Where Did My Golf Ball Go?

All these years I’ve been wondering – Where did my golf ball go? Now I know! It must have been that gofer from Caddyshack!

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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, luxury home, vacation home, golf home or dream home, call or text us at 239-370-0892 or email Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com

April 21, 2015 Posted by NaplesGolfGuy, Matthew Klinowski

April 21, 2015 Posted by Matt

Fixed-rate mortgages were mostly unchanged this week according to the Freddie Mac Mortgage Update.  They continue to hover near the lowest averages of the year.

Freddie Mac reports the following national averages with mortgage rates for the week ending April 16th:

• 30-year fixed-rate mortgages:  averaged 3.67 percent, with an average 0.7 point, rising slightly from last week’s 3.66 percentage average.  Last year at this time, 3–year rates averaged 4.27 percent.

• 15-year fixed-rate mortgages:  averaged 2.94 percent, with an average 0.5 point, rising from last week’s 2.93 percent average.  A year ago, 15-year rates averaged 3.33 percent.

• 1-year ARMS:  averaged 2.46 percent this week, with an average 0.4 point, holding the same average as last week.  A year ago, 1-year ARMs averaged 2.44 percent

Calculate your estimated monthly mortgage payment using the mortgage calculator.

April 20, 2015 Posted by Matt

CONDOS, LUXURY HOME SALES INCREASE IN COLLIER COUNTY – A First Quarter 2015 Market Report released by The Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) showed that overall closed and pending sales of condominiums in the $300,000-$500,000 price category increased by double digits in the first quarter of 2015. Overall inventory for the price category increased by 14 percent from 934 in the first quarters of 2014 to 1,061 homes in the first quarter of 2015. The $2 million price category had the largest increase, expanding from 400 homes in the first quarter of 2014 to 471 homes in the first quarter of 2015

April 17, 2015 Posted by Matt

Learn the motion of a good pitch shot or chip shot – Many players hit poor pitch and chip shots simply because they lack a feel for the shot.  The pitch and chip shots are actually a way of tossing the ball to a spot on the green.  Stand about 25 yards from a practice green and simply toss the ball into the air so that it lands on the green.  Notice that your right hand does not flip at the wrist and that your right arm makes a smooth, continuous motion instead of a short, jerky one to get the ball to the green.  Move up to a few yards from the green and toss a ball so that it lands a yard onto the green and rolls to a hole.  Again, you will notice no flipping action and no stopping of the motion.  You now know what the feel of a good pitch and chip shot feels like.  Pick up your clubs and replicate the feeling as you practice. View more Golf Tips.

March Foreclosure Report

According to a 2015 March Foreclosure Report by RealtyTrac, foreclosure activity dropped in Lee County during the first quarter of 2015 to 1,658 properties, down from 2,001 properties in the last quarter of 2014 and 1,949 properties from the same quarter last year. Collier County foreclosure activity dropped to 470 properties in the first quarter of 2015, down from 563 properties the quarter before and 783 properties from the same period last year. Florida was among one of the highest states with foreclosure rates in the first quarter of 2015.

April 16th, 2015 Posted by Matt

America’s Best Food Cities

America’s Best Food Cities were recently announced by Conde Nast Magazine.  Naples, Florida comes in as #20 in the country.  New York tops the list with New Orleans right behind.  Check out NaplesGolfGuy’s recommendations for great restaurants including off the beaten path locations.

Great food is just one of several reasons to move to Naples, Florida.  Naples tops the list for one of the healthiest communities in the state, best places to retire, and best small cities in America.

Best Food in Naples

• European Bakery and Cafe
• El Tapatio
• Trulucks

View the most frequently asked questions for more information about the greater Naples area or call me and I’ll be happy to be your guide.

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April 15, 2015 Posted by Matt

Fiddler’s Creek announced work has commenced on two new inventory homes in Marsh Cove.  This is a new gated village of single-family residences within the master-planned community. Offered by national homebuilder Ashton Woods, the village of Marsh Cove will initially feature 112 single-family residences. The two new inventory homes in Marsh Cove will both feature Spanish Colonial inspired architecture and expansive outdoor living areas providing stunning views of creeks and the championship golf course with completion this summer. Prices start in the $900,000s.  For information about new models at Fiddlers Creek or existing homes click HERE.

Are you interested in buying a golf home or golf condo in Fiddler’s Creek?  Or perhaps another Naples golf community?  Let me be your guide.

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Nancy Lopez headlines event scheduled to start tomorrow.  The tournament runs from April 16th through Sunday, April 19th.  The local women’s clothing retailer announced their partnership with three-time LPGA championship winner Nancy Lopez along with 30 other Legend Tour players for this year’s Chico’s Patty Berg Memorial.  The tournament will be held at Cypress Lake Country Club. The event is set to unite Symetra Tour players with highly established golf professionals for mentorship opportunities.

A golfers paradise, Southwest Florida is home to almost 150 golf courses. Explore the various membership options, golf designers, course statistics as well as homes currently available in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers.  Most importantly, if you are looking to purchase a home in our area, there are several questions you should think about.  Such as, are you looking to purchase an existing home on the market or would you prefer to purchase new construction?  Would you like a golf home or a golf condo?  What about a coach home or villa? Looking for a luxury community? Would you prefer a golf club with more than one golf course? Would you like to know if you can own your own golf cart?  Is the community a bundled golf community or is it an equity membership?  Want to know how many members are in a community?  Are caddies available?

Answers to all of these questions and more are contained within our website.  Explore on your own or let us guide you through the various communities and courses.  Together we’ll find the ideal golf home or golf condo in the best location for you and your family.

April 15, 2015 Posted by Matt

Upcoming Naples Events

Check out the upcoming Naples events.  Stop down on Third Street on Thursday for a monthly tradition – Thursday on Third.  They’ll have live music throughout the street.  Don’t miss the 4th Annual International Food Fest on Sunday at Mercato.

Thursday on Third – 16th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Third Street South
More Info call (239) 434-6533
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/

Third Street South Farmers Market – 18th
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Behind Tommy Bahamas
More Info call (239) 649-6707
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/

International Food Fest – 19th
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mercato
More Info call (239) 254-1080
http://www.mercatoshops.com/

April 14th, 2015 Posted by Matt

Use the bounce on your sand wedge correctly.

The sole of your sand wedge angles backward from the lead edge to create what is called bounce.  The bounce prevents the club from continuing to dig into the sand so that it glides under the ball and comes up and out on the other side.  To use the bounce, open the face of the club by turning the toe of the club to the right.  When you are playing a sand shot, do not open your stand wide to the right.  Aim toward the hole and swing straight back and through with the open face.  The club will slide through the sand and send the ball on the correct line to the hole.