July 31st 1790 The first US Patent office opened their doors and the first patent was issued to Samuel Hopkins of Vermont for a new method of making pearlash and potash. It was signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 30th		YTD *
Back on Market	8		185
Expired	97		1304
Extended	102		1573
New	54		2273
Pending	19		505
Price Change	117		3143
Sold	18		534
Terminated	30		627
Withdrawn	29		475
Total	474

This week we are looking at Olde Cypress. This is a Stock Development Community..in North Naples off of Immokalee Road. Olde Cypress is unique in that the neighborhoods are exclusively single family residences. It has an inviting selection of attached, detached and courtyard villas along with a pleasing array of custom single-family homes.There are currently 51 homes for sale...ranging in price form $529,900 to $3,299,000. There are also some new construction homes available.

It is a PB Dye golf course and equity golf membership is limited to 350. To learn more about Olde Cypress visit their website at http://www.oldecypress.com/. For more information about Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7356 or rae@raewakelin.com.

"The manner in which it is given is worth more than the gift". Pierre Corneille, 1606-1684

July 30, 1935 Paperback Books were introduced. Penguin's first book was "Ariel a life of Shelly" by Andre Maurois. Not one that I have ever read...see my reading suggestion at the end of this post.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 29th		YTD *
Back on Market	0		177
Expired	0		1207
Extended	22		1471
New	17		2219
Pending	0		486
Price Change	15		3026
Sold	1		516
Terminated	2		597
Withdrawn	11		466
Total	68

For Paperback book reading try:

"The River of Doubt" by Candice Millard

"Middlesex" by Jeffrey Eugenides

"The Emperor's Children" by Claire Messud

If you can read this, thank a teacher.
~ Anonymous Teacher ~

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
~ Joseph Addison ~

For more information about books or Naples Real Estate contact me at 866-280-7356 or rae@raewakelin.com

July 29th is Rain Day in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Legend has it the it always rains on July 29th in Waynesburg. We still need rain here in Naples FL

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 28th		YTD *
Back on Market	1		177
Expired	25		1207
Extended	16		1449
New	18		2202
Pending	8		486
Price Change	22		3011
Sold	4		515
Terminated	5		595
Withdrawn	3		435
Total	102

Did you know that . . .

The world’s heaviest average rain fall (about 430 inches) occurs in Cherrapunji, India, where as much as 87 feet of rain has fallen in one year.

Mt. Waialeale in Kauai, Hawaii, has up to 350 rainy days every year.

The wettest state in the United States is Louisiana, with annual rainfall of 56 inches.

Rainfall is classified as light if not more than 0.10 inch per hour, and heavy if more than 0.30 inch per hour.

All precipitation starts as ice or snow crystals at cloud level.

Freezing rain is rain that freezes as it hits the ground; sleet is frozen ice pellets.

Rain drops are not shaped like this , they are shaped like this as they fall.

The umbrella was originally intended for shade from the hot Egyptian sun.

Raindrops vary in size from 0.02 inch to about .031 inch diameter.

Big, heavy raindrops can fall at speeds up to 22 miles per hour!

From
Fun Rain Facts to Share!

For more information about Naples Real Estate contact me at 866-280-7356 or Rae@raewakelin.com.

July 28th is the birthday of Jaqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis..She is one of the most admired first ladies.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 25th		YTD *
Back on Market	7		176
Expired	31		1182
Extended	73		1433
New	51		2184
Pending	16		478
Price Change	101		2989
Sold	21		511
Terminated	18		590
Withdrawn	10		432
Total	324

Ever wonder why all smart people aren’t successful? Remember the song, “You gotta have heart?”

This is really interesting and explains why you are the best at what you do!

In a book called The Other 90%, written by Robert Cooper, There’s a chapter called The Brain and The Heart. This is what he says: The ‘heart brain’ is as large as many key area’s of the brain in your head. He says with every heart beat, the whole body communication sends a wave that travels through the arteries many times faster than the actual flow of blood, and this creates another language of interior communication. If we don’t ‘feel’ our values and goals, we can’t ‘live’ them. It’s the ‘heart’ not the ‘head’ that plays a dominate roll in moving us to excel. In terms of human ingenuity and initiative, it also turns out that the heart is not only ‘open’ to new possibilities, it actively ‘scans’ for them, seeking new initiative and understanding, and in an intuitive way, of what matters most to you, in your life and your work. The heart’s electro magnetic field is by far the most powerful produced by the body. It is approximately 5000 times greater than the field produced by the brain.

July 27th is anniversary of the Korean War Armistice which took place on July 27, 1953. Both sides claimed victory. It is also National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 25th		YTD *
Back on Market	7		129
Expired	23		1151
Extended	40		1360
New	74		2133
Pending	10		466
Price Change	89		2888
Sold	9		490
Terminated	11		572
Withdrawn	14		422
Total	277

I can't post today without acknowledging that the "real estate" world took a big hit yesterday. The Stock Market certainly reacted to the housing reports...WCI is on the front page of the Naples Daily News....gloom and doom is everywhere.

I agree that we needed to have a correction...that there are lots of overpriced homes and there are problems with the lenders. However, as bleak as the picture appears to be I still believe that the Naples area is so desirable that the market will come back around...sooner rather than later. But there was an interesting article in the Daily Real Estate News yesterday about luxury
Daily Real Estate News | July 25, 2007

Poll: Money Helps, but Luxury Isn't About Things
Well-heeled consumers in both the United States and Western Europe define luxury as more about experience than possessions, according to a survey by the Consumer Research Center of the Conference Board.

Time is the most highly valued luxury, named by 35 percent of those surveyed as tops on their personal list. Life experiences at 25 percent came in second and 18 percent said they valued comfort, beauty, and quality. The respondents were older than 18 and in the top 25 percent income brackets.

Other findings:

-- 26 percent said luxury is less about the material things and more about how one experiences life, a sense of happiness and satisfaction.
-- 25 percent said luxury is being comfortably well off and not having to worry about tomorrow.
-- 25 percent believe luxury is about being surrounded by comfort, beauty, and quality.
-- 18 percent say luxury is having the “best of the best” in all aspects of life.

Source: REALTOR® Magazine Online

July 26th this is the second day of the Chincoteague Pony Penning. It is done Annually the last Wed. & Thurs of the month of July. About 150 ponies are rounded up...they swim from Assateague Island to Cincoteague where about 80 are sold. I remember the book...do you?

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 25th		YTD *
Back on Market	2		162
Expired	44		1128
Extended	44		1320
New	74		2059
Pending	16		456
Price Change	114		2799
Sold	19		481
Terminated	7		561
Withdrawn	12		408
Total	332

There are many wonderful listings in Olde Naples- actually 271 ranging from $5,500 (Timeshares) to $9,500,000. One of the developments is Lantana on 5th St S. There are four units for sale in there ranging in price from $1,425,000 to $2,295.000. The for $1,425,000 is 2 + a den 1871 sq. ft under air and has been beautifully decorated. This is the view from the living room.

For more information about this property and other Naples Real Estate, please contact me at 1-866-280-7356 or rae@raewakelin.com.

Have a wonderful day.

July 25th 1909Louis Bleriot becomes the first man to cross the Channel (between England and France) by plane.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 24th		YTD *
Back on Market	6		160
Expired	29		1084
Extended	39		1276
New	77		1985
Pending	14		440
Price Change	121		2685
Sold	17		462
Terminated	19		554
Withdrawn	16		396
Total	338

It was believed by the ancient Romans that in the Dog Days of Summer (July 3 thru August 11) flies increase and dogs go mad.

"You don't stop laughing because you grow old

You grow old because you stop laughing" Michael Pritcard

July 24th is National Drive Thru Day.. Jack in the Box was the first drive thru restaurant....a result of a love affair with sunshine and cars. Drive thru is again becoming fashionable - many "chain restaurants" are doing drive thru to pick up lunch or dinner. Not because of the "love affair" but because it is easier to order out. Even my Country Club has a "drive thru"...call - order - drive up & pick up dinner.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 23th		YTD *
Back on Market	3		155
Expired	31		1055
Extended	57		11237
New	82		1908
Pending	24		426
Price Change	109		2564
Sold	9		445
Terminated	22		535
Withdrawn	16		380
Total	353

This week lets look at Grey Oaks - A luxury gated golf course community in North Naples established in 1993. There are 3 golf courses - the Pine and the Palm, designed by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton and the Estuary designed by Bob Cupp. All three are challenging but beautiful golf courses. The Community is mostly single family homes...currently there are 63 resales in Grey Oaks...ranging in price from $869,000 to $5,995,000. There are also new homes available. For more information please visit www.greyoaks.com/

For more information about Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7356 or rae@raewakelin.com.

July 23nd is the anniversary of the first swimming school that opened in Boston, MA 01827. Among is pupils were John Quincy Adams and John Audubon. Swimming lessons should be required for all children.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 22th		YTD *
Back on Market	1		151
Expired	28		1024
Extended	12		1180
New	15		1826
Pending	5		402
Price Change	18		2455
Sold	5		436
Terminated	2		513
Withdrawn	5		364
Total	91

We have had a lot rain this morning...and we are suppose to get some more all this week. We are still very - very dry but this is helping.

The new fly over was open this morning for traffic...the official opening is still scheduled for Wed.

"Seventy-five percent of our planet is water - can you swim?" ~Author Unknown
"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air". ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

For more information about Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7356 or rae@raewakelin.com.

July 22. 1376 maybe is the anniversary of the Pied Piper leading the rats out of the town of Hamlin...he did lead the rats out of the town and and into the West River. He refused payment for his work - but then piped the town and they were never seen again. More recently historians have said that the event happened in 1284 and that the young men of the town left on a colonizing adventure.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 21th		YTD *
Back on Market	5		150
Expired	27		996
Extended	10		1168
New	22		1811
Pending	9		397
Price Change	33		2437
Sold	0		431
Terminated	3		511
Withdrawn	8		359
Total	117

Rats, particularly roof rats (Rattus rattus), can enter the attics of homes where they mate and nest. This problem occurs commonly in coastal, temperate climates and affects even the cleanest, well-kept homes. This is a problem we deal with in the Naples Area. There are screening methods to prevent the infestation. All property owners in Florida should be a pest control program in place for their home. Pests like humans love our climate.

For more information about Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7356 or at rae@raewakelin.com

July 21st - Ernest Hemingway was born on this day in 1899. He was a great American author known for the "Sun Also Rises", "A Farewell to Arms", the "Old Man and the Sea" and many other stories. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1954.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 20th		YTD *
Back on Market	6		145
Expired	43		969
Extended	35		1158
New	63		1789
Pending	29		388
Price Change	109		2404
Sold	13		431
Terminated	21		508
Withdrawn	10		351
Total	329

Here is a question for you...in the 1983 British Open, an American missed a 3 inch putt and eventually lost the championship by one stroke. Who was it?

Give up?

Hale Irwin - he tried to tap in the ball with a backhand stroke and missed the putt

For more information about Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7356 or at Rae@Raewakelin.com.

July 20 - World War II: Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt (known as the July 20 Plot) led by German Army Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg. this was in 1944

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 19th		YTD *
Back on Market	3		139
Expired	35		926
Extended	427		1123
New	67		1726
Pending	18		359
Price Change	132		2295
Sold	26		418
Terminated	40		487
Withdrawn	12		341
Total	380

The British Open is in its second day and the weather looks cold and rainy. This got me thinking about clouds..

Cirrus means "curl" - these are the wispy clouds

Cumulus means "heap" -these clouds are puffy, like cottonballs

Nimbus means "rainstorm" these are the dark rain clouds

Status means "spread out" - these clouds form flat layers

For other information about Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7356 or Rae@raewakelin.com

On July 19th, 1834 - Edgar Degas was born in France. He is best known for his painting of dancers.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 18th		YTD *
Back on Market	18		136
Expired	35		891
Extended	42		1076
New	91		1659
Pending	9		341
Price Change	120		2163
Sold	19		392
Terminated	29		447
Withdrawn	17		329
Total	380

Yesterday I took the Manatee Boat ride with Captain Berry at Port of the Isles. It was a 1 /12 hour ride. We saw manatees, gators and birds. A great trip with lots of good information about Florida Wildlife. I would certainly recommend this as a must do when visiting Naples.

For more information about what to do in Naples and Naples Real Estate information please contact me at 866-280-7356 or Rae@raewakelin.com

July 18 This is the anniversary of the First Perfect Score in Olympic History. It was in 1976 when Nadia Comaneci scored the first 10 in Olympic history.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 17th		YTD *
Back on Market	7		118
Expired	36		856
Extended	41		1034
New	67		1568
Pending	17		332
Price Change	108		2043
Sold	16		373
Terminated	21		373
Withdrawn	21		312
Total	334

Nearly one year behind the Naples Overpass is scheduled to be opened on July 25th. I will keep you posted.

Did you know that when the bubbles collect in the center of the cup we will have fair weather and when they from a ring around the side expect rain. I am hoping that the bubbles will be in a ring for a couple of months. We still need rain!

For other information about Naples please contact me at 866-280-7536 or at rae@raewakelin.com

July 17th is the anniversary of the opening of Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. It opened in 1955 and was the first theme park in America.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 16th		YTD *
Back on Market	6		111
Expired	45		820
Extended	62		993
New	97		1501
Pending	24		315
Price Change	126		1935
Sold	11		357
Terminated	33		397
Withdrawn	21		291
Total	425

Add a few colored marbles to the bottom of your bird bath and you will attract a lot of birds. For other "Tips" or information on Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7356 or at rae@raewakelin.com

July 16th is National Ice Cream Day. Ice Cream is my favorite dessert - I say eat all you can today.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 14th		YTD *
Back on Market	1		105
Expired	53		775
Extended	13		991
New	15		1404
Pending	5		291
Price Change	17		1809
Sold	1		436
Terminated	5		364
Withdrawn	11		270
Total	121

This week we are looking at Mediterra...this is an outstanding golf course community in Naples. There are 2 Tom Fazio courses with membership limited to 550. It is the first 36 hole Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary golf course. In addition to golf there is tennis, a beach club and an very nice fitness center. Home prices range from $699,000 to $8,475,000. To learn more about Mediterra visit http://www.mediterranaples.com/

For more information on Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7356 or at rae@raewakelin.com

July 15th in 1995 - First item was sold on Amazon.com. I cant believe how our shopping has changed in 12 years. I, like you, probably buy at least 30% of my purchases on line. 85% of people looking to buy real estate start their search on line.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

	July 14th		YTD *
Back on Market	2		104
Expired	25		722
Extended	19		918
New	21		1389
Pending	23		286
Price Change	35		1792
Sold	2		435
Terminated	4		359
Withdrawn	2		259
Total	113

Fred,my husband, Liz, my daughter and I have just finished reading " Double Bind" by Chris Bohjalian. A great book for a family discussion...and a book we bought on Amazon.com. We all enjoyed it and recommend it.

If you would like other book recommendations or information about Naples real estate, please contact me at 866-280-7356 or at rae@raewakelin.com.

Quatorze Juillet" (Fourteenth of July in French) is Bastille Day, the French national holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille in 1789 during the French Revolution.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

	July 13th		YTD *
Back on Market	4		102
Expired	19		697
Extended	40		899
New	73		1368
Pending	20		283
Price Change	91		1757
Sold	14		434
Terminated	17		355
Withdrawn	16		257
Total	293

And a quote from a Frenchmen "To be happy, we must not be too concerned with others." Albert Camus

July 13th This is the 30th anniversary of The New York City Blackout of 1977- it lasted for 25 hours and results in looting and other disorder. And a lot of babies were born 9 months later.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

	July 12th		YTD *
Back on Market	0		98
Expired	5		678
Extended	7		859
New	26		1295
Pending	3		263
Price Change	11		1666
Sold	1		330
Terminated	4		338
Withdrawn	2		241
Total	59

Of the new listings 17 of them are in a new gated community of single family homes called Black Bear Ridge. This community is off of 951 near Vanderbilt Beach Road.

Did you know that Butterflies pollinate brightly colored flowers, such as poppies and hibiscus. White or pale-yellow flowers attract nocturnal moths because they are easier to see in dim light. To learn more about butterflies you need to visit the Naples Botanical Gardens..their website is www.naplesgarden.org. For more information on Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7356 or at rae@raewakelin.com

July 12 is the anniversary of Bobby Jones First Grand Slam of Golf. In 1930 on this day he won the US Open. That year he won the British Open, the US Amateur and the British Amateur. The first golfer to win all 4 majors in one calendar year.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

	July 11th		YTD *
Back on Market	3		98
Expired	27		673
Extended	51		852
New	77		1269
Pending	20		260
Price Change	94		1655
Sold	5		329
Terminated	30		334
Withdrawn	17		239
Total	377

Here is a tip for cleaning those flip flops we love to wear in the summer time, actually all year round here in southwest FL. Put them in your dishwasher top shelf and attach with a clothes pin and then run the dishwasher. They should come out clean as a whistle.

For more tips about Naples Real Estate please call me at 866-280-7356 or email me at rae@raewakelin.com

July 11th is E B White's birthday. Born in 1899 he worked for the New York Times and wrote many children's books including "Charlotte's Web" and "Stuart Little". He lived in Maine but spent winters in Sarasota, FL.

	July 10th		YTD
Back on Market	9		95
Expired	49		646
Extended	49		801
New	91		1192
Pending	15		240
Price Change	109		1561
Sold	17		324
Terminated	22		304
Withdrawn	16		222
Total	377

Today, I am going to start featuring golf course communities in Naples and Bonita - Lets start with where I live:

Kensington Golf & Country Club a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed 18 hole championship course, with coquina waste bunkers & other unique features. Kensington has a 350 maximum golf members. 80% equity based on resale value. In additon to the golf, there is a top tennis faciltiy, pool, great clubhouse, fitness center with great trainers,and it is a gated comunity. Kensington is an elegant community with well priced home, condo, & villa selections that offer great lifestyles. Currently there are 30 properties for sale in Kensington. There are 565 front doors so that is only a little more than 5% of the community. Prices range from $399,000 to $2,695,000.

For more information about Kensington or any other golf course community in the Naples area, please contact me at 866-280-7356 or rae@raewakelin.com

July 10th - More price changes

Today is the Bahamas - Independence Day. Click on the link and see lots of informantion about the Bahamas...some people think the Bahamas are paradise...but I think the Naples area is paradise.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

July 9th

Back on Market 7
Expired 49
Extended 59
New 82
Pending 27
Price Change 148
Sold 18
Terminated 24
Withdrawn 17
YTD figures from June 22

Back on Market 86
Expired 597
Extended 752
New 1101
Pending 225
Price Change 1452
Sold 307
Terminated 282
Withdrawn 206
I am still working on how to get this into a spreadsheet format that is easy for you to see.

We are still looking at a very strong buyers market..but with the price changes some of our sellers are beginning to get the idea...The number of pendings is still small but it is slowloy increasing.

We had glorious rain yesterday afternoon. At my house we got about 3/4 of an inch. Speaking of water there is a great little radio the floats and is shock resistant for around $20 from ToySplash. A great little item to make pool time rock this summer.

I am working on it

I am trying to get the information from Sunshine MLS in a format that you can see better. Bear with me. I will get it done.

Look at Vista Royale

July 9th , 1995 was the date of the last Grateful Dead Concert performed in Soldiers Field in Chicago. It ended their very successful 30 year career.
The picture above is of the living room of a fantastic unit in Vista Royale. These waterfront condominiums have breathtaking views of Moorings Bay. For a more information on Vista Royale please click The Binnacle August 2006.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

July 8th Year to date from June 22

Back on Market 1 79
Expired 32 548
Extended 8 693
New 13 1019
Pending 7 198
Price Change 26 1304
Sold 2 289
Terminated 1 258
Withdrawn 2 189


If you want to get hold of me for more information on Naples Properties call me at 866-280-7356 or email me at Rae@Raewakelin.com

A quite Sunday

July 8th in 1835 the Liberty Bell: cracked in Philadelphia while tolling the death of Chief Justice John Marshall.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS
July 7th Year to date from June 22 Back on Market 4 78
Expired 25 516
Extended 11 685
New 30 1006
Pending 3 191
Price Change 31 1278
Sold 3 287
Terminated 2 257
Withdrawn 1 187


It is a quiet Sunday and I am planning what to do with my daughter and her friend, Barb, when they come to visit this week and next. They have decided not only to they want a book for discussion… we choose “The Double Bind” by Chris Bohjalian. (this is a good read – I was really surprised at how it ended) but they want to do all the touristy things in Naples…so I will be highlighted those attractions in the next few weeks.
For real estate information please contact me at rae@raewakelin.com or 1-866-280-7356.
"Golf isn't a game, its a choice that one makes with ones life."
Charles Rosin, Northern Exposure, Aurora Borealis, 1990

WOW look at what Coastland Mall is doing

July 7th is "Father and Daughter take a walk day". No matter how old your daughter is if she is near you…take a walk and hold her hand….it is particularly nice if you can do it on a beach - like Lowermilk Park or Vanderbilt Beach. Naples has some of the best beaches in the US

I am adding a new column of information to the Market Watch. There will be a year to date column from the time I started my blog—year to date from June 22nd.
Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS
July 6th Year to date from June 22 Back on Market 6 74
Extended 36 674
Expired 0 491
New 93 976
Pending 12 188
Price Change 74 1247
Sold 19 284
Terminated 17 255
Withdrawn 10 186

If you want to make your shopping easier, avoid the crowds and just run in and pick up an item you can do that now at Coastland Mall. Go to www.coastlandcenter.com and click on product search…you can look at over 600,000 items that are in stock and then reserve the item you want to run in and pick up. You may also do this with your cell phone…Text the letters *CC* to NEARBY (6327290). What a great new way to shop and buy the same day.
If you want to get hold of me for more information on Naples Properties call me at 866-280-7356 or email me at Rae@Raewakelin.com

Let me help you find a home

July 6th is the anniversary of the first All Star game played in 1933. I am a Red Sox fan as I married into a family who were all Red Sox fans…

Market Watch for Yesterday from NABOR Sunshine MLS
4 Back on the Market
23 Extended
0 Expired
60 New
12 Pending
59 Price Change
9 Sold
17 Terminated
10 Withdrawn

"Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present." Jim Rohn
If finding a home in the Naples, FL will make you happy, give me a call at 866-280-7356.

New listing in Kensington

This is the living area of the new listing in Kensington mentioned below.

July 5th is the anniversary of the debut of the Bikini. It was introduced in 1946 by Louis Reard at a Paris fashion show. Naples Beaches are a great place to watch or wear bikinis.

Market Watch for Yesterday from NABOR Sunshine MLS

14 New

0 Expired

14 Price Change

2 Pending

0 Back on the Market

2 Sold

5 Extended

1 Withdrawn

2 Terminated

I have a great new listing in Kensington…a fabulous golf course community in North Naples. A social membership is included in the price of this property. Call me at 866-280-7356 for more information.

Happy 4th of July

I hope all of you had a safe and happy Fourth of July...we played golf and just enjoyed all being alive and living in Florida. My prayers go out to all the families that have relatives who are serving or have served in the armed forces for our country. God Bless America.

Happy 4th of July

July 4th – Independence Day – and God Bless America
A colorful Independence Day event is the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, which supposedly started on July 4, 1916, as a way to settle a dispute among four immigrants as to who was the most patriotic. It was estimated that Americans would consume about 150 million hot dogs on July 4, 2006, or almost one hot dog for every other person in the United States.

Market Watch forYesterday from NABOR Sunshine MLS
82 New
0 Expired
78 Price Change
16 Pending
7 Back on the Market
23 Sold
32 Extended
26 Withdrawn
21 Terminated
I hope you all have a very happy and safe 4th of July

Get ready for the 4th of July

July 3 is “Stay out of the sun day”. Give your skin a break and stay inside. For those of us in Naples we would like the sun to be behind big rain clouds and actually not see it for several days.

Market Watch for yesterday from NABOR Sunshine MLS
111 New
89 Expired
99 Price Change
16 Pending
2 Back on the Market
63 Sold
57 Extended
19 Withdrawn
26 Terminated

There will lots of 4th of July activities in the Naples Bonita area…Fireworks galore—Parades---cookouts---golf tournaments---and lots of flag waving. For a schedule of events go to http://www.naplesnews.com.

New schedule of how I will give you market information

July 2 is “I forgot day” this is the day to make up for all the anniversaries, birthdays and other special days that you have forgotten. Send your love ones an email that says….I forgot – sorry!


Starting tomorrow I am going to post in the early am the market activity from the day before….that way you will know what the day "is" and what happened yesterday in the market. For more detailed information about certain communities in Naples, and we have a lot of them…email me or call me toll free at 866-280-7356. Until tomorrow early…have a great evening.

WOW 381 listings expire

July is cell phone courtesy month and family reunion month. And it is the first day of the second half of the year. Time to check on your New Years Resolutions…how are you doing? I know I need to get back to work on two that I made.

Market Watch for Today from NABOR Sunshine MLS
23 New
381 Expired
31 Price Change
2 Pending
0 Back on the Market
6 Sold
38 Extended
5 Withdrawn
3 Terminated
WOW…..381 expired…we will have to see what happens this week and see how many come back on the market.
Played golf Sat. and Sun. at Kensington. The course is in good shape considering how low the lakes are and how much we need rain. Mother Nature is still not giving us any rain. Fred, my husband pointed out as we were playing yesterday how the clouds begin to build up and then the high level wind shears off the top of the clouds and then they disperse.