A great way to help you hit your putts in the sweet spot of your putter is to use 2 adhesive bandages on the face as a training aid.  Place the bandages on the face of your putter so that the soft pads are laying down the front of the face.  Leave about a one-inch space near the center of your putter.  In practice, stroke putts of about six feet in length.  If you strike the ball in the center, the putt will roll normally to the hole.  If, however, you hit the bandage pads, your ball will roll weakly.  Keep practicing until you can hit the center of your putter face almost every time.

March 21st through 22nd weekend events in Naples include:

27th Annual Downtown Naples Art Festival – 21st-22nd
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
5th Avenue South
More Info call (239) 580-7999
www.naplesart.org

Fresh Market at Village on Venetian Bay – 22nd
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Village on Venetian Bay
More Info call (239) 403-2218
www.venetianvillage.com/

Naples Concert Band – 22nd
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cambier Park Bandshell
More Info call (239) 597-3240

Home Price Appreciation

Home price appreciation over the past 30 years
*1987 – 1999 +3.6%
*2000 – April 2007 +7%
*May 2007 – Jan. 2012 -5.2%
*Feb. 2012 – Today +5.8%

Buying a Home to Live

Billionaire money manager John Paulson believes buying a home to live in is the best investment possible. “I still think, from an individual perspective, the best investment you can make is to buy a primary residence that you’re the owner-occupier of,” Paulson said Wednesday at the Delivering Alpha conference presented by CNBC and Institutional Investor.

“Today financing costs are extraordinarily low. You can get a 30-year mortgage somewhere around 4.5 percent. And if you put down, let’s say, 10 percent and the house is up 5 percent, which is the latest data, then you would be up 50 percent on your investment,” hedge fund manager Paulson explained. “And you’ve locked in the cost over the next 30 years. And today the cost of owning is somewhat less than the cost of renting. And if you rent, the rent goes up every year. But if you buy a 30-year mortgage, the cost is fixed.”   Click HERE to listen to the interview.

Begin Your Own Search for a Southwest Florida Vacation Home or Second Home:

If you are ready to begin your search for your dream home or condominium in Southwest Florida, 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.

There are more than 150 different golf communities in our area and most of them have a private golf course within the community.  It can be challenging to navigate the plethora of communities, membership options, golf course design, amenities and more. We will help provide you with a list of the top private golf communities which match your lifestyle.

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 manage all contract negotiations via paperless transactions for your property from offer to close!

Should I use a Realtor if I’m buying New Construction?

Results You Can Count On

The Naples Golf Guy Team, as seen on Forbes, is committed to extraordinary customer service with an emphasis on detail. Professionalism, integrity and discretion are not goals, they are standards. We collaborate with our sellers to design and implement a customized marketing campaign to present your property to the world. If you are a buyer, we are committed to helping you find the community which will allow you to live the ultimate Florida lifestyle in Paradise.

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Two new models in Fiddler’s Creek have been unveiled in the Ashton Woods community.  Ashton Woods is a gated village of single-family residences located within Fiddler’s Creek. Homes in the new community range from approximately 2,570 to 4,887 square feet and are priced from the $600,000s to $2 million.  Click HERE to search properties in Fiddler’s Creek.

SWFL Foreclosure Update – According to a report released today by RealtyTrac, foreclosure actions decreased in Lee County to 541, down 8.46 percent from January 2015 (591) and 29.19 percent from (764) February 2014. Foreclosure actions increased in Collier to 191, up 24.03 percent (154) from January 2015 but down 30.04 percent (273) from February 2014. Charlotte County foreclosure actions jumped to 151, up 36.04 percent (111) from January 2015 but down 58.74 percent (366) from February of last year.

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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What do you do when the ball is below your feet?  You should be aware of what goes into the shot.  First of all, the ball is farther away from you than with a normal stance, so you must widen your stance and flex your knees to get to the ball.  Gravity wants to pull you toward the ball when you swing, so you must remain still and stable during the shot.  Your club head will not square up to your line, so you should aim well left of your target. Make these slight adjustments when the ball is below your feet and you will improve your scores.

Down Payments Above Average

Southwest Florida down payments on homes is above average compared to the rest of the nation according to a report released by RealtyTrac on Tuesday.  The report shows that the average down payment in December on a home was nearly 18 percent in Lee County and 22.4 percent in Collier County. The U.S. average is 14 percent. The highest average across the country in the high-price market was New York City at 7.18 percent.

Marco Island Ranked in Top 10

Marco Island has been ranked as one of the top 10 destinations for vacation rentals by Trip Advisor.  Results are based upon a study that compared average review scores for vacation rentals by U.S. region from 2014. Marco Island was one of six Florida destinations to make the list, with a score of 4.66 out of five.  The island is just a short 35 minute drive south of downtown Naples. Known for it’s beaches, Marco’s Tigertail Beach is located on 32 acres of land and is known as one of the best all-around birding locations in southwest Florida.

Island Country Club is the only 18 golf course located on Marco Island. The Championship layout of our course is a challenging yet fair test for any golfer. From your first tee shot to your last, you will enjoy beautifully sculpted and very generous fairways leading you to spacious greens surrounded by “Florida White” bunkers.

After the club became private, in 1986, it has undergone multiple renovations.  The latest renovation was just completed by golf course architect Kipp Schulties and RyanGolf Construction.  They completely renovated the course, which had been relatively flat. While the course layout was kept, it was raised which created undulations, elevations, and vistas. Also, The new course was lengthened to 6,852 yards and the greens were enlarged to over 7,000 square feet.

The original designer was Dave Wallace, a highly respected golf course architect, designed the original course at Island in 1966. It was redesigned in 1991 by the “Squire” himself, Gene Sarazen. Then again the club updated the course with well known designer Gordon Lewis.  Kipp Schulties is now put his touch on the course. Learn more about the Island Club…

Use your own equipment when practicing around the green.  Whether your putting, chipping or pitching, always use the same type of golf balls that you use on the golf course.  Range balls are hard and often out of round.  You will not learn the proper trajectory, feel, spin, and roll that is so important to your short game by using them.  Make a shag bag of good balls that you accumulate after playing with them and set them aside for your short-game practice. You will improve your game if you are using the same equipment you use on the course when you are practicing around the green.