How does a HELOC work?
With home values in Southwest Florida having risen dramatically in the last few years, many homeowners are looking for ways to use their...
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Aug 3, 20222 min read
Housing market collapse? Not yet...
The housing market has taken a few hits, such as a doubling of mortgage rates in 2022, but it remains solid even if legitimate news ...
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Jul 30, 20222 min read
Places to visit on Marco Island: Tigertail Beach
In the far southwest corner of Florida, just north of the Everglades and south of the mangroves of the Rookery, you'll find cosmopolitan...
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Jul 21, 20223 min read
What is a SEER rating?
With the cost of heating and cooling a home varying but ever-present throughout the year, homeowners want to have the most efficient HVAC...
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tgsmithsr
Jul 9, 20223 min read
Help buyers feel at home (in your home)
Of course your house is awesome – it’s your house, after all! But the things that you really love about your home’s decor can sometimes...
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tgsmithsr
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Scammers don't take time off for the holidays
If anything, they work harder, knowing people are more credulous when filled with the holiday spirit So we're getting ready to celebrate...
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Jun 28, 20223 min read
How can you use your home's equity?
If you’re like a lot of Collier County homeowners, you’ve probably got a great deal of home equity right now. If you’ve been considering...
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tgsmithsr
Jun 18, 20223 min read
Common reasons closings get delayed
Buying a home can be one of the most significant moments of your life. Your home will be the single most expensive investment you ever...
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tgsmithsr
Jun 11, 20222 min read
How to storm-proof your home
So we've already had our first tropical depression of the 2022 season here in SW Florida (although this was the first time in six years...
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tgsmithsr
Jun 4, 20223 min read
To buy or not to buy, that is the question...
With a nod to the immortal bard, people looking to purchase a home need to answer that question. After the initial COVID-19 pandemic and...
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tgsmithsr
May 30, 20222 min read
Why should I use a Realtor when I can find a home myself?
People think, “I can find a property myself using Zillow/Realtor.com/Realestate.com/etc., so why do I need to use a buyer agent?” Well,...
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tgsmithsr
May 23, 20222 min read
Naples Property Report for April 2022
Signs Show Naples Housing Market is Regaining Balance Overall inventory in Naples during April increased 16.5 percent to 1,668...
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tgsmithsr
May 21, 20223 min read
Getting ready to sell your home? Here are tips for better staging
Moving is a very stressful experience, and doubly so if you're putting your home on the market. Let's face it: with all the headaches...
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tgsmithsr
May 14, 20223 min read
New to gardening? Check out these tips:
Ever since our days as a Navy family, when we moved 13 times in a 21-year career, we've looked for ways to make our new home unique,...
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tgsmithsr
May 3, 20223 min read
Always tour a home before making an offer
At first, the thought of buying a home without having taken a tour to see it in person might seem like an odd choice. When you think...
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tgsmithsr
Apr 26, 20223 min read
Things to do in Naples Part 3
Previous posts have covered some of the many interesting activities we have here in Naples, activities you can make the most of when you...
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tgsmithsr
Apr 20, 20224 min read
When should you add on?
Additions can be a good way to get more functionality out of your home. Your addition might be an extra bedroom for your expanding...
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tgsmithsr
Apr 17, 20221 min read
Naples Walking Tour
Want to learn about Naples, its history, people, and architecture? Sign up for this tour. It's FREE! HAVE FUN EXPLORING HISTORY! Guests...
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tgsmithsr
Apr 15, 20223 min read
Do I need flood insurance?
Tricia Smith Insurance is a great thing to have when the unexpected occurs. Unfortunately, it’s very rare to find a policy that covers...
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