10/06/2008 12:34 PM

Florida reaches agreement with Countrywide for foreclosure relief

Florida and several other states have reached a multimillion-dollar agreement in principle with Countrywide, a newly-acquired subsidiary of Bank of America, that will provide foreclosure relief and offer loan modifications to thousands of homeowners, including more than 57,000 Floridians.

10/05/2008 08:29 PM

WCI looks to sell property

As it looks to get out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, WCI Communities Inc. hopes this week to get approval from a judge to sell a 22-unit condominium in the Pelican Preserve neighborhood in Fort Myers for $3.52 million.

10/05/2008 12:00 AM

Richard White: Only winners should be announced at annual meeting

Q. At the annual meeting of our HOA, there was an election for directors. The results were announced by naming the winners only. We were told that it was illegal to announce the actual count. Is this correct?

10/05/2008 12:00 AM

Rob Samouce: Condo boards can take control of building hurricane protection

One of the more beneficial changes to the Condominium Act that became effective on Oct. 1, is the ability for condominium association boards to more easily take control of the hurricane protection of their condominium buildings.

10/04/2008 11:05 AM

Penthouse model showcases Gulf of Mexico views in Bonita

Penthouse 101 in Esperia South at Bonita Bay is a three-bedroom, den, three-bath residence offering 3,420 square feet of air-conditioned living area. Located on the 25th floor of the 27-story high-rise, the floor plan’s design provides the opportunity to choose the positions of the dining and family rooms.

10/04/2008 11:05 AM

Two models debut in San Marino at Miromar Lakes

The Milano and the Roma, two new furnished models in the San Marino neighborhood at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, demonstrate how coach home residences can provide the size, quality and comfort of single-family living without the maintenance.

10/04/2008 11:05 AM

Real Estate Briefs: Oct. 4, 2008

10/04/2008 06:00 AM

Collier Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 3, 2008

Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office.

10/03/2008 03:09 PM

Chris Griffith: Plan ahead for less real estate stress

There is something climactic about a real estate transaction that sets it apart from other major events in life. Whether you’re the seller or the buyer it’s a huge event. Usually, it’s an expensive transaction or at the least dealing with a large sum of money changing hands or being borrowed. It’s a nerve-wracking situation for some folks.

10/03/2008 12:32 PM

Mercato on schedule, nears completion in North Naples

The rate of construction has exceeded 75 percent on The Mercato on 53 acres at the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt Beach Road, according to The Lutgert Companies.

10/03/2008 12:19 PM

Naples Real Estate: 3 models under way in Caldecott at Lely Resort

Stock Construction has begun construction on three furnished models in the Caldecott single-family neighborhood at Lely Resort, a country club community in East Naples.

10/03/2008 12:17 PM

Naples-based BCBE Inc. to renovate 4 area buildings

Boran Craig Barber Engel Construction Co. Inc. was contracted to remodel four regional buildings. The projects include administrative space at Fleischmann Park, interior remodeling of Naples Community Development Building, site improvements at Naples Community Hospital and improvements to the Marco Shores wastewater treatment plant.

10/03/2008 11:07 AM

Ave Maria Realty debuts

Tom Sansbury, vice president of the Barron Collier Companies, announced the launch of Ave Maria Realty and the appointment of Joanna Fish as its first on-site Realtor. The new company will focus on the marketing of the luxury condominiums in La Piazza, Ave Maria’s Town Center.

10/03/2008 06:00 AM

Collier Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 2, 2008

Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office.

10/02/2008 07:57 PM

Collier foreclosures all-time high in September

Foreclosures haven’t turned the corner yet. In Collier County, new filings jumped to a record 751 in September. That was up from 674 in August — and beat the all-time high of 716 set in June, according to the Collier County Clerk’s Office.

10/02/2008 06:00 AM

Collier Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 1, 2008

Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office.

10/01/2008 02:23 PM

Lee County issues 32 single-family homes permits in September

During September, Lee County Community Development issued permits for 32 single-family homes valued at $8.8 million to be built in unincorporated Lee County. This tied the record monthly low set in December 2007.

10/01/2008 06:00 AM

Collier Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 30, 2008

Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office.

09/30/2008 09:32 AM

S&P index: Home prices continue freefall; rate of decline slows

A closely watched index released Tuesday showed home prices tumbling by the sharpest annual rate ever in July, but the rate of monthly declines is slowing. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city housing index fell a record 16.3 percent in July from the year-ago month, the largest drop since its inception in 2000. The 10-city index plunged 17.5 percent, its biggest decline in its 21-year history.

09/30/2008 06:00 AM

Collier Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 29, 2008

Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office.