May 12, 2015 Posted by Matt
To learn more about the latest real estate trends in the Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero area, check out NaplesGolfGuy’s May Market Report. The report includes a recap of the first quarter of 2015.
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May 11, 2015 Posted by MattThe dream of home ownership in America is alive and well. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, with many basic similarities. Eric Belsky, the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University expanded on the top 5 financial benefits of home ownership in his paper – The Dream Lives On: the Future of Home Ownership in America. Here are the five reasons, each followed by an excerpt from the study:
“Few households are interested in borrowing money to buy stocks and bonds and few lenders are willing to lend them the money. As a result, homeownership allows households to amplify any appreciation on the value of their homes by a leverage factor. Even a hefty 20 percent down payment results in a leverage factor of five so that every percentage point rise in the value of the home is a 5 percent return on their equity. With many buyers putting 10 percent or less down, their leverage factor is 10 or more.”
“Homeowners pay debt service to pay down their own principal while households that rent pay down the principal of a landlord.”
“Since many people have trouble saving and have to make a housing payment one way or the other, owning a home can overcome people’s tendency to defer savings to another day.”
“Homeowners are able to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes from income…On top of all this, capital gains up to $250,000 are excluded from income for single filers and up to $500,000 for married couples if they sell their homes for a gain.”
“Housing costs and rents have tended over most time periods to go up at or higher than the rate of inflation, making owning an attractive proposition.”
We realize that home ownership makes sense for many Americans for an assortment of social and family reasons. It also makes sense financially. If you are considering a purchase this year, contact Matt Klinowski at 239-370-0892 who can help be your guide!
Check out the deer on the tee box! The Quarry and Nature what a combo. The Quarry is a private golf club located in Naples, Florida. A truly remarkable par 72 golf course, The Quarry, will wind its way around neighborhoods, lakes and more than 800 acres of pristine native preserves. The focal point of the community is Stone Lake. Created from the remnants of an old limestone quarry. The communities lakes are vast and there are ample opportunities for water activities including water skiing!
Golf Tip – Focus on on judging your distance and you’ll improve your lag putts. To avoid three-putt greens, distance should be your biggest concern. A good drill to help you develop a feel for distance is to place 8 tees around the edge of your practice green. Move to the center of the green and out to the tees but avoid going off the green. See how close you can come to the tees. This drill will give you different slopes and distances, and you will not simply be hitting the same putt over and over until you get the feel for the distance. It simulates on-course conditions and will help you develop your feel for distance.
Cape Coral and Fort Myers Named Top Market for Home Flips in the first quarter of 2015, according to a report by RealtyTrac. The region had 160 home flips in quarter one, making up 5.3 percent of total sales. The average purchased price of homes was $119,365, with the flipped price rounded to $174,782. Gross flipping profits were averaged at $55,417.
Are you interested in buying a home in Southwest Florida? Let us be your guide!
So, if you’re ready to begin your search for your 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!
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May 7, 2015 Posted by Matt
A great weekend ahead! Check out the May Events in Naples 8th-10th.
Blues Brews & BBQ – 8th-9th
Fri: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tin-City
More Info call (239) 431-5504
www.tin-city.com
Third Street South Farmers Market – 9th
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Behind Tommy Bahamas
More Info call (239) 649-6707
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/
Fresh Market at Village on Venetian Bay – 10th
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Village on Venetian Bay
More Info call (239) 403-2218
www.venetianvillage.com/
Rockin’ the Blues Music Series – 10th
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mercato
More Info call (239) 254-1080
http://www.mercatoshops.com/
Colliers Reserve approves improvement plan for $13.8 million. The plan includes a completely renovated clubhouse and golf operations building as well as a new boathouse with informal and alfresco dining, a new activities center. Similar to other golf clubs in the area, the club will be adding pickleball and bocce facilities.
Collier’s Reserve Country Club was the first Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Signature golf course in existence. This Arthur Hills golf course was designed under the guidelines of the Audubon Society for energy and water conservation. The beauty of the land combined with expert course design has resulted in true excellence for this North Naples private golf course. Those who love golf will revel in the natural setting, the surrounding preserves and the glimpse of Florida wildlife. Many of the course’s holes are tree lined, and the terrain is predominantly flat, but there are some mounds that can cause uneven lines. The large greens vary in undulation and are medium speed. There are many sand bunkers on the course, and the water hazards come into play.
Are interested in buying a home in Collier’s Reserve? Not sure if it is the right community for you? Let me be your guide!
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May 3, 2015 Posted by Matt
Golf Tip – How to be more consistent. If you hit good shots and then bad ones regularly chances are you have too many moving parts in your swing to keep making a solid golf swing repeatedly. Try simplifying your swing by keeping your arms close to your sides connecting your arms with your body vs. letting your arms and hands operate on their own. This is often called getting connected and is the best way to become a consistent ball striker. Or you could do what my wife (former collegiate golfer) tells me to do…go get a lesson!
Wyndemere Home Just Sold for $442,000! Single family 5 bedrooms plus den with 4 baths overlooking the golf course in Wyndemere Country Club in Naples, Florida. Wyndemere Country Club is a private gated golf community in the heart of beautiful Naples. Wyndemere is a member-owned and financially sound club with all the amenities you have a right to expect from a first-rate country club. The 27 hole golf course was designed by Arthur Hills.
View all available properties in Wyndemere Country Club click HERE.
Visit Wyndemere’s Website to learn more.
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May 2, 2015 Posted by Matt
It’s pretty easy to decide – should you hit your ball out of the water? If your ball comes to rest in water but half of the ball is above the water line, you have a good chance to play it out. Suggest you remove your shoes and socks. However, it is very important that you do not open the face of your wedge. If you open the face as you would for a sand shot, the club will bounce off the water and you will miss the ball. Keep the face square so the lead edge cuts into the water, goes down, and lifts the ball up and out.
