Year To Date Sales For The Shores and Preserves

January -None Sold.

February -None Sold.

March -None Sold.

April - 1 Sold.

May - 1 Sold.

June - 1 Sold.
July - 1 Sold.

August - None Sold.
September - 2 Sold.

October - 0 Sold.

November - 1 Sold for $250,000

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At the moment we have 8 Single Family Homes listed from $230,000 to $374,900.

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2008 Sales Report for The Preserve
January- None Sold.

February - None Sold.

March - None Sold.

April - None Sold.

May - None Sold.

June - None Sold.

July 1 Sold for $154,000.

August - None Sold.

September - None Sold.

October - None Sold.

November - 1 Sold by H.U.D for $110,000 non MLS

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We Now have to very well priced Condominiums for sale at $130,000 & $139,00 both foreclosures these are 2002 prices, please call or e-mail me

Bernie East 239-248-1966 or BEast@Amerivestrealty.com

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Year to date Sales for The Shores

2008 Sales report for The Shores Single Family.

January -None Sold.
February -None Sold.
March -None Sold.
April - 1 Sold.
May - 1 Sold.
June - 1 Sold.

July - 1 Sold.
August - None Sold.

September - 2 Sold.

At the moment we have 8 Single Family Homes listed from $230,000 to $419,000.
One of the homes sold in September was on the MLS but had expired I met the new owner last weekend when they were moving in and that is how I found out.

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2008 Sales Report for The Preserve

January- None Sold.
February - None Sold.
March - None Sold.
April - None Sold.
May - None Sold.
June - None Sold.July 1 Sold.
August - None Sold.

September - None Sold.
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At the moment we currently have 10 Condominiums listed from $146,900 to $299,000.

I just listed a very nice Condominium complete with all the furnishings you need to move into right away complete with accordion shutters for hurricane season please call me for a private showing.

For any Questions or comments please call or E-mail
Bernie East 239-248-1966
Amerivest Realty
http://www.berniesellsnaples.com/

Year To Date Sales For The Shores and Preserves

2008 Sales report for The Shores Single Family

January -None Sold.

February -None Sold.

March -None Sold.

April 1 Sold.

May 1 Sold.

June 1 Sold.
July 1 Sold.

August - None Sold

At the moment we have 9 Single Family Homes listed from $199,000 to $479,900 which is over a 2 year supply, this is not good for our homes values if you have any Relatives or Friends looking to buy in the Shores now is the time to buy and is not the time to sell, sorry honest Bernie just telling the truth.

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2008 Sales Report for The Preserve
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January- None Sold.

February - None Sold.

March - None Sold.

April - None Sold.

May - None Sold.

June - None Sold.
July 1 Sold.

August None Sold.

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At the moment we currently have 11 Condominiums listed from $149,900 to $300,000 I just listed a very nice Condominium complete with all the furnishings you need to move into right away complete with accordion shutters for hurricane season please call me for a private showing.

For any Questions or comments please call or E-mail

Bernie East 239-248-1966

Amerivest Realty

www.Berniesellsnaples.com

Year to date Sales for The Shores

2008 Sales report for The Shores Single Family
January -None Sold .
February -None Sold.
March -None Sold.
April 1 Sold.
May 1 Sold.
June 1 Sold.

July 1 Sold.

At the moment we have 10 Single Family Homes listed from $219,900 to $479,000.
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2008 Sales Report for The Preserve

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January- None Sold.
February - None Sold.
March - None Sold.
April - None Sold.
May - None Sold.
June - None Sold.

July 1 Sold.
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At the moment we currently have 10 Condominiums listed from $153,500 to $299,000.
For any Questions or comments please call or E-mail
Bernie East 239-248-1966
Amerivest Realty
www.Berniesellsnaples.com

2008 Sales report for The Shores Single Family

January -None Sold .

February -None Sold.

March -None Sold.

April 1 Sold.

May 1 Sold.

June 1 Sold.

But we have 1 under Contract.

At the moment we have 10 Single Family Homes listed from $219,900 to $479,000.

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2008 Sales Report for The Preserve
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January- None Sold.

February - None Sold.

March - None Sold.

April - None Sold.

May - None Sold.

June - None Sold.

We have 1 under contract.
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At the moment we currently have 10 Condominiums listed from $153,500 to $299,000.

For any Questions or comments please call or E-mail

Bernie East 239-248-1966

Amerivest Realty

www.Berniesellsnaples.com

The Shore Sales for 2008

We finally are seeing action in the Shores and the Preserves the year started off very slow, Naples saw the first increase in sales in March and it looks as if April will also present the first positive sales numbers for over 28 months, We in The Shores are finally catching up in April.

I personally have been very busy with clients looking for property in the last month and open houses are getting more visitors, but the season is coming to an end and I hope we see a late flourish in the market.

We have 1 foreclosure listed on the MLS at the moment in The Shores and 2 Short Sale listed in The Preserves, although I think we will see more in the coming months

January -None Sold .
February -None Sold.
March -None Sold.
April None Sold - But we have 4 under Contract.
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2008 Sales Report for The Preserve

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January- None Sold.
February - None Sold.
March - None Sold.
April- None Sold, We have 2 under contract.

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For any Questions or comments please call or E-mail
Bernie East 239-248-1966
Amerivest Realtywww.Berniesellsnaples.com

March 2008 Sales Report

Well the Good News is we know have some action going on in The Shores

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2008 has seen a slow start to sales in our community but spring has sprung and we have 3 properties under contract 2 Condominiums in the Preserve and 1 Attached Villa, my peers are telling me home sales under $300,000 have seen a increase in sales for the first time in 28 months, maybe we have finally reached bottom I hope so.

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I hope we have stopped the bleeding and in the coming months clear some of the property off of the Multi Listing Service at the moment we have 12,084 active listings so as our values will once again make some gains.

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I have been getting some really good quotes on home insurance in the last few months and it seems the are leveling out a bit, but you need to shop around and use a good agency call me with any questions and my recommendations.

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If you are interested in getting a no obligation value on your property please call or e-mail me.

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BERNIE EAST

239-248-1966

WWW.BERNIESELLSNAPLES.COM

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Open House Sunday March 9th 1.00pm-4.00pm

Take Your pick come see my 2 open Houses in The Shores

Identical attached 2b+Den 2 bath Villa's one complete with furniture both with Den /Office furniture built in both owners need to move out of Naples and are very motivated to sell please make an offer my clients will entertain any reasonable offer.

Bernie East Realtor Amerivest Realty

239-246-1966

www.Berniesellsnaples.com

January 2008 Sales Report for the Shores and the Preserve

Well not a promising start to 2008 with no Sales at all in January 2008

Looking over last year with prices falling back to 2004 prices, homes are sitting on the market for a long time with very few buyers' out there. It is a really tough time in the business right now with new construction prices being cut it is affecting the resale market.

Looking back over last years sales in the Shores we had 12 homes sold an average of 1 per month.

The Preserve did not fair as well with only 9 Condos being sold.

If you have any Real Estate Questions please call or e-mail me.

Bernie East Amerivest Realty your Shores resident Realtor

Telephone 239-248-1966

E-mail BEast@Amerivestrealty.com.

www.Berniesellsnaples.com

A Meeting of ENACTS

A meeting of ENACTS (East Naples Against County Transfer Site)

is being called for Monday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m. at the Sherwood Clubhouse.

We will present and discuss an update of the County meetings that have been held with Bill Kearney, Ron Rellinger, Bill Jones and Rudy Petorelli and County Transportation staff. In addition, we will discuss a strategy for future activities and review an update on the petitions and when they should be presented. Please plan to attend and bring a neighbor or friend who has been supportive of our efforts but has not had direct involvement. We are alive and well and your support and involvement is vitally needed. Hope to see you all on the 11th.

HOME SALES

Florida’s existing housing market mirrors national trend at year-end 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Jan. 24, 2008 -- Florida’s housing market followed the national trend in 2007, as mortgage industry issues and a sluggish economy impacted sales and prices. By year’s end, a total of 130,241 homes sold statewide for a 29 percent decrease compared to the 183,988 homes sold in 2006, according to the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). However, 2007 is expected to be the fifth highest sales year on record for existing-home sales, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).“What we experienced during the five-year boom cycle (2001-2005) was not a normal housing market,” notes 2008 FAR President Chuck Bonfiglio. “It was a market like we have never seen before. Existing-home median prices went up statewide over the past five years by some 60 percent; prices only declined in 2007 from 2006 by 5 percent. People are still experiencing a sizable return on their investment if they have owned their home over the past six years. The outlook for 2008 is that the housing market should start to normalize, that we should see some gains by the end of the year. Continued efforts to resolve Florida’s property insurance and property tax issues will also help revitalize our state’s housing market.”The latest market outlook from NAR predicts that, as conditions for the mortgage industry continue to improve, existing-home sales should hold fairly steady over the next few months, rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009. “A meaningful recovery in existing-home sales could occur as early as this spring, or it may be further delayed toward late 2008,” says NAR Senior Economist Lawrence Yun. “Our consumer survey shows buyers today are in it for the long haul, planning to stay in their home for a median of 10 years. This is a wise approach to housing because the data shows the longer you own, the better your investment.”Florida’s median sales price for existing single-family homes for year-end 2007 was $233,600; a year ago, it was $247,100 for a 5 percent decrease. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less. At the end of 2002, the statewide median sales price for single-family homes was $137,800, for an increase of 69.5 percent over the five-year-period, according to FAR records.Sales of existing condominiums in Florida also decreased last year, with a total of 41,478 condos sold statewide compared to 56,877 in 2006 for a 27 percent decline, according to FAR. The statewide median sales price for condos at year-end was $205,100, down 3 percent from the 2006 year-end condo median price of $211,500. NAR reported the national median existing condo price was $223,500 in October 2007.Interest rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at the end of 2007 averaged 6.34 percent, according to Freddie Mac, down from the average rate of 6.41 percent at the end of 2006. FAR’s sales figures reflect closings, which typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written. Among the state’s larger markets, the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) reported 6,971 existing homes sold last year compared to 8,640 homes sold in 2006 for a 19 percent decrease. The market's median sales price for homes was $369,400; in 2006, it was $384,700 for a 4 percent decrease. A total of 5,674 existing condos changed hands in the MSA last year, down 8 percent from the 6,139 condos sold in 2006. The existing condo median sales price in 2007 was $198,000; in 2006, it was $220,400 for a 10 percent decrease.“It’s absolutely critical now for people to work with a knowledgeable local Realtor who can help guide them through the process of buying or selling a home,” says John Mike, president of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches and a Realtor-sales associate with Prudential Florida WCI Realty. “We’re more than just a technological resource for a real estate transaction: A professional Realtor is a fountain of information and knowledge to have on your side when making one of the biggest financial investments most people will ever make. Just like in the military, you need the right intelligence to make the right decisions. When you go out to do battle in the real estate market, you ought to be armed with the best intelligence on the local housing market and community. That’s what a local Realtor will provide.”Among the state’s smaller markets, the Gainesville MSA reported a total of 2,644 homes sold in 2007 compared to 3,174 homes the previous year for a 17 percent decrease. The existing home median sales price was $210,400; in 2006, it was $213,200 for a 1 percent decline. A total of 939 existing condos sold in the MSA last year compared to 1,284 condos sold in 2006 for a 27 percent decrease. The market’s existing condo median price was $154,900; in 2006, it was $153,400 for an increase of 1 percent.J. Parrish, president of the Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors and president of Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish, Realtors, says retirement trends for baby boomers likely will benefit the area. “You hear the research on how boomers are retiring earlier than their parents did, and that they want a more active lifestyle,” he says. “Therefore, they’re retiring to places where they can find the amenities of continued education, sports and cultural activities associated with university towns like Gainesville.”
© 2008 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Latest Sold Stats for Naples Florida

This is the latest Sold stats for the Naples area, The December numbers are a positive step forward in home sales here in Naples.

My New Listing 7488 Berkshire Pines Dr

7488 BERKSHIRE PINES DRIVE

$309,000 Furnished

2Bedroom + Den 2 bath Attached Villa.

Come see this beautiful attached villa, completely furnished. This home is freshly painted throughout with faux in both bedrooms, the rest of the house is painted in neutral colors, Pergo floor in living areas, tile in entry way and both bathrooms and kitchen, the den is a complete office with built in units on 2 walls and a day bed for that extra guest.

THE SHORES is a wonderful gated community located close to Downtown Naples and those lovely beaches, shopping and dining, also convenient to I-75 and Southwest Florida Airport and Alligator Alley for Miami and the Keys.
Come see for yourself what a deal this is! Do not delay as these motivated sellers are
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Don’t Miss out on this deal!

Call

BERNIE EAST LISTING REALTOR

AMERIVEST REALTY

239-248-1966

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Year End Sales Numbers 2007

Well 2007 is behind us now lets hope 2008 will be a better Real Estate year.

Our property values are down $75,000 to $125,00 here in The Shores and in the Condominiums at The Preserve we have seen values drop $100,000 plus.

In my opinion the restriction in the availability to hold open houses every Sunday instituted by the Committee is not helping the situation, I have found other subdivision are a lot more flexible and they realize the difficulty in the market here in Naples and surrounding area's. I understand that the committee is concerned with security and fully understand their concern, but they are not helping us with the current rules, I suggest a friendly call to them is needed. The progress on the privacy wall is coming along very well although I am a little concerned with the road construction, it looks like they rip everywhere up and then it just stops, I do not get it and this also is not helping the real estate sales.

If you have friends that would like to read my blog just send this link to them

The Shores Blog

The latest article in the Naples Daily News today is stating that we may have seen the bottom as December figures are showing an improvement

$320,000 7825 STRATFORD DR THE SHORES 4+Den 3b 2b 2,728 2003 12/21/2007
$215,000 7788 MERIDAN CT BERKSHIRE PINES 3 Beb 2b 1,550 2003 11/29/2007
$295,000 7824 MERIDAN CT THE SHORES 3 Bed 2b,1550 2003 8/20/2007
$350,000 7437 MELDIN CT THE SHORES 3 Bed 2 b 1,857 1999 7/17/2007
$292,300 7715 BERKSHIRE PINES DR THE SHORES 3 Bed 2 b 1,550 2003 6/26/2007
$259,000 7432 BERKSHIRE PINES DR THE SHORES 3 Bed 2 b 1,527 1998 4/23/2007
$250,000 7412 BERKSHIRE PINES DR BERKSHIRE PINES 2+Den 2b 1,490 1999 4/6/2007
$357,500 7504 BERKSHIRE PINES DR THE SHORES 2+Den 2 b 1,490 1999 3/30/2007
$409,500 7905 LEICESTER DR THE SHORES 3 Bed 2 b 1,663 2001 3/19/2007
$340,000 7829 BERKSHIRE PINES DR THE SHORES 2+Den 2b 1,525 2003 2/28/2007
$340,000 7943 WEXFORD DR THE SHORES 3 Bed 2 b 1,852 2000 2/19/2007
$335,000 7707 BERKSHIRE PINES DR THE SHORES 3 Bed 2 b 1,774 2003 1/24/2007

This Is a total of 12 for the year that means we have at the moment a one year, seven Month supply of homes for sale which is not good if you are trying to sell your home.

245,000 7560 MEADOW LAKES DR, #4603 THE PRESERVE 3 Bed 2 b 1,406 1999 2/20/2007
$250,000 7720 WOODBROOK CIR, #4304 THE PRESERVE 2+Den 2b ,311 2001 5/30/2007
$220,000 7780 WOODBROOK CIR, #2703 THE PRESERVE 3 Bed 2 b 1,406 2002 6/1/2007
$225,000 7575 MEADOW LAKE THE PRESERVE 2+Den 2 b 1,311 2000 7/20/2007
$220,000 7665 MEADOW LAKES DR APT 4 THE PRESERVE 3 Bed 2 b 1,311 2001 7/28/2007
$225,000 7755 WOODBROOK CIR CIR N THE PRESERVE 3 Bed 2 b 1,350 2002 8/1/2007
$222,000 7655 MEADOW LAKES DR, #1004 THE PRESERVE 3ed 2 b 1,350 2001 8/23/2007
$200,000 7585 MEADOW LAKE DR THE PRESERVE 3 Bed 2 b 1,406 2000 9/21/2007
$200,000 7665 MEADOW LAKES DR, #2 THE PRESERVE 3 Bed 2 b 1,406 1999 11/30/2007

The Preserve saw a total of 9 Sales for the year and at the moment there is 9 for sale so that is also a 1 year supply, 1 Condo asking less than $180,000.

Bernie East ® your Resident Realtor in The Shores

Amerivest Realty

239-248-1966

www.Berniesellsnaples.com