March 27, 2007
Greetings from Naples, Florida!
Hello everyone. Weather here has been just wonderful with temps in the 70's and 80's daily with little rain, although we do need some. Typical for this time of year. Market conditions are about the same, with inventory up just a hair and pendings increasing into March. Many Builders want to make a deal and I expect motivation on the part of lots of sellers who have yet to sell this season. I routinely hear of offers 10%, 20%, even 30% below current list price. Remember we can easily obtain listing histories on all homes and condos for sale. Some make for good conversation like these 3 examples:
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Price Change |
$319,000 |
3/7/2007 |
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Price Change |
$349,000 |
1/31/2007 |
|
Extended |
$399,000 |
1/24/2007 |
|
Extended |
$399,000 |
7/25/2006 |
|
Price Change |
$399,000 |
3/28/2006 |
|
Price Change |
$439,000 |
2/16/2006 |
|
Price Change |
$462,000 |
1/26/2006 |
|
New Listing |
$492,000 |
1/26/2006 |
| Price Change | $279,000 | 3/22/2007 |
| Extended | $299,000 | 2/26/2007 |
| Price Change | $299,000 | 1/24/2007 |
| Extended | $319,900 | 12/14/2006 |
| Price Change | $319,900 | 11/11/2006 |
| Extended | $339,900 | 9/27/2006 |
| Extended | $339,900 | 7/28/2006 |
| Extended | $339,900 | 4/1/2006 |
| Price Change | $339,900 | 2/15/2006 |
| New Listing | $354,900 | 1/27/2006 |
| Extended | $318,900 | 2/9/2007 |
| Price Change | $318,900 | 12/28/2006 |
| Price Change | $327,990 | 10/23/2006 |
| Price Change | $328,990 | 9/5/2006 |
| Price Change | $330,000 | 5/6/2006 |
| Price Change | $375,900 | 4/19/2006 |
| Price Change | $379,900 | 4/6/2006 |
| Price Change | $386,900 | 4/4/2006 |
| Price Change | $389,900 | 3/16/2006 |
| Price Change | $397,700 | 3/16/2006 |
| Back on Market | $399,900 | 3/15/2006 |
| Withdrawn | $399,900 | 3/5/2006 |
| New Listing | $399,900 | 2/25/2006 |
I could come up with many, many more. These are interesting because at times you see the larger price drops and you can hear the seller telling their agent, "damn it, sell it! I've had enough!" or even semi-predict the next price decrease based on their listing agents' behavior. And watching the price changes approach the seller's purchase price on property which is being flipped. Anyway, we are here if you want to come down, get a little sun, look around at some property, or make some offers. Till the next newsletter, Ray.
Naples Inventory Report
|
Date |
Active |
Pending |
| Today |
12309 |
849 |
| Last Week |
12289 |
808 |
| Last Month |
12204 |
781 |
| Two Months Ago |
11956 |
609 |
| Three Months Ago |
11056 |
576 |
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WHICH BEACH?
Carlton Lakes is conveniently
located in North Naples just minutes from shopping, cultural activities,
golfing, and the beaches. This gated 245-acre community with its tall pines and
cypress preserves features 90 acres of lakes and shaded pathways throughout.
Carlton Lakes features a 4600 square foot clubhouse with a 60' heated lap pool,
exercise room, social room, and tennis courts. The community also has bike and
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Collier Enterprises is pleased to announce
that construction on the Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club has begun. The
foundation pilings for the Old Florida style clubhouse are in place and work on
the marina basin is underway.
Hamilton Harbor is a unique new yacht club designed to enhance your boating
experience with a full-service marina, wet slips up to 60 feet, dry storage,
concierge services and waterfront dining.
Located just around the bend from Gordon Pass, Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club will
provide the most convenient access to the Gulf of Mexico in all of Naples Bay.
The next construction milestone for the Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club is the
building of the Boat House, which has been designed to withstand a 150 mph wind
load. The facility will house up to 325 dry slips.
Collier Enterprises' legacy of conservation and principle of treading lightly on
the land is guiding the development of Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, which offers
everything you need to enjoy a more relaxed way of boating.
Email for wet and dry slip information.
More direct access wet slips from the $160k's
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Raymond W. Snow, Jr., P.A., Realtor
Amerivest Realty
10001 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL. 34108
239-825-0846

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