It’s summer in Naples! And while the red hot real estate market of recent months has slowed just a bit, our most recent market report shows that home sales are steady and the market is stable. 

What’s happening right now in Naples real estate?

When it …

I’ve often said that the days of a traditional seasonal Naples real estate market are long gone. Naples isn’t “just” a resort community driven by a “snowbird” market. Our market is busy and vibrant year-round, and current market statistics confirm just that as we move into summer. 

During the …

If you take a look at southwest Florida’s economy, you’ll see that tourism is up. 

Retail is up. 

Job growth is up. 

Airport traffic is up. 

Incomes are up. 

And of course, Naples is known worldwide as a peak Florida destination for home buyers. 

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 The Naples luxury real estate market shows great momentum as we head into summer. It’s clear that clients are serious buyers, not just “browsing around.” I’ve predicted for the last few years that Naples real estate was headed away from a seasonal market to a thriving year-round market, …

Our Naples real estate market continues to show lots of activity and strong performance month after month. Let’s take a look at some highlights from the first quarter of 2014.

Sales continue their upward trend. Homes priced at $1 million plus leaped forward a solid 83% over …

Home prices have taken a remarkable jump compared to last year at this time, according to the most recent market data from the Naples Area Board of Realtors.

 In particular, homes in the top tier price bracket ($2 million and up) soared an astounding 24%. 

 And the number …

Our friends up north may be battling the coldest winter in years, but here in Naples the real estate market is HOT!

 Luxury condominiums are especially on the move this month. Sales of luxury condo have soared 70% over last year in the $2 million + price category. 

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The Naples real estate market sits poised for solid performance in 2014. Recently, analysts at the Naples Area Board of Realtors recapped key indicators from 2013; homeowners and investors can rest assured that our market is stable and headed in a great direction for the future. 

 Let’s look at …

Regular readers of my blog know that the Naples luxury real estate market has been on a steady upswing for the past few years. I’ve spoken regularly about market statistics that point to increased sales and a tighter inventory - both of which set the stage for higher home prices.

The Naples luxury real estate market continues to roll forward….and the market is rolling at a tremendous pace this fall. October’s market statistics show a dramatic 37% decline in “days on the market” compared to October 2012. 

Translated into practical terms, the average home listed for sale last year …