Wow, there are some very good news clips and magazine articles about Florida and in particular the Naples area. I have appended one from the AARP (American Association of Retired People) monthly magazine. For the full story go to:

Click here for the best places to Retire

In rating places in the States to retire the Naples area came up 10th. This is a general statement. However if you want to be personal answer please click on the “Find your perfect place” graphic. At the end of about 5 min. you will have answered some questions and AARP will show you the best place for YOU to retire.

Going back to the included article the conclusion is very interesting “The downside is high housing prices and a high cost of living. Naples has been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis—but that means you might be able to find some bargains here.” Yes with all the bank owned properties available there are some excellent bargains. (Note I did not say short sales or foreclosures....bank owned !)

Finally if you would like to join AARP please go to:

http://www.aarpmembership.org

appended from the AARP.com....

10. NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA

Despite the area’s long building boom, Naples still deserves its real-estate nickname: Florida’s last paradise. At least 80 percent of Collier County’s land has been set aside as open space, protecting places such as Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park; biologists believe the Everglades is the only place in the world where crocodiles and alligators cohabitate.

The area has hung on to its small-town feel: its beaches and art scene (more than 134 galleries in the vicinity) are often voted tops in the nation. And for links lovers, it’s heaven: Naples–Marco Island has the second most golf holes per capita in the country. In our survey, residents got high scores for regular exercise, healthy eating, and not smoking, so it’s no surprise that the area also has one of the lowest cancer mortality rates going.

The downside is high housing prices and a high cost of living. Naples has been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis—but that means you might be able to find some bargains here.

Population:

314,649

Median housing price:

$637,100

Average number of sunny days:

264 per year

Healthy bragging rights:

Long walks on the beach pay off, as residents of this sunny spot score second highest on our longevity scale.

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Collier Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 27, 2008
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Collier Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 26, 2008
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S&P: Housing prices nationwide dropped sharpest ever in second quarter
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Collier Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 25, 2008
8/26/2008 5:00 AM
Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office.......
 
Existing single-family home sales up 80 percent in Fort Myers/Cape Coral
8/25/2008 3:28 PM
The bargain hunters are out. Sales made with the help of a Realtor in Southwest Florida rose again in July. Existing single-family home sales — or resales — grew by 80 percent to 768, from 426 a year ago, in the Fort Myers/Cape Coral market. Condo sales rose 35 percent to 174, from 129 a year ago, according to statistics from the Florida Associatio......
 
Richard White: Directors must vote on new board member
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No sale on historic Weeks fish camp property
8/23/2008 5:52 PM
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Satellite irrigation program at Mediterra saving water, money
8/23/2008 11:00 AM
A satellite-controlled irrigation system at Mediterra is showing promising results, using up to 80 percent less water than conventional irrigation and saving money on household water bills. The project, launched last year, is comparing the amount of water used by Toro Irrigation’s weather-based IntelliSense system to traditional timer-controlled ir......
 
Vineyards: Seville blends old world beauty, modern comforts
8/23/2008 11:00 AM
The Seville is reminiscent of the timeless style so revered across Europe, yet its features are perfectly suited to the modern American lifestyle. This intriguing single-family home is in Aspen Palms, one of three enclaves within Hammock Isles at Vineyards. ......
 
Aurora and Excel Award winners named at conference
8/23/2008 11:00 AM
The 2008 Aurora Awards were presented at the annual Southeast Building Conference Aug. 2 in Orlando. Builders, planners, architects, developers, designers, interior merchandisers and other housing-related professionals in a 12-state region from Texas to Virginia received the awards. ......


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