The housing market has been showing signs of recovery forsome time, but primarily in homes costing $250,000 or less. The homes priced in the lower 20 per- cent of the market spent the leasttime on the market, and recoveryseemed to be centered around that demographic. More recently, however, the mil- lion dollar-plus housing markethas started showing signs of mak- ing a comeback. In the Nap les, Bonita, and Estero areas, only 24 homes priced at $1 million or more had closed at the end of January. At the end of March, the year-to- date closed sales for homes over$1 million totaled 100, and by the end of May the number had again jumped dramatically, to 207. Perhaps the most visible increase in this area was in homes over $5 million. During the rst co uple ofmonths of the year, these homes were selling at the rate of only one per month. By the end of May, however, the closing rate on ve million-plus homes had tripled, for an average of three closings every mont h. That’s a hu ge dif- ference when you’re talking aboutthat amount of real estate. These increases are in keepingwith the trends seen in the restof the real estate market. For in- stance, in January sales of million dollar-plus homes accounted for6.33 percent of closed sales mar- ket-wide. In compariso n, 6.24 percent of the year-to-date sales atthe end of May were million-plus dollar homes – a dierence of less than a tenth of a percent. The statistics clearly demonstrat e a strong snowball eect: Sales ofhomes costing $1 million and up are steadily gaining in momen- tum. They are even keepi ng up with lower-priced home sales, which were initially thought to be leading the recovery of the hous- ing market. Does this mea n thatthe real estate market is trendingaway from being a bargain-hunt- er’s market? I believe what we are seeinghere is the natural next step in the recovery of the Florida real estate market. Prices dropped, attracting buyers who were in- terested in getting a good home for an excep tional value. As the number of closed sales increased and the homes left on the marketdecreased, more and more buy- ers start ed takin g notice. It’s aself-fullling prophecy: The more homes sell, the more condentpotential buyers are, which in turn leads to even more sales. Therefore it is only natural thatthis trend should also aect the housing market Lee and CollierCounties are most well known for: hi gh-end luxur y homes. As buyers in this market take note ofthe upward trend in home sales in general, their condence is re- newed as well, leading to a similarincrease in the million dollar-plus market. Are the days of getting a bargain on luxury real estate drawing to a close? I don’t t hink so – notyet, that is. But both seller s and buyers should know that the higher-end homes are makingtheir comeback as well, signalingthat now more than ever, if you snooze, you lose! D. Michael Burke,p.a. Estero /BontSprngs/Nples Lxry Rel Estte Expert H.4114 Beautiul 4 bed+den, 4.5 bath, 3474 under air, 4195 total s, w/stunning European air throughout in this 2 story home w/ lo, dramatic rod iron/wood curve staircase & master suite on the rst oor. Hardwood ooring , crown molding , built-ins, granite in all baths, kitchen & master suite on t he rst oor. Gourmet kitchen, stainless steel & paneled built-in appliances, gas cook top, French style cabinet’s w/crown. Gorgeo us views to the am- ily room w/wall to wall double French doors leading to the paver patio w/oor to ceiling curtains surrou nding, built-in custom gas heated pool/spa all surrounded w/rod iron ence, beautiul tran- quil views othe 18th tee & lush landscaping beyond. Ofered at $1,250,000. Cll Mcel 239-77 7-0473 C.5707 - Gorgeous views othe Guland Bay in this 3rd oor end unit w/3 bed, 3.5 bath, 3295 under air , 4215 total s. Stunningunit in neutral tones, travertine tile, custom built-ins & speaker system thru-out, hardwood oor, plantation shutters, window treatments, speaker system, plus so much more! State-o-the -art kitchen, 42” cherry cabinets, granite countertops, built-in/pan- eled appliances. Grand living room/dining room w/two wall-w all glass sliders leading to the incredible travertine tiled main terrace. Family room, guest suites, private baths & built-ins all w/entranc- es to rear balcony. Impressive master suite, w/striking vast entry, two closets, expansive windows & private entry to terrace, oferingyet urther tranquil views othe Guland Bay. Ofered at 990,000. Cll Mcel 239 -777-0473 offered by:D. MiChaEL BuRkE, P.a., REaLTOR® EstEro | Bonita springs | naplEs .com JULY | AUGUST 2009 T o have Your Home Featured In the Next Issue Call D. Michael Burke, P.A. 239.777.0473 P A I F Y S , F P E I T O 8 5 J o h n R . 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The housing market has beenshowing signs of recovery for some time, but primarily in homescosting $250,000 or less. Thehomes priced in the lower 20 per-cent of the market spent the least time on the market, and recovery seemed to be centered aroundthat demographic.
More recently, however, the mil-lion dollar-plus housing market has started showing signs of mak-ing a comeback. In the Naples,Bonita, and Estero areas, only 24homes priced at $1 million or morehad closed at the end of January. At the end of March, the year-to-date closed sales for homes over $1 million totaled 100, and by theend of May the number had again jumped dramatically, to 207.
Perhaps the most visible increasein this area was in homes over $5million. During the rst couple of months of the year, these homes were selling at the rate of only oneper month. By the end of May,however, the closing rate on vemillion-plus homes had tripled,for an average of three closingsevery month. That’s a huge dif-ference when you’re talking about that amount of real estate.
These increases are in keeping with the trends seen in the rest of the real estate market. For in-stance, in January sales of milliondollar-plus homes accounted for 6.33 percent of closed sales mar-ket-wide. In comparison, 6.24percent of the year-to-date sales at the end of May were million-plus
dollar homes – a dierence of lessthan a tenth of a percent.
The statistics clearly demonstratea strong snowball eect: Sales of homes costing $1 million and upare steadily gaining in momen-tum. They are even keeping up with lower-priced home sales, which were initially thought to be
leading the recovery of the hous-ing market. Does this mean that the real estate market is trending away from being a bargain-hunt-er’s market?
I believe what we are seeing here is the natural next step inthe recovery of the Florida realestate market. Prices dropped,attracting buyers who were in-terested in getting a good homefor an exceptional value. As thenumber of closed sales increasedand the homes left on the market decreased, more and more buy-ers started taking notice. It’s a self-fullling prophecy: The morehomes sell, the more condent potential buyers are, which inturn leads to even more sales.
Therefore it is only natural that this trend should also aect thehousing market Lee and Collier Counties are most well knownfor: high-end luxury homes. Asbuyers in this market take note of the upward trend in home salesin general, their condence is re-newed as well, leading to a similar increase in the million dollar-plusmarket.
Are the days of getting a bargainon luxury real estate drawing toa close? I don’t think so – not yet, that is. But both sellers andbuyers should know that thehigher-end homes are making their comeback as well, signaling that now more than ever, if yousnooze, you lose!
D. Michael Burke, p.a.Estero /Bont Sprngs/Nples
Lxry Rel Estte Expert
H.4114 Beautiul 4 bed+den, 4.5 bath, 3474 under air, 4195 totals, w/stunning European air throughout in this 2 story home w/lo, dramatic rod iron/wood curve staircase & master suite on therst oor. Hardwood ooring , crown molding , built-ins, granitein all baths, kitchen & master suite on the rst oor. Gourmetkitchen, stainless steel & paneled built-in appliances, gas cooktop, French style cabinet’s w/crown. Gorgeous views to the am-ily room w/wall to wall double French doors leading to the paver patio w/oor to ceiling curtains surrounding, built-in custom gasheated pool/spa all surrounded w/rod iron ence, beautiul tran-quil views o the 18th tee & lush landscaping beyond. Ofered at$1,250,000. Cll Mcel 239-777-0473
C.5707 - Gorgeous views o the Gul and Bay in this 3rd oor endunit w/3 bed, 3.5 bath, 3295 under air, 4215 total s. Stunning unit in neutral tones, travertine tile, custom built-ins & speakersystem thru-out, hardwood oor, plantation shutters, windowtreatments, speaker system, plus so much more! State-o-the-artkitchen, 42” cherry cabinets, granite countertops, built-in/pan-eled appliances. Grand living room/dining room w/two wall-wallglass sliders leading to the incredible travertine tiled main terrace.Family room, guest suites, private baths & built-ins all w/entranc-es to rear balcony. Impressive master suite, w/striking vast entry,two closets, expansive windows & private entry to terrace, ofering yet urther tranquil views o the Gul and Bay. Ofered at 990,000.Cll Mcel 239-777-0473
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(NUI) - Recently, scientists discovered that the 2009 H1N1
Swine Flu virus is more like the H5N1 avian u than thehistoric 1918 pandemic H1N1 Spanish u strain, and that
current mutations of the virus have rendered previous u
vaccines less effective.
In a teleconference with colleagues, Dr. Roger Mazlen,
an internist in Rosyln Heights, NY, discussed the cur-
rent Swine Flu outbreaks. Aside from traditional medicalschool, Dr. Mazlen received specialized training at the Na-
tional Institute for Health (NIH) and is the former Clinical
Research Director for Immunotec, Ltd. in Canada. He has
practiced internal medicine and nutrition for more than 30
years.
Swine u, or H1N1, was rst isolated in a pig in 1930,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven-
tion. The virus has demonstrated an ability to migrate from
domestic pigs to humans. Dr. Mazlen said there are several
factors contributing to the current swine u outbreak, in-
cluding environmental, cultural and economic issues. “The
current recession, loss of retirement funds, compromised
nutrition, reduced exercise, obesity and other factors pro-
duce immune depression. A depressed immune system
cannot ght off the invasion of viral and other pathogens
that attempt to nd a home to set up infections in our bod-ies,” he says.
Dr. Mazlen suggests protection strategies for a potentially
larger H1N1 outbreak during the 2009 through 2010 u
season. “Frequent hand washing is a start. Also, lots of dai-
ly water helps to hydrate the body and assist the immune
system,” he said. Vitamin and mineral supplements addfortication, but Dr. Mazlen suggested also adding sh oil
because of its c linically-proven immune function support.
There is also a natural immune – stimulating product that
he has used with over 500 patients, including his family
members. The product was originally developed in Russia
but is now made in the U.S. The product, Del-Immune V,
is available at www.delimmune.com.
Dr. Mazlen said that Tamiu, the currently recommended
prescription medication used in u and Swine u, is most
effective when used within a few hours of the rst viral
symptoms. But Swine Flu, as reported by the CDC, has an
ability to mutate within hours. Tamiu may be effective
for Swine Flu in the morning, and may be ineffective by
the end of the day because of viral mutation.
Early measures to protect health might be the key to mini-
mizing potentially serious infections this u season. Dr.Mazlen closed the discussion by expressing his concern
over whether it is Swine Flu H1N1 or a mutated form of
the Swine Flu. “It is important to have an immune defense
strategy this year - the earlier the better,” he said.
(NUI) - Your journey through life should begin with one simple question: “What
can I achieve with better health?”
“Look 20 years ahead in your life, and you will know there’s no success without
health,” says tness expert Shawn Phillips, author of “Strength for Life” and“ABSolution: The Practical Guide To Building Your Best Abs.” “You can’t sacri-
ce your health for your success. They are interdependent goals.”Health and tness can impact your life, relationships and business ventures.
Physical tness can increase mental and emotional health, giving you moreenergy and a clearer mind.
Phillips recommends using the following tness goals to launch your personalsuccess:
• Set goals for the next 90 days, as well as a vision for the next year.Your vision is your ultimate destination - your personal denition of
a strong life. Goals form the steps you need to take to realize your vision.
• Don’t narrow your goals to just ftness , but also personal and professionalgoals. That way, you’re not only getting into shape, but also improving your
ability to excel in life.• Establish two quantifable goals, such as losing 10 pounds of fat or
gaining three pounds of muscle, and two mental health goals, like improvinga relationship or pursuing new interests.
• Find ways to reinvigorate your mind and body , including eliminatingrened foods, sugar and empty calories from your diet, getting restful sleep
and taking up light exercise to help you get used to moving.
“When you are strong, healthy and alive with energy, you are more effective,more condent and more in control,” says Phillips in an interview with SUC-
CESS Magazine. “Your results in life will improve as you do.”
Using Fitness to Launch You to Better Success
Healthy Living
(NUI) - When dining out, North Americans with food al-
lergies can nd restaurant visits stressful, if not hazardous.
Cross-contamination, uninformed servers or mixed-up or-
ders can easily turn a dinner date into a asco involving an
EpiPen and ambulance.
The Good News? Many restaurants are taking steps to
accommodate the more than 12 million North American
diners who have food allergies. Consumers can make in-
formed decisions, whether they’re sensitive to shellsh or
have celiac disease - a condition in which the body cannot
process gluten.
“There have never been more tools available to the con-
sumer with food allergies to access health information and
to act on what they nd,” said Andrea Levario, executive
director of the American Celiac Disease Alliance. Levar-
io, on behalf of UNO Chicago Grill, offers the following
tips to help consumers enjoy safe and healthy restaurant
meals:
Research your options online before you come in. Re-
sponsible chains put menu information online. For exam-
ple, UNO presents detailed health information, including
notes about its gluten-free dishes, on its Web site, www.
unos.com. If a restaurant doesn’t post nutrition and ingre-
dient information online, try calling ahead to speak to a
manager.
Take advantage of posted information. Many restau-
rants offer nutritional information through lobby kiosks.
Other establishments may have pamphlets that they can
provide upon request.
Alert your server. A good server will make your experi-
ence his top priority -he will want to ensure that you have
an enjoyable, safe meal. Tell your server about your spe-
cic allergies, and ask him to communicate your needs to
the kitchen.
Ask the manager for special accommodations. Manag-
ers should personally check special-needs orders, addinganother safety-control measure to your meal.
“Dining establishments are growing in their understanding
of food allergies and other customer health needs - some
in response to new laws, some voluntarily like UNO,”
said Levario. “I believe these activities are an example of
a very positive health-consciousness trend within the res-
a few hundred dollars a night in the high-end B&Bs in Charleston.
Bed-and-breakfasts are an excellent way to
get luxury accommodations in communi-
ties that don’t have a lot of business-level
hotels. For instance, the Oak Manor Inn
sits on a shady lot near the picturesque lit-
tle campus of Coker College in Hartsville.
Owner Steve Tinney caters to the typical
bed-and-breakfast traveler but also to busi-
nessmen in town for meetings.
And, while they’re known for their break-
fasts, of course, bed-and-breakfasts also
can provide luxury dining. Abingdon
Manor, located in Latta just off Interstate
95 in northeast South Carolina, is a prime
example. There, innkeepers Mike and Pat-ty Griffey have added ne dinner cuisine,
along with cooking classes and well-re-
ceived e-newsletters, to the usual morning
fare.
And for those with a special appreciation
for the fruits of the vine, there’s Kilburnie,
the Inn at Craig Farm. Owned by JohannesTromp, a former general manager of the
Windows of the World restaurant atop the
World Trade Towers, this bucolic setting
near Lancaster has been listed in Wine
Spectator magazine for its ne collection.
A great place to start the search is at www.
southcarolinabedandbreakfast.com, the
association’s Web site. There, potential
guests can search by city, check out indi-
vidual properties and even download fa-
vorite recipes.
(ARA) – You booked your trip and the excitement for your upcoming vacation in-
creases as you count down the days before your travel adventure starts. But to help
ensure your vacation becomes a travel delight and not a travel nightmare, there are
some things you should consider prior to takeoff.
Prep Your Passport
Make sure you sign your passport and ll out the emergency information page. Con-
sider making a copy of this information and leaving it, along with your trip itinerary,
with a family member or a friend.
Pack for Safety
What you pack can help you avoid being a target of crime. Research the appropriate
attire of the location where you will be traveling. Dressing too ashy or too casually
instantly tells locals you are a tourist. Also, consider leaving jewelry, watches and
extra cash at home where they are safe.
Secure All Luggage Put your name, address and telephone number on the inside and outside of all pieces
of luggage. Put a copy of your travel itinerary inside your luggage, especially if you
are on a tour. That way, if your luggage is lost, the airline can direct it to where you
are located.
Purchase Global Medical Assistance
Did you know that your medical insurance might not protect you while traveling and
that only 8 percent of plans cover an evacuation for medical reasons while you’re in
a foreign country? It’s a smart idea to purchase medical and travel assistance from a
company like On Call International.
Handle Prescription Medications with Care
To avoid problems with customs, keep any prescription medications in the original,
labeled containers and consider bringing copies of your prescriptions along with the
generic names in case questions arise.
(ARA) One of the best imaginable “staycations” for families is a return to the great
North American camping experience. If you are among those who are shedding theconveniences of a hotel room for the rst time and are seeking a more comfortable
experience, consider these top tips for an incredible camping trip:
1. Pick the right campsite.
Backyard or backwoods? Chances are, your backyard is a wonderland that you’ve
never truly experienced, and camping there allows you to do so without forfeitingyour creature comforts. And it’s free, making this a great rst option. But if you’re in
the mood for a little more adventure and the idea of getting away inspires you, check
out your local campgrounds and parks. Many campsites are available, including
prime waterfront sites if the deep woods are not your thing, with basic fees of less
than $20 per night.
2. Choose the right gear.
Borrow or buy? If you’re “staycationing” for the rst time, borrowing camping gear
from a friend is a great idea. It will allow you to try it out without risk and gain a bet-
ter idea of what features you like when it does come time for you to buy. If you are
ready to buy, remember that although purchasing gear is the most expensive part of
camping, it is just a one-time expense and with care, your gear will last for years to
come at little or no additional cost.
Choosing a quality tent is important, so resist the temptation to buy an inexpensive
one; with tents, you typically get what you pay for, and if your bargain tent ends up
leaking during a sudden storm, you’ll regret the entire experience. Remember, if you
need to store extra gear, you’re better off choosing a tent that sleeps more people thanyou need or that includes added storage space.
When purchasing sleeping bags, look for bags that are rated to the lowest tempera-
ture you’re likely to see. To make the campsite more user-friendly and comfortable,
consider adding camp pads beneath your sleeping bag and additional furniture such
as tables, folding hammocks, cots and chairs.
3. Bring the right essentials and be creative.
Be creative - make cooking a family affair by bringing your own portable grill and
easy camp recipes from the Web. Let the kids share in the cooking fun by toasting
marshmallows and making s’mores for dessert. For personal care, most family camp-
grounds offer basic amenities, although sometimes they can be limited, so stick to
bringing the basic toiletries but skip the extras, like blow dryers. Lastly, remember to
bring these inexpensive items that become absolutely priceless in the outdoors: rst
aid kit, ashlight, pocket knife, charcoal and starter fuel, trash bags, dish soap and
for the kids - cards, books, board games and ghost stories for having fun no matter
what the weather brings.
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The next time you are tempted to say something hurtful to someone just because you’re angry, you might want to stopand remember this story: it’s a keeper. Read it here.
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gavehim a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, hemust hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The rst day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails ham-mered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier tohold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.
Finally the day came when the boy didn’t lose his temper at all. Hetold his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pullout one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The dayspassed and the young boy was nally able to tell his father that all thenails were gone.
The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, “You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. Thefence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leavea scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out.It won’t matter how many times you say I’m sorry, the wound is stillthere.”
The little boy then understood how powerful his words were. Helooked up at his father and said “I hope you can forgive me father for the holes I put in you.”
“Of course I can,” said the father.
Selling a home quickly and for the rightprice is a balancing act: Price too high andyou won’t sell, but price too low and youmay lose money. The stakes are high! Thisexplains how Michael Burke and his Team
can help you make the right decision.
Our Comparative Market AnalysisWith this service, we look at all the fac-tors that might inuence the value of your
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By the end of our CMA, you’ll have achecklist of strategies to sell your homefor the highest value possible. Putting thiskind of care into pricing and nding the
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How Pricing WorksStudies show that price accounts for 80 percent of the effectiveness of any real estatemarketing campaign. That’s why it’s im-perative to price your SW Florida home atfair market value right from the start. With
this approach, you’ll often nd that therst offer on your home is your best offer.
The gure below illustrates that only
homes priced at market value (or below)appeal to the largest group of buyers. Overpricing your SW Florida home shrinks theprospective buyer pool by more than 50per cent. It further illustrates that a prop-erty priced just 15 per cent above the mar-ket value appealed to none of the qualied
buyer pool.
Finding the Right Price for Your Home
Time on market can also signicantly impact the value
of your home. Your property will attract the most interest
from buyers and real estate agents when it rst appears
on the market, with activity decreasing as the markettime increases. As the chart shows, the most opportune
time to generate a sale on your SW Florida home is three
to seven weeks after listing it with a real estate agent.
17- Epic narrative poem;18- Conforming to a custom;
20- 3.26 light years;
22- According to;
23- Nailed obliquely;
24- Latin I word;
26- Agitated state;
28- Discoverer of America;
32- Metamorphic rock;
36- Actress Gardner;
37- Winged;
39- Frog sound;
40- Freeway access;
42- Eject;
44- Eye sore;
45- Pong maker;
47- Chou ___;
49- Black bird;
50- Shipworm;
52- Military post;
54- Travel on water;
56- Streetcar;
57- Mid-month times;
60- Barrett of Pink Floyd;
62- Feature;
66- Conveying to destination;
69- He sang about Alice;
70- Sheeplike;
71- A big fan of;
72- It may be foated;73- Feudal lord;
74-“All the Way” lyricist
Sammy;
75- Bang-up;
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2- California wine region;
3- Borodin’s prince;
4- Capital of the Bahamas;
5- Capable of being evoked;
6- Crowd;
7- ___ boy!;
8- Staggers;
9- Mazel ___;
10- Disperses;
11- ___ extra cost;
12- Contest, ethnicity;
13- Dog-powered snow vehicle;
19- Pealed;
21- Anarchist Goldman;
25- Blandly urbane;
27- Business abbr.;
28- 200 milligrams;
29- Egg-shaped;
30- Truman’s birthplace;
31- Sharp pain;
33- Little bits;
34- Decline;35- Loose coil of yarn;
38- Acclaim;
41- Urgent;
43- Seasoning plant;
46- Agency of the United
Nations;
48- Some nest eggs;
51- Seine feeder;
53- An African antelope;
55- Song part;
57- Billy ___ had a hit song with
“White Wedding”;
58- Hindu mother goddess;
59- “Night” author Wiesel;
61- Actress Merrill;
63- Switch ending;
64- Extended family unit;
65- Accent;
67- Flight formation;
68- Advanced degree?;
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& details thru-out. 3 bed+Den, 3 bath 2824
under air, 4154 total sf w/separate formal liv-
ing & dining room. Tile on diagonal, tray ceil-ings, crown molding. Gourmet kitchen, w/
granite counter-tops, 42” maple cabinets w/
crown molding, built-in appliances, designer
cook top hood, nook with large miter windowoffering outstanding views of golf course &
lake. Incredible lanai w/pavers, stunning pil-
lars, nished ceiling & built-in heated pool &
spa. $679,000.
Call Michael 239-777-0473
Grandézza, Estero
H.4085 3+Den, 3.5 bath, 3154 under air, 5701
total sf stunning courtyard home. Attention to
detail and fabulous upgrades thru-out. Sur-
round sound, built-in entertainment center,state-of-the-art security system, gourmet kitch-
en, granite, tile, hardwood oors, tray ceilings,
faux paint, designer window treatments, plan-
tation shutters, built-in entertainment center& much more…Paver Courtyard w/private
cabana, built-in gas heated pool & ower beds.
Offered at $899,000.
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Shadow Wood at The Brooks, Bonita Springs
H.2168 3+Den, 3 bath Mediterranean stylegreat room open oor plan, with 2481 unde-rair and 3282 total sq ft. Coffered,volumeceilings, gourmet kitchenwith granitecounter-tops, and upgraded tile. Homeoffered at$519,000 with a beautiful lakev-iew located in a private gated golng
community.
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Grandézza, Estero
H.2908 Spectacular open great room oorplan, with 3 Bed+Den, 3 bath, 2939 underair, 3925 total sq ft. Many added touches inthis designer decorated home for a casuallifestyle with custom features throughout.
Enjoy the kitchen w/state-of-the-art built-in appliances, 42” wood cabinetry, granitecounter tops. Offered at $979,000 w/cus-tom pool w/views of a lake, golf courseand woods located in a private gated com-munity.
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Grandézza, Estero
H. 3630 - 2+Den, 2 bath, 2000 under air,3627 total sq. ft. Faux nishes, window
Kitchen, granite countertop/backsplash,cabinets w/crown molding. Expansivesliders from great room to lanai w/built-inpool w/tropical views & lake beyond. Of-fered at $419,000.
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Grandézza, Estero
C.4396 Cozy, spacious 2 bed, 2 bath, sec-
ond oor Coach home with 1480 under
air, 1630 total sf. One of the few units
available with a landscaped view. Tile
oor, dramatic high ceilings. Golf, ame-
nities and clubhouse included in monthly
fee. Offered at $169,950.
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Fountain Lakes, Estero
H.3999 3+Den, 3 bath, 2493 under air,
3500 total sf. Rich in detail & incredible
views of large lake & golf course beyond.
Tile, tray ceilings w/crown, archways,
window treatments. Kitchen, 42” cabi-
nets, granite counter tops, nook w/miter
window. Lanai w/pillars, built-in pool &
pool bath.
Offered at $599,000.
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Grandézza, Estero
H.3625 - 3 Bed+Den, 3 bath, 2455 un-der air, 4046 total sq. ft courtyard homew/Tiki Bar. Great for entertaining w/built-in pool & spa. Numerous upgrades thru-out.Tile, crown molding, blinds, topelight-ing, state-of-the-art kitchen. Discountedgolf membership & golf cart also for sale.
Offered at $499,000.
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Grandézza, Estero
H.3582 3 Bed+Den, 3.5 Bath, 3014 un-der air, 5693 total sf Courtyard home w/beautiful expansive views of lake, golf course & woods. Numerous upgrades thru-out, crown molding, plantation shutters,tile, hardwood oors, custom built-ins,
H.3817 3 Bed+Den, 2 bath, 2207 underair, 4027 total sq. ft. Tile on diagonal, win-dow treatments, accented painted walls,tray ceilings w/crown molding, stunningarchways thru-out. Gourmet kitchen, 42”raised paneled cabinets, pantry w/winecooler, nook w/mitered glass. Great pri-vate guest suite w/bath leading to the largelanai w/built-in pool. Offered at $449,000.
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Grandézza, Estero
C.5318 3 Bed, 3.5 bath, 2665 under air,3225 total sf. End unit residence w/tropi-cal views of Estero Bay, golf course andwooded preserve. Numerous upgrades.Gourmet kitchen, built-in stainless appli-ances, upgraded cabinets/drawers. GreatRoom w/expansive solar tinted windows,oor to ceiling glass sliders leading to theincredible tiled terrace. Luxurious mastersuite and bath w/double sink granite van-ity and roman style tub surrounded in tile.Offered at $599,900.
Florid Homes or Cll D. Michel Burke, p.a. 239.777.0473 for Additionl Informtionhn R. Wood REALTORS, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
C.5026 - Turnkey, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1209
under air, 1428 total sq. ft. rst oor unit,
tile in main living areas, neutral tones
& decorative window treatments Per-
fect for the avid golfer, w/views of the
golf course/lake from the living room,
lanai & master bedroom. Wonderful
bundled golf community, with numer-
ous amenities. Offered at $239,900.
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Spring Run at the Brooks, Bonita Springs
H.3826 - 2 Bed+Den, 2 bath 2000 under air,3449 total sq. ft. Decorated in neutral tonesw/relaxing Tommy Bahama Décor’. Tileon diagonal, tray ceilings, crown molding,plantation shutters, window treatments, highceilings. Automatic roll down shutters front/rear & new high efciency A.C w/extended
warranty. Sliders leading from greatroom,kitchen nook & master suite to Lanai w/solarheated built-in pool & ower beds w/tranquil
views of lake & landscape beyond. Offered$419,000.
Call Michael 239-777-0473
Grandézza, Estero
H.3620 Beautiful designer decorated 4Bed+Den, 4.5 bath, 3495 under air, 4867total sq. ft. Estate home w/countless up-grades. Tile on diagonal, tray ceilings, ropelighting, window treatments. Formal living,dining room & den w/double door entry w/stunning built-in. Gourmet kitchen, built-in appliances. 42” cabinets w/crown mold-ing, family room w/expansive corner slid-ers opens the room to the lanai w/tropicalwooded views beyond. Built-in pool/spa &grill, w/separate guest suite entry w/privatebath off the lanai. Offered at $899,900.
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Grandézza, Estero
C.5016 - First oor turnkey immaculate
3 Bed, 2 bath, 1627 under air, 2007 to-
tal sq. ft. condo Blinds thru-out, tile,
carpet, double door entry to bedroom/
den. Large kitchen w/raised paneled
cabinets & crown molding, comfortable
living room w/ spectacular views of lake
& golf course. Master bedroom, large
walk-in closet, private entry to the lanai.
Offered at $299,000 furnished.
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Rapallo at Coconut Point, EsteroV.1238 - Mediterranean style villa w/3bed+den, 3 bath, 2376 under air, 3712 to-tal sf, w/master suite on 1st oor. Stunningtwo story ceilings, plantation shutters, tileon diagonal. Private 2nd oor bedroom,kitchenette & loft looking down to living
room and gourmet kitchen w/stainless steelappliances, cabinets w/crown molding,granite countertops. Expansive wall-wallsliders leading to the lanai w/private custombuilt-in pool and views of expansive lake.Offered at $499,000.
Call Michael 239-777-0473
H.3828 3 Bed, 3 bath 1878 under air,3938 total sq. ft. Private guest Cabana,spacious kitchen/nook, center island, cab-inet’s w/crown molding & large sliders
opening to the courtyard w/pavers, built-in heated pool & spa. Tile in main livingareas, intercom, blinds, high ceilings thru-out. Master bedroom & greatroom withseparate entrances to the screened lanai.Offered $419,000.
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Grandézza, Estero
H.3837 2 Bed + Den, 2 bath 1750 underair, 3539 total sq. ft. Views of the 17thfairway w/tropical landscaping surround-ing. Upgraded w/tile main living areas,tile inlays, blinds, crown molding, chairrailings. Large sliders thru-out in livingroom, breakfast nook, master suite leadingto the lanai w/paver, built-in heated pool& outstanding views beyond. Offered
$479,900.
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Spring Run at the Brooks, Bonita Springs
C.5684 - 3 Bed, 2 bath end unit 1642 un-der air, 2010 total sf. Designer decoratedin a neutral tropical décor’. Great fea-tures, tile main living, faux nished accent
walls, window treatments, radio/intercom
thru-out, plus more. Expansive slidersin living room with entry to the screened
tiled lanai offering beautiful tropical viewsof large lake and golf course.Offered at 264,900 furnished.
Call Michael 239-777-0473
Grandézza, Estero
C.5674 - 3+Den, 2 bath 2nd oor Carriage
Home with 2387 under air, 2860 total sf w/bundled golf in this beautiful Mediter-ranean inspired community. Tile, berbercarpet, hardwood oor, window blinds
thru-out. Kitchen w/42” maple paneledcabinets w/crown molding. Sliders fromliving room to lanai with beautiful tropi-cal views.Offered at $299,000 partly furnished.
Call Michael 239-777-0473
Vasari, Bonita Springs
The Colony – LaScala, Bonita Springs
Grandézza, Estero
C.5257 - 19th oor 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 3295under air, 4215 total sf w/breathtakingpanoramic views of the Bay & Gulf of Mexico. Designer decorated 10’ ceil-ings, crown molding, plantation shutters,window treatments, tray ceilings, gran-ite countertops, state-of-the-art kitchen,custom artist’s murals. Must see to trulyappreciate the beauty & views of thisresidence. Residence is one of only 13units offering a private indoor separatetwo-car garage w/adjoining large A/Cstorage room, $945,000.
Call Michael 239-777-0473
The Colony – Palermo, Bonita Springs
C.5305 3 Bed + Den, 4.5 bath, 4068 under
air, 4988 total sf. Decorator ready residence
in an exclusive community w/panoramicviews of the Gulf & Bay. Private elevator,
Germain arena: (Estero)July 8–12 - Cirque Du SoleilSaltimbanco. For further information, time, tickets & other shows call (239) 948-7825 or visitwww.GermainArena.com.
CoConut Point mall: (Estero)Live entertainment located atPlaza Del Lago Dr. patio. Wed w/Lo Monaco (Maurice the tenor),
Broadway Palm dinnertHeater:(Ft. Myers)June 11–August 8, Peter Pan.For more info & listing of showsvisit www.BroadwayPalm.com or call 239 278-4422
BarBara B. mann tHeatre:(Ft. Myers)For info & shows, visit,www.bbmannpah.com/index.phpor call (239) 481-4849.
July 4 CeleBration:(Ft. Myers)
All Day at Centennial OlympicPark. 12-5pm – Childrensactivities. 5pm – musicalentertainment by Stokeswood.6:30pm – Infnity Show Band.8pm – Vertical Horizon. Followedby freworks synchronized toa selection of patriotic music.For further info visit www.centennialpark.com/events/fjuly.html
July 4 Parade, fireworks:(Naples)July 4. 10am Parade - beginsat the corner of 3rd St. So.ending near Naples City Hall on8th St. So. Fireworks 9pm - atNaples Pier 12 Ave S, for further information 213-7120.
festival:(Naples)July 4. Festival at Sugden
Regional Park at Lake Avalon,4284 Avalon Drive, gates open3pm.
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