Naples Real Estate Blog - Joe Epifanio

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Looking for an Active Retirement, Naples City Doc is great for fishing charters.I just read a report released from RealtyTrac, it was about real estate investing in areas of the United States that have become "the" best place to retire.    On the top 15 list quite a few of the towns are in Florida, and for good reason, we have the best winter climate, warm sunny days with little to no rain, our health care system is excellent and there are lots to do, especially if you like the outdoors, boating, fishing, tennis and of course golf, our number one sport are all easily accessible.   So the top places to retire in Florida, according to the report are, Dunnellon, where home prices rose over 31% last year, Naples, North Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Sun City Center, where everyone seems to have a golf cart rather than a car, Venice, and Orange…

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As a boater I am always looking for places to keep my boat, ideally, it would be nice to have a waterfront property with my boat docked right outside my home, but I have another hobby, horses, so sadly, I have found that horses and boats do not mix.  However, that never stops me from taking the opportunity to look at waterfront homes in Naples any chance I get.  There are a good many homes in Naples that are advertised as having water access, but the type of water access is extremely important and often overlooked.  If you have a large boat, then you are probably well aware of the type of dock and the water levels you need to maneuver your boat successfully without causing any damage to its hull. 

But, if you are thinking of buying a waterfront home,…

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After a slump in the economy, Naples is now back into the swing with new construction popping up everywhere, it seems that at every turn there is a new community raising its head.  North Naples and particularly the area north of Immokalee Road, is really humming, once thought of as too far out, with the growth of Naples, this area is now actually in the middle of everything.  The Esplanade Golf and Country Club is under construction, I know because I pass it every morning on my way to work.   

The Esplanade Golf and Country Club is going for the Tuscan Style with barrel roofs and a distinctly Mediterranean feel, which is increasingly popular, giving a warmth and welcoming feel.  Located only around 3 miles east of the I75, there are to be a total of…

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During the hot humid summer months here in Florida, we often come across mold issues in homes.  In fact, one of the tests that are carried out in our homes is a mold test, the main cause of mold is humidity.  So it is extremely important to make sure that the humidity is controlled. Not just to save the sale of your home, but also to safeguard against health issues, mold can cause watery eyes, sore throats and more serious ailments such as asthma, particularly in children.  

It's important to be aware of the humidity levels in your home and to know what to do about them.  One way to control humidity is to use a dehumidifier, there are relatively cheap to run, they simply pull the water out of the air, if you have a free-standing one, you will need to…

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New construction is now taking place at Coco Lakes in Naples, this secluded intimate community is located just off Airport-Pulling.  Coco lakes slowed down on building new homes when the housing market slowed here in Naples.  But now, with the housing inventory getting low, things are on the up and up again. The new homes at Coco Lakes are being built by a great local builder PF Builders, with over 30 years experience in the industry, they are producing some great luxury homes, PF Builders are well known in North Naples for their excellent work in homes in Naples Park.   Coco Lakes is also known as Montebello at Coco Lakes, set around two twin lakes behind a gated entranceway, one of Coco Lake's large attractions, is it's low HOA fees, nestled next to…

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Village Walk in Naples is getting a facelift, at least the front entrance is and probably some of the other structures.    Village walk is one of Naples older communities, there are homes here from 1995.  Set around its own mini town center, Village Walk is great if you like to stay close to home, with its own small gas station, post office, ice cream parlor and even a beauty parlor, it's easy to never leave.

The entrance way is in the middle of getting a facelift, often work like this is carried out over the summer months to cause minimum disruption to winter residents, winter is the busiest time of year in Naples, so often communities such as Village Walk take their time preparing, then work to improve the community in the heat of the summer.  This…

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With acreage becoming scarce in Naples, the opportunity to build a new community is getting slimmer, most of the new communities are now being built on the outskirts of town. To compensate for this there are major roadworks going on at the moment, with road widening especially along Collier Blvd at the junction of the I75, also the long awaiting Rattlesnake extension which will give many of the newer communities to the east of Naples, easy access to downtown.    However, there are a few smaller pockets of land closer in, which are being snapped up by builders, one such is Mandalay Place, located on Bailey Lane which is off Airport Pulling Road, Mandalay Place is in a superb location and will surely be a sought after community, once construction commences.…

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The Isles of Collier Preserve is underway, this long-awaited new Naples community on the last large prime piece of the downtown real estate in Naples has broken ground.  Located just to the east of Naples Bay, the Isles of Collier Preserve is a waterfront community being built by the Minto Group, set on 2300 acres of land, over half of which is to be left as a natural habitat for Florida wildlife.  The other half is to become one of Naples most sought after new communities, with 1600 waterfront homes set around a series of lakes and rivers.  This unique community will have a resort style pool, tennis courts, and the usual fitness facilities.  But there are a few things that make the Isles at Collier Preserve unique, one of them being it will not only have…

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Hacienda Lakes, Naples is a brand new community under construction which will eventually offer 1,760 homes for sale, the new construction is planned to take up to 8 years and will eventually retail shopping, a hotel, a medical facility and a public school.   Hacienda Lakes is well named as there are to be over 100 acres of lakes throughout the community, sitting on a 2,262-acre site, the new community of Hacienda lakes is well underway, commencing with two large lakes at the entrance to the community.

Located to the east of Collier Boulevard, the Hacienda Lakes new community will sit at the end of the planned Rattlesnake Hammock extension.  This area is extremely popular and already has a number of great communities close by including, Naples Heritage…

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Naples, Florida attracts the rich and famous, why because it has long been known for its white sand beaches and warm tropical breezes as a place to spend the winter months.  Naples has an ambiance all of its own, Old Naples, the area from central avenue south, down past 5th ave and 3rd street all the way to Port Royal is known as Olde Naples, it has an island-like feel with many roads leading to the water.  While to the north side of Naples there are gated communities, golf courses, and country clubs.  This area abounds with luxury homes belonging to the rich and famous. Many of Naples residents have other homes all over the world, but seek out Naples for its unique ambiance, small streets lined with restaurants and art galleries, this is a sophisticated…

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