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Great Start for December Real Estate Transactions

Great Start for December Real Estate Transactions

December Real EstateOverall, December real estate transactions started out strong. The latest market report for the week of December 3rd shows there were 226 Naples Properties Sold. North Naples was in the top spot with a total of 78 real estate transactions.  East Naples came in a second with 49 properties sold. And finally, the city of Naples had 19 properties sales for the week.

So, of the 78 real estate sales in North Naples, 12 percent were vacant lots, 37 percent were single family homes and 47 percent were condos. Also, in East Naples, of the 49 transactions closed, 8 percent were vacant lots, 41 percent were condos and 31 percent were single family homes. Last but not least, of the 19 sales in the City of Naples, 10 percent were vacant lots, 32 percent were single family homes and 58 percent were condos.

In review, December real estate transactions for the week of the 3rd show sales were broken down as follows: 86 single family homes, 102 condos, 37 vacant lots and 1 mobile home sold in Collier County.

December Real Estate Transactions for the week of Dec. 3rd by zip code:

Naples HomeCity of Naples

  • 34102 – 5 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 1 single family home and 2 condos)
  • 34103 – 9 properties sold (4 single family homes and 5 condos)
  • 34105 – 5 properties sold (1 single family home and 4 condos)

North Naples

  • 34109 – 19 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 10 condos)
  • 34110 – 30 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 12 single family homes and 17 condos)
  • 34119 – 29 properties sold (9 vacant lots, 10 single family homes and 10 condos)

East Naples

  • 34104 – 17 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 7 single family homes and 9 condos)
  • 34112 – 20 properties sold (3 vacant lots, 2 single family homes and 15 condos)
  • 34113 – 12 properties sold (6 single family homes and 6 condos)

Ave Maria and Immokalee

  • 34142 – 2 properties sold (2 single family homes)

BeachesBarefoot Beach

  • 34134 – 1 property sold (1 single family home)

Big Cypress

  • 34117 – 4 properties sold (4 single family homes)

Coco River

  • 34108 – 12 properties sold (4 single family homes and 8 condos)

Corkscrew

  • 34120 –  21 properties sold (12 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 2 condos)

Eastern Collier County

  • 34114 – 15 properties sold (4 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 4 condos)

Everglades City

  • 34139 – 1 property sold (1 mobile home)

Golden Gate

  • 34116 – 6 properties sold (6 single family homes)

Marco Island FloridaGoodland

  • 34140 – 1 property sold (1 single family home)

Marco Island

  • 34145 – 16 properties sold (3 vacant lots, 3 single family homes and 10 condos)

Ochopee

  • 34141 – 1 property sold (1 single family home)

 

Collier County Real Estate Transactions Week of Dec. 3rd 2018

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Begin Your Naples Property Search

golf communitiesSo, if you’re ready to begin your search for your Naples home, or a southwest Florida Luxury home or condo, we encourage you to explore our website to find information about communities in the area.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate and would be happy to help you navigate the more than 150 different golf communities in our area.  If you prefer a more direct approach, we will provide a list of properties that meet your criteria and/or communities that meet your needs.

Also, if you are considering new construction, remember the contractor’s real estate agent represents the builder’s best interest, not yours.  There is no cost for you to have an agent represent you. In fact, we may be able to help you save money and negotiate for extras which the builder may not let you know about.

Lastly, we will handle all contract negotiations for your property from offer to close!

Veranda Luxury HomesConsidering Selling your home?

If you are looking to sell a home in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, we encourage you to work with a Professional Real Estate Agent or REALTOR® who has the experience and knowledge to provide an accurate market comparison so you can determine the right asking price. If you live in a golf community in southwest Florida, you are competing with more than 150 other golf communities.  Contact us today to learn how your home or condo stacks up against the competition and how we can position your property to sell quickly and for a fair price.

Bottom Line:

If you’re looking for a focused and goal-oriented real estate representative in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero who will help you achieve your Real Estate needs, please reach out to me directly.

Additionally, if you are looking for a golf community expert or you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury vacation home, luxury golf home or dream home, call me or text me on my mobile phone at 239-370-0892 or email me at Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

About Matthew Klinowski, PA

Naples Golf GuyThe above information about December Real Estate Transacations was provided by Naples Golf Guy, Matt Klinowski, an expert in Southwest Florida real estate.  When you are ready to buy or sell a single family home or condo in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero, contact me. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and insights into individual communities to help you find the perfect home.  Most importantly, I will handle all the negotiations to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

Contact Matt:  Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

or at 239-370-0892

February 5th, 2019, Posted by Matt

Whose Mortgage Do You Want to Pay? Yours or a Landlord?

Whose Mortgage Do You Want to Pay? Yours or a Landlord?

There are some people who are paying a landlord rent because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. However, everyone should realize that unless you are living with your family rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s.

landlord

As Entrepreneur Magazine, a premier source for small business, explained in their article, “12 Practical Steps to Getting Rich”:

“While renting on a temporary basis isn’t terrible, you should most certainly own the roof over your head if you’re serious about your finances. It won’t make you rich overnight, but by renting, you’re paying someone else’s mortgage. In effect, you’re making someone else rich.”

With home prices rising, many renters are concerned about their house-buying power. Mike Fratantoni, Chief Economist at MBA, explained:

“The spring homebuying season is almost upon us, and if rates stay lower, inventory continues to grow, and the job market maintains its strength, we do expect to see a solid spring market.”

As an owner, your mortgage payment is a form of ‘forced savings,’ which allows you to build equity in your home that you can tap into later in life. As a renter, you guarantee the landlord is the person building that equity.

As mentioned before, interest rates are still at historic lows, making it one of the best times to secure a mortgage and make a move into your dream home. Freddie Mac’s latest report shows that rates across the country were at 4.46% last week.

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Begin Your Own Property Search:

Luxury Golf CommunitiesSo, are you ready to begin your search for your Southwest Florida Luxury dream home or condo?  We encourage you to explore our website to find information about communities in the area.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate and would be happy to help you navigate more than 150 different golf communities in our area.  If you prefer a more direct approach, we will provide a list of properties that meet your criteria and/or communities that meet your needs.

Also, if you are considering new construction, remember the contractor’s real estate agent represents the builder’s best interest, not yours.  There is no cost for you to have an agent represent you. In fact, we may be able to help you save money and negotiate for extras which the builder may not let you know about.

Lastly, we will handle all contract negotiations for your property from offer to close!

Luxury Home PricesConsidering Selling Your Home?

If you are looking to sell a home in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples or Fort Myers, we encourage you to work with a real estate professional or consultant who has the experience and knowledge to provide an accurate market comparison so you can determine the right asking price. If you live in a golf community in southwest Florida, you are competing with more than 150 other golf communities.  Contact us today to learn how your home or condo stacks up against the competition and how we can position your property to sell quickly and for a fair price.

Bottom Line:

If you’re looking for a focused and goal-oriented Realtor in southwest Florida who will help you achieve your Real Estate needs, please reach out to us directly. Additionally, if you are looking for a golf community expert or you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury vacation home, luxury golf home or dream home, call me or text me on my mobile phone at 239-370-0892 or email me at Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

About Matthew Klinowski, PA

Naples Golf GuyThe above information about paying yourself or your landlord was provided by Naples Golf Guy, Matt Klinowski, an expert in Southwest Florida real estate.  When you are ready to buy or sell a single family home or condo in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero, contact me. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and insights into individual communities to help you find the perfect home.  Most importantly, I will handle all the negotiations to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

Contact Matt:  Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

or at 239-370-0892

February 4th, 2019 Posted by Matt

Lely Resort Open House Today From 1-4 PM

Lely Resort Open House Today From 1-4 PM

Stop by to see this single family home during our open house today in Lely Resort between 1 pm and 4 pm. Check out this incredible luxury home nestled with the Classics Plantation Estates. A perfect Dream Home, it is located in one of the most luxurious Naples Golf Communities around.  Come visit and see this 4 bedroom plus Den and 4.5 bathroom home which is positioned on a premium lot within the community! So, if you are looking for the ultimate luxury lifestyle that is impossible to beat, you must see this home!

7405 Byrons Way, Naples, FL 34113 – $1,149,000

Open House Today

View Virtual Tour

More About This Lely Resort Luxury Home

If you are unable to attend this Lely Resort single family home open house this Sunday, here are a few more details about the home. This luxury Naples home is one of the few Brilliant Riviera II floor plans with a Southwest rear exposure. Most importantly, the fabulous golf course view provides the perfect setting to experience the ultimate luxury lifestyle right in your own home!

Picture yourself on the lanai relaxing with a beverage after a round of golf. Or perhaps lounging in the sun by the pool and spa on a large lanai which is perfect for entertaining

This home features upgraded kitchen cabinets, granite counters throughout and stainless appliances.  Additionally, soaring tray ceilings, tile on the diagonal, three car garage, storm rated windows, pocketing sliders for indoor-outdoor living and walk-in shower in the master bathroom.  Also, all bedrooms have their own private bathrooms!  And, this Naples Luxury Home sits on a 1/3 acre providing plenty of space between you and your neighbors. Overall, the floor plan is perfectly laid out to suit your lifestyle. To see this home in person, stop by the open house Today or contact me to schedule a private tour.

More about Lely Resort

Pet FriendlyLely Resort is conveniently located close to access to Marco Island and downtown 5th Avenue South.  Most notably, this luxury golf community was named Community of the Year in 2017 and offers its residents an amenity package like no other via The Player’s Club.  And, it is one of two clubs in Naples with three championship golf courses! Live like you’re on vacation with two resort-style pools and lap pool, Tiki bar, and grill, formal dining as well, state of the art exercise facilities, a full-service spa, pickle ball, bocce ball, 13 Har-Tru tennis courts and most other things you could imagine! Oh wait, it’s one of the only communities in Naples with its very own dog park! Words can’t describe, but there’s a reason they call it Lely Resort!  Read more about Lely Resort…

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Begin Your Own Property Search:

Vacation HomeSo, if you’re ready to begin your search for your Lely Resort Luxury Home or another Luxury Single Family Home in Naples or perhaps your dream home or condo in SWFL, we encourage you to explore my website to find information about communities in Southwest Florida.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate and would be happy to help you navigate the more than 150 different golf communities in our area.  If you prefer a more direct approach, we will provide a list of properties that meet your criteria and/or communities that meet your needs.
Also, if you are considering new construction, remember the contractor’s real estate agent represents the builder’s best interest, not yours.  There is no cost for you to have an agent represent you. In fact, we may be able to help you save money and negotiate for extras which the builder may not let you know about.

Bottom Line:

naples golf communitiesIf you are buying a home in a golf community, you will find it’s more complex than a typical home purchase.  As you can probably imagine, there are significant differences between golf communities.  There are many different fee structures, membership options, pet restrictions, demographics and many other details that apply to the SWFL golf communities.

If you’re looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, please contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  We will provide the market information and insights to help make sure you select your dream home!

Lastly, we will handle all contract negotiations for your property from offer to close!

About Matthew Klinowski, PA

Naples Golf GuyThe above information about this open house today in Lely Resort was provided by Matt Klinowski, an expert in Southwest Florida real estate.  When you are ready to buy or sell a single family home or condo in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero, contact me. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and insights into individual communities to help you find the perfect home.  Most importantly, I will handle all the negotiations to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

Contact Matt:  Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

or at 239-370-0892

February 3rd, 2019 Posted by Matt

Southwest Florida Real Estate Sales Summary

Southwest Florida January Real Estate Summary

Real Estate Sales SummaryBased on the latest Southwest Florida January Real Estate Sales Summary report for the week of the January 12th in the Southern Ft. Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs area, there were 168 properties sold versus 161 properties the week before.

Unlike last week, Estero had the most real estate sales. There were 70 properties sold during the week of January 5th compared to 40 during the previous week.  Bonita Springs remained in the second position with 49 properties sold compared to 56 sales during the prior week.  And, Southern Fort Myers feel to the third position with 40 real estate transactions which was down from the week of the 5th when 60 properties sold.

For the70 real estate sales in Estero, 19 percent were condos, 20 percent were single family homes and 54 percent were vacant lots. The remaining transactions were mobile homes.

Also, of the 49 real estate transactions in Bonita Springs, 35 percent were condos, 10 percent were vacant lots and 35 percent were single family homes. The other properties sold in the area were multi-family units, commercial units, and a coop.

Lastly, of the 40 closings in S. Ft. Myers, 35 percent were condos, 33 percent were vacant lots and 33 percent were single family homes. Additionally, a commercial unit and a couple of agricultural lots were sold in the area.

In review, based on the latest Southwest Florida January Real Estate Sales Summary for the week of January 12th, sales were broken down by the following property types:  55 single family homes, 40 condos, 58 vacant lots, 5 mobile homes, 4 multi-family units, 3 commercial units, 2 agricultural lots and 1 coop sold during the week.

Southwest Florida January Real Estate Sales Summary – Organized by zip code

Fort Myers GolfBonita Springs

  • 34134 – 19 properties sold (2 multi-family units, 6 single family homes and 11 condos)
  • 34135 – 30 properties sold (1 coop, 1 commercial unit, 2 multi-family units, 5 vacant lots, 15 single family homes and 6 condos)

Southern Fort Myers

  • 33912 – 15 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 5 condos)
  • 33913 – 25 properties sold (1 commercial unit, 2 agricultural lots, 11 vacant lots, 6 single family homes and 5 condos)
  • 33967 – 12 properties sold (2 vacant lots and 10 single family homes)

Estero

  • 33928 – 56 properties sold (4 mobile homes, 37 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 7 condos)
  • 33967 – 4 properties sold (3 single family homes and 1 condo)
  • 34134 – 1 property sold (1 condo)
  • 34135 – 9 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 4 single family homes and 4 condos)

Miromar

  • 33913 – 1 property sold (1 condo)

Lee County Real Estate Sales Summary for Jan. 12th 2019

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Begin Your Own Property Search:

Grey Oaks Luxury Home Naples FLSo, are you ready to begin your search for your Southwest Florida Luxury dream home or condo?  We encourage you to explore our website to find information about communities in the area.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate and would be happy to help you navigate more than 150 different golf communities in our area.  If you prefer a more direct approach, we will provide a list of properties that meet your criteria and/or communities that meet your needs.

Also, if you are considering new construction, remember the contractor’s real estate agent represents the builder’s best interest, not yours.  There is no cost for you to have an agent represent you. In fact, we may be able to help you save money and negotiate for extras which the builder may not let you know about.

Lastly, we will handle all contract negotiations for your property from offer to close!

Vacation HomeConsidering Selling Your Home?

If you are looking to sell a home in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, we encourage you to work with a real estate professional or consultant who has the experience and knowledge to provide an accurate market comparison so you can determine the right asking price. If you live in a golf community in southwest Florida, you are competing with more than 150 other golf communities.  Contact us today to learn how your home or condo stacks up against the competition and how we can position your property to sell quickly and for a fair price.

Bottom Line:

If you’re looking for a focused and goal-oriented Realtor in southwest Florida who will help you achieve your Real Estate needs, please reach out to us directly. Additionally, if you are looking for a golf community expert or you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury vacation home, luxury golf home or dream home, call me or text me on my mobile phone at 239-370-0892 or email me at Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

About Matthew Klinowski, PA

Naples Golf GuyThe above information about January Real Estate Sales Summary was provided by Naples Golf Guy, Matt Klinowski, an expert in Southwest Florida real estate.  When you are ready to buy or sell a single family home or condo in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero, contact me. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and insights into individual communities to help you find the perfect home.  Most importantly, I will handle all the negotiations to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

Contact Matt:  Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

or at 239-370-0892

February 3rd, 2019 Posted by Matt

You Should Sell Before Spring!

No Matter What the Groundhog Says…

You Should Sell Before Spring!

Whether your favorite groundhog sees their shadow or not, you should list your house for sale before Spring! The winter is a perfect time to list. Especially in Naples when there is more access to the buyers in the market! Let’s get together to chat about a strategy to make your dreams come true!

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Begin Your Own Property Search:

Luxury lifestyleSo, if you’re ready to begin your search for your Lely Resort Luxury Home or another Luxury Single Family Home in Naples or perhaps your dream home or condo in SWFL, we encourage you to explore my website to find information about communities in Southwest Florida.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate and would be happy to help you navigate the more than 150 different golf communities in our area.  If you prefer a more direct approach, we will provide a list of properties that meet your criteria and/or communities that meet your needs.
Also, if you are considering new construction, remember the contractor’s real estate agent represents the builder’s best interest, not yours.  There is no cost for you to have an agent represent you. In fact, we may be able to help you save money and negotiate for extras which the builder may not let you know about.

Bottom Line:

springIf you are buying a home in a golf community, you will find it’s more complex than a typical home purchase.  As you can probably imagine, there are significant differences between golf communities.  There are many different fee structures, membership options, pet restrictions, demographics and many other details that apply to the SWFL golf communities.

If you’re looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers or Naples, please contact us and we will prepare a custom market report for you.  We will provide the market information and insights to help make sure you select your dream home!

Lastly, we will handle all contract negotiations for your property from offer to close!

About Matthew Klinowski, PA

Naples Golf GuyThe above information about selling your home before spring was provided by Matt Klinowski, an expert in Southwest Florida real estate.  When you are ready to buy or sell a single family home or condo in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero, contact me. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and insights into individual communities to help you find the perfect home.  Most importantly, I will handle all the negotiations to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

Contact Matt:  Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

or at 239-370-0892

February 2nd, 2019 Posted by Matt

Open House Lely Resort Sunday February 3rd

Open House Lely Resort Sunday February 3rd from 1-4 PM

Stop by this Sunday for a single family home open house in Lely Resort between 1 pm and 4 pm. Check out this incredible luxury home nestled with the Classics Plantation Estates. A perfect Dream Home, it is located in one of the most luxurious Naples Golf Communities around.  Come visit and see this 4 bedroom plus Den and 4.5 bathroom home which is positioned on a premium lot within the community! So, if you are looking for the ultimate luxury lifestyle that is impossible to beat, you must see this home!

7405 Bryons Way, Naples, FL 34113 – $1,149,000

Open House Lely Resort

View Virtual Tour

More About This Lely Resort Luxury Home

If you are unable to attend this Lely Resort single family home open house this Sunday, here are a few more details about the home. This luxury Naples home is one of the few Brilliant Riviera II floor plans with a Southwest rear exposure. Most importantly, the fabulous golf course view provides the perfect setting to experience the ultimate luxury lifestyle right in your own home!

Picture yourself on the lanai relaxing with a beverage after a round of golf. Or perhaps lounging in the sun by the pool and spa on a large lanai which is perfect for entertaining

This home features upgraded kitchen cabinets, granite counters throughout and stainless appliances.  Additionally, soaring tray ceilings, tile on the diagonal, three car garage, storm rated windows, pocketing sliders for indoor-outdoor living and walk-in shower in the master bathroom.  Also, all bedrooms have their own private bathrooms!  And, this Naples Luxury Home sits on a 1/3 acre providing plenty of space between you and your neighbors. Overall, the floor plan is perfectly laid out to suit your lifestyle. To see this home in person, stop by the open house Sunday or contact me to schedule a private tour.

More about Lely Resort

Pet FriendlyLely Resort is conveniently located close to access to Marco Island and downtown 5th Avenue South.  Most notably, this luxury golf community was named Community of the Year in 2017 and offers its residents an amenity package like no other via The Player’s Club.  And, it is one of two clubs in Naples with three championship golf courses! Live like you’re on vacation with two resort-style pools and lap pool, Tiki bar, and grill, formal dining as well, state of the art exercise facilities, a full-service spa, pickle ball, bocce ball, 13 Har-Tru tennis courts and most other things you could imagine! Oh wait, it’s one of the only communities in Naples with its very own dog park! Words can’t describe, but there’s a reason they call it Lely Resort!  Read more about Lely Resort…

More Articles About Southwest Florida Estate:

Naples Golf Guy Monthly Market Report – New

Naples Year End Real Estate Trends

Begin Your Own Property Search:

Vacation HomeSo, if you’re ready to begin your search for your Lely Resort Luxury Home or another Luxury Single Family Home in Naples or perhaps your dream home or condo in SWFL, we encourage you to explore my website to find information about communities in Southwest Florida.  If golf is your game, we specialize in golf community real estate and would be happy to help you navigate the more than 150 different golf communities in our area.  If you prefer a more direct approach, we will provide a list of properties that meet your criteria and/or communities that meet your needs.
Also, if you are considering new construction, remember the contractor’s real estate agent represents the builder’s best interest, not yours.  There is no cost for you to have an agent represent you. In fact, we may be able to help you save money and negotiate for extras which the builder may not let you know about.

Bottom Line:

naples golf communitiesIf you are buying a home in a golf community, you will find it’s more complex than a typical home purchase.  As you can probably imagine, there are significant differences between golf communities.  There are many different fee structures, membership options, pet restrictions, demographics and many other details that apply to the SWFL golf communities.

If you’re looking for information about a specific community in Bonita Springs, Estero or Naples, please contact me and I will prepare a custom market report for you.  We will provide the market information and insights to help make sure you select your dream home!

Lastly, we will handle all contract negotiations for your property from offer to close!

About Matthew Klinowski, PA

Naples Golf GuyThe above information about this open house Lely Resort was provided by Matt Klinowski, an expert in Southwest Florida real estate.  When you are ready to buy or sell a single family home or condo in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero, contact me. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and insights into individual communities to help you find the perfect home.  Most importantly, I will handle all the negotiations to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

Contact Matt:  Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

or at 239-370-0892

February 1st, 2019 Posted by Matt

5 Reasons Homeowners Throw the Best Super Bowl Parties!

5 Reasons Homeowners Throw the Best Super Bowl Parties!

Do homeowners throw better Super Bowl parties? In short, yes! Just a few reasons homeowners throw better super bowl parties include plenty of room to entertain, multiple TVs to watch and you can cheer as loudly as you want.

Super Bowl

Highlights:

  • Watching the big game at home with your friends & family offers many advantages.
  • There’s more room to entertain a large crowd, and you don’t have to worry about complaints to your landlord if you cheer too loudly!
  • The kitchen is big enough to make as many appetizers as you want, and if some of your guests are only there to watch the commercials, they can do so on a different TV in another room!

Bottom Line:

If you’re looking for a focused and goal-oriented Realtor in southwest Florida who will help you achieve your Real Estate needs, please reach out to me directly. Additionally, if you are looking for a golf community expert or you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury vacation home, luxury golf home or dream home, call me or text me on my mobile phone at 239-370-0892 or email me at Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

About Matthew Klinowski, PA

The above information about Super Bowl parties was provided by Naples Golf Guy, Matt Klinowski, an expert in Southwest Florida real estate.  When you are ready to buy or sell a single family home or condo in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero, contact me. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and insights into individual communities to help you find the perfect home.  Most importantly, I will handle all the negotiations to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

Contact Matt:  Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

or at 239-370-0892

February 1st, 2019 Posted by Matt

Do You Know How Much Your Home Value Increased?

Do You Know How Much Your Home Value Has Increased?

Last year we saw headlines about a possible housing market bubble, and many wondered if Americans still felt confident about their home value. Recently, the 2018 Houzz & Home Study revealed:

“Homeowners with mortgages have seen their home equity more than double since 2011, increasing to a record-setting $8.3 trillion in 2017.”

Home Value

The average homeowner gained $16,200 in home equity between Q2 2017 and Q2 2018 according to the latest release of CoreLogic’s Home Equity Report.

Since 2011 home values have increased significantly throughout the country, with prices rising by 5.1% in 2018 alone. When surveyed, homeowners revealed the top four reasons why they felt their homes had increased in value.

  1. Desirable Location
  2. Improved National Economy
  3. Improved Local Economy
  4. Low Home Inventory in My Area

As we can see, not only does the data show that the homes have appreciated, but homeowners also believe they know why. Many have taken advantage of the opportunity to use their newly found equity to sell their current house and move up to their dream home!

2019 will be a good year for the homeowners that still want to take advantage of their home equity! CoreLogic forecasts that home prices will increase by 4.8% by the end of the year.

Bottom Line:

If you’re looking for a focused and goal-oriented Realtor in southwest Florida who will help you achieve your Real Estate needs, please reach out to me directly. Additionally, if you are looking for a golf community expert or you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury vacation home, luxury golf home or dream home, call me or text me on my mobile phone at 239-370-0892 or email me at Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

About Matthew Klinowski, PA

The above information about how home value increases was provided by Naples Golf Guy, Matt Klinowski, an expert in Southwest Florida real estate.  When you are ready to buy or sell a single family home or condo in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero, contact me. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and insights into individual communities to help you find the perfect home.  Most importantly, I will handle all the negotiations to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

Contact Matt:  Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

or at 239-370-0892

January 30th, 2019 Posted by Matt

Median Home Sale Price Shows Gains

Median Home Sale Price Shows Gains For A Remarkable 81 Months Straight

What has happened to the median home sale price for your home over the past couple of years?  Chances are the median home sale price has increased.

Median Home

When you purchase a home, you want it to appreciate in value. That way, if and when you decide to sell your home, you can fetch more than what you paid for it (and make a handsome profit in the process).

Well, if you purchased your home anytime in the last seven years or so, chances are you’re probably doing just fine.

According to recent data from Zillow, the median existing home sale price was $257,000 in November 2018. That’s a rise of 4.2% from November the previous year—and marks a whopping 81 months straight of year-over-year gains.

The Takeaway

If you’ve owned your home for at least a few years, chances are it’s appreciated in value so you’ll be able to sell it for a higher value than what you paid. But these steady increases won’t last forever. As new inventory hits the market in 2019, increases in home values are expected to level off. So if you’ve been thinking about selling your home, now is the time to make a move (and make the most profit).

Bottom Line:

If you’re looking for a focused and goal-oriented Realtor in southwest Florida who will help you achieve your Real Estate needs, please reach out to me directly. Additionally, if you are looking for a golf community expert or you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury vacation home, luxury golf home or dream home, call me or text me on my mobile phone at 239-370-0892 or email me at Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

About Matthew Klinowski, PA

The above information about median home sale prices was provided by Naples Golf Guy, Matt Klinowski, an expert in Southwest Florida real estate.  When you are ready to buy or sell a single family home or condo in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero, contact me. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and insights into individual communities to help you find the perfect home.  Most importantly, I will handle all the negotiations to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

Contact Matt:  Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

or at 239-370-0892

January 30th, 2019 Posted by Matt

4 Proven Ways Real Estate Can Build Family Wealth

4 Proven Ways Real Estate Can Build Family Wealth

Have you wondered how you can use real estate to build family wealth? There are four proven ways to build sizable wealth.

Build Family Wealth

Recently, David Greene, co-host of the BiggerPockets podcast and a nationally renowned author and speaker, wrote an article in Forbes explaining how investing in real estate could help build wealth. Many of the points he made also apply to a family owning their own home. Here are a few:

1. Appreciation

“The rising of home prices over time, is how the majority of wealth is built in real estate. This is the ‘home run’ you hear of when people make a large windfall of money. While prices fluctuate, over the long run real estate values have always gone up, always, and there is no reason to think that is going to change.

One thing to consider when it comes to real estate appreciation affecting your ROI is the fact that appreciation combined with leverage offers huge returns. If you buy a property for $200,000 and it appreciates to $220,000, your property had made you a 10% return. However, you likely didn’t pay cash for the property and instead used the bank’s money. If you consider that you may have put 10% down ($20,000), you actually have doubled your investment, a 100% return.”

2. Leverage

“By nature, real estate is one of the easiest assets to leverage I have ever come across—maybe the easiest. Not only is it easy to leverage the financing of it, but the terms are incredible compared to any other kind of loan. Interest rates are currently below 5%, down payments can be 20% or less, and loans are routinely amortized over 30-year periods.”

3. Paying Off the Debt

“One of the best parts of investing in real estate is the fact that … you’re slowly paying down your loan balance with each payment to the bank… After enough time passes, a good chunk of every payment comes off the loan balance, and wealth is created.”

4. Forced Equity

“Forced equity is a term used to refer to the wealth that is created when an investor does work to a property to make it worth more…

Example of this would be adding a third or fourth bedroom to a property with only two, adding a second bathroom to a property with only one, or adding more square footage to a property with less than the surrounding houses.”

Though Green was talking about investors, the same could be said about a family upgrading their own home.

Bottom Line

Green put it best by saying:

“There are many ways to build wealth in America, but real estate might be the safest, steadiest and simplest way to do so.”

To read the full article, click here.

About Matthew Klinowski, PA

Naples Golf GuyThe above information about how to build family wealth through real estate was provided by Naples Golf Guy, Matt Klinowski, an expert in Southwest Florida real estate.  When you are ready to buy or sell a single family home or condo in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero, contact me. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and insights into individual communities to help you find the perfect home.  Most importantly, I will handle all the negotiations to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.

Contact Matt:  Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

or at 239-370-0892

January 30th, 2019 Posted by Matt

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