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Naples, Florida Beachfront ...A Perfect Solution To Winter Blues! - Oct 23 02:39 PM
Naples, Florida beachfront homes and Naples, Florida beachfront condos offer some of the most amazing sunsets in the world.  It's no wonder why values and interest remain high even in what most consider a slow and uneventful real estate market. 
I am currently working with a few people anticipating making a visit to Naples, Florida within the next few months. It is for sure that time of year when people are looking for a place they can escape to when the ...

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - Naples Florida - Jul 31 12:04 PM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a National Audubon Society sanctuary located in southwest Florida, north of Naples, Florida and east of Bonita Springs. 
A 2.25-mile raised boardwalk takes visitors through four distinct environments:
A pine uplandA wet prairieA cypress forestA marshSigns along the boardwalk describe the wildlife, plants and ecosystem.  There is a field guide and Children's Activity Book available at the admissions desk.  Benches and rain shelters are along the trail. For those who do not wish to walk the full ...

It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Season!!! - Oct 29 09:31 PM
What are the signs Season is coming to us South Floridians???
It starts with fewer rain clouds.  In the summer it rains almost everyday here so when the rain becomes more infrequent...you know season isn't too terribly far away. 
Have you ever tried to holiday shop when it's 85 degrees outside?  It takes some getting used to let me tell you.  There's no blistering cold howling wind.  You can actually break a sweat at Waterside Shops...I know, I've seen ...

Naples City Dock - Naples, Florida - Aug 21 01:04 PM
Just a several miles south of Bonita Springs is Naples City Dock is located at Naples Bay - Gordon Pass.  In addition to boat slip rentals the dock offers fuel service, sight seeing charters and charter fishing.  Waterfront dining is available at "The Dock" restaurant and The Cove Inn.  The restaurants are accessible by boat.  Observe the minimum wake guidelines.
If you're interested in learning more about Naples Bay, Gordon Pass or Crayton Cove, call Chris Griffith - ...

Naples Florida Real Estate And The "Shantastic" Designation! - Mar 21 09:22 PM
What in the heck is "Shantastic"?  A property I deem exceptional above all others and let me tell you, I must be one of the most pickiest of all people.  Why?  I've seen it, I've been there, I've done that...what most consider cool or unusual is typical for me...well in many cases something I've seen...grown accustomed to...neat...but....I'm here to tell you, it TAKES ALOT TO EARN THE "SHANTASTIC" designation. 
What does the designation intail specifically...it could ...

Naples, Florida Real Estate & Zillow - May 01 04:40 PM
There's no mystery that Zillow has had their fair share of challenges when attempting to accurately provide real estate estimates for Naples, Florida real estate.  But before anyone gets too excited, this is not a Zillow bashing post...just an update.  Besides, I'd like to give a special high five to that Zillow representative who admittedly said they had been faced with the challenge down here.  It was quite some time ago and they explained that they were ...

Price Reductions - Increases & Other Goofy Stuff We Do in Naples, Florida! - Mar 10 05:12 PM
When it comes to Naples, Florida real estate and that old adage: You can go down but you can't go back up...well, it's wrong!  Our prices go down, our prices go up and we do everything in between!
Here are a few examples just off the MLS hotsheet today:
1.  Was $5,295,000 Now $4,850,000 a price reduction of $445,000 (WELL DONE).
2.  Was $2,995,000 on 2/13 Then $2,994,500 on 3/3 Now $2,994,000 (OH BROTHER) But you can't blame the listing agent.  He's ...

Where Do Naples, Florida Property Owners Come From? - Mar 05 12:03 PM
It seems like Naples, Florida buyers come from everywhere...at least in the United States anyway!  Of course they come from abroad as well but here is a quick run down of the people who own property here in Naples but have a primary address somewhere else in the USA. 
IL- 7,870NY- 6,623MI- 5,491OH- 5,300MA- 5,070NJ- 4,640PA- 3,640MN- 2,332IN- 2,299CT- 2,165WI- 1,887VA- 1,477MD- 1,427TX- 1,219CA- 1,160MO- 1,074KY- 1,071NH- 826GA- 810NC- 789RI 716TN- 609IA- 536CO- 463AL- 360ME- 354SC- ...

When It Comes To Naples Real Estate, What I See Is What You Get! - Jan 03 10:44 PM
The flurry of web traffic is at an all time high (at least on my Naples, Florida real estate website) but more importantly, the calls and emails are really starting to come in which is a very exciting and welcome change.  I'm sure it helps that the snow is flying and the temperatures up north are dropping so I wanted to take the time to let you know what you're in for when you call and ...

Naples, Fl. in a positive light! - Oct 25 07:23 PM
I was recently asked to write an article as a media opportunity;  the editor emailed me back and said he liked what I had to say and was going to use my work in an upcoming article.  This is what I stated about why people should buy a home in Naples, Fl.
I have been in Real Estate in Naples for 7 years and lived in Naples for 26 years.  We were definitely an undervalued market in ...

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Don't Make It Harder Than It Is! - Jan 29 03:22 PM
Why does it seem like everyone is asking questions and hesitating to act these days?  Is it for fear of making a mistake...uncertainty...laziness?  Come on folks it's not that hard, get on with it and even if you don't have ALL THE ANSWERS or know EXACTLY EACH STEP TO TAKE...TAKE A STEP ANYWAY!
Here are some examples:
ON BLOGGING: 
I know an awesome real estate agent who says, "I read you blog...I wish I could hire somebody to blog for me". ...

I Just Closed My First "Site Unseen" Transaction Since 2005! - Jan 16 03:33 PM
Naples, Florida buyers are definitely feeling more confident about our Naples, Florida real estate market.  So much in fact that my latest buyer purchased his Naples condo without actually seeing it before he closed.  Now I must admit, it wasn't a super big deal...ok it was very small for Naples, Florida standards but it isn't the size that counts for this post, it's the confidence. 
Once touted as "The Most Overpriced Market On The Planet" or some crazy nonsense ...

The Future's So Bright...I Gotta Wear Shades! - Dec 29 03:34 PM
Well Maybe it's just the sunshine here in Naples, Florida but I can't help but be excited for 2008!  Once again web statistics are showing record breaking numbers for the month of December especially the daily numbers after Christmas. 
Folks from colder parts of the country like Illinois, Minnesota and Pennsylvania are calling and setting appointments to see some of the greatest locations in Naples, Florida including areas like Pelican Bay, Old Naples and Park Shore!  Whoohoo!
I ...

When You're Hot You're HOT...Some Naples, Florida Areas Are In Fact HOT! - Nov 13 11:47 AM
Smart Naples buyers and smart Naples investors know how to dig a little deeper to get the true Naples real estate facts. 
Here's a snap shot of the Naples real estate market and the areas that are still in fact HOT:
Otherwise known as the town of Immokalee located in east Collier County...VERY DIFFERENT from the Naples area where many agricultural workers live.  Statistics show median sales prices are down 22% this year, down 45% last year ...

Remember When You Asked Me To Tell You When We Hit Bottom? - Nov 08 09:24 PM

Something very curious is going on in Naples, Florida but before I go there, let's look at where we've been.  Starting with last year there was an overwhelming trend of people who were "just looking" and made it very apparent that they were not in the market to BUY.  They were only in the market to LOOK.  Out of those who said they would eventually "BUY" even went so far to state that they were going to ...

Pelican Bay Sales Statistics Don't Lie - Neither Do I! - Feb 06 09:57 PM
The calls and emails regarding Pelican Bay homes and Pelican Bay condos continue at a steady rate most of which are still beginning with "I want a deal".  I've had the following conversations with countless people lately and it continues to be a hard conversation with buyer's not quite believing what I have to say based on all of their news they've gathered from various news sources across the county.  This post was written for not ...

Bay Colony Shores - Bay Colony - Pelican Bay - Naples, Florida Market Update - Sep 11 09:16 PM

Bay Colony Shores is a single-family subdivision located directly east of the high-rise Trieste and across the street from Vizcaya in Bay Colony, the most prestigious subdivision in Pelican bay.   There are a total of 66  magnificent homesites located in Bay Colony Shores with a total of 65 estates in existence at this time.  These properties range in size from 3,080 square feet of living space to nearly 10,000 square feet of livings space.  Completion of construction on the first homes started ...

Who's Looking at Naples, Florida? - Nov 24 09:15 PM
I am a web statistics junkie!  I watch it throughout the day, everyday like some people watch a stock market ticker. It amazes me how in depth Google Analytics provides data regarding my website.  Here's a run down of the activity in the last 30 days regarding www.shannonlefevre.com/ 
What Countries are looking at Naples, Florida (in order of activity with 1 being the highest):1.  United States2.  Canada3.  United Kingdom4. Ireland5. Australia6. Germany7.  Netherlands8.  France9.  Brazil10.  Italy
What States ...

Naples, Florida Real Estate Market Watch 4/2/08 - Apr 02 08:01 PM
We should be wrapping up another selling season by now and I should be seeing lots of car carriers loading up cars and shipping them back up north but actually, I'm busier right now than I have been all season and this season was actually MUCH busier than any of us had forecasted or expected.
I showed more Naples beachfront properties this year than I ever have. People are seeing...and buying.  A far different market compared to ...

Now Is The Time To Buy....Really? - Mar 29 03:45 PM
How many of us are tired of the media telling the consumer how bad real estate is?  I'd venture to guess there's more than two of us who feel this way.  Of course the flip side of the problem is the real estate professional driven statements like, "Buy Now?  Absolutely"!  A headline I just came across in Florida Realtor Magazine.
Blanket banter like this is only making us look like we don't know what we're talking about especially ...

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NAR SENIOR ECONOMIST SPEAKS TO REALTORS IN NAPLES, FLORIDA - Sep 14 06:10 AM

 
NAR SENIOR ECONOMIST SPEAKS TO REALTORS IN NAPLES, FLORIDA
 
On Thursday, September 13, 2007 I was privileged to hear Dr. Lawrence Yun, Senior Economist and Vice President of Research from the National Association of REALTORS speak to REALTORS, agents and brokers in Naples, Florida.
           Read More About Dr. Yun's presentation in Naples...
 
Please feel free to contact me for more information on the Naples, Marco Island and Fiddler's Creek areas:
 
More Naples Real Estate News You Can Use FromCarolyn A. ...

Collier County General Meeting - Jun 09 10:59 AM
Monday June 18th, 2007
N.A.B.O.R. - 1455 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL.
Before the Meeting we will have Part 2 of the "Head Start for Real Estate Investing" From 5:00 to 6:30
 
Get Started In, Real Estate Immediately!
This will be an intensive, interactive presentation of a course Ralph Santillo presents Nationally
We will have 1.5 Hours of classroom instruction per meeting with Homework assignments
The "Beginner's Real Estate Roundtable" is an opportunity for you to gain the ...

Wherever You Go, There You Are - Clyde Butcher - Sep 02 09:01 AM
Recently, I had an amazing opportunity to meet Clyde Butcher.  If you don't know who Clyde Butcher is, know this:  He is one of the great American Iconic Photographers of Modern and All Time.  Period.  Bar none. Put it in your pipe and smoke it.  (his weapon is large format black and white nature photography)
He exemplifies "Wherever you go, there you are".  He has it, he found it, he is it.  He is where he is; ...

Need A Rug? - Jun 16 01:29 PM
Then you must make a stop at Rug Decor located at 8002 Mediterranean Dr. Estero Florida.  This store is quite simply a terrific rug shopping experience!
Here's how it went for me:
My husband and I still burdened with the task of completing our newly remodeled home are in the process of making our final selections in decor.  For whatever reason, the rugs have been a hard task for me.  I don't really know why, but ...

Do The Sting Ray Shuffle Til The Gulf Cools Off! - Dec 04 01:16 PM
Planning on hitting one of the beaches on the Gulf anytime soon?  Water temperatures around our Naples beaches are still in the 70's thanks to La Niña effects which makes for BEAUTIFUL NAPLES BEACH DAYS.  If you go in the water, remember to do the "Sting Ray Shuffle".  No, it's not one of the latest dance crazes you'll find people doing in one of the night clubs at South Beach, Miami. 
It's when you shuffle your feet through the sand without ...

LEFEVRE IS IN! - Dec 03 04:18 PM
I'm back and ready to roll!    Seems like a few of our favorite cities up north got a little bit of snow and ice while I was away.  I will be returning comments and posting as time permits between phone calls and emails from those who are starting to get interested in warm and sunny Naples, Florida real estate again. 
I hope everybody up there is staying warm!  Last news update said there were 10 weather ...

Marco Island December 2007 Review - Dec 20 12:25 PM
Here is the latest stories coming from Marco Island Homes: It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Marco Island! There might not be snow on Marco Island but that is not stopping Marco Island Residents from getting into the holiday spirit with Christmas Island Style. Now that the Christmas Tree is lit at Marco Town Square Christmas Island Style swings into full force.There is no doubt about it, Christmas on Marco Island is special, ...

Take care of yourself.... Naples Area Healthy Living - Nov 03 10:01 PM
Many of us today are tired with the " standard" way of treating health problems and are seeking althernatives.  Some of us just want to feel better and improve our health. Now physicians are starting to catch on,  Dr. Mehmet Oz ( noted author, physician and frequent Oprah Special Guest)  commented on a recent Oprah show about how with diet and exercise most often the body can heal itself from such things as high blood pressure, diabetes, and bad cholest. ...

November News Recap for Marco Island Homeowners - Dec 01 08:48 AM
 Marco Island is a great place to call home!  Many only call Marco Island home for part of the year, so to catch those up that are not in the area, here is a brief recap of what is happening on Marco Island. 
Marco Island is a boating community with many Marco Island homes and condos set on canals. Between 1964 - 1965 the Deltona Corporation started building seawalls to create Marco Island Waterways. In building ...

Attention Marco Island Vacation Rental Owners - May 08 07:56 AM
If you own a home that you rent out on Marco Island you might want to read what Marco Island City Council is thinking of doing... 
Limiting the single family homes to 30 day rentals.   There are many homeowners who have purchased vacation homes on Marco Island and rent them out to cover the cost of carrying. 
Currently there is no restriction on the length of stay on Marco Island, making single family home vacation rentals ...

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Naples, Florida Homes For Sale $299,000 - Apr 28 12:03 PM
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Naples, Florida Homes For Sale $319,900 - Apr 28 12:01 PM
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Naples, Florida Homes For Sale $319,900 - Apr 28 11:57 AM
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New in Olde Naples...Sandy Lane - Apr 03 09:14 PM
THe Sandy Lane 4 unit private villas takes its name from the resort in Barbados.
Click the image above for the latest in Olde Naples Real Estate in Florida .
Site is cleared and sales office is on site and open, There are four deluxe luxury Naples Villas and we have reservations for two already. Sandy Lane is one of two active projects, new consrtuction in Naples, that we have with two more on the drawing board. One ...

New Construction Naples Downtown District LOFT STYLE CONDOS - Apr 02 08:51 PM
Who would imagine? At the northern edge of the Naples Downtown Redevelopment District is a new, very classy, mixed-use condominium building go up! Naples Real Estate just doesn't quit...
There are two buildings with only 12 residential units. Construction commenced several weeks ago and we're well on the way. The ground level is commercial for professional office space (available for purchase or lease) and above are flats and lofts. These are very traaditional 2 bedroom, 2-level lofts ...

Homes for Sale in Naples South, Naples, Florida $399,000 - Mar 21 05:11 PM
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Homes for Sale in Naples South, Naples, Florida $399,000 - Mar 21 04:57 PM
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Aqua - Pelican Isle Yacht Club - Naples, Florida - Mar 14 02:44 PM
Amenity Rich! - Lot of Luxury!48 Residences In The 1st Tower - 29 Residences In The Second Tower With prices starting in the $2 Millions, Aqua; Naples' most elegant new address, offers a unique and private waterfront lifestyle for refined sensibilities, with amenities that include concierge services, a private yacht harbor with direct access and membership to Naples' most exclusive yacht club.

Priced from $2,000,000 to $6,500,000
Condo - Highrise
Developer: EcoGroup Inc. Curts Gaines Halls Jones ...

South Naples, Florida Homes For Sale $299,000 - Mar 12 10:01 AM
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3BR, 2BA Updated Home w/Pool On Lake - Great For Fishing! - Mar 11 03:54 PM
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