New listing in Naples, FL! This pristine home has outstanding views and is beautifully maintained.

Ideal location

Living

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Bathroom

Gorgeous views

Meticulously maintained and perfectly located single family home in Emerald Lakes. This home offers fabulous wide views of the lake. Interior features include: Ceramic tile, French doors, crown molding, updated kitchen, granite counters, white cabinets,beautifully designed master and guest bath with granite counters. New Roof and A/C unit!

Emerald Lakes offers tennis, boating, fishing, bocce, clubhouse and 2 community pools all for an extremely low HOA. Don’t miss this chance to own a magnificent home in an outstanding community.

1400 square ft., 3 bedrooms and 2 baths
Home offered at: $429.9K
Address: 6991 Mill Pond Circle Naples, FL 34110

Get in touch today:
Janet Santiago
Premiere Plus Realty
239-738-1747
JanetSellsNaples@outlook.com
WWW.NaplesHomesListed.com

THE TOP NAPLES REAL ESTATE TEAM

Introducing Naples Premiere Real Estate Team! Janet and Kim are both realtors at Premiere Plus Realty Co and they are teaming up to form Naples Premiere Real Estate Team. Their combined experience and knowledge of Naples real estate has resulted in amazing sales in some of the finest communities in Naples and the beaches.

Focusing their efforts on high-end residential Naples properties and the prestigious communities, Janet Santiago and Kim Weisner have established an impressive resume selling real estate.

Having sold a variety of luxury single family homes and condos, Janet & Kim can help assist in finding your ideal luxury home or Naples Beach condo. As stated by Janet, "Kim Weisner and I both believe in providing the highest quality of service to our clients, and together we can do so." A dedication to assessing each client’s unique needs and finding them that ideal property designed just for them, are among the many reasons why Janet Santiago and Kim Weisner have become the Naples realtors of choice among their long list of clients.

We look forward to assisting you. Thanks for connecting!

Get in touch now:

Janet Santiago / Kim Weisner

Premiere Plus Realty Co.

239-738-1747 or 239-494-7307

naplespremiereteam@gmail.com 

www.naplespremiererealestateteam.com
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THE PERFECT HOME

2 Bedroom, 2Bath 1470 Sq Ft

What makes a home? Is it the feeling of warmth? Is it excellent hardwood floors? Gorgeous water and golf views? This new listing has all the above. Check it out!

Screened-in lanai is very private and facing east for coffee and a Sunrise.

Brand new hardwood floors in kitchen/dining/living area.

Bedroom

Volume ceilings, and an open floor plan, make living large. 

Separate Pantry in the Kitchen and lots of counter space. 

Attached villa on the 6th Tee of the West Course, in desirable Imperial Golf Estates. Boasting gorgeous golf course and water views! The Master Bedroom with large walk-in closet, separate shower and jetted garden tub, double sinks and a sky light! Single car attached garage.

Located in a private yet highly desired location. Close to some of the most popular attractions in Naples, FL.

Imperial Golf Club Naples, FL

Imperial Golf Club has two of the best courses in Naples, FL

Imperial has two 18 Hole Championship Golf Courses, the East Course and the West Course. Private Memberships are available to both the Country Club and the Golf Courses but not mandatory. You can enjoy the beauty of living in a Country Club and on a golf course without the FEES! 

Mercato Naples, FL

Mercato Naples, FL

Just 2 Miles to the Beach & Mercato, an upscale shopping, dinning and entertainment plaza.

Home offered at: $289,900

Address:1335 Park Lake Dr, Naples, FL 34110

Get in touch now:

Janet Santiago

Premiere Plus Realty

239-738-1747

JanetSellsNaples@outlook.com

WWW.NaplesHomesListed.com

A TASTE OF LUXURY

Looking for a a luxurious, crisp, clean place to call home? Look no further.

Sophisticated living at the Vineyards in North Naples. This pristine home offers high end furnishings, stainless steel appliances, tray ceilings and hurricane resistant windows. Enter your home in your semi private elevator that brings you directly to your foyer.

2 bed + den, 2 bath, 1772 sq ft.

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Vineyards Naples, FL Bridge

Offered at: $523,900
Address: 580 El Camino Real  #3602 Naples, FL 34119  

Get in touch now:
Janet Santiago

Premiere Plus Realty

239-738-1747

JanetSellsNaples@outlook.com

WWW.NaplesHomesListed.com

Parents: Buy a Condo instead of a Dorm Room

This message is for all you parents out there. By now your kids have narrowed down a wish list of Colleges they hope to get into.  If your son or daughter will be enrolling in or currently attends a college in thte Naples area, you should consider buying a second home or a primary residence for your child. Condominiums are a great alternative to college dorm life.

Consider buying a place in Naples, FL with a down payment while the interest’s rates are still very low and take advantage of lower prices today for an investment you can make use of for 4 plus years. I have a client who recently bought a 2 bed Condo for their 2 children. Their daughter will be attending Graduate School and their Son will be a freshman next fall at one of the Universities. I found a great turnkey condo in a community close to school that is safe. Not only will my clients know their kids are living in a safe community they now have invested in a condo at a great price that they can hold onto for the long term or flip for profit when their kids have graduated.

Assuming you have kids that are going to school in Naples do you think you will visit? Are you going to come and sleep on the floor of their dorm room, or pay for a hotel room?  Why would you if you bought Condominium in Naples, FL?

Does your Son or Daughter plan on living with roommates? For some Parents I suggest looking out for 3 bedroom properties. The monthly income generated by renting out rooms can help pay for your mortgage loan, the monthly condo fees and the property taxes etc.. Plus, it can be great for one of your children to take an active role in collecting rent and learning the responsibilities associated with owning real estate.

So in this buyers market let me help you. Universities are not going anywhere so there will always be a demand for student housing . For more information about safe neighborhoods or smart investments please do not hesitate to reach out to me

Janet Santiago

Premiere Plus Realty

239-738-1747

JanetSellsNaples@outlook.com

WWW.NaplesHomesListed.Com

Rain in Naples, FL...No worries!

Rain in Naples, FL... it happens!  A rainy day doesn't have to mean doom and gloom.  There is still fun to be had in SouthWest Florida!

Visit the Library!

Shop!  Miromar Outlets is just a few miles north on Rte 75

Get a mani/pedi!... there are many, many nail salons in Naples.

Take a drive to Miami!  You can get there across Alligator Alley in just 2 hours.

Go to the movies!   My favorite is the Silverspot Cinema in Naples.

Best of all, know that it will end and the sun will come out.  Naples is great no matter what the weather.


Janet Santiago
Premiere Plus Realty
Naples, FL
WWW.NaplesHomesListed.Com
JanetSellsNaples@outlook.com
239-738-1747

The Health Benefits of Living in a Warm Climate

Florida is one of the warmest places in the USA. The warm weather in this region affords many health benefits for residents here, as was proven from studies at Stanford University. Living in warm tropical climates has many benefits to our day to day life. 


Tropical climates sunshine is beneficial to the body. Sunshine provides the body with vitamin D, which is essential for bone development, as well as skin rejuvenation. It is through the vitamin D that the skin generates enough melanin to handle hot weather, and protect skin cells from UV light. The warm weather also makes work easier for body systems and functions, as the body does not have to strain to accomplish required tasks from within. 

The warm climate in the Naples affects the lifestyle here. People and residents in this area can take life easy because they are blessed with warm weather, which allows them to wear lighter clothing, which allows the body perspire,resulting in healthier skin. Unlike other geographical locations where nights are extremely cold, the weather here is warm enough for night activity. 
                                 

The warm weather also noticeably reduces the numbers of pneumonia occurrences here. 
Many people in other parts of the country worry about heating bills at the end of the month. In Naples; energy bills are minimal because the of the warm weather. Noise and other forms of pollution are also reduced in Naples. This makes life a lot easier and more enjoyable. In addition people are not exposed to hard chemicals that can affect body chemistry and cause infections. 

Another notable factor with Southwest Florida geographical location is that, there is basically no ice during the winter months, which means roads are always clear. In Florida you can forget about straining to remove ice and snow from driveways and roofs, hence a more stress free life. :)

Another major advantage of living in Florida, due to the sunshine and warmth, outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round. Resulting in more physical exercise which promotes better health.  Let's face it, you're probably more motivated to exercise, or just get up and go, when it's nice outside.  The couch and TV just look a little less appealing when the sun is shining through on a clear day.

Why It Pays To Move To Sunnier Climates?  While many people relocate to Southwest Florida in order to escape the wind and cold of their previous hometowns, there are lots of other reasons that make just as much sense. The truth is that warmer locales offer a broad range of health and wellness benefits for those willing to seek them. Furthermore, southwestern Florida provides a wealth of employment, education and recreational opportunities that will appeal to everyone. 


The bottom line is that the region represents a truly wonderful way of life.  Come join us here in Naples and enjoy everything it has to offer.

Janet Santiago, Realtor
Premiere Plus Realty
Naples, FL
WWW.NaplesHomesListed.Com
JanetSellsNaples@outlook.com
239-738-1747

      

Foreign Buyers of Naples Real Estate

If you are a foreign buyer wanting to make a real estate purchase in Naples, then you will not be alone. Nearly 20% of home purchases in second home communities are foreign owners, of which Canadians make up the majority share.

It makes no difference whether you are from the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, Brazil ,New York or Naples Fl, the process for purchasing a home is the same. There are no additional fees or expenses involved with the home purchase transaction. The steps of home purchase are described to  provide you with an understanding                        .

Working with a real estate broker in Naples is sometimes different than in  other countries. Real estate brokers cooperate through the local Multiple Listing Services (MLS). Where they share all their listings with each other. So a real estate broker in Naples will have access to not just their listing, but all listings in the Naples area.

Upon a sale, the seller pays the real estate commission to their broker, who then shares it with the selling broker (buyer’s broker). The buyer does not pay any commission related to the sale. Through this cooperation, the seller get the greatest amount of exposure, to the greatest number of potential buyers.

I am happy to help all of you get the home you deserve here in Naples!  

Foreign buyers can take advantage of a wide range of services provided through me to help locate the right property, submit a purchase agreement and negotiate with the seller. This is all at no cost to them.

Other Very Important Information for Foreign Buyers

• Once a property is purchased, it would be more convenient to open a US bank account to make bill paying easy. Naples has plenty of banks to choose from!
• Mortgage Financing – Foreign Buyers will either have difficulty getting a mortgage, or pay a high premium for one. The best course is to work with a bank in your own country that has US subsidiaries that lends.
• Rental Income – If the property is rented, then the rules are the same as for US citizens. A tax return needs to be filed showing the income or loss. (Note some countries might have tax treaties, so it is always best to check with a tax advisor).
• Selling – FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980) requires that 10% of the selling price of a foreign own property, be withheld to cover taxes on any potential gain (Selling price, less original purchase price). The foreign owner would then have to prepare a tax filing to get a refund, for the excess amount held.
• Always check with an Attorney and a Lawyer first!

Fun on a Rainy Day in Naples, FL

The weather in Naples Florida is a precious natural resource! The locals love it. The visitors love it. It is without a doubt, the main reason why sun seekers from around the globe are drawn to the our beaches. Naples is located along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and benefits from the warm tropical breezes from the Gulf.  Since we are in the sub-tropics, we do get "rainy days".  Luckily, the showers don’t seem to last very long and the bright Florida sun peaks out pretty quickly after a storm! So a ‘rainy day’ doesn’t necessarily mean that it rains the entire day!
 

As a Realtor , I am often asked: "What is there to do in the rain?" Here are some of my suggestions:

1) We have many museums featuring free admission

• Immokalee Pioneer Museum, just off Main St.and Roberts Ave.
• Collier County Museum located in the Gov't Complex on Airport-Pulling
• Naples Depot Museum located on the corner of Fifth Ave. and 10th St
• Museum of the Everglades, located in Everglades City
• The von Liebig Art Center

2) Another suggestion would be to visit he Holocast Museum on 4760 Tamiami Trail N.

3) Naples public libraries offer so much more than books.They often have lectures, films, and programs. Be sure to check their schedule.   

4) Try a matinee performance at the Sugden Theatre on 5th Ave.

5) Paint your own pottery at Earth & Fire or Kilns & Clay 

6) There are excellent exhibitions and lectures at Rookery Bay. Kids' arts & craft program is free on Fridays.

7) Sit, read, and have a cup of coffee at Barnes & Noble in the Waterside Shops.

8) Shopping is  fun at Tin City where you are bound to uncover unique, fun souvenirs to bring back with you.

9) There is always the obvious...movies however take it to the next level at the Silverspot Theatre in Mercato after enjoying a few of the restaurants and perusing the wonderful shops.

10) My last suggestion is my favorite one. Try a massage, pedicure, and manicure. Followed by Happy Hour.

Ahhh...now that is what I call relaxing in Paradise! 

Rain is not a negative thing!... it is an opportunity to see more of what Naples has to offer!

20 SECRETS OF NAPLES FlORIDA

20 interesting facts about Naples, Florida! Everything you need to know...

1. The city gets its name from promoters of the area claiming that the bay was better than the bay in Naples, Italy, with its mild, sunny weather, and plentiful amounts of fish.

2. The city has a population of 21,653, according to the 2007 census.

3. The annual Naples Winter Wine Festival has been rated by the Wine Spectatoras the top charity wine auction in the world.

4. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Naples area was inhabited by the Caloosa tribe of Native Americans.

5. The city was founded by former Kentucky U.S. Senator and Confederate general, John Stuart Williams, along with businessman, Walter N. Haldemanduring in the late 1880s.

6. Naples has been called "The number one Small Art Town in America", due to its impressive range and amount of community art centers, art galleries, art fairs, plus the Philharmonic Center for the Arts complex.

7. The city’s climate is tropical, with average summer high temperatures of 91 degrees Fahrenheit (33C) and average winter lows of 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12C).

8. The Naples Municipal Airport began life as a small Army Air Force air field built during World War II.

9. Both the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins have spring training facilities near Naples, Florida.

10. Despite the courthouse being located in the unincorporated community of East Naples, Naples is the official county seat of Collier County.

11. In 2006 "Dr. Beach" chose Barefoot Beach near Naples as one of the top 10 beaches in the USA.

12. Located along the Tamiami Trail in the Everglades, Ochopee Post Office is the smallest post office in the USA.

13. Naples Zoo began life in 1919 as a personal garden project of botanist Dr. Henry Nehrling. After Nehrling’s death, the project was neglected for two decades before being opened to the public as the Caribbean Gardens in 1954. The gardens converted to a zoo in 1969.

14. Naples fishing pier is one of the best-known landmarks in the area.

15. Naples’ population is thought to contain a bigger proportion of millionaires than any other Floridian city.

16. There are more than 80 championship golf courses in the Naples area, which has been called the Golf Capital of the World.

17. It is the main city in the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 315,839, according to the 2007 census.

18. Nearby Everglades City is known as the Stone Crab Capital of the World. Fishermen take only one claw from the crab and then return it to the sea, where the crab gradually regenerates the missing claw. Everglades City also holds an annual Seafood Festival, which is popular with seafood enthusiasts.

19. There are several major land reserves in the Naples Area, including the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, which is home to the extremely rare ghost orchid.

20. Collier County is the primary habitat for the Florida panther, which was chosen to be the Florida state animal in 1982, and is severely endangered.