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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.


Naples Revealed! So many cash buyers in Naples!
Why are so many cash buyers flocking to Naples? Find out how it's shaping the real estate market in this episode of Naples Revealed.
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The Journey to Homeownership: Exploring Financing Options Made Simple
While traditional mortgages might be the first thing that comes to mind, did you know there are other ways to finance your home purchase?
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Helpful Mortgage Alternatives for the “Unconventional” Homebuyer
Many potential homebuyers wrongfully assume they don’t qualify for a home mortgage for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most commo
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Local Lenders Lead The Way
The real estate landscape in Florida presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to purchasing condominiums.
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7 Poor Excuses For Why You Aren't Willing To Pay What A House Is Worth
It's a common misconception that paying the asking price—or above—for a home means you're overpaying.
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A New Chapter for Mortgage Borrowers: 2024 Loan Limit Increases
Understanding the Impact of the Recent Changes in Conforming and FHA Loan Amounts.
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Understanding the 2-1 Buy down: A Smart Strategy or Potential Pitfall?
This financial maneuver is designed to entice buyers with lower initial interest rates, but is it a wise strategy or a potential pitfall?
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What Factors Influence Interest Rates in Real Estate
Interest rates play a pivotal role in the real estate market, influencing everything from property prices and mortgage affordability to the
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Marry the House and Date the Rate: Why It Makes Sense to Buy Now Versus Waiting for Rates to Drop
In the world of real estate, there's a common adage: "Marry the house and date the rate." This phrase encapsulates the idea that when you...
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What is a Non-QM Loan?
What do you do if you are self-employed and don't have the usual W2 or pay stubs to provide the lender for loan approval? There is a...
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Mortgage Calculator
If you are just getting started on your home search and know you will need to borrow money to purchase your next home but haven't...
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Questions to ask when choosing a lender
You have made the decision, you are ready to find the home of your dreams. Before you get too deep into your search, it is always best to...
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Difference between pre-approval and pre-qualification letters
Understanding the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval is particularly important as a home seller so that you are...
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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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Choosing between an ARM and fixed rate mortgage
When you are ready to purchase a home, absorbing and understanding all the options for lending can make your head spin... you have to...
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Should you pay for mortgage points?
Understanding all the various mortgage options and structures can sometimes feel like you need to get a new degree to comprehend it all....
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How lenders view debt to income
When it comes to purchasing a home, it can be challenging to understand how mortgage companies will view our financial situations in...
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Understanding mortgage insurance
Mortgage Insurance is a topic most people have heard of but many don't understand. What is mortgage insurance? Who pays for mortgage...
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Questions to ask when choosing a lender
I get asked by nearly every buyer I work with about lenders I would recommend. Certainly, I have created a short list of those that my...
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Pay off your mortgage quicker
If you have ever had a mortgage on piece of property, you may remember that feeling when you looked at the summary and saw how much your...
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