For more than 20 years I have been involved with real estate. Properties have substance. They affect people's lives. Living in Southwest Florida is attractive for so many reasons. Living in the right house or condo makes it emotionally and financially rewarding. I am all about finding my clients the right property for them. Shall we get started?

"Following Market to Heartbreak" by Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin, Tribune Media Services

While in Sarasota recently I read this piece in the Herald Tribune's Real Estate section.  I believe it speaks to many of the current situations and is worthy of a read whether you are a buyer or seller.

Q.  I have a problem, My property was appraised about five years ago for 50 per cent more than what it's worth now, according to the local assessor's value.

Each Sale Is Sweet

This week I visited one of my latest buyers at their new home on Marco Island.  WOW were they ever excited!  This sweet little home was just the ticket for these energetic folks from the UK.  They were not deterred from the amount of work which needed to be done.  They were however somewhat surprised at how different our systems are.  I heard quite a story about how shocked they were when visiting Lowe's plumbing fitting area - - - the selection was thousands of times greater than the number of fittings they were accustomed to!

Love the Water - Love to Fish - Like Relaxed Atmosphere - Over 55 - THIS Could be IT!

Comfortable, Bright Living Room

This is a 55+ Community which is so very pleasant.  The grounds are lush and well-cared for.  The property has water on 3 sides.  The views and small boating activities are easy living at its best.

For sale is a ground-floor, 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condominium.  The air conditioner is just a couple of years old.  The furnishings are pleasant and comfortable and everything stays with the unit - even the teaspoons!

801 Sandpiper For Sale - Condo Faces West - Gulf of Mexico front, center and Gorgeous!

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The Sandpiper is a luxury condominium community which has more than terrific beach positioning.  It is elegant, intimate and personal.  If you like a smaller building - this one has 4 units per floor and 19 floors total - this may be a good candidate for you to consider.

#801 is a spacious 2187 square feet which has 3 bedrooms and 2.1 baths.  Each bedroom has a lanai. 

Naples Third Annual International Film Festival Nov. 3 - 6, 2011

"East Fifth Bliss" is the opening event.  According to the Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) Executive Director, Shannon Franklin, it"Epitomizes the passion, determination and artistry that independent filmmakers bring to their work."

We came to Naples from our home in Canada with the intention of enjoying a holiday in the glorious Florida sunshine, while at the same time checking out local real estate for a suitable condominium that we might use as "snowbirds". Read more..