No doubt about it, Naples is something special. 

We have a great blend of natural beauty, the arts, community, and of course unbeatable weather. We are known as a destination for travelers from around the world. Our economy and real estate market are on a definite upswing. 

And all that good news catches the eye of national and international media. 

Recently, Naples’ position as one of the top luxury real estate markets was picked up by Arabian Business News. Naples tied with San Francisco for the number of homes for sale over $10 million, placing in the top ten markets in the United States. A related study by Coldwell Banker Realty points out that Naples’ luxury home market is near the top in all market categories $1 million and higher. 

If romance is on your list, Naples should be on that list too! USA Today ranks Naples as one of Americas most romantic winter getaways!  Walks on the beach, majestic sunsets, and intimate dinners for two…yes, Naples has it all!

If you’ve been tapping your foot and singing “Happy” lately, you just might have Naples on your mind. An analysis released by the U.S. National Bureau of Economic research has listed Naples in the top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest reported levels of happiness. Here in Naples, we enjoy a quality of life that is enhanced by fantastic weather, ambience, and community resources that clearly outpace other communities of similar size around the nation. 

Forbes Magazine lists Naples among its 25 Best Places to Retire Rich. And yes, Naples does have a good sized population of retirees as well as a better-than-average number of wealthy residents. But for many reasons considered by Forbes, Naples is a terrific destination for families and career minded folks as well. Here, we enjoy great educational and recreational options for families as well as the growing economy of Southwest Florida. With easy access to both Fort Myers International Airport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport, it’s no problem to bring clients to Naples for business events. They’ll love it!

Naples is, in some ways, is a hidden treasure on the Gulf Coast. But the national and international media are catching on, and however you look at it, the news about Naples is good news indeed. 

If you’re thinking of taking a look at getting your own piece of paradise here in Naples, I’d love to hear from you!