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Welcome to the Your Naples Real Estate News — your trusted source for all things Naples real estate and Southwest Florida living. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or just exploring the market, our blog delivers timely insights, expert tips, local neighborhood spotlights, real estate news, and monthly Naples market updates to help you stay informed. From beachfront condos and golf course communities to hidden gems and luxury estates, we cover it all. Dive in and discover everything you need to navigate the Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, and Estero real estate markets with confidence.
Use lender money for home renovations
You set a budget and start shopping for your next dream home. After countless showings you just can't seem to find that special home that...
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Home buying tips to get started
Purchasing a home is a big decision and one that deserves careful consideration. Here are some home buying tips to keep in mind as you...
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Selecting a lender that is best for you
You are ready to make that next move and purchase a new home. You have already determined that you want to take out a loan to make that...
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How to successfully downsize your home
As we go through the many seasons that comprise our lives, there can sometimes be implications on our home selection. This can take many...
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Start your search for golf properties
Naples is known to attract home buyers looking for a golf lifestyle because we have over 90 championship courses in town. If you are...
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Common real estate terms
There are so many things involved in purchasing or selling a home and sometimes we take for granted and assume that everyone understands...
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Is it a good idea to waive your finance contingency?
What do you do to make your offer competitive when you need a mortgage to purchase a home?
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What happens where there is unpermitted work on a house?
There are so many things to be aware of when it comes to buying and selling real estate. One topic that most buyers and sellers are not...
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Why Raveis Purchase is strikingly different than sinking ibuyer models
By now you’ve heard that Zillow’s “iBuying program goes from full speed to full stop,” in the words of CNN. They will stop buying homes...
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10 most common flaws found during home inspections
The home inspection process is an opportunity for discovery... to provide buyers insights about the condition of the home as a part of...
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Clearing estate taxes
When someone you love passes, there are often many logistics details to sort through on top of the emotional mourning and adjustment that...
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Why you need a home appraisal
A home appraisal is a third-party opinion of the market value at a specific point in time, meaning what is the most probable price a...
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What is FIRPTA?
FIRPTA? I know, that sounds like you should say excuse me after you say this out loud. Perhaps you have never heard of FIRTPA or perhaps...
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Difference between sales contracts (AS-IS vs. Standard)
Even the most experienced buyers and sellers should be cognizant of the difference between sales contracts when purchasing in new...
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Should you get a home warranty or not?
In some parts of the US, home warranties are very common as a part of a home purchase. In fact, in some of those areas they are offered...
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Understanding earnest deposits
Composing an offer for a home you are interested in purchasing has many components to be considered. Understanding the purpose of an...
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How much do late payments affect credit scores?
Maintaining a good credit score can feel like a game at times. The algorithms credit reporting agencies like Equifax use for assessing...
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Downsizing in an up market
Downsizing and selling a home and buying a lower priced home that meets your current needs can be to your advantage in an "Up" market...
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Determine fair market value for a home
In its simplest sense, fair market value (FMV) is the price that an home would sell for on the open market. Fair market value represents...
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What to know about gifting a downpayment
If you’re lucky enough to get down-payment help under the tree this year (or generous enough to give it), be sure you know the rules...
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