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The act of moving isn’t a huge deal, it’s the months spent getting to that point that are!  How do you make sure all is

Think you can sell your house without a Realtor?  Think again! The Founder and creator of ForeSaleByOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto, just sold his New York condo

Want to sell your house or condo?  Feng Shui it!  By making the energy in the home more harmonious it can help with stress relief,

It always sounds great like a great idea:  Get a good deal on a property , spruce it up, rent it out, and watch your

Human psychology is funny.  With Real Estate, when the market goes down, people want to sell.  When everything goes up, nobody wants to sell.  Greed

Is it possible to buy, rehab, and sell a house for a quick profit?  It sure is, but you better make certain to do a

If you can no longer keep your head above water, it’s time to let go of the house that’s strapped to your ankles pulling you

Finding the right mortgage broker can be simple if you have the right path to follow.  If you don’t, it can be confusing, overwhelming, and

Believe it or not, the market is picking up and now is a great time to sell if you have been on the fence.  Inventory

Buying a short sale can be one of the most stressful processes you’ll ever go through.  I recently bought a short sale so I should

Several years ago, I remodeled a house in Bonita Springs that quickly turned into a nightmare, ending with a shower that leaked into my master

It’s great to get showings on your property, but not as great as getting an offer.  So how do you turn all that foot traffic

In SW Florida, home builders are swinging hammers and pounding nails like the recession is over! That I’m not too sure about, but regardless, new

If you are trying to sell your home, listen up because these strategies could make the difference between trying and actually selling your house.  If

I wanted to share two stories about our market that happened to me recently:   Last week, I went to view a single family home

What a difference a year makes!  Today I’m outlining some general market statistics for Real Estate in the Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero areas only. 

Time continues to speed up and here we are another year later.  The holidays are over and the New Year is upon us.  Maybe your

If you are an investor and own a rental property – or several, you know all about the headaches involved with it.  At the end

The national media continues to paint a bleak picture of real estate across the country, which really gives buyers a false impression of the reality

Last week I had an interesting conversation with a friend who owns a home in Ft. Myers.  He was debating whether to sell or rent. 

Ten of the nation’s local real estate markets that suffered from high foreclosure rates in recent years, eight of which are in Florida, are leading

We live in a world of “Flip this House” and several other TV shows that make it look very easy to make a quick buck

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to the lowest since records have been kept, creating a tempting target for people to refinance

  It’s always fun to write about my daily occurrences while pounding the streets.  I must say, foreclosures are in full force right now and

Ever have a party at your house?  Where does everyone hang out? The kitchen!  Sure the food draws them in, but the warmth of the

It was just last summer that Charlotte Perkins made the hardest decision of her life as she and her husband Jim were caught in the

NAPLES AREA MID-PRICED HOMES SURGE 29 PERCENTPending sales of all single-family homes and condos increased   Naples, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2012) —   Pending home sales

  NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — When it comes to dating, homeownership can be the ultimate aphrodisiac. In a survey of 1,000 single people, more than

Regardless of what you hear blasted all over the news, today really is a good time to sell your property.  Demand is high in SW

  Short sales are still happening every day and they will continue to be a big part of our market.  If you are a seller,

Driving around Southwest Florida, it’s easy to notice the hammers clanging away and new subdivisions sprouting up. Unlike a lot of areas throughout the United

Feng Shui has been around for 2,000+ years because it works.  Companies like Marriot and McDonalds, and people like Donald Trump all use it because

As our market continues to improve, there is greater opportunity now more than ever.  What’s the best way to approach this market as an investor? 

Just last week I sold one of my listings with tenants living in it and I must say it was a bit of a pain. 

Buying a house is a big deal; for most people it’s the biggest purchase they will make in their lifetimes.  In today’s economy and market

I’ve written about short sales a lot over the years, and I continue to because they are still a huge part of our market.  Buyers

In today’s market, negotiating your way into a great buy is the only way to do it.  Certainly there are tricks and tips that- if

Looking to rent your property out?  The market right now is ripe for rentals so take advantage of the opportunity!  However, the more time you

Our market is just plain nuts.  It was insane on the way up, wild on the way down, and now it’s just as bananas as

Every week I am faced with buyers who are dealing with such overwhelming stress when buying a home that they simple can’t handle it.  The

If you were lucky enough to get your house under contract with a new buyer, what do you need to follow through with now to

Been waiting for the perfect moment?  Afraid the market will keep going lower and you might be buying too high?  Well, I’m here to tell

  The heat of the summer is on!  Don’t let the humidity slow you down; you can still get your house sold in the doldrums

There are thousands of Realtors in SW Florida. How do you manage to pick one from the crowd to represent you when you’re ready to

If you were lucky enough to sell your home, congratulations! Now let’s make sure it closes and closes smoothly!  Here are some tips to help

I’ve talked about short sales several times in this column because they are so prevalent in our market and they continue to make up a