to many of our Naples customers over the years. They always do a fabulous job. They are reliable, and set a high business standard both in their job performance and knowledge of the industry, as well as their ethics. Their prices are very competitive..their website states that their main goal is to provide quality service and honest pricing.

The fact that they are a family owned and operated business is just one more reason why we feature them on the Select Vendor list on the home page of our website: NaplesRealEstate.com Please feel free to contact them today to find out how they can help you to improve the air quality of your home or condo. You can schedule a service call directly by logging onto their website: MartinsCooling.com or by calling them directly at 239.430.1685

A good rule of thumb is to change your air filters on the first day of each month, or on the day your electric bill comes in the mail as a reminder! Now, that's a "cool" idea!

Hope you are all having a great day, and remember, if you need anything related to The Naples Real Estate market, please give us a call: 239.370.0574

The Naples Real Estate Blogger

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Maxine's, Inc.

Maxine's Alterations & Tailoring was established in 1991. Two sisters operate this family business at 1033 5th Avenue North. I have used their services many times over the years and I cannot compliment their service and results enough! The very first time I went into this modest store was nearly 20 years ago...I had a favorite jacket with two front pockets that had ripped at the seam of one of the pockets when it got caught on a chair. I wasn't sure if they would be able to repair it well enough to go undetected. Well, they removed BOTH pockets and simply moved them up an inch on either side and 'voila', problem fixed! The rip was mended and ended up 'inside' the damaged pocket! I was hooked! I have referred countless friends and customers to Maxine's over the years. They do not advertise, and I don't believe they have a website. They depend on word of mouth to obtain new customers! NaplesRealEstate.com is proud to select Maxine's Inc as our Vendor of the Week! Please call them direct at 239.263.2884 for any custom tailoring or alterations!

Thank you and make it a great day,

The Naples Real Estate Blogger

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"If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share."

~W.Clement Stone

As many of you already know, Naples is a very service oriented community. From lawn care to pool care...cleaning services, professional shoppers, home watch services...you name it. An exclusive area like Naples simply lends itself to creating entrepreneurial opportunities for those willing to take care of the needs of others, and do a good job! Each week we are trying to share with you some of the good experiences we have had over the years with service providers in our area. This week are are very pleased to announce that Premier Polishing is our Naples Select Vendor of the week!

Premier Polishing is a small, family operated company that caters to a clientele that demands perfection. Chip and I highly recommend them. They have taken care of the detailing of our boats and cars for many years. Owner, Nathan Moran is a true professional...a great young man that always delivers the utmost in customer satisfaction. He uses a combination of products that creates a high gloss finish that protects and lasts longer in the hot Florida sun than anything else in the industry today. He is also a master at restoring faded finishes. Whether it is an automobile, boat or yacht, RV or aircraft, Nathan is the one to call to keep your vehicles looking as exquisite as they should! Just today his crew came right to our office and detailed both mine and Chip's cars...how convenient! And, we won't have to have them waxed again for a year! His prices are competitive, but I think you'll agree-once you hire Nathan and his team, you will make his service part of your annual maintenance. Call Nathan today at 239.404.5174.

For a complete list of The Naples Real Estate select vendors, please call us...we'd be happy to share! 239.370.0574

Thank you, and make it a great day!

The Naples Real Estate Blogger

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This week's Select Vendor is Ken Watkins, the best Orkin Man in Naples!

Orkin says, "caring for your home is our business. We're not satisfied until you are satisfied. So, if you need pest control between scheduled visits we'll keep coming back until it's solved or we will refund your last service payment." Orkin's service is second to none! They have been in business for over 100 years, and have nearly 2 million satisfied customers to prove it. Here in Florida, pest control is a major issue. It is our pleasure to recommend Orkin, and specifically our Orkin Man, Ken Watkins as our Select Vendor of the week! You can reach Ken directly at 239.601.8496.

Here are a few tips to help you identify pest risk factors:

• An open garbage can stored under a kitchen sink can be a magnet for flies, ants, roaches and rodents.
• Mice and other pests can enter a home through tiny gaps, the size of a pencil.
• Food that is not properly sealed in a pantry can attract pests.
• Improperly sealed attics and crawl spaces can attract spiders.
• A leaking roof or blocked gutter can accumulate moisture and become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
• Torn screens cannot keep out small insects.
• Wood stacked beside a home can attract termites or carpenter ants.
• Landscaping growing beside a home is the perfect "ladder' for pest to climb to get into a home's rafters.

Last year termites caused more than $5 billions dollars worth of damage. It is a good idea to call Ken today and have your home checked, then sign-up for an annual contract to have your home protected. Such a simple solution to protect your biggest investment, your home!

Thank you for your time. Make it a great day,

The Naples Real Estate Blogger

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This week we are pleased to feature Hubbell Wall Designs as our Select Vendor of the week!

Sometimes I feel a bit guilty recommending Aaron Hubbell as a house painter because his talent as an artist is so extraordinary. However, if you look at the complete select vendor list on NaplesRealEstate.com you will find that he is the only painter on the list. That's because he is such a perfectionist, and everyone we refer him to just raves about the results. He never lets us down. We know we can count on Aaron to give our customers the most competitive price and the most meticulous work. He is a master at his craft, with a keen sense of color and texture. He also offers faux finishes in addition to his basic interior and exterior painting for both commercial and residential properties. I'd also like to add to this recommendation that Aaron is a wonderful husband and father, which he says is the inspiration in his art.

I always say, "Why not do business with a nice person?" Aaron Hubbell may make a living by being a fantastic painter, but he makes a wonderful life by creating amazing works of art. Please call Aaron the next time you need a great painter, and consider calling him for decorative tiles, or any of a number of different creations he offers. 239.290.4607 To get more familiar with his work I am inviting you to log onto his website, Fresco Studios.

Thank you, and make it a great day!

The Naples Real Estate Blogger

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The Harris Peppe Team is pleased to announce this week's Select Vendor is Kelly Rebimbas of Sunbelt Lending Services. Kelly has been a loan officer for over 20 years. Her professionalism and attention to detail is beyond reproach! She states, "Although there are mixed feelings about the economy today, we have seen our business grow tremendously over the past few years. It is my opinion that now is a great time to buy with low housing prices and interest rates in the 5% range. We are still providing many new mortgages for our clients, as long as credit scores are fairly good I will try my best to make it work!" Kelly also says she attributes much of her success to the support of wonderful real estate agents. Chip & I feel exactly the same way...Kelly goes the extra mile to find exactly the right program for all our buyers that need financing. We consider the vendors with whom we refer business as partners in each transaction, and with Kelly we can always count on a positive result! Our customers cannot say enough good things about her either. She's organized, returns phone calls promptly, and manages to make each client feel like they are her most important client! Her motto is, "Give more than is expected"~and that pretty much up her work ethic! To call Kelly directly please phone 239.273.5239 or you can apply online at Sunbelt Lending.

Thank you, and make it a great day,

The Naples Real Estate Blogger

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Koenig Art Emporium

It is with great pleasure that The Harris Peppe Team recommends Koenig Art Emporium and recognizes them as our select vendor of the week. In this day and age, when so many businesses are succumbing to larger, national stores, the personalized relationship between the "shop owner" and the consumer is rare to find. Dick Walbert first opened his doors here in Naples over 25 years ago. He offers a wide selection of well priced art supplies, as well as very competitive pricing for custom framing. His work is impeccable, and it makes me happy to know that I am a patron of a locally owned, family business. You can find Dick and his friendly staff at 985 Central Avenue near downtown Naples. Please stop by the next time you need a treasured work of art framed---or better yet, create one yourself with their vast selection of paints and canvases. Click here for a video and more contact information: KOENIG ART EMPORIUM

Thank you, and make it a great day,

The Naples Real Estate Blogger

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Since Guy Guerra opened the doors in 1984, Coastal Plumbing has grown into one of the leading plumbing contractors in Southwest Florida. Whether you are looking for a contractor to handle a large commercial job, residential construction, or service work--it is our pleasure to recommend you call Coastal Plumbing at 239.643.3278. As you drive around town you will find some very familiar landmarks that Coastal Plumbing has been involved in such as Naples Community Hospital, Hollywood 20 Movie Theater and The Collier County Public Library [*see photo inset].

We have been referring our customers to Coastal Plumbing since their inception. One of the things that truly stands out to us is the fact that most of Guy's core management team has been with him for over 20 years! To me, employee longevity says so much about an organization. We cannot say enough good things about this company and the quality of their work, the professionalism of their staff, and their competitive prices. Thank you Coastal Plumbing for being the Harris-Peppe Team's select vendor of the week. Make it a great day, The Naples Real Estate Blogger

Select Vendor of The Week

Over the years, Chip & I have amassed a select group of professionals that we easily feel confident recommending to our customers. Each week, The Naples Real Estate Blogger, will be featuring one of these Select Vendors to be featured on the Naples Real Estate Blog.

We are pleased to choose our very first Select Vendor of the week for 2011, [click here to link directly to website] Lynn Lombardi Interior Design Services. Lynn's philosophy is simple: She applies the practical functionality of her design work along with the distinctly personal taste of each client to produce both residential and commercial results that are always delivered within budget, on time and with an attention to detail beyond reproach. Of the many customers that we have referred to Lynn over the years, there is one common thread that runs through the many accolades we hear time and time again..."Lynn is an unbelievably good listener." What better complement can there be?

If you or someone you know in the Naples area is looking for a designer, please call Lynn today. 239.598.1489

Thank you,

The Naples Real Estate Blogger