Home sales increase again in Naples

The buyers are still out in Naples.

In September, home sales activity increased again for local Realtors.

Pending sales — sales that have yet to close — grew 106 percent, while overall home sales grew 50 percent, according to a monthly report by the Naples Area Board of Realtors.

The report shows sales made through the SunshineMLS, or multiple listing service, in Collier County, excluding Marco Island. There were 361 total sales in September, up from 240 a year ago. Meanwhile, pending sales grew to 481, from 234 last year.

Pending sales are up in all six geographic areas that NABOR tracks, from Naples Beach to Immokalee. The biggest jump was seen in Central Naples, where they grew nearly 244 percent to 110, up from 32 last year.

The highest number of sales was in North Naples — at 104.

Pending sales have been up the last eight months over last year, according to NABOR’s report. Sales have been up for nearly that long.

There were 92 sales made in the $500,000 to more than $2 million categories, up from 75 a year ago.
Source: Naplesnews.com

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Letter From Mark C. West, General Manager/COO Vasari Country Club

Vasari Homeowners:
There is a rumor that was published in the Naples Daily News that we (Vasari Country Club) are closing due to the financial crisis. As many of you know, our neighbor to the east Palmira closed their doors and are in the process of reopening under member control. The information is contained in the link below: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2008/oct/06/palmira-members-unite-save-their-club/ please read to the end of the story.

This event set off the alarm and many clubs in the area are victims of this rumor. We at Vasari are in no danger of closing. We are on firm financial ground and are looking forward to a busy and prosperous season.

Mark C.West CCM
General Manager/COO Vasari Country Club

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Collier County Beach Sticker Information - Residents, Part-Time Residents & Visitors

Collier County offers beach parking to visitors and residents with beach permits.
Residents pay for beach permits in their property taxes and may pick up a beach sticker at any community center at a Collier County Park. Click here for a list of park locations that have community centers and distribute beach parking permits.
Residents are required to provide documentation proving their residency. See the below list.
Without a beach permit, individuals must pay a $8 parking fee at any of Collier County's beach parking facilities including the Vanderbilt Beach Garage

Full time Residents must provide the following to obtain a parking permit:
- Original Collier County Vehicle Registration (copies not accepted)
- Original Collier County Drivers License

Part time Resident Property Owners must provide the following to obtain a parking sticker:
- Original Vehicle Registration or rental car agreement
- Original Drivers License (regardless of state)
- Current Collier County Tax Statement or deed or current closing paper for a property

Collier County residents who want to park free at County beaches may obtain a City of Naples or a Collier County beach parking permit, since both are honored by the County and the City.

Take your documentation (in the above lists) to any Community Park that has a community center or go to Naples City Hall located at 735 8 St. S. Park offices are open from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. and the Administration Office for Parks & Recreation is located at 15000 Livingston Rd., open 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Visitor/Non Resident Beach Parking Permit
• Cost is $50
• Annual Beach Parking Permit is for visitors and part-time residents, who do not own property
• The Stickers will cover 12 months of parking beginning at the time of purchase
• If visitors do not wish to purchase an annual Beach Parking Permit, they still have the option to pay pay as they park at a cost of $8 at Collier County Parks and Recreation locations

Locations to obtain Beach Parking Permit for Residents, Part-Time Residents & Visitors/Non-Residents
• Caxambas Park - South Collier Boulevard (642-0004)
• East Naples Community Park - 3500 Thomasson Dr. (793-4414)
• Golden Gate Community Center - 4701 Golden Gate Parkway (455-2343)
• Immokalee Community Park - 321 N. First St. in Immokalee (657-4449)
• Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park - 3390 Golden Gate Blvd. W. (348-7500)
• Veterans Community Park - 1895 Veterans Park Drive (566-2367)
• North Collier Regional Park - 15000 Livingston Road (252-4024)
• North Collier Government Services Center - 2335 Orange Blossom (252-8999)
• City of Naples - City Hall - 735 8th Street South (213-1800) or (213-7120)

Vasari Country Club - September Closed Sale Info

108 - Active
5 - Pending
4 - Closed

Source: SunshineMLS, Inc.
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