2012-05-30T20:19:13Z http://naplesrealestatepage.com/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-12-12:c61a4e61-8ba5-4d9d-9898-074fc787c158 Linda C. Loomis 2011-12-13T04:32:43Z 2011-12-13T04:32:43Z Lighting of the Christmas Tree on Fifth Avenue in NaplesPlease enjoy photos from this year's traditional Old Naples event! Posted by Linda Loomis, RealtorCertified International Property SpecialistJohn R. Wood RealtorsNaples FLClick here to view all the properties in Southwest Florida To learn more about the unique lifestyle that Naples offers, scroll to the bottom of this page and click "older entries." ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-12-08:826a1a5c-5067-4c45-bd2a-67593ced5fa1 Linda C. Loomis 2011-12-08T21:56:49Z 2011-12-08T21:56:49Z Expert Sees Scarcity of Naples Housing Inventory Key to Significant Local UpswingMichael Timmerman, economist with Hank Fishkind and Associates who has studied the SW Florida real estate market for 17 years, sees the current scarcity of inventory and stable sales prices as indicators that the Naples market will begin to move to higher prices. He points to a huge amount of redevelopment slated for the next few years "ultimately making certain existing communities even more desirable because they simply cannot be duplicated in their locations."Posted by Linda Loomis, RealtorCertified International Property SpecialistJohn R. Wood RealtorsNaples FLClick here to view ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-12-08:3b42560a-a263-4c20-8229-ff1c9913581a Linda C. Loomis 2011-12-08T21:37:55Z 2011-12-08T21:37:55Z OCTOBER 2011 MARKET REPORTCLOSED SALES - The number of closed sales year-to-date are up 6% over the same period 2010 and at its highest level since 2005. - Volume of sales year-to-date is up 8% over same period last year and comparable to 2006 levels. - Median sales price is up is up 5.5% from its 2009 low, but well below the highs of 2007 and 2008. PENDED SALES - Pended sales for the month of October were the third ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-10-14:2fadcafe-66c3-4885-99e7-7fa2bacf0a93 Linda C. Loomis 2011-10-14T20:13:26Z 2011-10-14T20:13:26Z Cindy Carroll, with more than 25 years of appraisal experience in the local market, sees remarkable signs of improvement and is optimistic about the future. Her research reflects supply and demand over a 13-year period (1998-present) and charts patterns in particular communities. She states that a one-year supply is considerd a "balanced market" and that many areas are now seeing a shortage. Cindy points out that 70% of our current buyers are cash purchasers and she foresees an 8-10% long-term return on investment. Posted by Linda Loomis, RealtorCertified International Property SpecialistJohn R. Wood RealtorsNaples ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-10-14:efe51a8f-8012-4982-894b-111ff5f4edfd Linda C. Loomis 2011-10-14T19:54:44Z 2011-10-14T19:54:44Z Available inventory represents approximately an eight month supply, based on the number of closed sales during the past 12 months. Due to the fact that a "stable market" is considered a twelve month inventory, many areas of Naples are now considered to have a shortage of properties on the market.Posted by Linda Loomis, RealtorCertified International Property SpecialistJohn R. Wood RealtorsNaples FLClick here to view all the properties in Southwest Florida To learn more about the unique lifestyle that Naples offers, scroll to the bottom of this page and click "older entries." ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-10-14:95fbe4a0-7a07-4036-a888-c64e70a5d940 Linda C. Loomis 2011-10-14T19:46:02Z 2011-10-14T19:46:02Z The August real estate report for Naples, Florida shows that inventory decreased by 19%. Prices have remained relatively stable for over the past year.Posted by Linda Loomis, RealtorCertified International Property SpecialistJohn R. Wood RealtorsNaples FLClick here to view all the properties in Southwest Florida To learn more about the unique lifestyle that Naples offers, scroll to the bottom of this page and click "older entries." ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-07-12:03880348-37a0-424b-8c54-32f8910a8cd8 Linda C. Loomis 2011-07-12T14:39:17Z 2011-07-12T14:39:17Z The annual 4th of July Parade in Naples was well-attended and festive. Third Steet and Fifth Avenue were lined with patriotic Americans. Posted by Linda Loomis, RealtorCertified International Property SpecialistJohn R. Wood RealtorsNaples FLClick here to view all the properties in Southwest Florida To learn more about the unique lifestyle that Naples offers, scroll to the bottom of this page and click "older entries." ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-07-08:b30e64a5-bd08-4f14-9f2e-6a18204b55ec Linda C. Loomis 2011-07-08T22:51:57Z 2011-07-08T22:51:57Z From the Wall Street Journal: Naples Ranks #7 for American Cities Most Coveted by International Buyershttp://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2011/06/15/the-markets-most-coveted-by-international-buyers/Posted by Linda Loomis, RealtorCertified International Property SpecialistJohn R. Wood RealtorsNaples FLClick here to view all the properties in Southwest Florida To learn more about the unique lifestyle that Naples offers, scroll to the bottom of this page and click "older entries." ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-07-08:eddacce1-c7b9-4555-9442-9c896212b5e9 Linda C. Loomis 2011-07-08T22:37:26Z 2011-07-08T22:37:26Z May sales continued at a brisk pace, as they have each month in 2011. In fact, my 5th Avenue office alone had its best month for written sales since June 2005... ($53.9 million!) We have seen a significant reduction in inventory, with many neighborhoods reaching a stable 10-month to 1-year supply. The diminishing supply is also reflected in the overall inventory in the Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero market, which has dropped 17% from its June 2010 level.Only 1 in every 701 housing units sold in Collier County in May was a foreclosure. This was a decrease of almost 23% ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-03-14:b661b6db-da3c-44b7-b771-a5aca5a95a7e Linda C. Loomis 2011-03-14T19:53:00Z 2011-03-14T19:53:00Z Thousands packed the downtown area yesterday for one of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebration on record. Marching in the parade were local bands, dance troupes, bagpipe players, local and NYPD firefighters, as well as numerous alumni groups from the Northeast and Midwest. A sea of green-clad revelers enjoyed the festivities while only the babies and dogs seemed to sleep in oblivious comfort. Enjoy the following photos! ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-03-13:47861757-99a5-432b-9df6-30b2f772d3c2 Linda C. Loomis 2011-03-13T12:27:00Z 2011-03-13T12:27:00Z CLOSED SALES: The number of closed sales year-to-date February is approximately the same as the same period in 2010. Average sales price remained constant with prior year and median sales price dropped 7%. Closed sales priced under $250,000 represent 65% of closings to date. Closed sales over $1,000,000 are up 9% over the same period 2010. PENDED SALES: February pended sales are up 14% over February 2010 and the highest February on record (2000-2011). Properties priced under $250,000 continued to comprise 66% of pended sales for February. NEW ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-01-27:f7088ead-0d6c-44c1-b00c-89f7ca13dc45 Linda C. Loomis 2011-01-28T02:20:00Z 2011-01-28T02:20:00Z Mercato...The Hottest Place in TownLast Monday night I met friends for a movie and dinner at Mercato, only to discover that the parking garage was packed and the wait for a bite to eat at The Pub was an hour and a half! On a Monday...?!Mercato is Naples' newest venue for dining, entertainment and shopping. Silverspot Cinema offers upscale, leather seating in 11 theaters, along with spirits and light fare. Numerous restaurants and bars have become popular with locals and visitors alike, including: AZN, Bravo, McCormick & Schmick's, The Capital Grille, Piola, and PURE. To open ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-01-21:d0d3b562-9f46-4cc9-99bb-f60bee4cc316 Linda C. Loomis 2011-01-22T02:52:00Z 2011-01-22T02:52:00Z Frank Abagnale, the first speaker for this year's Naples Town Hall Distinguished Lecture Series, enthralled the audience with stories of his adventures as a swindler and con-man. Portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie "Catch Me If You Can", Abagnale detailed the years he successfully outsmarted the Feds while posing as a commercial pilot, physician, and prosecutor. After serving years in a French prison, he eventually dedicated his life to working with the FBI, turning down a number of offers for presidential pardons. A product of a broken home at age 16, Abagnale brought the audience to tears ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2011-01-20:ad89dc8a-3192-4ecf-a0c1-3897f80471a3 Linda C. Loomis 2011-01-21T02:19:00Z 2011-01-21T02:19:00Z 2010 ANNUAL MARKET REVIEW:TOTAL SALES volume for 2010 increased 18% over 2009.CLOSED SALES over $1,000,000 increased almost 27% over 2009.PENDED SALES are comparable with the record highs set in 2004 and 2005.INVENTORY LEVEL is down 35% from the February 2008 high.NEW LISTINGS placed on the market in 2010 are at their lowest level since 2005.CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE 2010 ANNUAL MARKET REVIEW Posted by Linda Loomis, RealtorJohn R. Wood RealtorsNaples FLClick here to view all the properties in Southwest Florida To learn more about the unique lifestyle that Naples offers, scroll to the bottom of this page ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2010-12-18:fb1789e9-0fc5-4141-a2b4-afde13f0dd75 Linda C. Loomis 2010-12-19T02:13:00Z 2010-12-19T02:13:00Z Take a stroll with me down Fifth Avenue in Naples, Florida to enjoy the following holiday scenes! Posted by Linda Loomis, RealtorJohn R. Wood RealtorsNaples FLClick here to view all the properties in Southwest Florida To learn more about the unique lifestyle that Naples offers, scroll to the bottom of this page and click "older entries." ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2010-12-18:1a2607fc-ab66-44c5-928e-eba867f444fa Linda C. Loomis 2010-12-19T01:26:00Z 2010-12-19T01:26:00Z CLOSED SALES: Year-to-date closed sales are up 13% over 2009 and closed volume is up 20%. All price segments show increases over prior year, with properties priced above $ 1,000,000 posting the largest increase. Closed sales for the month of November were down 14% from November 2009, but remained the third highest for the month during the past 11 years. PENDED SALES: Pended sales remained strong in November, posting the second highest number of sales for the month during the past 11 years. Properties priced under $250,000 continue to comprise ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2010-12-18:a9b21087-ceec-40d4-8877-eba2cb32d079 Linda C. Loomis 2010-12-18T13:38:00Z 2010-12-18T13:38:00Z The Festival of Lights in Naples, Florida is a much-anticipated annual event. Thousands flock to 3rd Street to enjoy festive musical presentations and stroll under the "snow" (bubbles streaming from the street lights!) Posted by Linda Loomis, RealtorJohn R. Wood RealtorsNaples, FLClick here to search to search all properties in Southwest Florida ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2010-11-18:cac05d04-9d7e-48e5-ba11-90dbe859ff69 Linda C. Loomis 2010-11-18T12:33:00Z 2010-11-18T12:33:00Z Patric's - for Breakfast, Lunch, or Tapas and WineFrench toast stuffed with Brie and drizzled with fresh raspberry topping? Umm! Save your calorie splurge for Patric's! Whether it's for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Patric's offers an array of gourmet choices that will delight the palate.Next door to the relatively new restaurant, the owners have recently inaugurated a comfortable, cozy dining room for evening tapas and wine. Invite a group of friends so that you can sample and share a variety of succulent offerings such as: seared duck breast with black rice and berries, grilled lamb lollipops with ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2010-11-01:1e7799e0-7d3e-4cb0-a059-ccc08abe4fd4 Linda C. Loomis 2010-11-01T12:44:00Z 2010-11-01T12:44:00Z HALLOWEEN ON 5TH AVENUE IN NAPLES Once again, Halloween on 5th Avenue in Naples proved to be a delightful, fun evening! Neapolitans demonstrated their creative flair by strutting their unique costumes. These traditional Mexican dresses and parasols were hand-fashioned from newsprint by the grandmother in the photo ... amazing! The gift tag on the package: "To men", "From God" ... tag:naplesrealestatepage.com,2010-10-30:8fc850df-409b-45bf-b454-22a3a6b7c2b7 Linda C. Loomis 2010-10-30T22:09:51Z 2010-10-30T22:09:51Z NAPLES STONE CRAB FESTIVAL Naples kicked off the stone crab season with a well-attended festival at Tin City and Bayside. The sunny, warm breeze invited crowds to enjoy cold beer and succulent stone crab delicacies. ...