Happy Halloween!

Did You Know?

Did You Know . . . ?

A dollar from cash flow is generally better than a dollar from a job because the former is not subject to social security tax or self employment tax, AND it can be sheltered from income tax.

October 2016 Southwest Florida USA Market Report

Hot off the presses! Values have generally stabilized along the Paradise Coast, but inventory is increasing.

Click here to get the latest report from John R. Wood Properties about market values from Capita/Sanibel south to Marco Island, with Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero in between.

From these latest stats, clearly some areas are becoming a buyers' market, while others areas are stable.

It all comes down to Location, Location, Location!

Here's How To Get Lucky

How To Get Lucky

1. work hard
2. complain less
3. teach others
4. share the credit
5. show up on time
6. be responsible
7. stay teachable

-- Alex Stojkovic


Pass it on . . . . .

Closing In On Halloween

My significant other and I recently moved into a new house in North Naples. We don't know yet what the Halloween "Trick Or Treat / Beggar's Night" situation will be like. Our neighborhood is a mix of empty nest professionals, retirees, a handful of "snowbirds" and young families.

But we love Halloween and she has decorated the exterior of the house. Several of our neighbors have commented positively that the house looks a little bit more lively (well, for one you can see it as it was surrounded by brush and bushes and trees that we have thinned and/or removed, but that's a post for another day).

And so, earlier today I was reminded today of a HUGE downtown Halloween party that fills the streets of Columbus, known as Highball Halloween.

Two years ago, with friends whom I have "Halloweened" with before, we dressed as the iconic Addams Family. Guess where I am in the photo?

Most Haunted Cities To Spend A Weekend

Love Halloween?

Love visiting spooky places. Not much spooky in Naples unless your in a fixer-upper attic and you run across a palm rat.

But seriously, here is a link to some of the nation's more spooky cities and why they are popular with visitors.

U.S. Housing Indicators Continue Improvement

A few news items help illustrate how the economy, however slow, continues to improve across the U.S.

-- Single family home starts surged in September. Groundbreakings jumped 8.1 percent to the highest level since February.

-- Despite a tight supply, existing home sales rebounded in September to rise 3.2 percent. Median prices of existing homes were up to $234,200 on average across the U.S. -- a 5.6 percent annual increase (Of course, averages along the Paradise Coast trend much higher).

-- And finally, a recent index shows home builder confidence at its second highest level of the year. 

The news is good!

Welcome to Paradise!

If you've ever considered Southwest Florida -- the Paradise Coast -- as a vacation spot, or a place for a second home, you've come to the right place to find information.

BUY UP PARADISE.

My hope for this blog is for us to cover the ins and outs of home sales in this region of Florida, an area that frequently ranks highly in reviews of the world's most beautiful beaches, and most laid back communities.

My name is Brent Greer. I have been a real estate agent in the USA since 2005. Originally from the American Midwest, I spent more than decade as a highly productive commercial/investment real estate agent, focused on assisting clients who trade specialty real estate and hard-to-move luxury properties, large multifamily complexes and retail centers. My passion is helping people achieve their "forever home" dreams, and institutional and individual investment goals.

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, my family discovered Naples, Florida when I was 10 years old during a business trip/family vacation. Collier County became a second home for our family. My parents loved it here, and more recently I made it my home.

For those of you who are considering visiting, or investing in real estate along the Paradise Coast, you will never regret it!  I can guarantee you the Buy Up Paradise blog will always be an interesting and informative read. A place to learn and laugh; there will always be humor. Oh, and the occasional reference to Ohio State University football. I grew up two miles from Ohio Stadium and studied journalism there before moving into a very satisfying news and public relations career. Then one day I discovered real estate is where I am meant to be.

My interests are many, but bringing people and resources together is at the top of the list. It would be my honor to assist you with your residential and commercial real estate needs. Experienced, focused, ethical, and always working in a controlled manner.

I look forward to your input, comments, and feedback!

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