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In less than a week, it will officially be spring!  What a great time to do some spring cleaning around the house, especially if you’re

In today’s market it’s common to see appraisals come in under- inflated.  You might think,’ I’m selling my house for $500,000 and this buyer wants

Trying to short sale your house?  Don’t assume it will close without any hiccups – even if the bank agrees to the buyer’s price.  After

House prices are still low and mortgage rates are low, making our hot market even hotter.  According to the National Association of Realtors, data pulled

There’s no question that banks have gotten much smarter at selling their REO (real estate owned) properties. When they foreclose and take the property back,

Most realtors want to price a home to sell, while most sellers think it’s worth more.  That’s the age-old dilemma that has plagued real estate. 

Prices have finally started to come back to levels where you could have some equity in your property, making it a good time to sell. 

The last few weeks have been wild in my real estate world.  I had two vacant lots listed for sale and both are now sold. 

Interest rates are so low right now that it’s enticing buyers in droves to buy homes.  Why not when you can own a home for

Our market is seeing an ever-increasing demand from foreign buyers.  Just yesterday I was talking to a buyer from Germany.  It seems like buyers from

I recently read an article about how people are fighting over standard 3 bedroom/2 bathroom houses with a 2- car garage.  Not that I needed

Contacts:             Wes Kunkle, NABOR President & Media Relations Committee Chairman, (239) 216-2839                             Marcia Albert, NABOR Director of Marketing, (239) 597-1666   Naples, FL (May 24, 2013)

I always tell my clients, “Never get too excited about selling your house until you get all the documents signed and a check in your

Focusing on what not to do will help you get to a quicker, smoother sale.  It’s easy to get carried away and try to do

  When you get ready to sell your home, there will be a few lessons you will learn. I’ll warn you about them now!  

There are plenty of ways to turn off a buyer from buying your home, so I’ll tell you what not to do.  These may seem

  Homes inspections can oftentimes be an overlooked process.  Buying a house will most likely be the most expensive purchase you ever make, so make

  Everywhere you turn you hear how the market is picking up and prices are increasing.  This is definitely true.  However, even if you think

I had a family member recently move homes and it reminded me that there are several tips that can make the process less stressful for

The market is shifting slightly to favor sellers as inventory dwindles, but buyers still have some power.  A lot of sellers are still listing higher

If you’re looking to put some money into your home, channeling it into the right places will help you maximize your investment.  If you plan

Over the last few years, we have continued to see a lot of foreclosed homes on the resale market.  Banks have been slowly releasing them

If you would have asked me just a few weeks ago if prior to closing a bank would make repairs for a buyer that requests

Summer is the time of year things slow down for us Floridians and a lot of us take the opportunity to skip town for a

  If you are about to list your house for sale, then listen up!  Pricing it right and marketing it with the right Realtor are

With the amount of new construction homes continuing to increase in our area, it makes you wonder if it makes sense to buy an older

Was it a full moon or something last week?  It seemed like the easiest of deals were turned into nightmare closings.  Have you ever had

One of the most stressful things a homeowner may endure in their lifetimes is surviving a home remodel while living in the house.  A lot

Thinking of buying a home? Here are 6 things to do and think about before you do:   Check your credit score.  660 is a

Thoughts on Maintenance  by Dick Dohack Much of the business of property management is maintenance.  With the onset of summer it is time to be

Improved Tenant Application Process by Jodie Nuorala  Did you know prospective tenants can apply online at Gulf Pointe Properties?  In an effort to streamline the

Utilizing Your Portal by Brad Dohack As your property management team, we at Gulf Pointe Properties strive to provide you the best possible service and

Steady As She Goes by Dick Dohack Sometimes the best news is no news at all and that is how I would describe our current

Community of the Month: Hampton Park by Dick Dohack This month we are visiting a community that is both established and brand new all at

Conurbation – The Not-So Dirty Word for What is Happening in SWFL by Brad Dohack As real estate development continues pushing forward in Southwest Florida, we

The Summer Doldrums by Dick Dohack  We have all heard this phrase “the summer doldrums” and associate it with a slow down. Here is the dictionary

Lennar Building in Daniel’s Preserve by Brad Dohack Daniel’s Preserve is a private gated community in the Master Planned Development of Gateway. Locationally, the community is situated

Getting You Paid by Brad Dohack ROI, ROI, ROI – I would be willing to bet that Return on Investment reigns supreme on your priority

Advertising Your Rental Property by Jodie Nuorala Advertising your rental property and knowing where to find tenants is one of the most important parts of

Increasing Equity – The lost ingredient is back by Dick Dohack Having owned restaurants for more than 35 years, controlling costs is a major part of

A Look into the Crystal Ball for Season 2015 by Brad Dohack We all realize at this time every year the snowbirds start flocking south.

Start the Season off with a Completely New Experience by Dick Dohack October is the traditional kick-off to the upcoming season.  The first chilly breezes

“Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.” — Edward

A New Age with Old World Characteristics by Dick Dohack Yesterday we were in a meeting with one of our lending partners and were discussing

New Year, New Office, New Outlook by Brad Dohack We have exciting news to share with you.  On January 5, we moved into our new

Tax Season is Upon Us by Jodie Nuorala By now, you should have received your 1099. If you are looking for a breakdown of your income

In the News by Haley Book Gulf Pointe Properties continues to grow steadily as the premier Property Management and Tenant Placement Brokerage in Southwest Florida.