Real Estate News

June 26, 2013

Real Estate: Is the Housing Crisis Over?

One of the great debates that is going on right now is whether or not we have seen the end of the housing crisis and whether markets have rebounded to the point where investing in real estate is a good investment for one’s future. The answers, in part, depend upon who you ask.

Generally, however, it appears that the statistics show an increase in sales and average sales prices in the current residential market. However, there is also an increase in the number of foreclosure filings and still a large shadow inventory of properties languishing in the foreclosure process. Full Story on Martella Law Firm Blog

May 20, 2013

Interview: Andre deQuervain

Andre deQuervain was born and raised in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Bern is the Capital of this little Country in the center of Europe, surrounded by the Alps. Switzerland has 4 official languages and deQuervain speaks 3 of them: German, French and Italian. Andre deQuervain moved to SW Florida in 1999 to pursue his true passion of coastal inspired architecture.

What industry do you work in?
I work in the field of Residential Design and Construction Management. I have designed a wide range of popular floor plans. Since they are my own CAD designs I can adapt them to a customer’s individual taste and needs.

What about a custom built home?
If a client is looking for a more sophisticated custom built home, I can transform their specific housing needs into a tailor made Dream Home! Adding all the great accents one could think of. My 3D renditions help clients in visualizing the completed project, right down to the palm trees in the front yard.

Do you have a specific style?
I specialize in Key West Style Homes, Spanish Villas, 2-story Homes, Stilt Homes to be built in the coastal flood areas along the Florida waterfront. Last but not least my Contemporary Designs have sharp clean lines.

What kind of clients do you work with?
I work with clients looking to build a vacation home or a full time residence. My designs always have energy efficiency in mind like a Photovoltaic Solar system that helps eliminate electrical bills.

What do you do for fun when you aren’t working?
I love computers and electronics! But my wife and I share our home with three great shelter pets: two cats named Cinderella and Cappuccino; as well as our lab-mix named Blanca.

February 17, 2013

Naples: Spec homes back on Collier, Lee market

NAPLES, FL – Naples Daily News is reporting in the past year, more high-end custom builders have been buying lots and putting multimillion-dollar houses on them. Builders are expecting buyers to come, and buyers have come, purchasing houses before they’re finished. Please leave a comment below and let us know if you think our local economy is on the rebound.

(Full Story on Naples Daily News)

February 14, 2013

Real Estate Eye Candy: Waterfront Spanish style home in Lemon Bay

Water Front Home in Lemon Bay
ENGLEWOOD, FL – Beautiful Spanish Style Home in Lemon Bay. From the moment you arrive at this unique, Spanish style home you will feel like you have been swept away. The Saltillo tiled courtyard welcomes you with a fountain, and veranda with open beam construction. Entering the great room, you are immediately drawn to the hand-laid, cut coral fireplace that extends all the way up to the beautiful tongue and groove vaulted wood ceiling.

(Full Story at Esther Maisch Real Estate Insider Blog)

February 4, 2013

Real Estate Eye Candy: Picture perfect Beach House on Palm Island with seven miles of beach

PALM ISLAND, FL – Picture perfect Beach House on bridge-less barrier island Palm Island with seven miles of beach. 2007 built Key West Style home with 4 BR/3BA is perfectly located between the Gulf of Mexico and your own deep water boat dock out your back door. Relax in the in ground swimming pool along the waterline with adjacent outdoor shower and plenty of secure storage for your toys and golf cart or step over to the beach for a stroll along the pristine waters of the Gulf.

(Full Story on Real Estate Insider Blog)

February 1, 2013

Real Estate: Florida again king of foreclosures

REAL ESTATE – Florida will again become the nation’s best state to buy a foreclosure this year, even as overall housing inventories flirt with decade lows and prices escalate to post-bubble heights, a new report predicts.

Seven Florida cities, including the Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area, ranked among the nation’s top 25 places to buy foreclosures in 2013 — led by Melbourne, which held the country’s highest position, according to the housing data provider RealtyTrac Inc. (Full Story on Herald-Tribune)

February 1, 2013

Venice: No sale at auction for Venice mansion

SARASOTA, FL – One of the region’s most noteworthy residences — and lengthiest multimillion-dollar real estate listings — went to auction this morning, but the result was a no-sale.
Villa Devita, the Venice estate of Richard and Colleen Devita and family, is one of the largest houses in the region at 19,114 square feet.

Villa Devita, the Venice estate of Richard and Colleen Devita and family, is one of the largest houses in the region at 19,114 square feet. (Full Story on Herald-Tribune)

January 28, 2013

Real Estate Eye Candy: Custom built 3-story Key West Style Beachfront home on Palm Island, Florida

beachfront real estate on the gulf of mexicoPALM ISLAND, FL – Top elegant beachfront home located on Palm Island with sweeping Gulf Vistas from almost every room and both lanais. New Fiore Construction (a certified Green Builder) Custom built 3-story Key West Style Home featuring concrete pilings, block construction, vinyl siding, 2 oversize fully enclosed garages with extra space for game room, workshop or storage, covered and paved beach deck with shower, elevator serving all 3 levels, energy efficient dual thermostat AC system and most importantly insulated impact windows that will save you on insurance. (Full Story on Real Estate Insider Blog)