Naples Florida – The Fountain of Youth
Those of us who have lived here in Naples, Florida have always enjoyed our good clean air, warm temperature, and cool breezes. Since we have no other industry other than tourism our air quality is rated among the best in America. Known as a quiet healthy environment for young families and retirees, and practically everyone in between, Naples and nearby Marco Island has just been named by AARP Magazine as the second best area for life expectancy. With a life expectancy of 80.97 years Naples and Marco are listed just behind Ames, Iowa as the next best place to live the longest.
Why is Naples/Marco rated so high? I think we can attribute many factors to this.
With our fantastic winter weather, seniors are much more inclined to enjoy outdoor activities, whether its golfing, tennis or just walking they can do it all year round. Even in the hotter summer months, the local mall Coastland Center opens its doors early for the walkers. The summer evenings are spectacular for cool, breezy walks on the beautiful white sand beaches. With the sand packed down, it makes for easy walking unlike the east coast of Florida, where the darker sand is soft and not as easy to walk on.
Also, as we look at the top 8 areas listed by AARP, it is noticeable that each share something in common. There are no big cities. Less stress living in smaller towns seems to be a factor in longevity. Among this list as well, we don’t find industrial towns, where air pollutants are causing health concerns in the industrial areas.
So are we surprised that Naples/Marco is rated so high, no not really. After all, the reasons mentioned above are why we moved down here in the first place.
Kaye Homes, a local home builder has sold over 3,000 homes to families and retirees, who have at some point relocated largely from larger industrial cities. The clean environment, the abundance of year round amenities and less stress make the area a great place to live, raise a family and spend active retirement years.
If interested in relocating and building your dream home please visit www.kayehomes.com or call 239 455 1007.
7/28/2008
7/27/2008
Naples, Florida Ranked in Top 10 Places to Live
Naples, Florida Ranked in Top 10 Places to Live
The Naples/Marco Island area has just been named by AARP Magazine as one of the top 10 best places to live in America, and the only Florida location so designated. The magazine listed many reasons for this honor, one being number 3 in having the most sunny days per year, 264 days of Florida sunshine. Residents of this beautiful area enjoy year round activities and amenities that are second to none. Just get a parking pass, and enjoy easy parking at any of the area’s magnificent white sand beaches. If golfing is your game, we are number 2 in the nation for golf holes per capita, with many public as well as the country’s most elegant private country clubs. There are 134 art galleries, 5 star hotels, elegant waterfront restaurants, world class fishing and boating and a distinctive Neapolitan attitude to enjoying life.
The magazine sites the health and activity of the residents as a factor. Exercising and less people smoking provide for a healthier population. 80% of the area is designated open space with. Cultural activities abound with the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, bringing in world-class entertainment. Naples/Marcos’s Southwest Florida location also provides easy access to other popular Florida locales. Within an easy 2 hour drive is Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Sarasota, and just beyond is Orlando, Tampa and the Florida Keys.
All this and more is why every year the area sees amazing growth. If you are interested in relocating to this wonderful paradise and looking for a new home, please visit www.kayehomes.com or call 239 455 1007 to discuss your future plans with a New Home Counselor at Naples’ largest locally owned homebuilder Kaye Homes. Kaye Homes has built over 3,000 homes in Southwest Florida since 1985, and is the 2008 winner of the prestigious Custom Home Pacesetter National Award.
The Naples/Marco Island area has just been named by AARP Magazine as one of the top 10 best places to live in America, and the only Florida location so designated. The magazine listed many reasons for this honor, one being number 3 in having the most sunny days per year, 264 days of Florida sunshine. Residents of this beautiful area enjoy year round activities and amenities that are second to none. Just get a parking pass, and enjoy easy parking at any of the area’s magnificent white sand beaches. If golfing is your game, we are number 2 in the nation for golf holes per capita, with many public as well as the country’s most elegant private country clubs. There are 134 art galleries, 5 star hotels, elegant waterfront restaurants, world class fishing and boating and a distinctive Neapolitan attitude to enjoying life.
The magazine sites the health and activity of the residents as a factor. Exercising and less people smoking provide for a healthier population. 80% of the area is designated open space with. Cultural activities abound with the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, bringing in world-class entertainment. Naples/Marcos’s Southwest Florida location also provides easy access to other popular Florida locales. Within an easy 2 hour drive is Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Sarasota, and just beyond is Orlando, Tampa and the Florida Keys.
All this and more is why every year the area sees amazing growth. If you are interested in relocating to this wonderful paradise and looking for a new home, please visit www.kayehomes.com or call 239 455 1007 to discuss your future plans with a New Home Counselor at Naples’ largest locally owned homebuilder Kaye Homes. Kaye Homes has built over 3,000 homes in Southwest Florida since 1985, and is the 2008 winner of the prestigious Custom Home Pacesetter National Award.
Move to Naples and Save Money..Take a Staycation
That’s right, because when you live in Naples, Florida you can take a “Staycation”
Why bother getting on a plane, paying thousands of dollars to go to a tropical island “Vacation” when you live in paradise. Wherever you live in Naples you are just minutes to the most gorgeous beaches, with sugary white sand, compacted for great evening or early morning walks. The sunsets are magnificent and romantic. We average 264 days of sunshine per year, there are fine waterfront restaurants, and cultural events to enjoy, that we usually are too busy with our day to day lives to enjoy. Be a tourist in your own town.
How many people spend thousands of dollars to come to Naples/Marco each year to relish in the beauty and beach of the Gulf waters? If you really feel like getting away, check into one of our local hotels, on the gulf and really feel like you’ve traveled hundreds of miles.
On your Staycation you will see another side of this paradise you usually don’t, you’ll see Naples from the perspective of the vacationers. My wife and I recently were deciding where to go on vacation, just a short long weekend somewhere. While walking on Naples’ pristine beach enjoying a wonderful sunset, we were talking about where to go. As we looked out onto the shimmering sunset filled hues of the warm Gulf waters, we saw dolphins leaping playfully…we looked at each other and said, “Why are we going to spend the money, find a place for the dog, travel via plane, and go through the airport hassles, when we have this”.
After all we just wanted a relaxing, stress-free weekend on a beautiful beach in a lovely town with no schedule and no commitments. As long as we don’t answer the phones, we have it all right here in Naples.
So, next time your thinking of going away for a short weekend, maybe save yourself a bundle and stress and just stay home and enjoy your town. If you live in Naples its pretty easy to get away from it all, right here in town.
That’s why it is such a good idea to live here in Naples and buy a new home from Naples’ largest and award winning local builder, Kaye Homes. Visit www.kayehomes.com and find your Staycation home now. Make your backyard a pool and spa paradise with outdoor cooking facilities giving yourself the opportunity to enjoy your Staycation even more. Call a Kaye Homes sales representative for more information 239 455 1007.
How many people spend thousands of dollars to come to Naples/Marco each year to relish in the beauty and beach of the Gulf waters? If you really feel like getting away, check into one of our local hotels, on the gulf and really feel like you’ve traveled hundreds of miles.
On your Staycation you will see another side of this paradise you usually don’t, you’ll see Naples from the perspective of the vacationers. My wife and I recently were deciding where to go on vacation, just a short long weekend somewhere. While walking on Naples’ pristine beach enjoying a wonderful sunset, we were talking about where to go. As we looked out onto the shimmering sunset filled hues of the warm Gulf waters, we saw dolphins leaping playfully…we looked at each other and said, “Why are we going to spend the money, find a place for the dog, travel via plane, and go through the airport hassles, when we have this”.
After all we just wanted a relaxing, stress-free weekend on a beautiful beach in a lovely town with no schedule and no commitments. As long as we don’t answer the phones, we have it all right here in Naples.
So, next time your thinking of going away for a short weekend, maybe save yourself a bundle and stress and just stay home and enjoy your town. If you live in Naples its pretty easy to get away from it all, right here in town.
That’s why it is such a good idea to live here in Naples and buy a new home from Naples’ largest and award winning local builder, Kaye Homes. Visit www.kayehomes.com and find your Staycation home now. Make your backyard a pool and spa paradise with outdoor cooking facilities giving yourself the opportunity to enjoy your Staycation even more. Call a Kaye Homes sales representative for more information 239 455 1007.
7/24/2008
June Sales Blooming in Naples, Florida
June Sales Blooming in Naples, Florida
When there is good news regarding the real estate market we are going to shout from the highest rooftop, or maybe just write a new blog. The Naples Area Board of Realtors just released their June numbers and there are some very positive signs that the Naples real estate market is coming back and consistently showing signs of improvement.
1. Pending sales increased 60% in the greater Naples Area. There were 301 pendings in June, 2007 and a very strong 484 in June of this year.
2. In the $300,000 and below category, sales were up 58% compared to June, 2007.
3. Overall inventory is down 7% - Any decrease in inventory is seen as a major breakthrough for the builders, because as inventory goes down, prices will go up.
4. For the fifth consecutive month pending sales are up and inventory is down. Some areas are seeing increased sales of over 150%
5. Here’s a remarkable number – Single family home pending sales for June, 2008, for homes priced under $300,000 are up a whopping 537% over June of last year. Sales are up an amazing 253% over the same period. Buyers are looking for bargains and they are still to be had in Naples, but probably not for much longer.
6. Even the category of higher priced homes, priced from $1 – 2 million were up nearly 8%.
So, although there is still a lot of inventory available in the Greater Naples Area, there is a lot of activity, and July numbers are looking very positive so far.
Kaye Homes, a single family custom home builder in Naples, has seen a shift in the market, with buyers realizing that the local builders have lowered their prices as low as they can go and are jumping in the market, they also realized that with the inventory shrinking, so is their choice of available homes.
Kaye Homes has lowered their base pricing on their brand new Showcase Homes, starting from the low $200s. This is a great time to buy as prices are low, there is still availability in the market and Kaye Homes is also offering some very interesting incentives and financing packages for homebuyers. To find an exceptional value and quality built home please visit the Kaye Homes website at www.kayehomes.com or call 239 455 1007, or visit one of their two model centers. Homes are priced from the $200s to over $2 Million.
When there is good news regarding the real estate market we are going to shout from the highest rooftop, or maybe just write a new blog. The Naples Area Board of Realtors just released their June numbers and there are some very positive signs that the Naples real estate market is coming back and consistently showing signs of improvement.
1. Pending sales increased 60% in the greater Naples Area. There were 301 pendings in June, 2007 and a very strong 484 in June of this year.
2. In the $300,000 and below category, sales were up 58% compared to June, 2007.
3. Overall inventory is down 7% - Any decrease in inventory is seen as a major breakthrough for the builders, because as inventory goes down, prices will go up.
4. For the fifth consecutive month pending sales are up and inventory is down. Some areas are seeing increased sales of over 150%
5. Here’s a remarkable number – Single family home pending sales for June, 2008, for homes priced under $300,000 are up a whopping 537% over June of last year. Sales are up an amazing 253% over the same period. Buyers are looking for bargains and they are still to be had in Naples, but probably not for much longer.
6. Even the category of higher priced homes, priced from $1 – 2 million were up nearly 8%.
So, although there is still a lot of inventory available in the Greater Naples Area, there is a lot of activity, and July numbers are looking very positive so far.
Kaye Homes, a single family custom home builder in Naples, has seen a shift in the market, with buyers realizing that the local builders have lowered their prices as low as they can go and are jumping in the market, they also realized that with the inventory shrinking, so is their choice of available homes.
Kaye Homes has lowered their base pricing on their brand new Showcase Homes, starting from the low $200s. This is a great time to buy as prices are low, there is still availability in the market and Kaye Homes is also offering some very interesting incentives and financing packages for homebuyers. To find an exceptional value and quality built home please visit the Kaye Homes website at www.kayehomes.com or call 239 455 1007, or visit one of their two model centers. Homes are priced from the $200s to over $2 Million.
7/23/2008
Naples Housing Market in Recovery
Naples Housing Market in Recovery
Robert Toll, CEO and President of Toll Brothers, one of the nation’s top custom home builders appears to have been correct, when he said ‘Naples, Florida is back”. Last month on Jim Cramer’s CNBC program Mr. Toll stated that Naples is the “One Ray of Hope” in the housing industry giving the Southwest Florida crown jewel an A- grade, while the rest of the country is mired between an F+ and F-.
One well known and in Naples a very well respected real estate firm has reported outstanding numbers for the first three weeks in June, 2008. As of Friday, June 20, the number of contracts they have received to their accounting department is 92. Analyzing the numbers it appears that All the various price range markets are all doing well. This is a welcome change from previous months when we didn’t see these consistent numbers.
Here is the breakdown of the different markets and how many contracts for each: Under $250,000 – 33 contracts
$251,000 - $500,000 – 33 contracts as well
$501,000 - $999,999 – 16 contracts
Above $1,000,000 – 10 contracts.
These statistics are from one of the largest agencies, but one of many, so it appears that June may be another excellent month for Southwest Florida. As you can see by the numbers above, the daily contracts for this company is over 4.5.
Realtors are busier and so are some builders, as confidence in the Naples, Florida market has grown with solid numbers, and with testimonials, such as Mr. Toll’s being broadcast nationally to the American homebuying market.
Kaye Homes, a locally owned Naples builder has seen the confidence of the homebuyer changing over the past few months. Buyers that were sitting on the fence seem to be slowly jumping off and taking advantage of price reductions and guarantee incentives. They’re inventory has been sharply reduced as prices are at a very attractive level for brand new move in ready homes.
For more information regarding these tremendous values or to build the dream home you’ve longed for visit www.kayehomes.com, or call 239 455 1007. Two model centers are open daily in Naples.
Robert Toll, CEO and President of Toll Brothers, one of the nation’s top custom home builders appears to have been correct, when he said ‘Naples, Florida is back”. Last month on Jim Cramer’s CNBC program Mr. Toll stated that Naples is the “One Ray of Hope” in the housing industry giving the Southwest Florida crown jewel an A- grade, while the rest of the country is mired between an F+ and F-.
One well known and in Naples a very well respected real estate firm has reported outstanding numbers for the first three weeks in June, 2008. As of Friday, June 20, the number of contracts they have received to their accounting department is 92. Analyzing the numbers it appears that All the various price range markets are all doing well. This is a welcome change from previous months when we didn’t see these consistent numbers.
Here is the breakdown of the different markets and how many contracts for each: Under $250,000 – 33 contracts
$251,000 - $500,000 – 33 contracts as well
$501,000 - $999,999 – 16 contracts
Above $1,000,000 – 10 contracts.
These statistics are from one of the largest agencies, but one of many, so it appears that June may be another excellent month for Southwest Florida. As you can see by the numbers above, the daily contracts for this company is over 4.5.
Realtors are busier and so are some builders, as confidence in the Naples, Florida market has grown with solid numbers, and with testimonials, such as Mr. Toll’s being broadcast nationally to the American homebuying market.
Kaye Homes, a locally owned Naples builder has seen the confidence of the homebuyer changing over the past few months. Buyers that were sitting on the fence seem to be slowly jumping off and taking advantage of price reductions and guarantee incentives. They’re inventory has been sharply reduced as prices are at a very attractive level for brand new move in ready homes.
For more information regarding these tremendous values or to build the dream home you’ve longed for visit www.kayehomes.com, or call 239 455 1007. Two model centers are open daily in Naples.
7/22/2008
Lot Sales Are a Sure Sign of a Rebound
Lot Sales Are a Sure Sign of a Rebound
“Show me a sign”, is what Jim Carrey kept pleading for in the first part of the 2003 hit movie, Bruce Almighty. Well, it looks like the housing market in Naples, Florida which had been pleading for signs as well has indeed received another sign that things are definitely getting better. Lot sales. In Naples not only lot sales are a sign and the purchase of “Teardowns” are way up, which in this upscale market is the same as a lot sale. A teardown in Naples is a home built primarily in the 1970s, with limited square footage, approximately 1,500, with outdated features and amenities. The home will be torn down, and a new home built. These sales which do not appear as lot sales are sold for lot value. The typical Naples homebuyer looks for a home with the newest features, granite countertops, marble flooring, much more square footage, media rooms, island kitchens with top of the line appliances and much more natural light. Thus on the same lot where there once stood a 1978, two bedroom, two bath home, you will find a year later a two story 4,000 square foot, 4 or 5 bedroom, 4 bath, plus den, plus media room, gorgeous new home.
Another very positive sign is not just that the number of lot sales and teardowns has increased it is important to note who is purchasing. Not only private parties, that are purchasing to build their dream home, but many builders, who held off buying for two years have now jumped back into the market to build spec homes. Specifically, the very attractive area, a corridor known as West of U.S. 41, within a stones throw of the Gulf of Mexico, has displayed a huge upswing in lot and teardown sales.
Kaye Homes, a local family owned Naples homebuilder since 1985 knows the Southwest Florida housing market better than anyone. Kaye Homes purchased four lakefront lots within this popular corridor of real estate. They are currently designing plans for a new homeowner who has purchased one of the lots, and the other three are sure to go quickly.
For more information about these homesites and other building opportunities in Naples, Florida please visit www.kayehomes.com, or call 239 455 1007.
“Show me a sign”, is what Jim Carrey kept pleading for in the first part of the 2003 hit movie, Bruce Almighty. Well, it looks like the housing market in Naples, Florida which had been pleading for signs as well has indeed received another sign that things are definitely getting better. Lot sales. In Naples not only lot sales are a sign and the purchase of “Teardowns” are way up, which in this upscale market is the same as a lot sale. A teardown in Naples is a home built primarily in the 1970s, with limited square footage, approximately 1,500, with outdated features and amenities. The home will be torn down, and a new home built. These sales which do not appear as lot sales are sold for lot value. The typical Naples homebuyer looks for a home with the newest features, granite countertops, marble flooring, much more square footage, media rooms, island kitchens with top of the line appliances and much more natural light. Thus on the same lot where there once stood a 1978, two bedroom, two bath home, you will find a year later a two story 4,000 square foot, 4 or 5 bedroom, 4 bath, plus den, plus media room, gorgeous new home.
Another very positive sign is not just that the number of lot sales and teardowns has increased it is important to note who is purchasing. Not only private parties, that are purchasing to build their dream home, but many builders, who held off buying for two years have now jumped back into the market to build spec homes. Specifically, the very attractive area, a corridor known as West of U.S. 41, within a stones throw of the Gulf of Mexico, has displayed a huge upswing in lot and teardown sales.
Kaye Homes, a local family owned Naples homebuilder since 1985 knows the Southwest Florida housing market better than anyone. Kaye Homes purchased four lakefront lots within this popular corridor of real estate. They are currently designing plans for a new homeowner who has purchased one of the lots, and the other three are sure to go quickly.
For more information about these homesites and other building opportunities in Naples, Florida please visit www.kayehomes.com, or call 239 455 1007.
7/09/2008
Lot Sales Are a Sure Sign of a Rebound
“Show me a sign”, is what Jim Carrey kept pleading for in the first part of the 2003 hit movie, Bruce Almighty. Well, it looks like the housing market in Naples, Florida which had been pleading for signs as well has indeed received another sign that things are definitely getting better. Lot sales. In Naples not only lot sales are a sign and the purchase of “Teardowns” are way up, which in this upscale market is the same as a lot sale. A teardown in Naples is a home built primarily in the 1970s, with limited square footage, approximately 1,500, with outdated features and amenities. The home will be torn down, and a new home built. These sales which do not appear as lot sales are sold for lot value. The typical Naples homebuyer looks for a home with the newest features, granite countertops, marble flooring, much more square footage, media rooms, island kitchens with top of the line appliances and much more natural light. Thus on the same lot where there once stood a 1978, two bedroom, two bath home, you will find a year later a two story 4,000 square foot, 4 or 5 bedroom, 4 bath, plus den, plus media room, gorgeous new home.
Another very positive sign is not just that the number of lot sales and teardowns has increased it is important to note who is purchasing. Not only private parties, that are purchasing to build their dream home, but many builders, who held off buying for two years have now jumped back into the market to build spec homes. Specifically, the very attractive area, a corridor known as West of U.S. 41, within a stones throw of the Gulf of Mexico, has displayed a huge upswing in lot and teardown sales.
Kaye Homes, a local family owned Naples homebuilder since 1985 knows the Southwest Florida housing market better than anyone. Kaye Homes purchased four lakefront lots within this popular corridor of real estate. They are currently designing plans for a new homeowner who has purchased one of the lots, and the other three are sure to go quickly.
For more information about these homesites and other building opportunities in Naples, Florida please visit www.kayehomes.com, or call 239 455 1007.
Another very positive sign is not just that the number of lot sales and teardowns has increased it is important to note who is purchasing. Not only private parties, that are purchasing to build their dream home, but many builders, who held off buying for two years have now jumped back into the market to build spec homes. Specifically, the very attractive area, a corridor known as West of U.S. 41, within a stones throw of the Gulf of Mexico, has displayed a huge upswing in lot and teardown sales.
Kaye Homes, a local family owned Naples homebuilder since 1985 knows the Southwest Florida housing market better than anyone. Kaye Homes purchased four lakefront lots within this popular corridor of real estate. They are currently designing plans for a new homeowner who has purchased one of the lots, and the other three are sure to go quickly.
For more information about these homesites and other building opportunities in Naples, Florida please visit www.kayehomes.com, or call 239 455 1007.
7/08/2008
The Truth About Hurricanes and Naples, Florida
Okay, the hurricane season is upon us once again. June 1st marked the beginning of the 2008 season. The media is in a frenzy with reports on preparedness, and what ifs. I assume this is good for ratings, anyway it is at least a pause from the political primaries and stories we have been inundated with over the past few months, however we need to keep in mind that hurricanes although, they do appear somewhere every year and you never quite know where, the chances of striking in Naples, Florida this year is very slim.
Yes, Naples was visited by Wilma in 2005. Wilma caused some damage, mostly to trees, some roofs and pool cages, but very little structural damage to any buildings and no flooding. Hurricane Charley, passed by 40 miles north and caused little damage, mostly trees again. Prior to those two the last hurricane to pass within 30 miles of Naples was Isabell in 1964, forty years prior. Again, very little damage to the Naples area as the storm came ashore south of the city.
A website, www.hurricanecity.com lists the most susceptible cities to hurricanes, from one to fifty, one being the most likely place to get hit. Naples was rated,”fifty”. So the prospect of Naples getting hit, being located on the Southwest corner of Florida is very low. That doesn’t mean we wont prepare and tune in the Weather Channel when the occasion arises, and there is obviously no guarantee, but I like our chances. We Floridians love comparing hurricanes to tornadoes, and how lucky we are, that if a hurricane does come close we have days to prepare, unlike with a tornado many times they have just minutes.
Plus with all of the new hurricane proof regulations in the new building codes, hurricane damage to homes has been greatly reduced. Some custom builders like Kaye Homes, based in Naples even go beyond the required codes and add their own stricter requirements and as Kaye does, even add a generator to the housing features, in case of an emergency.
For more information regarding the standard hurricane resistant features in a new home today visit www.kayehomes.com. Kaye Homes is a family owned, award winning business, building over 3,000 homes in Southwest Florida since 1985. Homes range in price up to $3 million, with starter and move in ready homes available from the $200s.
Call 239-455-1007 for more details.
Yes, Naples was visited by Wilma in 2005. Wilma caused some damage, mostly to trees, some roofs and pool cages, but very little structural damage to any buildings and no flooding. Hurricane Charley, passed by 40 miles north and caused little damage, mostly trees again. Prior to those two the last hurricane to pass within 30 miles of Naples was Isabell in 1964, forty years prior. Again, very little damage to the Naples area as the storm came ashore south of the city.
A website, www.hurricanecity.com lists the most susceptible cities to hurricanes, from one to fifty, one being the most likely place to get hit. Naples was rated,”fifty”. So the prospect of Naples getting hit, being located on the Southwest corner of Florida is very low. That doesn’t mean we wont prepare and tune in the Weather Channel when the occasion arises, and there is obviously no guarantee, but I like our chances. We Floridians love comparing hurricanes to tornadoes, and how lucky we are, that if a hurricane does come close we have days to prepare, unlike with a tornado many times they have just minutes.
Plus with all of the new hurricane proof regulations in the new building codes, hurricane damage to homes has been greatly reduced. Some custom builders like Kaye Homes, based in Naples even go beyond the required codes and add their own stricter requirements and as Kaye does, even add a generator to the housing features, in case of an emergency.
For more information regarding the standard hurricane resistant features in a new home today visit www.kayehomes.com. Kaye Homes is a family owned, award winning business, building over 3,000 homes in Southwest Florida since 1985. Homes range in price up to $3 million, with starter and move in ready homes available from the $200s.
Call 239-455-1007 for more details.
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