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With more than 150 golf course communities to chose from within the Naples, Marco Island and Bonita Springs area it can be a challenge to determine which communities to start your property search.
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Naples Market Trends
Q3 INVENTORY REMAINS TIGHT
Limited inventory continues to be the story of the Naples area real estate market. During 3rd quarter, inventory of existing homes decreased 9% from 4,080 homes available in the 3rd quarter of 2013 to 3,702 homes in the 3rd quarter of 2014. This tight inventory affected sales activity as demonstrated by a 10% decrease in pending sales from 2,548 this year to 2,304 pending sales in Q3 2014; and an 11% decrease in closed sales from 2,339 in 3rd quarter 2013 to 2,093 closed sales in 3rd quarter 2014.
Q3 Market Highlights (2014 vs 2013)- Pending sales of single family homes over $2 million increased 26 percent.
- Pending sales of condominiums between $1 million and $2 million increased 29 percent.
- Overall closed sales in the $300,000 to $500,000 category increased 13 percent from 398 to 451.
- Overall closed sales in the $1 million to $2 million category increased 14 percent from 91 to 104.
September Market Highlights (2014 vs 2013):- Overall pending sales increased 2 percent from 810 to 829.
- Overall closed sales decreased 3 percent from 9,919 in the 12-months ending September 2013 to 9,585 closed sales in the 12-months ending September 2014.
- Overall inventory decreased 9 percent from 4,080 in September 2013 to 3,702 in September 2014.
To receive a market analysis for a specific community email me at Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com or call me at 239-370-0892.
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Featured Property $474,500
PRICE REDUCED!!
The Strand - Single Family Home 
5961 Paradise Circle
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
1,922 Sq. Ft.
Built 2001
What's better than location? Nothing! North Naples location, Golf Course and Lake View, Southern Rear Exposure and within steps of the clubhouse and tennis courts. This 3/3 attached villa with private pool offers a unique courtyard design that has both the courtyard as well as rear view. The cabana is excellent for guests, entertaining or your favorite in-laws. A truly fantastic floor plan with no wasted space and excellent natural light. Some of the features include New AC for main house as well as cabana, new refrigerator, new tile in the master bath with glass shower enclosure, newly added screened lanai, Aqualink pool system with new filter, tile on the diagonal, ceiling fans,  large kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, storm protection, Hunter blinds, baby gate around the pool and more. The Strand offers 27 holes a 55,000 square foot clubhouse, 8 tennis courts, exercise facility, dining and community pool. Not a golfer? The Strand offers several different lifestyles depending on your preferences, please call to learn more about this Villa and The Strand today! View Virtual Tour
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Bonita Springs/Estero Market Trends
Inventory levels continue to decrease over prior year in both single-family and condominium segments. Both are seeing on over a 35% decrease over this time in 2013.
Single-Family Homes, as compared to September 2013 year over year:
Condominiums/Townhomes, as compared to September 2013 year over year:
- Closed sales 62 units - 35.4 percent decrease
- New Pending Sales 66 units - 49.2 percent decrease
- New Listings 103 units - 34.4 percent decrease
- Average Sale Price $282,016 - 21 percent increase
- Median Days on Market 64 - 8.6 percent decrease
- Inventory of Active Listings 395 units - 52.9 percent decrease
- Month's Supply of Inventory 4.1 units - 33.9 percent decrease
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Featured Property $589,500
Wyndemere - Single Family
 199 Edgemere Way S.
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
2,613 Sq. Ft.Built 1988
Everything in this home has been updated! Kitchen, baths with glass showers, tile and hardwood flooring throughout, carpet in the master, fresh paint, new fixtures and ceiling fans, everything! Light and bright, very private lanai and with neighbors on one side only! To the east is a park like area and having a southern rear exposure the pool is in the sunlight all day every day! Over-sized  garage, expanded driveway, 1/3 an acre lot, brilliant floor plan and a lanai that's almost as big as the house, you'll see this one was very well thought out. Find out more about Wyndemere's 27 holes, practice facilities and recently renovated club house, you'll be very glad you did!
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Foreclosure Update
FORECLOSURES DOWN IN COLLIER COUNTY,
UP IN CHARLOTTE, LEE
In the 3rd quarter of this year, foreclosure filings fell in Collier County compared with the 2nd quarter, but increased in both Charlotte and Lee counties, according to a study released by housing analytics company RealtyTrac (Click her to view report). In Collier County, 472 homes were placed in foreclosure during the quarter ending Sept. 30, down 20% from the quarter ending June 30 and down 52% compared to the third quarter last year. By contrast, in Charlotte County, 717 homes were in foreclosure in the third quarter, up 23% from second quarter and up 39% from the same period last year. Lee County reported 2,012 homes in foreclosure in the third quarter, up 28% from the previous period but down 6% from last year. As of Sept. 30, one in every 140 housing units in Charlotte County was in foreclosure while one in every 184 housing units faced foreclosure in Lee County. The corresponding number in Collier County was one in every 419 homes.
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About John R. Wood Properties
John R. Wood Properties is a locally-owned and operated real estate firm that has called Southwest Florida home since 1958. Today, as the oldest real estate firm in Southwest Florida, we pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation for exceptional service and unwavering ethics. 
Call me today for more information about homes in Southwest Florida.
P.S. The finest compliment I can receive is an introduction to friends or colleagues from an appreciative client.
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Matthew Klinowski
John R. Wood Properties
239-370-0892
Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com
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GOLF TIP
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Learn The Stinger
Tiger Woods made the stinger shot famous as his "go-to" shot. A stinger is a shot that shoots off the tee in a low line drive. It assures that the ball will be in the fairway with some good distance as well. To hit a stinger, play the ball in the middle of your stance, hold the club firmly with your left hand, and use a three-wood or long hybrid. Make a three-quarter backswing and drive down and through the ball with a powerful swing. Hold your finish just above waist high to keep the ball low. The ball should rocket straight down the fairway. This is a great shot for tight holes with trouble on both sides. With practice, this is a shot that you will love to use when you need it.
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Golf Joke
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Improve Your Lie Finding Mac in trouble in the deep rough, Jimmy asks him how's he doing.
"Let's see. I believe I lie 5 to here" Mac says.
Why don't you improve lie" suggests Jimmy.
"Ok, good idea. I lie three to here, then" Mac replies
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