Outdoor kitchens’ popularity grows LAS VEGAS – Jan. 26, 2015 – A new survey released at the 2015 International Builders’ Show attempted to define what consumers want in outdoor kitchens. Dave Brown, a partner with Chicago-based ad firm HY Connect, surveyed consumers who have, or would like to have, outdoor kitchens in their homes. The
ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 15, 2015 – What does a ‘typical’ Fla. home buyer or seller look like? While a single description doesn’t apply to every buyer and seller, the latest Florida 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, compiled by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) research staff and released by Florida Realtors provides
Forecast: 2015 Fla. economy, housing market strong ORLANDO, Fla. – Jan. 22, 2015 – “Has Florida found the secret to saving the economy?” That May 2014 headline in The Wall Street Journal shows how far the state has come since 2007 and points to a bright future in 2015, according to Florida Department of Economic
Small exterior upgrades best return on investment WASHINGTON – Jan. 14, 2015 – Homeowners often consider remodeling projects as a way to add value to their homes, but some add more value – and better recoup costs – than others, according to Realtors in the latest Cost vs. Value Report. “It can be a daunting
Southwest Florida is tops in job growth and housing growth Two new unrelated reports released last week from Florida TaxWatch and Florida REALTORS® revealed southwest Florida’s economic leadership for job growth and housing growth. There are 20 metro areas tracked in Florida and the reports show the Naples-Marco area leading the pack of 20 with the
Naples Bonita Spring Estero Real Estate Market Watch December 2014 Note: The Market Watch report is dated based on the last month’s data included within. COMBINED INVENTORY – Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero It’s all downhill from here, at least as it pertains to the inventory of resale properties. The peak inventory for the past twelve months
