Naples, Bonita Springs & Estero Real Estate Industry News & Updates

Reported by the Naples News: The housing market in Southwest Florida has been red-hot for the past three years. Now it’s about to get blistering. That’s the conclusion of a new second-quarter survey by Local Market Monitor that predicts the Naples-Marco Island area will have the highest cumulative gain in one-to-four family home prices — 41 percent — over the next three years of any of the 20 Florida metropolitan statistical areas it tracks. And it’s up considerably from the 29 percent three-year projection the 25-year-old Cary, N.C.-based real estate research firm made in the second quarter of 2014. “That’s a big increase,” said Ingo Winzer, president and founder of the firm, which tracks 315 markets nationwide. “You’re looking at a real phenomenon.”[...] Read More

In Southwest Florida, in the middle of Collier County, is the exceptional city of Naples. Named after the Italian city with an equally beautiful bay, Naples, Florida, is one of the top destinations in the United States. [...] Read More

For Canadians, Europeans and investors from nearly anywhere in the world, the appeal of Florida real estate is obvious. The weather is incredible, two long coastlines offer seemingly endless access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, and property prices are much lower than many comparable beach destinations elsewhere in Europe or North America. [...] Read More

Naples, Florida, is one of the wealthiest cities in the state and is located along the Gulf of Mexico. By combining warm weather with impressive attractions and amenities, it is easy to see the appeal of this destination to residents. If you’re thinking seriously about moving to Naples and buying a place of your own, then you should get familiar with the top 10 advantages of living in Naples.[...] Read More

Whether or not you have spent a substantial amount of time exploring Southwest Florida, you probably already know the highlights. This part of the state boasts unparalleled warm weather, access to some of the most attractive beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, a friendly atmosphere and a variety of real estate opportunities. [...] Read More

Don’t you just love that buzz you get when you know you look good? You can’t fake that aura of happiness and confidence that comes from looking great, so it’s important that you make the most of your image. Living in a place like Southwest Florida, where the fantastic weather allows us all to spend so much time outside, either on the beach, golfing or just enjoying a browse around the shops, means that looking good is a number one priority.[...] Read More

There are many wonderful sights to enjoy in Southwest Florida but for an extra special treat head on over to the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples to get a glimpse of the rare Super Ghost Orchid. This delicately beautiful orchid is so rare that it is now an endangered species in Florida, so it’s well worth taking the time to go and see it. This weekend the Super Ghost Orchid has displayed an incredible eleven flowers.[...] Read More

Summer is here, and soon the kids will be out of school and eager to spend their time having fun. Living in Southwest Florida can sometimes seem like one long holiday, after all, having a Naples home or one in Bonita Springs means you’re never far from one of the glorious beaches for spending long warm days relaxing on the sand and having fun in or on the water! Many of the gated communities in the Naples and Bonita Springs area have plenty of top class leisure facilities to keep the kids busy too.[...] Read More

Living in Southwest Florida is all about living the good life – and one of the best things about being in the Naples area is exploring the vast array of top notch restaurants. You’ll find every sort of dish from all over globe in the restaurants here, many of which excel in seafood. Well, with the Ocean so close, why not use nature’s fresh bounty in your recipes? With such a choice of places to eat all over Naples, it can be difficult to know where to start. Gulfshore Life magazine recently drew up a shortlist of the most exciting new places to eat in Collier County, so leave your own kitchen behind now and again, and treat yourself to a series of gastronomical delights from these great restaurants.[...] Read More

The Ocean needs to be a passion for you if you are looking for Naples real estate. You are never far from the beautiful, restful sights and sounds of the water here in Naples, and its unmistakable salty tang permeates the breeze with echoes of long ago sea journeys and pirate adventures. Moving to a community like Port Royal, Naples, will certainly give you every opportunity to enjoy life near the sea, as the very architecture of this sumptuous and historical gated community is based on the architecture of the Caribbean colonies. Most of the magnificent Naples homes here have access to deep-water canals or are beachfront, with a private mooring so you can go off on your own nautical adventures.[...] Read More

The Riverstone community in Naples is one of the most exciting new developments to emerge in the popular Southwest Florida area. This gated community has a great choice of Naples homes, with 22 new home designs to suit families of every size and budget. Set in beautiful landscapes, with 286 acres of preserves and 86 acres of lakes, this is a truly stunning place to consider investing in if you plan to relocate and start enjoying the good life in Naples.[...] Read More

It’s strange how having children can make your priorities change quite drastically. You may have once wanted nothing else than to live in the heart of a city, relishing the buzz and energy of the life there. Now, sometimes you dream of a home with a garden, a neighborhood that’s open and safe for the kids to explore, and free from the dangers of heavy traffic, smog and strangers. A place where you can enjoy the vibrancy, cultural and economic advantages of a city, but also return home to a more relaxing pace of life, where the kids can grow up in a welcoming, friendly community.[...] Read More

Look at Southwest Florida from any angle and you will see a picture perfect shot of idyllic beaches, inshore estuaries, sweeping golf courses and buzzing cityscapes. If you’re new to the area and are looking for Naples real estate, it may come as a pleasant surprise just how beautiful this area of Florida really is. So it’s no surprise that several locations in Lee and Collier County are to be used for a new TV pilot episode. ITZ studios, a Naples based studio, will be filming scenes for their originally scripted production The Alibi Boys around the Fort Myers and Naples area. Executive Producer, Chuck Ardezzone, described the new show as, “a comedy about two penniless college roommates who realize that they can combine their talents and create significant income by selling lies, falsehoods and alibis to wealthy friends, neighbors and total strangers.[...] Read More

Anyone looking for Naples real estate in Southwest Florida will be impressed by the easy going, laid back atmosphere of Pelican Bay community.  It’s the perfect environment to relax and enjoy long sunny days in a welcoming, homely environment. Situated among acres of lush mangrove preserves, Pelican Bay boasts three miles of gorgeous sandy beaches, for the exclusive use of residents. Most homes are within easy walking distance of the beach, but if you want to take it easy, Pelican Bay’s unique tram system will safely carry you and your guests through the community’s 43 acres of parks and recreational land, enjoying trips on the boardwalk through the mangroves to the glistening Gulf of Mexico surf. [...] Read More

Sometimes it’s good to start afresh – and what could be better than moving to Riverstone, one of the newest and most exciting communities Naples real estate has to offer. This incredible gated community provides a luxury lifestyle choice alongside some of the most beautiful natural scenery in Southwest Florida. The site has acres of mature landscaping full of native plants and trees, serene lakes, parks, walkways and cycling routes so you can really get to appreciate the beauty of Riverstone first hand. The homes in Riverstone are built to extremely high standards of workmanship, with designs that are made with the sunny Florida climate in mind. Large airy rooms lead onto a patio and pool area, with lakeside or nature reserve views.[...] Read More