Thursday, July 15, 2010

Let's Talk... Hot Off the Press!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NAPLES TOTAL SALES INCREASE AT LEAST 47 PERCENT
Report Shows 9 Percent Increase in Median Closed Price

NAPLES, Fla.-June 18, 2010- All geographic areas in Naples experienced a significant increase in both
pending and closed sales in May according to a report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS®
(NABOR), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island).

For the 12 months ending May 2010, overall pending sales in all geographic areas increased 47 percent from
the 12 months ending May 2009. The increase ranged from 33 percent in East Naples to 56 percent in South
Naples. “Sales are increasing in not only all geographic locations but in all price ranges as well. This is a good
sign,” said Tom Bringardner, President of Premier Properties.“The median closed price has continued to level
out since September 2009,” stated Michele Harrison, REALTOR with John R. Wood REALTORS.

The median closed price increased 9 percent to $190,000 in May 2010 up from $174,000 in May 2009.
The report provides annual comparisons of single-family home and condo sales (via the SunshineMLS), price
ranges, geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. The statistics are presented in chart
format, along with the following analysis:

Overall pending sales increased 9 percent to 887 contracts in May 2010 compared to 812
contracts in May 2009. For the 12 months ending May 2010, closed sales increased 48 percent
with 8,152 sales compared to 5,495 sales for the 12 months ending May 2009.

Single-family pending sales saw a 10 percent increase with 477 contracts in May 2010 compared
to 433 contracts in May 2009.

Condo sales saw a 25 percent increase with 398 sales in May 2010 compared to 318 sales in May 2009.
For the 12 months ending May 2010 pending condo sales in the under $300,000 category saw a 69 percent
increase with 3,573 contracts compared to 2,117 contracts for the 12 months ending May 2009.
The available inventory decreased 10 percent to 9,006 in May 2010 compared to 10,046 in the same month last year.

As always if you have any additional Questions please feel free to contact me by calling 239.404.7787 or by e-mail at Michelle@NaplesHomeSweetHome.com ...
To review the full report visit www.NaplesArea.com

I hope you have a fantastic day!
Michelle
Prudential Florida Realty
Michelle@NaplesHomeSweetHome.com
Cellular Phone 239.404.7787
www.NaplesHomeSweetHome.com
Michelle DeNomme, REALTOR
Office: 239.659.2400
E-Fax Number: 239.236.5550

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The Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR) is an established organization (Chartered 1949) whose members have a positive and progressive impact on the Naples community. NABOR is a local board of REALTORS® and real estate professionals with a legacy of nearly 60 years serving 4,000 plus member-customers. NABOR is a member of Florida REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®, which is the largest trade association in the United States with more than 1.3 million members and over 1,400 local boards of REALTORS® nationwide. NABOR is structured to provide programs and services to its membership through various committees and the NABOR Board of Directors, all of whose members are non-paid volunteers.
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The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Ranked No. 1 by Condé Nast Traveler
Readers of Condé Nast Traveler, recognized as one of the world’s leading
references for travel aficionados, have ranked The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort,
Naples as the Best Overall Golf Resort in Florida. The Tiburón property is a
WCI master-planned community that encompasses luxury homes and the
resort’s 36 holes of golf operated by WCI’s amenities division.
(Vocus/PRWEB ) June 10, 2010 -- Readers of Condé Nast Traveler, recognized
as one of the world’s leading references for travel aficionados, have ranked
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples as the Best Overall Golf Resort in Florida.

The poll results were announced in the June 2010 issue of the magazine, which
reaches more than 825,000 readers monthly

Tiburón Golf Club Hole #18 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Thousands of readers participated in the poll by ranking golf resorts on a range of factors including the overall golf experience, resort, amenities, staff, restaurant quality and customer service. Tiburón Golf Club, a joint venture between Host Hotels and Resorts and WCI Communities, is located at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. The Tiburón property is a WCI master-planned community that encompasses luxury homes and the resort’s 36 holes of golf operated by WCI’s amenities division.

The resort, located at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads in Naples, offers unique perks to resort guests, including complimentary rental clubs, two sleeves of golf balls and a golf glove. Guests also have access to the facilities and professional instructors at the onsite Rick Smith Golf Academy.
Both 18-hole courses were designed by legendary golfer and course creator Greg Norman, known as “The Shark” during his professional career with the PGA Tour. In fact, the community was named with a clear nod to Norman: Tiburón means “shark” in Spanish.
Being named the Best Overall Golf Resort in Florida by Condé Nast readers is only the latest in a long series of accolades the resort has earned; others include being named in the Top 100 Golf Shops by Golf World Magazine seven out of nine years and in Golf Digest’s Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America in 2004 and 2007.

For more information about The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, visit ritzcarlton.com, or call 239-254-3340 for tee times and golf lessons. For Tiburon Real Estate be sure to contact me at 239.404.7787. WCI has been creating amenity-rich, master-planned lifestyle communities since 1946. Florida-based WCI caters to primary, retirement and second-home buyers in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. WCI offers traditional and tower home choices with prices from the low-$100,000s to more than $3 million. In addition to homebuilding and development, WCI generates revenues from its Prudential Florida Real Estate Services, mortgage and title services, and its recreational amenities, as well as through land sales and joint ventures. For more information, please contact me at Michelle@NaplesHomeSweetHome.com. Let's Talk Tiburon in Naples Florida!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Let's Talk!!! Hot Off The Press...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIAN PRICE INCREASES FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE MONTH
Report Shows Increase in Pending Sales!!!
NAPLES, Fla.-May 14, 2010- The Naples area market is seeing positive signs such as soaring sales and median closed price increases according to a report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island).

The overall median closed price increased 22 percent from $170,000 in April 2009 to $208,000 in April 2010. This is the second consecutive month that the median closed price has increased. For properties over $300,000,
the median price increased 3 percent from $534,000 in April 2009 to $550,000 in April 2010. “Supply and demand is driving the price up from the low end of the market,” said Mike Hughes, Vice-President of Downing-Frye Realty.“Traditional sales outpaced distressed property sales two to one,” stated Brenda Fioretti, NABOR President, and Managing Broker of Prudential Florida Realty. “This is a good sign of stabilization. ” Traditional sales made up 69 percent of the total number of closed sales in March 2010. The report provides annual comparisons of single-family home and condo sales (via the SunshineMLS), price ranges,
geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. The statistics are presented in chart format, along with the following analysis:
Overall home sales increased 46 percent to 914 sales in April 2010 compared to 626 sales in April 2009. Properties under $300,000 saw a 25 percent increase in pending sales with 882 contracts in April 2010 compared to 706 contracts
in April 2009. Single-family pending sales saw a 27 percent increase with 691 contracts in April 2010 compared to 544 contracts in April 2009. Condo sales saw a 69 percent increase with 507 sales in April 2010 compared to 300 sales in April 2009.
The available inventory decreased 13 percent to 9,239 in April 2010 compared to 10,574 in the same month last year. “Single-family pending sales in the 1 million to 2 million-price segment increased 200 percent in April,” stated Jo Carter, President of Jo Carter & Associates. There were 48 contracts written in April 2010 compared to 16 contracts in April 2009.
To view the report, go to www.Naplesarea.com

As always if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by calling 239.404.7787 or by e-mail at
Michelle@NaplesHomeSweetHome.com.
Have a fantastic day!
Michelle

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Let's Talk...
Hot off the Press!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MILLION DOLLAR SALES UP 100 PERCENT

Report Shows Increase in Condo Pending Sales
NAPLES, Fla.-April 16, 2010- There are no signs of a seasonal slowdown in the Naples area, as home sales
surged in the first quarter of 2010 according to a report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR),
which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island).

In the 1 million to 2 million-price segment, the number of pending sales doubled with 146 contracts in the first quarter of 2010
compared to 73 contracts in the same quarter a year ago. The average days a property was on the market decreased 10 percent
in this price segment in the first quarter of 2010. “Buyers are zeroing in on the price advantages in the market right now, and sales
are making their way up to higher priced properties,” stated Phil Wood, President of John R. Wood REALTORS®.
Condominiums are leading the market improvement as overall pending sales increased 75 percent in the first quarter of 2010
to 1,679 contracts compared to 957 contracts in the first quarter of 2009.

According to John Steinwand, President of Naples Realty Services “The Naples area experienced a strong condo season, as all
price ranges showed an increase in pending sales activity. This is due to several factors including the first time homebuyer tax credit
and low interest rates.” “Condo sales in the $500,000 to $1 million price range had the largest percent increase when compared to all
other price ranges. This price range increased 100 percent from the same quarter a year ago,” stated Kathy Zorn, Broker/Owner of
Florida Home Realty of Collier County.

Condo sales in the $500,000 to $1 million price range increased to 96 sales in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 48 sales in the
first quarter of 2009. The first quarter report provides annual comparisons of single-family home and condo sales (via the SunshineMLS),
price ranges, geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. The statistics are presented in chart format, along with the
following analysis:

Overall pending sales saw a 55 percent increase, with 3,346 contracts in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 2,160 contracts in the first quarter of 2009.
Overall home sales under $300,000 increased 40 percent with 1,393 sales in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 992 sales in the first quarter of 2009.
Single-family pending sales increased 39 percent with 1,667 contracts in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 1,203 contracts in the first quarter of 2009.
The available inventory decreased 15 percent to 9,557 properties in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 11, 211 properties in the same quarter a year ago.

Statistics for March 2010 also showed increases in overall pending sales. “Naples Beach showed the strongest pending sales increase when
compared to all geographic areas,” stated Jo Carter President of Jo Carter & Associates. The pending sales increase ranged from 26 percent
in East Naples to 85 percent in Naples Beach in March 2010 compared to the same month last year.

The March report provides annual comparisons of single-family home and condo sales (via the SunshineMLS), price ranges, geographic
segmentation and includes an overall market summary. The statistics are presented in chart format, along with the following analysis:
Overall home sales increased 44 percent to 850 sales in March 2010 compared to 592 in March 2009.
Overall single-family pending sales saw a 36 percent increase, with 689 in March 2010 compared to 505 in March 2009.
Condo sales saw a 46 percent increase with 426 in March 2010 compared to 291 in March 2009.

As always if you have any additional questions please feel free to contact me by calling 239.404.7787 or by
e-mail at Michelle@NaplesHomeSweetHome.com . I have also provided the full report as well, go to www.Naplesarea.com

I hope you have a fantastic day!
Michelle
Prudential Florida Realty
Michelle@NaplesHomeSweetHome.com
Cellular Phone 239.404.7787
www.NaplesHomeSweetHome.com
Michelle DeNomme, REALTOR
Office: 239.659.2400
E-Fax Number: 239.236.5550

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

MILLION DOLLAR SALES UP 100 PERCENT
Report Shows Increase in Condo Pending Sales
There are no signs of a seasonal slowdown in the Naples area, as home sales surged in the first quarter of 2010 according to a report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island).In the 1 million to 2 million-price segment, the number of pending sales doubled with 146 contracts in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 73 contracts in the same quarter a year ago. The average days a property was on the market decreased 10 percent in this price segment in the first quarter of 2010.“Buyers are zeroing in on the price advantages in the market right now, and sales are making their way up to higher priced properties,” stated one local REALTOR.Condominiums are leading the market improvement as overall pending sales increased 75 percent in the first quarter of 2010 to 1,679 contracts compared to 957 contracts in the first quarter of 2009.According to one local REALTOR, “The Naples area experienced a strong condo season, as all price ranges showed an increase in pending sales activity. This is due to several factors including the first time homebuyer tax credit and low interest rates.”“Condo sales in the $500,000 to $1 million price range had the largest percent increase when compared to all other price ranges. This price range increased 100 percent from the same quarter a year ago,” stated alocal REALTOR.Condo sales in the $500,000 to $1 million price range increased to 96 sales in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 48 sales in the first quarter of 2009.The first quarter report provides annual comparisons of single-family home and condo sales (via the SunshineMLS), price ranges, geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. The statistics are presented in chart format, along with the following analysis:• Overall pending sales saw a 55 percent increase, with 3,346 contracts in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 2,160 contracts in the first quarter of 2009.• Overall home sales under $300,000 increased 40 percent with 1,393 sales in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 992 sales in the first quarter of 2009.• Single-family pending sales increased 39 percent with 1,667 contracts in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 1,203 contracts in the first quarter of 2009.• The available inventory decreased 15 percent to 9,557 properties in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 11, 211 properties in the same quarter a year ago.Statistics for March 2010 also showed increases in overall pending sales. “Naples Beach showed the strongest pending sales increase when compared to all geographic areas,” stated alocal REALTOR. The pending sales increase ranged from 26 percent in East Naples to 85 percent in Naples Beach in March 2010 compared to the same month last year.The March report provides annual comparisons of single-family home and condo sales (via the SunshineMLS), price ranges, geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. The statistics are presented in chart format, along with the following analysis:• Overall home sales increased 44 percent to 850 sales in March 2010 compared to 592 in March 2009.• Overall single-family pending sales saw a 36 percent increase, with 689 in March 2010 compared to 505 in March 2009.• Condo sales saw a 46 percent increase with 426 in March 2010 compared to 291 in March 2009.
Be sure to contact me for your full report!!!