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Just listed!  Charming Key West style home located in North Naples gated community of Wilshire Lakes.  This home features such distinctive features as tin roof, long front porch overlooking beautifully landscaped front yard, pitched ceilings, hardwood floors, mud room, and more. Plantation shutte...

Nearly every week I get an inquiry from an out of town buyer wondering what is going on in Naples and if they can "steal" anything.  Well, yes, I tell them, there are some fantastic prices right now on some great properties and this is an excellent time to buy.  Once we get talking, they tell the...

Did I read the headlines correctly?  Is legendary hip-hop artist Queen Latifah really performing in Naples?  Is there enough appreciation in this town to justify a stop on her Trav'lin' Light tour?  Apparently there is.  However, if you're expecting her to start sing such Queen Latifah classics a...

Many people come to Naples from different areas of the country (and the world) to buy a vacation home, a retirement home, a place to escape to from the day-to-day reality of their lives.  For those of us who live here full time - we get it!  Naples is a wonderful place to hang your hat, whether f...

These days it an be really difficult to stay positive.  We're surrounded by media slaying the real estate market as though it were the Evil Empire.  Our associates are complaining that they are not doing any business and possibly looking at other sources of revenue.  Our sellers are wondering whe...

This is country living at its finest. This custom-built home includes such beautiful features as 20-foot ceilings in family room, gas-lit fireplace, split bedrooms, large master suite with separate sinks, large walk-in shower, and gorgeous soaking tub. Enjoy entertaining in formal living and dini...

Enjoy the park-like setting of this golf course view from your own private lanai.  Situated on 385 acres, this Arthur Hills designed 27-hole course also includes a putting green, driving range, and proshop, to take care of all of your needs.  Your golf membership is included with purchase of the ...

Be the envy of all your friends when you call this beautiful home yours. How many ways will you be able to describe to them the sun setting over the Gulf of Mexico as you watch it from the comfort of your private lanai? This open floor plan takes full advantage of breathtaking views from every ro...

How many of us got into this business with the idea that it would be fun, easy, flexible and financially rewarding?  How many of us found out that it's hard work, not always easy, sometimes flexible and somewhat financially rewarding?  One of the most important lessons I have learned is that this...

Please join me for a broker's open house on Wednesday, August 22nd, from 10:00 until 1:00 to see this beautiful new listing in Colony Pines at Lely.  Welcome home as you walk in the front door of this beautifully maintained, updated abode.  Featuring a large kitchen with upgraded cabinets, granit...