Buy Your Valentine One of the Naples Florida Foreclosures

Posted on February 5th, 2010 by Naples Real Estate Agent

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Are you wondering what to get your loved one? Buying Naples foreclosures may not be on the top of your list, but maybe it should be. Do you need some extra room? Is it time to spread out? Are you a repeat buyer?

You’ve probably heard the term “buyer’s market” more often than you care to, but if you want to expand your living quarters, you might want to pay attention.

What is a buyer’s market?
The typical reply might be something like, “A buyer’s market is where the supply is greater than the demand; the heavier the supply, the stronger the buyer’s market.” What you really need to know is that a buyer’s market is heavily tipped in your favor. Mortgage rates, housing supply and negotiations are all pointed towards helping you find – and buy – the home of your dreams.

What’s so great about buying Naples foreclosures or other homes for sale now?
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or currently own a home and want to upgrade, there are plenty of reasons to get into the action now:

• Home prices are lower than they’ve been in 12 years.
• Foreclosures are going for rock-bottom prices as lenders try to make up their losses.
• The number of programs to help buyers get into a new home is higher than it’s ever been.
• Between government programs, lenders’ programs and private programs, the chances of getting into a home you can afford are high.
• Many sellers are eager to find qualified buyers. If you’ve been pre-approved for a mortgage, you have a better stance in negotiations.
• Mortgage rates are lower than they’ve been in a long time, but are slowly starting to rise again.

These are just a few of the reasons.

Why buy foreclosures?
Foreclosures are selling at much lower prices than other homes. In fact, many expect to save at least 30% when buying foreclosed property and that percentage isn’t unrealistic.

If you’ve been trying to figure out what to buy your Valentine, and you’ve been thinking about buying a home, look around at Naples foreclosures. Not only can you find a fantastic deal, but you’ll also be able to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a new home!


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Act Fast – Naples Florida Commercial Real Estate Opportunities

Posted on February 4th, 2010 by Naples Real Estate Agent

Have you been wondering if NOW could be the best time to lease

Naples Florida commercial real estate? Yes, most definitely!

Bartley Realty Services announces the leasing of unit 107, Terraza at Pine Ridge Commons shopping center. The Hair Master Salon will provide nail and hair services in their new 1,250 square foot retail space.
Terraza at Pine Ridge Commons is a beautiful 2-story building located at Pine Ridge Road and Whipporwill Road with excellent traffic exposure. Click to: learn more about Terraza at Pine Ridge Commons. If your business is expanding or relocating, take advantage of the Naples Florida commercial real estate market before prices increase. For additional information about leasing office, retail, medical or restaurant space, please call David R. Bartley, Sr., at (239) 596-1181 or visit us at www.BartleyRealty.com.
David R. Bartley, Sr.
Bartley Realty Services
Naples, Florida
www.BartleyRealty.com
Dave@BartleyRealty.com
Call: (239) 596-1181

 


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Great Prices on Industrial Naples Florida Commercial Real Estate

Posted on January 9th, 2010 by Naples Real Estate Agent

Are you looking for Naples Florida Commercial real estate at unbelievable prices?  INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SPACE is now available for an incredible low price. With the down turn in the real estate market comes opportunity for investors or companies looking to lock in space for the long term.

For example: 28631 North Diesel Drive in Bonita Springs, Florida, was built in 2001 and it features 11,036 square feet with six bays for only $799,500. At $72.44 per square foot this property is priced considerably below the replacement cost.  Click to: find more information on this Industrial property.  

Now is the time to act and take advantage of these low prices for Naples Florida Commercial real estate.  Visit our website at www.BartleyRealty.com or call David R. Bartley, Sr., from Bartley Realty Services now at (239) 596-1181.

David R. Bartley, Sr.
Bartley Realty Services
Naples, Florida
www.BartleyRealty.com
Dave@BartleyRealty.com
Call:  (239) 596-1181


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Bartley Realty Service Receives 2009 Best of Naples Award

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Naples Real Estate Agent

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — Bartley Realty Service has been selected for the 2009 Best of Naples Award in the Real Estate Agents category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:

U.S. Commerce Association

Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org

URL: http://www.us-ca.org


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Naples Florida Homes for Sale Are HOT!

Posted on November 20th, 2009 by Naples Real Estate Agent

The facts are in, the numbers have been crunched and it is official, we are in one of the hottest residential markets in the Country.  If you’ve been thinking about buying a second home or relocating to the Naples area, now is the time to find the best deals on Naples Florida homes for sale.

October sales statistics show an increase of 96% from last year and a decrease in inventory of Naples Florida homes for sale by 14% to below 9,209 units.  There can be no question that prices will rise as inventory decreases.  Now is the time to purchase a home in Naples.  Now is the time to invest in your future of the Naples Real Estate Market.

We at Bartley Realty Services have seen an increase in activity every month this year with new buyers calling us to inquire about our market.  If you are in need of a new home or condo, check out the available Naples Florida homes for sale at our website www.BartleyRealty.com.  

To find out more information about the Naples market, please call David Bartley Sr., at (239) 596-1181 today.

David R. Bartley, Sr.
Bartley Realty Services
Naples, Florida
www.BartleyRealty.com
Dave@BartleyRealty.com
Call:  (239) 596-1181


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Borgata Square Offers Naples Florida Commercial Real Estate

Posted on November 16th, 2009 by Naples Real Estate Agent

Bartley Realty Services announces the continued success story of new businesses in the Naples Florida commercial real estate market.  If you’ve been looking for the right location to lease office space for your business, consider Borgata Square of Naples.

Jeff and Jennifer Buck from Profile Your City have agreed to a lease for unit 101 at Borgata Square of Naples.  Their business has exploded into the market and they need the additional space to handle the growth.  To contact their company, email jbuck@profileyourcity.com

Borgata Square of Naples is located at the corner of I-75 and Immokalee Road and features 30,000 square feet of office space.  As of the time I wrote this message, there are only 9 out of 24 units available.  I expect a 100% occupancy rate will be achieved by 2010. 

For more information on office space in the Naples Florida commercial real estate market, please feel free to call David R. Bartley, Sr., at (239) 596-1181 today.

David R. Bartley, Sr.
Bartley Realty Services
Naples, Florida
www.BartleyRealty.com
Dave@BartleyRealty.com
Call:  (239) 596-1181


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Naples Florida Commercial Real Estate in Quail Plaza

Posted on November 10th, 2009 by Naples Real Estate Agent

Ready to expand or relocate your business and need to find Naples Florida commercial real estate to lease?

Bartley Realty Services announces the development of executive suites at Quail Plaza.  These suites will start at $400.00 per month and be available starting February 1, 2010. 

For more information about Naples Florida commercial real estate at Quail Plaza, please contact David R. Bartley, Sr., at (239) 596-1181 today.

David R. Bartley, Sr.
Bartley Realty Services
Naples, Florida
www.BartleyRealty.com
Dave@BartleyRealty.com
Call:  (239) 596-1181


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New Real Estate Associate is Selling Naples Florida Homes for Sale

Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Naples Real Estate Agent

Bartley Realty Services is proud to announce that David Bartley Jr., has joined the company as a Naples real estate sales associate.  He will be focusing on providing high quality services to our clients in the area of residential sales and leasing and will help clients find the best deals in Naples Florida homes for sale.

Are you thinking about relocating to the Naples area, moving up to a more luxurious home or purchasing a second home?  Now is a great time to buy Naples Florida homes for sale (or condos) while prices are still low and so are interest rates. 

Whether you are a residential buyer or seller, David Bartley Jr., is here to help you.  Visit our website at www.BartleyRealty.com or call (239) 596-1181 today.

David R. Bartley, Sr.
Bartley Realty Services
Naples, Florida
www.BartleyRealty.com
Dave@BartleyRealty.com
Call:  (239) 596-1181


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20 Space Saving Ideas for Your Naples Condo

Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Naples Real Estate Agent

Living in a Naples condo can be a lot of fun, but it can also be an exercise in frustration when it comes to having enough room for all your items and making your home look its best.  Here are a few tips to keep you from losing your mind:

 

1.  Use an ottoman for your coffee table.  It can double as storage.

2.  Put shelves above the doorways rather than somewhere else on the wall.

3.  Low bookcases along the back of your couch can double as a couch table.

4.  Use glass shelves in deep-set windows as additional storage space for knickknacks.

5.  Buy larger, but fewer, pieces of furniture.

6.  Use a magazine rack.

7.  Leave the views of windows and doors uncluttered.

8.  Stay away from bright, vibrant prints for furniture fabric.

9.  Use corner bookcases where possible.

10.  Remember that, with a Naples condo, less is more.

11.  Maximize space in the kitchen with apartment-size appliances.

12.  Consider under the counter appliances or a pullout pantry unit.

13.  Use magnetic strips to wall-mount large knives.

14.  Consider a futon or Murphy bed rather than a huge mattress.

15.  If you have a big bed, use the space underneath as storage.

16.  Purchase pull out drawers or storage bins as under-the-bed storage areas.

17.  Add shelving and wall cabinets to your bedroom to minimize clutter.

18.  Use knobs and hooks in your bathroom for hanging towels or robes.

19.  If you have the room, use a tall thin corner tower in your bathroom for towels and cleaning products.

20.  Use a clothes hamper rather than a basket.

 

Just because you live in a Naples condo doesn’t mean you have to feel crowded or settle for a less than gorgeous décor.

 

If you’re considering buying or selling a condo, I can help.  Call me at 239-596-1181 or email me at dave@bartleyrealty.com for more information.

 

Links:

 

Use an ottoman

http://www.indobase.com/home/furniture/funiture-ottoman.html

 

Use a corner bookcase

http://thecornerbookcase.com/

 

Under-the-bed storage areas

http://home-organization.suite101.com/article.cfm/under_the_bed_storage

 


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The Laws are Changing for Naples Real Estate

Posted on October 19th, 2009 by Naples Real Estate Agent

Not just Naples real estate, either. Since the end of 2007, as the real estate market started to decline, new rules, regulations, mandates and more have come down the pipeline.

 

State Specific Laws

Take Michigan, for instance. Ranking sixth in the nation on the number of foreclosures, Michigan legislature enacted the “Lifeline Law.”  This law gives an extra 90 days for homeowners to work with banks to come up with solutions other than foreclosure.  California did the same, with the California Foreclosure Prevention Act.  In New York, judicial hearings are mandatory for both borrowers and lenders before foreclosure can go through.

 

Nationwide Laws

Other laws have been enacted throughout the United States, such as Congress lowering homeowners’ tax deductions.

 

Before 2009, if you used your Naples real estate as a primary residence for at least two years out of the last five, you could keep up to $500,000 (married couples – $250,000 if single) in real estate gains on your tax return. That exemption is now pro-rated to the time you spent in the house, which could be quite substantially less than what your tax exemption would have been last year.

 

As well, new appraisal rules went into effect May 1, and, although they aren’t government rules, they do affect Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. With the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) put into place, every lender that goes through Freddie or Fannie has to follow the HVCC to the letter. The HVCC stops mortgage brokers from having home appraisals done themselves. Instead, the home appraisals must be done by a third party appraisal management company in the same area as the home.

 

Laws that Affect You

Other laws have been put into place that may (or may not) effect the Naples real estate you own or are looking to buy. However, with so many coming down the line, make sure that you ask your real estate agent what laws have been put into place that may affect your purchase, sales or ownership.

 

If you’re looking to buy or sell real estate and need a professional who keeps up to date on the real estate laws, I can help. Call me at 239-596-1181 or email me at dave@bartleyrealty.com for more information.

 

Links:

Lifeline Law

http://www.wzzm13.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=111013&catid=48

 

California Foreclosure Prevention Act

http://www.corp.ca.gov/FSD/CFP/default.asp

 

HVCC

https://www.efanniemae.com/sf/guides/ssg/relatedsellinginfo/appcode/pdf/hvccfaqs.pdf

 

 


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