Monthly Archives: August 2010

Flood Zones

There’s been a bunch of confusion since the government changed the flood zone locations. Here’s a link to the maps so you can see where you stand. Click Here.

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County considers what to cut due to budget shortfall

Reducing services, cutting pay and maybe even deeper layoffs. It’s all on the table. Video. Read More.

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The Short Sale Experience from an Agent’s viewpoint

This may seem like an exaggeration, but not by much. Lets you know what we do behind the scenes.

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Vote Pac-Man 2012! Hack Puts Pac-Man on Voting Machine

Don’t usually cover something like this, but I thought it amusing. Read More.

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Homeowners taking advantage of historically low mortgage rates

Mortgage applications rose 13 percent last week as consumers refinanced at the lowest rates in decades. Read More.

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Sanibel Causeway bike path officially opening today

Bike path over the bridge to Sanibel opens today. Video. Read More.

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Naples council against recommendation to raise tax rate; staff must cut $700,000 more

Naples City Council on Monday directed staff to maintain the current tax rate $1.18 per $1,000 of taxable value in fiscal 2011, rather than set the tax rate at $1.23 per $1,000 of taxable value as staff recommended. Thank you … Continue reading

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Hatched! Sea turtles nesting here

Collier County has seen an increase in nesting with 742 nests recorded to date. More nests could still pop up in the next week or two. Video. Read More.

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New Collier flood maps rolling out, tide of anger rising in Golden Gate Estates

As many as 50,000 structures in Collier County could need to start buying flood insurance within the next nine months to 18 months. Read More.

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What are deed restrictions?

A weekly column by Richard White. Always informative. Read More.

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Everglades/U.S. Sugar deal will benefit Southwest Florida

The environmental benefits of Thursday’s deal to buy U.S. Sugar land for Everglades restoration will trickle down to Southwest Florida, environmental advocates said. Read More.

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Budget battle in Naples

The city of Naples is facing a $1.8 million budget deficit. Read More.

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Big Hickory breach divides its beaches

Big Hickory Island – a Bonita Springs island enjoyed by 65,000 people each year – has split in two. Read More.

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New Market Update Report

I’ve posted our newest Market Report for our area on the Newsletters page. You can Click Here.

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No Oil on Beaches -Still

This is my last update on beach oil. We don’t have any, haven’t had any, and we aren’t going to get any. Time to go to the beach.

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South Lee home sales slide

The combination of the end of the government stimulus money, middle of the summer sales, the Gulf of Mexico oil leak and no improvement in the regional employment numbers hit the residential housing market hard. Read More.

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How to file a complaint about your bank

The banks aren’t keeping up their end of the deal. Video. Read More.

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Chinese drywall short sale denied because of paperwork mistake

One woman says a paperwork mistake is inflating the price of her home making it nearly impossible to sell. Video. Read More.

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Developer wants 117 residences, businesses at Daily News former site in Naples

The ball is rolling on a proposed mixed-use development in downtown Naples. Read More.

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Prime Naples waterfront tract with 50 docks goes to auction Wednesday

Just a couple of miles from a bustling Fifth Avenue South in Naples, tucked in the mangroves off the Gordon River, 50 boat docks sit empty along acres of waterfront property. Read More.

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