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OPEN HOUSE - 213 Barefoot Beach

2008-12-17T16:51:00.005-05:00

The Belle of Barefoot Beach
213 Barefoot Beach Blvd.
Bonita Springs, FL 34134

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Originally Listed at $6,900,000

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2008-11-26T09:37:00.002-05:00

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Barefoot Beach Community TV Channel

2008-11-04T14:24:00.003-05:00

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

On Monday, Nov. 10th the Barefoot Beach Community Channel will change from Ch. #96 to Ch. #95. Comast TV is making a few realignments.

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2008-10-31T11:55:00.007-04:00

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213 Barefoot Beach Blvd.

THE BELLE OF BAREFOOT BEACH

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Barefoot Beach - September Report

2008-10-22T13:53:00.007-04:00

Reporting Dates: January 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008

Single Family Homes:
23 - Active
3 - Pending
14 - Closed

Condominiums:
28 - Active
2 - Pending
9 - Closed
Source: Sunshine MLS, Inc.

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Naples/Bonita FL: Sales up, prices down in mid-year report

2008-09-09T12:55:00.011-04:00

MID YEAR REPORT (compares Jan-Jun 2008 to Jan-Jun 2007, Naples & Bonita Springs)

Severe price declines have ignited sales activity as buyers jump back in the market.
(Click on graphs for larger image)

Pending Sales:
2008: 4094 up 16%
2007: 3535

Notes: Some of the gains are false due to a higher than normal fall out rate. More contracts are failing to close due to difficult negotiations with lenders on many properties that are being sold short (for less than the outstanding mortgage).

Closed Sales:
2008: 3326 up 9%
2007: 3065

Notes: Actual sales are probably some what higher due to many listings not being reported as sold. Longer than normal closing processes (due to lender negotiations on short sales) have caused listings to expire prior to closing and many of those listing have not been reported as closed.

Median Price:
2008: $315,000 down 18%
2007: $385,000

Notes: The slow sales activity of 2006 & 2007 bloated inventory and finally drove prices down, short sales and foreclosures added fuel to the fire.

New Listings:
2008: 12,557 down 15%
2007: 14,794

Notes: This might be the healthiest statistic for the market. It may indicate that investors who are dumping their bad 2005 purchases might be drying up, bringing better balance between buyers and sellers.

Outlook:
It is clearly apparent that the bottom in terms of activity is well behind us now. Prices have continued their fall, but with inventory declining and activity up, we should see prices stabilize over the next quarter or two.

Advice:
Over all market statistics are certainly interesting, however Amerivest Realty strongly advises all buyers and sellers to evaluate their sales and purchases based on a thorough market analysis of each property. Each area, subdivision has its own market cycles and fluctuations that may not be in concert with the overall statistics.

Notes:
The sales numbers DO NOT include sales at the court house steps (foreclosure auctions)
All statistics and graphs taken from SunshineMLS.com on August 6, 2008
Reports included data from the geographic areas, as listing in MLS, for Naples & Bonita Springs Florida.

Naples & Bonita Springs Has Strong Selling Season

2008-06-10T15:28:00.005-04:00

PENDING SALESYear over year sales increases indicate a healthy turn for real estate in Naples & Bonita Springs. The months of February, March, April & May all showed increases in terms of number of pending sales reported to the MLS system. Overall pending sales for the four months were up over 20% over 2007, with 3052 pending sales in 2008 compared with 2533 for the same four months last year. May had the largest gain at 40%, with 749 sales compared to 532 for the same period in 2007.

MEDIAN PRICES

Median prices showed a slight improvement, mostly likely due to the increased activity, however they are far below their 2007 levels.

These two graphs indicate that we are experiencing a smooth return to a more healthy balanced market. The adjustment is complete for sales activity as the bottom as come and gone. We expect to see activity continue at the current pace, just above 2007 levels, but well below the over heated market of 2005. Meanwhile, pricing is still finding it's bottom, although the upturn in May could indicate a bottom has been reached. Unfortunately, the view of the bottom can't be seem until it has passed, so we will know in a few months.

Naples, FL Home sales, pending home sales increase in April

2008-05-27T11:07:00.002-04:00

May 17, 2008

Lower prices have lured back buyers, who are feeling now is the time to buy. In April, Realtors in the Naples area had their busiest month of the year.Overall, home sales rose 6 percent to 472, compared to 445 last year, according to a monthly report by the Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR).Meanwhile, pending home sales increased 25 percent to 616, from 494 a year ago. "I think we’ve hit bottom in Naples and that comes from the economists who really study this," said Arlene Carozza, a Realtor and NABOR’s president.In an interview with Mad Money host Jim Cramer on CNBC earlier this week, Bob Toll, CEO of homebuilder Toll Brothers, described the west coast of Florida as its "one ray of hope." "Naples is back. It’s amazing," he said, adding that his company is now out of spec inventory here and its prices are starting to rise in this market.According to the NABOR statistics, the median price for all homes in the Naples area dropped more than 23 percent last month to $300,000, from $390,000 a year ago. Joe Ballarino, president of Amerivest Realty in Naples, said a spike in foreclosures and short sales _ sales made for less than the bank is owed _ have driven prices down faster in this market.In April, the median price dropped to $258,000 for condos, and to $400,000 for single-family homes. "You have people walking away from properties and banks that just want to get their loan values and are taking less than what they are owed on the property," Ballarino said.

Amerivest Realty announces April Leaders

2008-05-27T11:04:00.003-04:00

May 13, 2008

Closings By Dollar Volume: Susan Owens

Susan is skilled & experienced in working with clients on beach front, golf course homes & condos. Licensed since 1990, Susan has successfully bought & sold investment & homestead properties. Susan earned her Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of MI & an MBA from Keller Graduate School in Chicago. Susan looks forward to working with you in a professional, stress free & successful manner. http://www.susanowens.com/

Market Takes Off On Lower Prices

2008-05-21T15:47:00.006-04:00

May 8, 2008

Naples & Bonita Springs Florida - Pending sales have reached their highest levels since August of 2005, nearly three years ago; while median home prices are at four year low. They have hit month over month highs the last two months, with April sales even outpacing March sales, bucking the normal seasonal trend.Pending sales in Naples and Bonita Springs showed 853 units in the month of April, compared to 652 a year ago – a 30% increase. “It’s obvious that buyers have determined that real estate prices can’t go much lower. They are jumping back into the market at an extremely healthy rate. The bottom in terms of activity has come and gone” – Joe Ballarino, Amerivest Realty – President & Founder.

Pending Sales Graph Median price for the area dropped to $300,000 from $399,000 a year ago, a 25% decline – their lowest level since 2004. “The increased activity is due to the severe drop in prices created by the glut of short sales and foreclosures in the market. Buyers are recognizing the opportunity and making buying decisions. Sellers who are pricing their property aggressively are now seeing results as the market is finding the bottom on pricing” - added Joe.
Median Price Graph.

Naples Market Recovery Lead by Luxury Market

2007-11-05T09:51:00.001-05:00

The first sign of a recovery in the Naples Florida real estate market has shown itself. Pending Sales of residential properties listed above 2 million for the first 3 quarters of 2007 have exceeded the first 3 quarters of 2006:Pending Sales 2mil+:2006 = 2502007 = 257Gain = 3%Volume = 900 millionFurther analysis of median price for the market segment shows that it bottomed out in the 1st & 3rd quarters of 2005. With overall Naples inventory near 11,000, we may be looking at a market that will move from a buyer's market to a more balanced market in early 2008.

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2007-03-08T13:56:00.001-05:00

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2007-01-19T20:11:00.000-05:00

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