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The Best Homes FOR SALE in Naples

ABSellsNaples — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:34:58 +0000

1. Olde Naples.

The center of the original settlement of the “City of Naples on the Gulf”, contains the best homes for sale in Naples and the most exquisite old Florida style homes and many newest mansions that shine along its canopied tree lines on Avenues that run into the beautiful white sandy beach on the Gulf of Mexico.

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2. Central Naples.

Just a little east of Olde Naples, this area presents a merge of 1960’s and 1980’s houses with an increasing amount of current constructed homes in residential neighborhoods and Golf and Country Club communities like Naples Grande, Vineyards, Grey Oaks.

3. Port Royal.

The most valuable land in Naples. Properties in Port Royal are either beachfront or navigable water canal front. Spectacular homes for the most demanding tastes.

4. Royal Harbour.

At the other side of Port Royal, receiving the sooth waters of Naples Bay, this area combines the old and the new houses most of them with a boat dock in the back of the house with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.

5. East Naples.

Originally, an extension of the city to the southeast, this area started with affordable properties and Golf Courses, and in recent years improved to add magnificent golf courses and gated communities with modern homes in areas like Lely and Treviso Bay.

6. Golden Gate

Affordable homes in Golden Gate City just east of Central Naples and huge acreage properties east of Golden Gate (Golden Gate Estates) ideal for those who look for more privacy and those who like gardening or horses.

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WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE?

ABSellsNaples — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:03:18 +0000

Title insurance is an insurance policy protecting your ownership rights to your property. It is a one-time payment made at the time of closing. The policy protects you from financial loss should your ownership rights be compromised. The policy also covers the legal fees to defend your title in court. For more information about title insurance, click here.

To determine the current legal owner, title companies will examine public records maintained by the recorder of deeds, the county or city clerk. Title companies will check also other tax and zoning records before issuing a certificate of title stating an opinion on the title’s status.

In other words, a certificate of title attempts to answer the question, “Can the seller legally transfer title to the buyer?”

There are two types of title insurance:

1. Owner’s title policy

2. Lender’s title policy

HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION?

A person who, on January 1, has the legal title or beneficial title in equity to real property in this state and who in good faith makes the property his or her permanent residence or the permanent residence of another or others legally or naturally dependent upon him or her, is entitled to an exemption.

To qualify you must be a permanent resident of Florida as of January 1st of the year in which you apply for the exemption. Florida law does allow new homestead applications to be filed prior to January 1st of the year the exemption is to be effective.

Florida Statutes allow only one Homestead Exemption per “family unit.” This means that anyone applying for the Homestead Exemption in Collier County would not be legally entitled to receive the exemption if they or their spouse are receiving residency-based exemption(s) in another state. This includes veterans and senior citizen exemptions.

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MOVING TO NAPLES FLORIDA

ABSellsNaples — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:01:27 +0000

Moving to Florida is an exciting adventure! But a move to an unfamiliar area can feel daunting. Fortunately, your Realtor ® can help you navigate through.

Explore Naples and Southwest Florida

Learn ahead of your move about Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and nearby areas of Southwest Florida.

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Visit local school district websites and look up their rankings on a state level.

Google Maps is a good tool to familiarize yourself with different areas.

Explore the beach corridor, or do you play golf, or are you a person that likes horses? Check Golden Gate Estates or Goodlette-Frank Rd by Pine Ridge Estates in Naples.

PRE-APPROVAL LETTER

As your Realtor ®, I can help you get a List of Local Lenders so you can Select one Get Pre-Approved for a Loan.

AS A REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT I CAN HELP

If you are moving from another state into Florida and want to buy a house before you arrive, you will need expert assistance to find precisely what you want and obtain superior client services.

To help you find that perfect home, as your buyer’s agent I will want to know more about your real estate needs.

As we both want to discuss other essential topics in your initial phone consultation. Call me at (239) 404-2053 or fill the Contact Form by Clicking Here

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TOURING HOMES

ABSellsNaples — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:01:11 +0000

Touring homes with your buyer’s agent’s assistance; make a shortlist of potential properties and once you’ve narrowed your options, hopefully, we’ll be able to arrange a trip and escort you to tour these homes in person.

The All-Important Home Inspection

Before closing, attend the home inspection in person. That way, it will be easy to ask questions and get immediate feedback about the inspector’s findings.

Completing Your Purchase

Ask your real estate agent about reliable title companies that have offices in Southwest Florida, as well as near your current location. This may make it easier (and faster) to sign papers, drop off checks, and keep things moving along smoothly.

That said, real estate settlement services have also quickly adapted to social distancing requirements, making greater use of electronic signatures on documents and offering new options for remote and virtual closings through Title Companies.

Final Details

Long-distance moves can also be expensive. If you are moving for work, ask if your company will cover any moving expenses. Also, talk to your tax attorney or accountant about eligible tax deductions associated with your move and be sure to save those receipts.

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FREE HOMEBUYER’S TOOLKIT

To assist homebuyers like you, we created a comprehensive home buying guide that walks you through each step in the buying process, with personalized guidelines and worksheets that will help you find a home well-suited to your needs.

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YOUR DOOR IS YOUR HOME

ABSellsNaples — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:01:02 +0000

Unless you have a car and come inside your house through the garage door, usually people will come in through the main door. Visitors and friends, and if you are willing to sell your house, potential Buyers will come through that main door.

It is like the first impressions of your home. Color is one of the easiest ways to shape those impressions.

Often, geography impacts the colors most frequently selected for front doors. For example, you are more likely to see pinks, lavenders, sunflower yellows, and turquoise blues in beachside corridors.

The color you select for your front door can stand on its own. It doesn’t have to match the other trim work on your house.

The front door should be a proud statement of your style, be it bright and bold, relaxed and calm, or warm and natural. Select a light color to emanate tranquility and a welcome home message.

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BUYERS: EVALUATING THE KITCHEN

ABSellsNaples — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:00:55 +0000

When in the process of buying a home, we need to find the right home and most of the times that also means the home with the right kitchen. As the heart of the home, a kitchen means family reunion. A kitchen design that doesn’t meet your needs will influence other critical decisions, like how often you eat out and your ability to save money for other priorities.

Choosing Your Kitchen

Determining which layout works best for you depends on who cooks, you? Your wife? Or do you just clean after your wife cook? How many major and small appliances are in regular use, do you prefer storage on top of the oven or a separated room pantry?

One thing is certain: Evaluating which kitchen style and layout will work best for your family is an important consideration.

Selecting a layout that makes it easy to prepare more at-home meals will protect the family budget, which can help build part of your retirement fund.

Some types of Kitchens

1. L-shape kitchens have countertops intersecting at a 90-degree angle on adjoining walls. It’s an efficient layout.

2. The Island kitchen is the more attractive trend nowadays.

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SMOOTH TRANSACTION CLOSING

ABSellsNaples — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:00:38 +0000

After searching for homes and deciding on the right one, we helped you make an Offer, we negotiated the Offer for you and…your Offer got accepted !

Let’s celebrate ! But…

Possession happens only at Closing. Several steps remain in the way to a smooth Closing. As your Realtor® we will explain the process and guide you through to the Closing Table.

There is a misconception sometimes when a Buyer says: “I made a cash offer and want to close in a week thus don’t want to make any home inspection”…Really?

Home Inspection

Sometimes houses are in good condition, but sometimes they look like are in good condition, and not even the Seller knew that there was some issue with a wall or the water pipes, or other things that are not visually evident to the eye. And if as a Buyer you decide not to do an Inspection, what happens after Closing is that you might discover the issue and it’s too late, you end up paying for the repair.

As your Realtor® we’ll help you identify several inspectors to choose from to do the Home Inspection. If any results required Repair or Remediation, you could opt to tell Seller to do that before Closing or to Credit you with the budget required to fix the issues. But also, you can decide if you at this point don’t want to ask for either and simply accept the house as it is.

Title Company / Real Estate Attorney

The Closing happens in a Real Estate Title Company. Usually, a Title Company is owned by a Real Estate Attorney. It is a good practice to have a Real Estate Attorney to review your Contract for you to understand better the legal part of it.

Closing costs.

State regulators in some states, including Florida, require all companies to charge the same rate for title insurance.

Besides the above, the Florida documentary stamp tax is part of the Closing costs, and it is a real estate transfer tax. The Florida documentary stamp tax is applied at a rate of $0.70 per $100 paid for the property in Collier County and every other Florida county except Miami Dade, where it is $0.60 per $100.

Final walkthrough

We recommend always the in-person pre-closing walkthrough as a final check to ensure any inspection-related repairs have been made and ensure all contracted items, such as appliances, are still in the home or that furniture not contracted is already out of the house. This is a good practice that will ensure you that you really want to go to Closing…

Referrals are Welcome…

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