The 3 Best Reasons to Buy a Home in 2018 (but you'd Better Hurry!)

Posted by Robert Alpizar on January 25th, 2018

Figuring out when to plunge into the real estate market can be quite intimidating—especially when prices are high, choices are limited, and history urges restraint.

"We’ve seen two or three years of what could be considered unsustainable levels of price appreciation, as well as an inventory shortage that resulted in a record-low number of homes for sale across the country," says Javier Vivas, director of economic research for realtor.com®. "When you factor those together, you have a market that has to either explode or see some relief."

Comforting, right? Well, take heart: Experts agree that relief is indeed on the horizon.

New predictions for 2018 forecast more moderate gains in home prices and rising inventory levels, while low unemployment and…

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Naples Real Estate Market Report - 2017 Year End

Posted by Robert Alpizar on January 21st, 2018

A Year in Review...



Naples, Fla. (January 19, 2018) - Home sales increased 4 percent in 2017 and the median closed price increased 3 percent, according to the Year End 2017 Market Report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island). The report also showed heightened activity in the high-end market, with closed sales of homes in the $2 million and above price category skyrocketing 20 percent in 2017. 

Would you like to discuss the market in further detail? Give us a call and we will be happy to answer any questions or concerns! (239) 438-1102

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Home Buyer Checklists!

Posted by Robert Alpizar on October 21st, 2017

Buying a Home can be complicated. In order to make it a smooth and stress-free process our team is always developing handy tools and resources for our clients.

The First and most important decision you can make when starting the home buying process, is whom you choose to represent you... here's the Ultimate Checklist for choosing your Realtor®. (Click the checklist to meet our team)

House Hunting Checklist!

Here's another handy checklist! Take it from us... when you are out and about viewing multiple homes, they can all become one big blur. This checklist allows you to check off your likes and dislikes, make notes and even score the property.

Click Image below to Download:

Tools like these are only one of many benefits of working with our team... Get…

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Home Buying Tip: How Seller Paid Points Can Benefit You!

Posted by Robert Alpizar on September 27th, 2017

LOWER PAYMENTS + TONS OF MONEY SAVED OVER THE LIFE OF LOAN? ... Do tell.

Ok, so say you’re interested in buying a home listed for $300,000, where the seller is willing to settle for a bottom line of $291,000.

You could ask the seller to knock $9,000 off the list price. But in that scenario, you might be better off asking the seller to instead contribute $9,000 toward your closing costs in the form of “seller-paid points” that reduce the interest rate on your mortgage.

The seller would still get the same amount of money. But the latter scenario has some major advantages for you.

First of all, you’d end up paying a lower interest rate and monthly payment. Your mortgage balance may be a little more. But if the seller pays two or three points…

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241 39th Ave NE | Naples Fixer Upper

Posted by Robert Alpizar on August 25th, 2017

241 39TH AVE NE • NAPLES, FL 34120

Coming soon to market, this Fixer Upper is perfect for a Handy Buyer to make their own or an Investor to bring it back to life in order to make a nice little profit.

Located just a few short minutes from Grocery Store, Gas Station and Top Rated K-12 Schools.

Act Fast as this Opportunity will not last long!

Call/Text Listing Agent for more details:

Robert Alpizar  |  239.537.1943

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3012 46th St SW | Coming Soon

Posted by Robert Alpizar on August 3rd, 2017

 

Launching 8/4 + See below for a sneek peak!

3012 46th STREET SW | NAPLES, FL 34116

 

Not for you? View more home in the area!

 

THINKING ABOUT BUYING? See our Home Buyer's Guide!

 

Thinking about selling? See our Home Seller's Guide!

 

 

 

A sophisticated approach to swfl real estate.

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Home Seller's Survival Guide eBook - Coming Soon!

Posted by Robert Alpizar on August 3rd, 2017

 

Our Home Seller's Survival Guide eBook is in Production and COMING VERY SOON! 

If you are in the process of selling or even considering selling your home in Southwest Florida, this eBook is a must.

Loaded with Tips on every aspect of the home selling process... it makes a PERFECT companion to the high level of service our team offers.

To Receive your Free Copy once it is completed, simply send us a quick email with the subject line "Free eBook" via Our Contact Page

 

Not yet on the market and need some guidance?

View our Home Seller's Page!

 

A sophisticated approach to swfl real estate.

 

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Naples Real Estate Market Report - Q2 2017

Posted by Robert Alpizar on July 27th, 2017

Home Sales Activity is Hotter than 2Q 2016

  Naples, Fla. (June 16, 2017) - Record-breaking rain fall in June did not dampen buyer interest in the Naples housing market as evidenced in the Second Quarter and June 2017 Market Reports released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which track home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island). The 2Q report showed strong and steady sales activity leading into summer with a 7 percent increase in overall closed sales to 2,880 closed sales in 2Q 2017 from 2,704 closed sales in 2Q 2016, and a 9 percent increase in overall closed sales for the month of June to 907 closed sales from 832 closed sales in June 2016.   SOURCE - NAPLES AREA BOARD OF…

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"I Need to Find a Rental." ...Do you though?

Posted by Robert Alpizar on July 7th, 2017

A recent conversation...

I received a phone call from Marley, "I need to find a Rental"... Ok. I can help with that... "I'm currently renting a home in Golden gate Estates, but my lease is up and the owners want to move in." .... Oh. Wow, that sucks... "I know we love that house!" ... Yeah. That's what sucks about renting... How long have you been renting there? I ask because rent prices have gone up A LOT in the last couple of years. ... "I've heard that. But I do need to stay in this area since my kids attend the schools here and I do not want to move them."... I completely understand, my daughter would murder me if I tried to change her school... "lol"

... so why do you want to rent? Have you considered buying something? ... "I don't think I can…

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