Naples Homebuyer Guide
Florida Home Insurance Is Changing. Naples Buyers Need to Understand Flood Zones, Elevation and the Real Cost of Insurance
A FEMA flood-zone designation is important, but it does not tell you the complete flood or insurance story of an individual Naples home.
Over the past couple of years, insurance has probably been one of the biggest talking points I have had with buyers looking for homes in Naples, Florida. And it should be. Insurance costs increased dramatically, companies left Florida, and after Hurricane Ian, flood risk became an even bigger concern for buyers throughout Southwest Florida.
Lately, however, I have noticed something else happening.
I have had several buyers tell me, “Mike, I only want to look at homes outside of a flood zone.”
When I hear that, I usually explain that it is not quite that simple. Technically, every property is located within a FEMA flood zone. The important question is which flood zone, and even that does not ...

Golden Gate Estates Landowner Guide
Your Collier County tax notice is important, but it may not tell the whole story about what your vacant lot would sell for in today’s market.
 
Every August, Golden Gate Estates landowners begin receiving their Notice of Proposed Property Taxes, commonly called a TRIM notice. That often leads to the same question: What is my land actually worth?
 
I regularly hear from owners who have held a vacant lot for years and assumed the county’s value was close to its resale value. Sometimes it is. In other cases, the value shown on the notice is higher than what buyers are currently willing to pay, especially when the parcel contains wetlands.

County Assessment and Market Value Are Not the Same
Florida property appraisers must value thousands of parcels each year. To accomplish that, they use a mass-appraisal process that groups and analyzes properties using factors such as property type, location, size and sales activity. ...

Naples Community Spotlight
Island Walk Neighborhood Overview 
A detailed guide to Island Walk homes, villas, Town Center amenities and everyday life in this established North Naples gated community.
Published August 25, 2026
Island Walk is a gated community along Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples. Built by DiVosta, the neighborhood is recognized for its lakes, Venetian-style bridges, mature landscaping, pedestrian-friendly streets and central Town Center.
Buyers can choose from single-family homes, attached villas and townhomes in a range of floor plans. Many properties have lake views, screened lanais or private pools. For current community information and available properties, visit the Island Walk Naples buyer page.

Why Buyers Like Island Walk
Island Walk’s 20,000-square-foot Town Center combines recreation, social spaces and useful everyday services. Community amenities include:
Resort-style and lap pools, a fitness center and activity spaces

Tennis, pi ...

 

Naples Community Spotlight
Crown Pointe Naples FL Community Spotlight
Established Naples living with homes, villas, condos, freshwater lakes and convenient access to Downtown Naples.
 
Crown Pointe is an established community off Davis Boulevard in Naples, Florida. It offers single-family homes, attached villas and condominiums in several neighborhoods and associations. Mature landscaping, lakes and a central amenity area create a relaxed residential setting within convenient driving distance of Downtown Naples, shopping, dining and Gulf beaches. 
 
Water is one of Crown Pointe's defining features. Its connected freshwater lakes provide attractive views for many residences, along with opportunities for fishing and non-motorized boating subject to current community rules. Buyers can explore more details on the Crown Pointe Naples buyer page.

Why Buyers Like Crown Pointe
Crown Pointe combines an established neighborhood atmosphere with recreational amen ...

What buyers and sellers should look for before choosing a Naples real estate agent
At 100% brokerages, the average real estate agent completes only about 1.25 to 1.75 transactions per year.
When I first heard that number, it really stood out to me.
Think about what that means if you are getting ready to sell your home. You could be interviewing an agent who has worked through only one or two actual transactions over the past year.
Now think about what you are asking that person to do.
You may be trusting them with a $500,000 home, a $1 million home or possibly one of the largest financial assets you own. You are expecting them to price it properly, market it, negotiate the contract, evaluate the buyer, manage inspections, watch deadlines, address appraisal or financing problems and guide the transaction all the way to closing.
That is a lot of responsibility.
I have always felt there is a big difference between having a real estate license and actually practicing real estate ...