Do you own waterfront property in Southwest Florida that you are considering selling? Here are five considerations that are to help you prepare for such a sale to make sure you maximize your home sale launch on the market to result in the successful sale. 

You have property that you need to sell but you also need to minimize carrying costs... It can be a tough situation to be in as you are torn between renting it out to tenants for some offsetting income or biting the bullet and putting it on the market to try to sell as quickly as possible. For some, it can be attractive to get that rental in come while you try to sell it or may even be necessary. Having tenants has been shown to make it tougher to sell a home, but if you have no other option, here are some tips to help minimize any adverse impact on selling your home.

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 purchase. Having the right lender for you is important. So, how can you narrow down from so many choices? Here are some considerations for you.

Although I do the majority of my real estate work in Naples, I also work a fair amount with Marco Island, Bonita Springs and Estero. Estero is  a favorite among many of my buyers as it overs great proximity to shopping, dining and the airport. It also offers great options in newer communities. One of the newest communities in Estero, Wild Blue, is going to be simply amazing. ​Reservations for home sites opens up January 22nd.

Purchasing a home is a big decision and one that deserves careful consideration. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you start on this important endeavor to find you slice of paradise.

There is something rewarding about owning your home, but this is also a big investment, especially for first time home buyers. There are a lot of considerations and preparations if you are thinking about purchasing your first home. 

Every now and again, I will hear someone refer to me as a Real Estate Broker... but I am not. I am a real estate agent and a Realtor. It got me to thinking that although it may not make a difference to buyers and sellers in how they interest with professionals like me, it may still be helpful to understand the difference roles in real estate.

It's the day after Thanksgiving and a beautiful day, so we decided to take advantage of this great weather and venture out on the boat as a family. Knowing we would need to feed the kids at some point, we decided to try out the new place we heard about called Celebration Park. 

Too often, the only one thinking about the home inspection are the agents and the buyers. It tends to be "just one of those things that happens to sellers." But, it doesn't need to be. There are very few home sales where home inspections are not done. It is also one of the most important contingencies in a sales transaction and sometimes the only contingency. 

When I am out showing properties, buyers often love the look and feel of older communities for their lushness, maturity and architectural variation of homes that gets  enhanced over time. The compromised can sometimes be in the dated amenity package. However, when an older community updates and modernizes the amenities, you have the best of both worlds. Quail Creek, a 37-year old community, has just announced their renovation plans for the country club.