by Fatima Khokhar | Dec 21, 2012 | Buzz Around Naples, Naples Area Market Conditions
We round out 2012 in sunny Naples and the hot topic continues to be Inventory! Where is the inventory? We spent much of 2011 having plenty of properties to show prospective buyers and now many “new” resale properties are those that were taken off the market earlier...
by Fatima Khokhar | Oct 25, 2012 | Banking And Finance, Buzz Around Naples, Naples Area Market Conditions
October has been a very busy month; the news world is in a tizzy with the presidential debates, continued drama over the European debt crisis and the “return of the housing market”! As usual the media chooses to bombard the public with facts and figures and it is our...
by Fatima Khokhar | May 31, 2012 | Buzz Around Naples, Naples Area Market Conditions
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the lazy days of summer with family gatherings and beach holidays high on the “to do” list. In Naples this is the time of year when things begin to slow down and we reflect on the results of our “season”. Costal Living...
by Fatima Khokhar | May 2, 2011 | Buzz Around Naples
Are Naples area buyers aware that on October 1, 2011 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will reduce the maximum mortgage loan amounts from $729,750 to $ 625,000? The end result; a borrower seeking a government-backed mortgage for a $ 1-million property will be required to...
by Fatima Khokhar | Apr 1, 2011 | Banking And Finance, Buzz Around Naples, Naples Area Market Conditions
Late last week Bloomberg released the news article below, which highlights Naples as a prime Florida location that continues to attract domestic and international buyers. Figures in the article speak to an increase number of sales for the area given the pent up...