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In our opinion one of the best places to live is in Naples, Florida, sunshine, warm tropical breezes and the gentle waters of the Gulf of Mexico, make this area on of the top retirement towns in Southwest Florida.  We love our town, love the people and love the weather here.  There is always lots going on,  especially during the winter season. Find out more about life in Naples.

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When you move to Naples Florida for the fishing and, see dolphins

So, you have made the decision, after months, maybe years of pondering where your next home move will take you, finally you have made up your mind and Naples is at the top of your list.

You take the plunge, buy a home and move in.  But will you have buyers remorse, will you wake up wondering why on earth you chose Naples to call home?

Maybe, or maybe not, here are some things you may want to know before you make that final jump.

  

 

  1. They don't call Florida the Sunshine State, for nothing!  Be prepared to wake up to around 264 sunny days per year, and even those that are cloudy are probably not going to stay cloudy all day.
  2. You are never far from anywhere in town, ask a taxi driver, how far is the beach? or how far is downtown,…
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Dog beaches in Naples FloridaDogs are mans best friend, right?  So when your having fun and going places its natural to want to go with your best friend, and here in Naples the beach is one of the most visited places in town.

As a Real Estate agent in Naples, I am asked for advice all the time by prospective home buyers, moving to a new area most people want to learn about the local area, local stores or schools for instance. When moving to new area facilities for family and friends are important right? 

Those of you who love animals as much as I do will want to make sure there are plenty of places to take your four-legged friends as well as making sure that the home you are considering is in one of the dog-friendly communities.  If your dog loves to swim, you probably want to…

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Living on the beach in Naples FloridaHow many times have you thought about living on the beach in Naples?  If you are like most people thinking of moving to Naples, then the image that pops immediately into your head when you think of the perfect waterfront home is a beachfront property. An idyllic house with views out over the Gulf, waking each day to amazing views out over the white sand and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. 

Perfection, however, does not come cheap.  Most of the homes on the Gulf are extremely expensive and out of most peoples reach.  But even if you cannot afford to live right on the Gulf,  the beach is accessible to everyone and can be enjoyed in many different ways.  

 

 

Boating is one of the best ways to get out there and really immerse yourself in…

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Dog Friendly Beaches in Naples FloridaThe joys of moving. Finding a great realtor in Naples then viewing homes, finally finding the property of your dreams, and then signing the paperwork.

But what if there was an unexpected hiccup in the proceedings? What if you found the perfect condo on the beach only to discover the HOA doesn't allow for pets! This may seem outlandish to dog lovers like us but this really does happen more often than you would think.

My wife and I love our animals. We have owned many throughout our marriage, and dogs have been an integral part of our family from the start. We could not imagine leaving them behind to move to a new home, it would feel like leaving a child.

We understand how you may feel as a dog owner that is preparing for a move to Naples, FL, we…

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We are now at the one month point past Hurricane Irma and I am sure you like most of our clients have questions such as is the housing market affected by Hurricane Irma? or, Has the value of my home dropped since the hurricane? and will I be able to still sell my home in Naples after the hurricane?

It is totally understandable that everyone has worries regarding the hurricane, with so many people having a second home here confidence in our market is being tested.  I have to say that I myself had concerns about driving home after the hurricane passed, my family and I spent the time in North Carolina, we were going to stay, but my wife was discharged from hospital three days before it hit and my disabled sister was also a cause for concern, so we left…

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Naples Florida things to do in Tin City

 

I love Naples, it’s true I really love this little town of ours, it’s unique, has lots of character, a fabulous historic district, unique and interesting galleries, shops and some of the best restaurants in the whole of Florida.  Am I biased? yes! As a Realtor in Naples I am often being asked what there is to do, to all intents and purposes, Naples Florida, seems like a sleepy laid back town and that is just what it is, but hidden beneath the laid-back exterior there are lots of fun things to do.   

 

Tin City on Naples Bay in Naples FloridaHidden away sitting almost cheek by jowl is Well is Tin City, an older area of town on Naples Back Bay. Tin City is a collection of shops and restaurants, right on the water all made from tin.  From here you can catch a boat out into the Gulf…

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People are drawn to Naples from all over the world, just one of the many reasons they stay is the ambiance, here they find a lifestyle that makes Naples a truly cosmopolitan town. Part of the allure is the Olde town, where so many of our evening activities are based around enjoying the evening, strolling to the beach to watch the sunset then having dinner, so it makes sense that one of the great delights of Naples is enjoying the international cuisine.

Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue in Olde Naples and you will instantly find yourself surrounded by restaurants of all types. Dining tables tumble out of the restaurants to adorn the streets, where couples can enjoy candlelit dinners and enjoy the hustle and bustle on a warm evening.

Some of the top…

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Named as the happiest and healthiest place to live for the second year, Naples has a lot to offer. We have stunning white sand beaches, blue skies and the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, but there is a lot more to Naples than that. There are many other reasons people come to call Naples their hometown, but is it a good place to move to with young children?

Finding a home close to a good school is one of the most important criteria used by families when looking for a new home, education is and always will be extremely important.  Buying a house on the wrong street can make all the difference in the world when it comes to trying to get into the right school, even if you do not have children if you are buying a family home, then the resale value of…

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One of the delights of living in Naples is the knowledge that our world renown beach is one of the many nursery beaches of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Almost all of the sea turtles that nest in the United States use Florida as a nesting site with only ten percent of turtles using beaches in other states to make their nests.  The Loggerhead is the most common but is still an endangered species, the Green, Leather Back, Hawksbill and Keeps Ridley turtle can also be found on Florida beaches but they are rare with all four classed as threatened species and protected by law. 

Each year between May and August, sea turtles make their journey over the beach hauling themselves across the sand to find a safe place to dig their nests. They lay around 100 eggs…

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I know this is supposed to be a Real Estate blog, in which I should be doing my best to attract clients and show you all how great I am at Real Estate. However, sometimes the people of Naples come together and remind me of why I first wanted to make my home in Naples in the first place.

Naples artist drawing on the blacktopEach year, a wonderful community project takes place, right downtown in Cambier Park.  I had originally gone downtown to view ‘Chalk’ which takes place on the street, right outside my office. The blacktop is covered by chalk pictures, produced by both professional and budding artists of all ages.  After walking the length of 5th Avenue South, I decided to take the back way through the park to avoid the crowds.  That is when I discovered Empty Bowls!

The Empty Bowls…

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