Elaine's Blog

 I found this information on Forbes website very interesting.  Naples-Marco Island, Fla.Rank: 10Projected total GMP growth, 2007-2012: 22.7% Over the last decade, an influx of wealthy new residents has driven population levels and tax revenues to new heights in the Naples area. These new resident...

I just want to share this heart felt letter I just received from one of my "short sale" customers:We were in the biggest mess of our lives, looking to be foreclosed on, not with just one house but three!  We thought we had trustworthy people in charge of our investments while we were clear across...

So, Charles McDonald's blog Your Vehicle says a lot about your Business! impressed me so much; I went ahead and put a wreath on Big, too.Here is the result: For some perspective, here's a picture with me:Do you think I should have used a bigger wreath? christmas

I just got this youtube video emailed to me.This shows how innovative our area builders are becoming to stand out of the crow. Or are they just desperate?  Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRZvQSoUXRI This is either really sad or ingenious. What are your thoughts?

I was shocked to hear from my loan office at a national bank, that REALTORS pose a high credit risk to lenders. This came after I asked her what else the bank wanted from me to give me an equity line. My credit score is over 700, even with the equity line I'm applying for the loan to value ratio ...

Southwest Florida residents are feeling the influx of winter residents and tourists. Yes, the streets are a bit busier and our commutes are a little bit longer, but our visitors and guests are also spending a lot of money. The stores are pretty full and cash registers are ringing.Another welcome ...

According to the Florida Association of Realtors despite the weak housing market consumer confidience rose 3 points in October. The source of the rise in Florida appears to be low-income households (those living on less than $30,000 annually).The rise in confidence among low-income households app...

With Black Friday behind us we look to be off to a good start to this next years economy. This good news may have a good indication of this years realestate sales. With the media talking about all the great buying opportuinity coupled with record low interest rate. Those that are looking for a ho...