June 12, 2016 Posted by Matt

Nationwide Home Sales

Nationwide home sales may be volatile from month-to-month, however, on an annual basis, they are almost the same as they were last year.  The country is on track for 5.2 million home sales.  There continues to be a steady stream of buyers in the market.  As a result, the industry expects sales to hold steady throughout the year and industry expert, Lawrence (Chief Economist for NAR) expects sales to end up pretty close to where we finished the year last year.

The Good and The Bad:

The biggest issue affecting the market continues to be the lack of inventory which remains at historically low levels.  There were only 2 million homes on the market at the end of March which is a 4.5 months’ supply according to the latest market reports released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).  For sellers, the lack of inventory also means speedier sales.  The median number of days on market has fallen from 98 days to 46 days over the past four years, which is more than a 50 percent reduction.

Inventory Impact:

The limited inventory has impacted first time home buyers the most.  Traditionally they make up 40 percent of the market.  Today first-time home buyers only represent 30 percent of the market.

New Construction Implications:

New construction homes are flying off the shelf within three months.  New home builders entering the market have a great opportunity to take advantage of the limited inventory.  If there is an influx of inventory into the market, there will be an increase in real estate transactions and moderate home price growth.

Bottom Line:

With low mortgage rates and the upward trend in home prices, it’s a great time to buy a home.  If you are considering making a home purchase in Southwest Florida, let me be your guide!

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June 12, 2016 Posted by Matt

Lely Home for Sale

This Lely home for sale has three bedrooms plus a den and two and half baths.  List price is $539,900.  This home looks like a model with upgrades throughout the entire house.  The kitchen has granite counters, upgraded cabinets and stainless steel appliances.  With the tray ceilings the kitchen makes the house feel open and inviting.

Lely Resort is one of the few Naples Golf Communities with three golf courses.  Two of the courses are open to the public (Mustang and Flamingo) and one of the courses is private (The Classics).

For a private showing of this Lely home for sale located at 6485 Caldecott Lane in Naples, FL 34113, contact Matt Klinowski at 239-370-0892.

Or if you’d like to explore other homes in Lely Resort or perhaps another Naples golf community, I’d be happy to be your guide!

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June 11, 2016 Posted by Matt

Have you always wondered what “Plumb Bob” meant?  Or why you might use it? Plumb bobbing helps you determine the break of your putt.  Stand about six feet behind your ball and hold your putter up so it hangs straight down.  The shaft should be even with your eyes.  Move the shaft so it cuts the ball in half as you look at your putt.  Then look up at the hole without moving your head or the putter.  If there is a gap between your putter shaft and the hole, then that is the amount of break you should play in the putt.  Test the “plumb bob” method on the putting green to see if it helps you improve your putting.

June 10, 2016 Posted by Matt

To improve the accuracy of your irons you should alter your ball flight on your approach shots.  During windy conditions, golfers who hit shots that fly high into the green will be at the mercy of the wind, especially from 150 yards and in when you are hitting an iron shot.  An alternative way to play these approach shots is to adjust your ball flight down.  For example, if you have a 130 yard shot to the hole and you would normally hit a nine iron, change your club to a seven iron.  Choke down on the club and play the ball a little bit back of center.  Make a three-quarter swing and hold your finish about waist high. The result will be a high line drive that will cut through the wind and stop quickly on the green.  Practice this shot on the range and then try it on the course.  During windy conditions you will hit more greens and lower your score.

June 7, 2016 Posted by Matt

If you struggle with first tee jitters, try to focus on your routine.  Think positively about what you need to do to put the ball right down the middle of the fairway.  Ask yourself, “Where is my target?”, “Where do I want to tee the ball on the tee box?”.  Avoid negative thoughts such as, “What if I put the ball out of bounds?”.  Take a deep breathe and release it along with any tension in your body.  Continue to breathe easily, focus on your target and take a full swing. If you eliminate all bad thoughts and focus only on your target, you’ll avoid the first tee jitters!

June 6, 2016 Posted by Matt

How old are your golf clubs?  If you play golf frequently, you should take advantage of the new technology in today’s golf clubs.  If your current set of clubs is more than four or five years old, it’s time to upgrade.  The drivers and woods nowadays allow golfers to adjust the loft and face angle of the club to suit their golf game.  The new irons have longer shafts and stronger lofts for more distance.  The design of the clubface and the grooves are forgiving when you miss the sweet spot.  Many golf shops will allow you to test new golf clubs either in the store or you can check them out for a couple of days and return them.  It’s a great way to test out new technology.

June 3, 2016 Posted by Matt

What should you do if your ball comes to rest on a dirt or sand cart path?  In most cases you will be required to play the ball where it lies.  Before you hit your shot, check the local rules on the scorecard to see if relief without a penalty is an option.  If you are close to the green, use a sand wedge and open the clubface. Play the ball in the middle of your stance.  Make a wide backswing and you want to hit the ground just behind the ball so your club skims the surface of the ground.  Your follow through should be short and low with your clubface open.  Expect the ball to have a lot of backspin.  If you execute the shot correctly, the ball will pop up off the dirt or sand cart path and then land and stop quickly.

June 1, 2016 Posted by Matt

A snipe shot is a drive that flies low, left and doesn’t go very far.  It can be an embarrassing and frustrating shot.  The main cause is usually your right hand being too active in your golf swing.  If you are a right handed golfer, your right hand should be on the club to go along for the ride and provide stability.  Your left hand should be doing all the work.  To prevent a snipe shot, move your right hand a little more to the left on top of the grip.  At the same time, move the index finger of your right hand about a half an inch away from your other fingers under the shaft.

June 1, 2016 Posted by Matt

New Talis Park homes are being built by WCI Communities.  Talis Park, an exclusive golf community, is located in north Naples and is one of the few golf communities still building new homes.  WCI has broken ground on mid-rise condos in Viansa.  There will be a total of 48 units within eight three-story terrace buildings.  Each new Viansa Terrace home will be approximately 2,350 square feet of living pace.  The first building is scheduled for completion in first quarter 2017.  Prices start at $615,000.

In addition, the new Carrara neighborhood has surpassed the fifty percent sold mark.  Talis Park homes at Carrara will consist of 90 penthouse homes within 15 Buildings.  Carrara homes start at $755,000.

Not sure if you should use a realtor for a new construction home purchase?  The short answer is yes, view the main reasons why.

Are you interested in buying a home in Talis Park?  Or perhaps another Naples golf community? Let me be your guide!

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May 28, 2016 Posted by Matt

Try a different method on par three tee shots.  You may have noticed many touring pros do not use a tee on par three holes if they are using an iron.  They will use the heel of their golf club to press down into the ground to make a small bump in the ground which they use as their tee.  By using this method, it enables the player to hit down on the ball.  The result is a slightly lower ball flight and more back spin.  The ball is more likely to hit the green and stop right away.  Experiment on the range first, then try it out during the round to see which method produces better scores.