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Posted on 04/25/2021

Photo by Precondo via Pixabay Some mortgage companies offer loans with points. In a nutshell, paying points means paying down the interest rate. One point is equal to 1 percent of the mortgage amount. On a $200,000 mortgage, one point is $2,000. The percentage the interest rate lowers depends on the mortgage company and the market. For example,...

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Posted on 04/18/2021

Are Pier and Beam Foundations Right for New Construction Accessibility?

Photo by 1778011 from Pixabay Although concrete walls and slabs rank among the most popular types of foundations, the vast majority of new construction relied on pier and beam designs until the 1960s. Pier and beam, commonly called as “post and beam,” was viewed as the most effective and cost-efficient way to elevate a structure above grade. In...

Posted on 04/11/2021

6 Home Staging Tips for Open Houses

Photo by David Gonzales via Pexels When it comes to selling a home, presentation is key. A well-staged home highlights the best features while leaving plenty of room for imagination in the minds of home buyers. Here are a few tried and true home staging tips to help your home steal the show and bring in the best...

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Posted on 04/04/2021

Why Buy a Single Family Home

Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay You have been in the same home for several years, but you want to move. You'll need to decide whether to rent or buy and if you decide to buy, what type of home you want. Condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes all have benefits, depending on where you are in life. Many people...

Posted on 03/28/2021

Developing Raw Land Outside City Limits

Photo by RTImages via Shutterstock Buying raw land with the intent to build can be exciting, but there are many things to consider before you make the purchase final. Building requirements: From soil type, building setback requirements, electrical accessibility, well drilling, sewer placement and everything in between, learn what needs to be done and planned before beginning the...

Posted on 04/15/2021

4530 7th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34119 now has a new price of $829,000!

This light and bright 4 bedroom, 2 bath estate home is situated on 2.73 acres of cleared, gated and fenced land WEST of Collier Blvd. The fourth bedroom currently provides ideal office space, while the expansive lanai with heated salt water pool, spa and sun shelf provide beautiful views of the landscape which includes numerous mature oaks and fruit trees including mango, orange, lemon, cherry, lychee, dragon fruit, avocado and mulberry. The ample kitchen has wood cabinets, rich granite, a large pantry, cooktop, wall oven and stainless appliances. Enter the expansive master to be greeted by bamboo floors, a HUGE walk in closet and a...

Posted on 04/11/2021

Video Tour - 3755 Montreux Ln #2-103, Naples, FL 34114

Enjoy the golf course and lake views from this lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath coach home in Montreux in the award winning community of Fiddler's Creek! Neutral tile in living areas and master bedroom and white oak tone lux vinyl in guest bedrooms. The Kitchen is appointed with wood cabinetry, rich granite counters, a pantry, large peninsula, gas cooking and stainless appliances. The floorplan allows for a nice flow for indoor / outdoor living and entertaining. The large master en-suite has his and hers walk-in closets, dual vanities, a separate shower and soaking tub. Additional features include crown molding, designer light fixtures and...

Posted on 04/11/2021

3755 Montreux Ln #2-103, Naples, FL 34114 is now new to the market!

Enjoy the golf course and lake views from this lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath coach home in Montreux in the award winning community of Fiddler's Creek! Neutral tile in living areas and master bedroom and white oak tone lux vinyl in guest bedrooms. The Kitchen is appointed with wood cabinetry, rich granite counters, a pantry, large peninsula, gas cooking and stainless appliances. The floorplan allows for a nice flow for indoor / outdoor living and entertaining. The large master en-suite has his and hers walk-in closets, dual vanities, a separate shower and soaking tub. Additional features include crown molding, designer light fixtures and...

Posted on 04/11/2021

Video Tour - 4530 7th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34119

This light and bright 4 bedroom, 2 bath estate home is situated on 2.58 acres of cleared, gated and fenced land WEST of Collier Blvd. The fourth bedroom currently provides ideal office space, while the expansive lanai with heated salt water pool, spa and sun shelf provide beautiful views of the landscape which includes numerous mature oaks and fruit trees including mango, orange, lemon, cherry, lychee, dragon fruit and mulberry. The ample kitchen has wood cabinets, rich granite, a large pantry, cooktop, wall oven and stainless appliances. Enter the expansive master to be greeted by bamboo floors, a HUGE walk in closet and a remodeled...

Posted on 04/11/2021

4530 7th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34119 is now new to the market!

This light and bright 4 bedroom, 2 bath estate home is situated on 2.58 acres of cleared, gated and fenced land WEST of Collier Blvd. The fourth bedroom currently provides ideal office space, while the expansive lanai with heated salt water pool, spa and sun shelf provide beautiful views of the landscape which includes numerous mature oaks and fruit trees including mango, orange, lemon, cherry, lychee, dragon fruit and mulberry. The ample kitchen has wood cabinets, rich granite, a large pantry, cooktop, wall oven and stainless appliances. Enter the expansive master to be greeted by bamboo floors, a HUGE walk in closet and a remodeled...

Posted on 04/08/2021

Video Tour - 7935 Mahogany Run Ln #723, Naples, FL 34113

Immaculate 2+ den, 2 bath TURNKEY condo in the highly sought after Greenlinks in Lely Resort. Enjoy GOLF privileges with 42 rounds annually included at either of two on-site courses, Flamingo and Mustang courses. This spacious condo has a kitchen open to the living and dining area. Additional features include updated white cabinetry, pantry in kitchen, stacked washer dryer, brand new light fixtures, hardware, faucets and interior paint. Beautiful NEW furnishings in living room, euro-sleeper in den, new dining with room for 6 and new kitchen table, chairs and new lanai furniture. Spectacular tropical views of lake and golf course. Great...

Posted on 04/08/2021

7935 Mahogany Run Ln #723, Naples, FL 34113 is now new to the market!

Immaculate 2+ den, 2 bath TURNKEY condo in the highly sought after Greenlinks in Lely Resort. Enjoy GOLF privileges with 42 rounds annually included at either of two on-site courses, Flamingo and Mustang courses. This spacious condo has a kitchen open to the living and dining area. Additional features include updated white cabinetry, pantry in kitchen, stacked washer dryer, brand new light fixtures, hardware, faucets and interior paint. Beautiful NEW furnishings in living room, euro-sleeper in den, new dining with room for 6 and new kitchen table, chairs and new lanai furniture. Spectacular tropical views of lake and golf course. Great...