October 31st. Happy Halloween! Wow has this holiday become something special...

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 30th		YTD *
Back on Market	5		630
Expired	90		4669
Extended	82		5348
New	89		8448
Pending	43		1703
Price Change	122		10927
Sold	16		1601
Terminated	21		2303
Withdrawn	6		1408
Total	474

High Point Country Club is a semi-private club in town- opened in 1964 it was designed by David Wallace and is an easy course to walk - as it is a par 27 with 9 holes.

The area around the course is along US 41 between Pine Ridge and Golden Gate Boulevard. This area has a real mix of properties. There are single family and condos. The location is within 3 miles of the beach - most of the properties are older....and are what we would call tear downs...there are 152 properties for sale and and they range in price from $185,000 to $1,985,000. This is an area that I would say is in some what of a flux situation.

"Eat, drink and be scary." ~Author Unknown

October 30th is National Candy Corn Day -

Candy corn has been around for more than 100 years. George Renninger, an employee of the Wunderlee Candy Company, invented the popular confection in the 1880s and Wunderlee became the first to produce the candy. The Goelitz Candy Company (now Jelly Belly Candy Company) started producing the confection in 1900 and still produces candy corn today.

When candy corn first appeared, it was popular among farmers because of its agrarian look. The tri-color design was considered revolutionary and the public went crazy for it. Lack of machinery meant that candy corn was only made seasonally from March to November. Candy corn has remained unchanged for one hundred years and is a favorite at Halloween. I love candy corn...

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 29th		YTD *
Back on Market	4		625
Expired	6		4579
Extended	73		5266
New	88		8359
Pending	18		1660
Price Change	98		10805
Sold	12		1585
Terminated	24		2282
Withdrawn	7		1402
Total	330

Hideout Golf Club is a private club that opened in 2000 - The printed material is that the course is designed for a handicap of scratch to 15. The course architect was Kelly Moran. The rating is 73.1 and the slope is 134. There are no homes around the course so it is a very private course. This course is out in the Estates and there are in the area 109 homes for sale - ranging in price from $189,000 to $1,250,000. They are all single family, and most are on lots of an acre or more.

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

"Change is a measure of time and, in the autumn, time seems speeded up. What was is not and never again will be; what is is change."
— Edwin Way Teale

October 29th is Hermit Day...are you a hermit? Many of us would like to become a hermit and get away from the hectic lifestyle that we lead...if you are a hermit celebrate your lifestyle. All of us need some quiet time everyday in our life. Take 15 to 30 minutes to enjoy yourself.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 28th		YTD *
Back on Market	13		600
Expired	20		4463
Extended	47		5044
New	108		7948
Pending	19		1589
Price Change	99		10321
Sold	14		1528
Terminated	39		2185
Withdrawn	20		1339
Total	369

I have been off line for a few days. So now it is time to get back to looking at our golf courses and the real estate around them.

Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club is a private course that opened in 2003. Their fairways are absolutely awesome. It was designed by Peter Jacobsen. the Rating is is 73.4 and the Slope is 134. This is one of our favorite reciprocals. The community has a mix of coach homes and high rise condos...there are currently 147 properties for sale ranging in price from $359,000 to $1,950,000. This is a WCI community and for more information go to www.hammockbay.com/.

For more Naples real estate information please contact me at 866-280-7356 or rae@raewakelin.com

"I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves."
— Anna Quindlen

I agree with Anna Quidlen...reading is a passion of mine...have a great day

October 24th National Bologna Day - I love bologna sandwiches. They are particularly good with mayo and chips put inside.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 23rd		YTD *
Back on Market	13		600
Expired	20		4463
Extended	47		5044
New	108		7948
Pending	19		1589
Price Change	99		10321
Sold	14		1528
Terminated	39		2185
Withdrawn	20		1339
Total	369

My Golf tournament is at the Naples Beach & Golf Resort - It is the oldest course in Naples opening in 1920 and designed by Ron Garl - it has a rating of 59.2 and a slope of 120. It is a beautiful course with some fun holes. The 18th hole is a great one. There are homes around the course - but none connected with the course.

"There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up."
— Booker T. Washington

October 22nd is National Nut day - so on this day are you a nut or do you love nuts?

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 21st		YTD *
Back on Market	1		590
Expired	13		4426
Extended	8		4950
New	14		7743
Pending	4		1553
Price Change	20		10111
Sold	3		1497
Terminated	2		2118
Withdrawn	2		1305
Total	67

This week is I am only going to be reporting the market activity. I am playing in the Florida Senior Women's Golf Tournament.

"Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes furthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare."
— Dale Carnegie

October 21st is National Babbling Day - for me it WOW the Red Soxes are still alive day! And today both my teams will be playing - the Patriots and the Red Sox. What could be better - particularly if both teams win.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 20th		YTD *
Back on Market	1		589
Expired	33		4413
Extended	13		4942
New	31		7729
Pending	3		1549
Price Change	29		10091
Sold	2		1494
Terminated	4		2116
Withdrawn	4		1303
Total	119

"May I never miss a sunset or a rainbow because I am looking down."
— Sara June Parker

October 20th is National Brandied Fruit Day - celebrates sweet tasting fruit, soaked and marinated in brandy.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 19th		YTD *
Back on Market	5		5888
Expired	36		4380
Extended	40		4929
New	91		7698
Pending	9		1547
Price Change	104		100062
Sold	11		1492
Terminated	9		2112
Withdrawn	5		1299
Total	310

Today we finish looking at Grey Oaks - The Palm Course opened 1993 and was designed by Clifton,Ezell & Clifton. It has a rating of 73.9 and slope of 130. The new development is Traditions and it will be made up of Coach homes. There are four different models - the builder is Landmark. The Coach homes will range in price from $895,000 and will include a full equity golf membership. For more information on Grey Oaks please go to www.greyoaks.com.

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

"Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh."
— W. H. Auden

October 19th is Evaluate your life day - On this Friday take time to see what is most important to you and make changes as you need to...small steps are OK - also every Friday is happiness day. Today try and notice all the happiness around you. You will be happily surprised.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 18th		YTD *
Back on Market	4		583
Expired	483		4344
Extended	22		4889
New	80		7607
Pending	18		1538
Price Change	86		9958
Sold	11		1481
Terminated	15		2103
Withdrawn	6		1294
Total	290

OK we are still in Grey Oaks....the Pine Course opened in 1993 and was designed by Clifton,Ezell & Clifton. It has a rating of 75.2 and a slope of 139. It has rolling berms and for Florida has some slight elevation changes. It is tough but fun course to play. In Grey Oaks there are 48 re-sales - (there are still new homes for sale in Grey Oaks that are not listed in MLS) that range in price from $895,000 to $5,795,000. It is a mix of condos and single family - but mostly single family...tomorrow we will look at the new development in Grey Oaks as well as the Palms Course.

"The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important." Dr. Martin Luther King

October 18th is no beard day - What can I say you are either a beard person or you aren't.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 17th		YTD *
Back on Market	9		579
Expired	23		4296
Extended	35		4867
New	79		7527
Pending	14		1520
Price Change	104		9872
Sold	13		1470
Terminated	19		2088
Withdrawn	16		1288
Total	312

At Grey Oaks there are 3 courses. The Pine, the Palm and The Estuary. The Pine and the Palm are located on the East side of Airport Pulling and the Estuary is on the west side of Airport Pulling with the Homes at the Estuary Surrounding that Course.

We will look at the Estuary today. It opened in 2002 and was designed by Robert Cupp. It is a challenging course as it is very narrow. The Rating is 74.4 and the slope is 141. For information on the Estuary go the the Grey Oaks site at http://www.greyoaks.com/. There are currently 23 homes for sale ranging in price from $1,975,000 to $5,995,000. All the 180 homes in The Estuary are single family.

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

"I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow."
— Woodrow Wilson

Testing out a change in blog settings

I am testing out some new setting that I am try to incorpoate into my blog.

October 17th is Gaudy Day - Wear something outlandish and really stand out from the crowd.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 16th		YTD *
Back on Market	7		570
Expired	34		4273
Extended	51		4832
New	107		7448
Pending	22		1506
Price Change	112		9768
Sold	16		1457
Terminated	23		2069
Withdrawn	13		1272
Total	385

Grandezza Country Club is in Estero and is an equity golf course community. The Course architect was Darwin Sharp and it was opened in 2001. The club is very close to the Miromar Outlets, the Airport and Florida Gulf Coast Universitiy. It has rating of 74.9 and slope of 145. There are currently 10 homes listed for sale - ranging in price form $249,000 to$1,545,000, and there is a nice mix of condos, coach homes and single family. This is a Stock Development community. For more information on Grandezza go to www.grandezzacc.com/

For more information on other real estate in Naples please contact me at 866-280-7356 or Rae@raewakelin.com

"You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself."
— Sam Levenson

October 15th is White Cane Safety Day for the history of the white can as a symbol and as an aid please go to http://www.acb.org/pedestrian/whitecane.html

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 14th		YTD *
Back on Market	01		562
Expired	13		4199
Extended	7		4715
New	21		7247
Pending	4		1463
Price Change	37		9534
Sold	3		1429
Terminated	4		2025
Withdrawn	0		1246
Total	90

Glen Eagle is a bundled golf course where 925 of the 1,234 residences have the membership included in the price of the home. The Course opened in 1991 and was designed by Mark McCumber. The Rating is 69.0 and the slope is 115. There is lots of water on this typical Florida golf course. For more information about Glen Eagle please go to http://www.gleneaglecountryclub.com/ There are currently 83 homes for sale in Glen Eagle ranging in price from $210,000 to $699,999.

For more Naples Real Estate information please contact me at 866-230-7356 or Rae@raewakelin.com

"You can become blind by seeing each day as a similar one. Each day is a different one, each day brings a miracle of its own. It's just a matter of paying attention to this miracle.” Paulo Coelho.

October 14th is National Dessert Day. My favorite dessert is ice cream...

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 13th		YTD *
Back on Market	0		561
Expired	21		4186
Extended	9		4708
New	22		7226
Pending	3		1459
Price Change	19		9497
Sold	2		1426
Terminated	5		2021
Withdrawn	7		1246
Total	88

Check out the new Turner Lock for Safety By Design - it is a new dead bolt lock at that allows you to set the lock from the outside by turning the the collar. You need the key only to get in. Locked out without a key..look into the GE KeySafe Original Slimline or the Sprinkler Key Hider...all are available at your local hardware stores and major stores like HomeDepot or Lowes. After you close on your new home it is a good idea to change the locks.

For more information on Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7357 or rae@raewakelin.com

"Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos". ~Don Kardong

October 13th is National Peanut Festival - Approximately half of the peanuts grown in the United States are grown within a 100-mile radius of Dothan, Alabama. The National Peanut Festival (NPF) -- the nation's largest peanut festival -- is held each fall in to honor peanut growers and to celebrate the harvest season. For more information on the Peanut Festival go to www.Nationalpeanutfestival.com.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 12th		YTD *
Back on Market	4		561
Expired	37		4165
Extended	51		4699
New	94		7204
Pending	13		1456
Price Change	120		9478
Sold	10		1424
Terminated	24		2016
Withdrawn	10		1239
Total	363

Foxfire is another of our bundled golf course communities - it has 931 homes in the community. It does have 27 holes of golf - all were designed by Arthur Hills. It is located off of Davis Blvd. so it also has the attraction of being within 12 to 15 minutes of downtown. There are currently 39 homes for sale in Foxfire ranging in price from $160,000 to $650,000..and it is a mix of condo, coach homes and single family. For more information on Foxfire go to www.foxfirecc.com. For more information about Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-280-7356 or rae@raewakelin.com"

"We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems."
-John W. Gardner

October 12th Moment of Frustration Scream Day - We all have them but I find counting to 10 and taking a deep breath helps more than screaming. There is a great article about handling your frustrations on the golf course by Tom Ward. Go to http://www.golflink.com/golf-tips/tips/ward029.asp to read his article. I love the "Treeing" idea.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 11th		YTD *
Back on Market	6		557
Expired	24		4128
Extended	30		4648
New	77		7110
Pending	8		1443
Price Change	100		9358
Sold	17		1414
Terminated	19		1992
Withdrawn	10		1229
Total	291

Forest Glen is another of our bundled golf courses...on 951 in East Naples. It opened in 1999 and was designed by Gordon Lewis. It has several holes with no homes on them which makes for a great "golf experience". The Rating ins 73.0 and the Slope is 130. There are 799 homes in the community and currently there are 92 homes for sale ranging in price from $189,900 to $929,000 with a mix of condo, coach homes and single families. For more information about Forest Glen please go to http://www.forestglengcc.com/

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

“My recipe for dealing with anger and frustration: set the kitchen timer for twenty minutes, cry, rant, and rave, and at the sound of the bell, simmer down and go about business as usual” Phyllis Diller

October 11th is Its My Party Day...and it is my party since it is my birthday!

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 10th		YTD *
Back on Market	6		551
Expired	23		4104
Extended	59		4618
New	73		7033
Pending	17		1435
Price Change	119		9258
Sold	10		1397
Terminated	17		1973
Withdrawn	15		1219
Total	339

Fiddlers Creek is about half way between Naples and Marco Island. There is 4000 acres - the first course opened in 2002 and was designed by Arthur Hills...

It has a rating of 74.0 and a slope of 143. There is a second course under way designed by Hurdzen / Fry. The course is a great one to play...and it is an equity club and is one of the top 100 residential golf course communities in the US. For more information about Fiddler Creek please go to http://www.fiddlerscreek.com/.

There are currently 331 properties for sale ranging in price from $274,000 t $4,500,000 with a mix of condo, coach and single family homes.

For more real estate information please contact me at 866-280-7356 or rae@raewakelin.com.

"The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age."
— Lucille Ball

October 10th is National Angel Food Cake Day - For a great food site go to www.Foodnetwork.com.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 9th		YTD *
Back on Market	6		545
Expired	26		4081
Extended	50		4559
New	93		6960
Pending	17		1418
Price Change	108		9139
Sold	5		1387
Terminated	19		1956
Withdrawn	15		1204
Total	339

Eagle Creek is an Equity Golf Course community South of Olde Naples on 951 as you head south to Marco. It is about 15 minutes from downtown so the location is great for taking advantage of the shopping and dinning on 5th or 3rd street. The course was designed by Ken Venturi and is rated upon Florida's top 50 courses. It opened in 1983. The rating is 73.8 and the slope is 138. There are 450 residences on the 300 acres and currently there are 57 homes for sale ranging in price from $124,000 to $975,000. The homes are a mix of condos, coach homes and single family.

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

"Be what you are. This is the first step toward becoming better than you are." - Julius Charles Hare

October 8th the date of the Great San Fransisco Earthquake for more information please click on .www.sfmuseum.org/hist1/1865eq.html

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 7th		YTD *
Back on Market	1		528
Expired	18		4041
Extended	8		4446
New	17		6755
Pending	4		1381
Price Change	23		8924
Sold	1		1379
Terminated	6		1923
Withdrawn	2		1175
Total	80

Countryside Country Club is a bundled golf course community off of Davis Blvd. about 10 minutes from downtown Naples. An Arthur Hills designed course it opened in 1988. The course is a little on the short side (course length 5543 - Rating 61.6, Slope 126), but is demanding because there is water on every hole. For more information on Countryside Golf Course please click on http://www.countrysidegcc.net/. Currently there are 53 homes for sale, ranging in price from $189,000 to $595,500. The community has a mix of condos and single families. It is a very active community with lots of people from the Boston area in the community.

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

"Most of us are just about as happy as we make up our minds to be." William Adams

October 7th is National Frappe Day It's time to make, or buy, and drink your favorite Frappe.

"One might consider Frappes to have an identity crisis. It's made of many different things. The dictionary definition of Frappes is that it is an ice cream beverage drink. So, what's with all of the confusion? First of all, some definitions and recipes, are the same as the ingredients for a milkshake. Also, many frappe recipes do not call for ice cream at all. Some use whipped cream. Other recipes use yogurt in place of ice cream. Other recipes still, include alcohol. "

Enjoy your favorite Frappe today

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 6th		YTD *
Back on Market	0		527
Expired	19		4423
Extended	6		4438
New	22		6738
Pending	2		1377
Price Change	23		8901
Sold	4		1378
Terminated	3		1917
Withdrawn	2		1173
Total	81

Hawksridge is community in North Naples off of Airport Pulling - west of Pine Ridge. The location is fabulous...2 1/2 miles from the beach, close to downtown, about 5 miles and great dinning and shopping within a mile. There is a mix of single family homes and coach homes and currently there are 14 homes for sale ranging in price from $390,000 to $1,195,000.

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

"Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip". Will Rogers

October 6th is German American Day is a holiday in the United States, observed annually on October 6.

It was first proclaimed in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan to celebrate and honor the 300^th anniversary of German American immigration and culture to the United States. On August 6, 1987, Congress approved S.J. Resolution 108, designating October 6, 1987 as German-American Day. It became Public Law 100-104 when President Reagan signed it on August 18. A proclamation (#5719) to this effect was issued October 2, 1987 by President Reagan in a formal ceremony in the White House Rose Garden at which time the President issued the proclamation and called on Americans to observe the Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

The date commemorates October 6, 1683, the founding date of Germantown, Pennsylvania, the first German settlement in the original thirteen American colonies. Germantown is now a neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 5th		YTD *
Back on Market	7		527
Expired	67		4404
Extended	34		4432
New	102		6716
Pending	11		1375
Price Change	94		8878
Sold	15		1374
Terminated	21		1914
Withdrawn	9		1171
Total	319

Copperleaf at the Brooks is a bundled golf course community in Bonita Springs. It is one of 4 courses under the Brooks umbrella...click on http://www.copperleafgc.com/ to get more information about Copperleaf. The course was designed by Gordon Lewis in opened in 2000. Some holes are quite challenging and interesting, but overall it can be somewhat forgiving. Currently there are 24 homes for sale ranging in price form $314,000 to $839,000.

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

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."
— Albert Camus

October 5th is Word Teacher Appreciation Day -Each year, on October 5th the world pays tribute to teachers and their contribution to learning and social development. My daughter is a teacher and she works very hard - loves her kids and is not paid nearly enough.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 4th		YTD *
Back on Market	6		520
Expired	27		3978
Extended	47		4398
New	107		6614
Pending	12		1364
Price Change	122		8784
Sold	13		1359
Terminated	38		1893
Withdrawn	10		1162
Total	382

In Olde Naples there are 272 properties for sale in Olde Naples...they range form $5,500 ( A time share at the Charter Club) to $14,900,000. Olde Naples is a wonderful area as it is all a walk to the beach, walk to Shopping and Dinning on either 5th or 3rd. It is a real mix of tear downs - oldie but goodie condos, single families and some new construction.

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

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

October 4th is National Golf Day - National Golf Day is a major charitable event, sponsored annually since 1952 by the PGA. On National Golf Day, all of the over 4,300 professional members of the PGA are encouraged to play golf with contributors. The entry fees of contributors goes towards a wide range of charitable causes. Each year, a top ranked golfer is made chairman of this event. This is a truely admirable and worthy event. Many golf course hold their own events, with the proceeds going to charities.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 3rd		YTD *
Back on Market	4		514
Expired	19		3951
Extended	52		4351
New	90		6507
Pending	15		1352
Price Change	107		8662
Sold	25		1346
Terminated	41		1855
Withdrawn	11		1152
Total	364

Cedar Hammock Golf Course is a Bundled golf course community - meaning that the cost of the membership is included in the price of your home. It is an 18 hole golf course with 759 to 799 members. Cedar Hammock is a good golf course and it is considered by many to be medium to hard. It was designed by Gordon Lewis and opened in 2000. It is a mix of single family homes and condos and at the current time there are 68 homes for sale ranging in price from $239,000 to $599,500.

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

Golf is so popular simply because it is the best game in the world at which to be bad. ~A.A. Milne

October 3rd is Captain Kangaroo Day - This TV show first aired on this day in 1955.

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 2nd		YTD *
Back on Market	7		510
Expired	28		3932
Extended	42		4299
New	148		6417
Pending	14		1337
Price Change	108		8555
Sold	29		1321
Terminated	34		1814
Withdrawn	8		1141
Total	418

Well, we can see that in the last two day that a lot of the properties that expired on the 30th of September are now listed as new in the first few days of Oct. And we are still seeing a lot of price changes...sellers are continuing to be more realistic.

One of the top 3 courses in Southwest Florida is Calusa Pines...it is a private course with no homes on it. It is one fantastic golf course - designed by Hurdzan and Fry and opened in 2001. It is is north of 951 off of Vanderbilt Beach Road. The homes out that way are really in Golden Gate Estates. Currently there are 2 homes fairly near Calusa Pines priced at $524,000 and $1,399,000. Both are on 2 + acres.

For more information on Naples Real Estate please contact me at 866-230-7356 or rae@raewakelin.com.

"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein

October 2nd is name your Car Day. - I have never names a car, but I do know lots of people who have. Maybe this is a good day to do that. Are cars named for women like ships?

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	October 1st		YTD *
Back on Market	5		503
Expired	93		3904
Extended	86		4257
New	140		6269
Pending	21		1323
Price Change	128		8447
Sold	32		1292
Terminated	24		1780
Withdrawn	15		1133
Total	503

A lot of the New listings are the re listing from what expired yesterday. There was a lot of activity yesterday as we start our "season".

Bonita Bay has 5 courses that their members may play...lets look each one. Two are on Immokalee about 7 miles east of 75. There are no homes on the courses - the two courses are the Sabal and the other is the Cypress - both were designed by Tom Facio. Both opened in 1995 and since there are no homes on the courses you are apt to see turkeys, deer and wild boar.

An area of homes near the two courses is Saturnia Lakes - this community is a US Homes development. There are currently 52 homes for sale ranging in price from $324,900 to $1,149,900. All of the homes in Saturnia are single family. The schools that the children go to are Laurel Oaks Elementary, Oakridge Middle and Gulf Coast High. All are very close by.

"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." Dale Carnegie

You will be surprised how many friends you make when you move to Naples.

October 1st is World Vegetarian Day - to get more information on this day please click on http://www.worldvegetarianday.org/

Market Watch from NABOR Sunshine MLS

* YTD is from June 22,2007

"The Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.”

	September 30th		YTD *
Back on Market	1		498
Expired	289		3811
Extended	62		4171
New	18		6129
Pending	3		1302
Price Change	25		8319
Sold	2		1260
Terminated	2		1756
Withdrawn	4		1118
Total	406

If we compare Sept to Aug we find that there was about 18% less activity in Sept than in Aug...which is pretty much normal...the amount of expired at the end of the month of Sept. was quite high... and that was the one activity that was a high percentage than last month. But that is explained, I believe, because we look at October as the soft beginning of our season...and sellers would have their listings expire at the end of the "year". Many people now feel that the first quarter in 2008 will be the start of the turn around for us.

"Be changed and the world around you begins to change" (Gerald Epstein)