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All Blog Entries by Dan Boyle

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Marco Island Waterfront Home

Every home hunter has a good idea what kind of property they want – known simply as their dream home. The challenge is to find the closest match. Lovers of beach life and bright blue skies tend to find what they are looking for fairly easily among Marco Island property.

The reason is quite simply because Marco Island condos and single family homes are located either on the beachfront or within a few minutes’ stroll from it. Of course, the popularity of the island means that demand for these properties is high. But if you have the budget to suit, some of the most desirable luxury Marco Island homes and condos, with spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico, are within reach too. Here is a taste of what you can expect.

Beachfront Properties

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Marco Island Real Estate Contract

Let's face it, Marco Island is a great place to live. And these days competing with others who want to buy the same home is becoming more common. If you have not been in this position before, it can be a little bit uncomfortable and frustrating. So let's take a look at why this happens and how you can turn what seems like a problem into an advantage for you.

Why are there multiple offers on a home? Pretty simple equation of supply and demand. Right now there are less homes on the market and more buyers are coming out. This means that they are choosing from a more limited inventory. For homes that are in IDEAL conditions and in DESIRABLE areas, the likelihood is higher that sellers will be considering several offers at once.

Avoiding the

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Isles of Capri Foreclosures in Florida

Just a short distance from the northern tip of Marco Island, across the mouth of the Marco River, the Isles of Capri lies. With stunning views and easy access to the magnificent Gulf of Mexico, Isles of Capri property is always in high demand, with the most southern end boasting some of the most desirable property.

West Pelican and East Pelican Street stretch the length of the almost completely water-locked piece of land, but La Peninsula Boulevard boasts the best properties of all, with the La Peninsula community of luxury condos standing out.

The good news is that through La Peninsula foreclosures, buying a property in this community is easier than you might have thought. After all, while there are extra legal documents to have in order,

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South Seats Marco Island

The Real Estate Rainbow

Home is not exactly the same thing for everyone. Everyone has their preferences, expectations and dream. The trick is to find a home that matches these aspects as closely as possible. The good news is that, when it comes to Marco Island real estate, the array of choice is so wide that your perfect home is certain to be somewhere on this tropical island paradise.

From cozy 1-bedroom Marco Island condos either in towering complexes offering superb views of the Gulf of Mexico, to multi-million dollar penthouse condos that provide every luxury that you could expect. The selection of Marco Island luxury homes is just as vast, and many offer private access to the beach.

Real estate here can be categorized as beachfront,

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Marco Island Beachfront Condo

When it comes to buying a beachfront condo, Marco Island is a premier location in Florida. It’s not hard to understand why once you have seen the island, with its 4-mile stretch of pristine beach, and the aqua-blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico that reaches out towards the horizon.

But as stunning as the surrounding natural beauty might be, living requires more than a great view. The quality of the beachfront condo is hugely important too. And in this area, the communities on Marco Island do not fail to impress either.

The array of practical and luxury beachfront homes and condos found on the island is wide, with more than 32 communities to choose from. What this means, of course, is that whatever your budget might be, there is a property for

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Canadians avoiding real estate taxes

A lot of Canadians have second homes in the United States because they like to travel and enjoy spending their vacation time in areas where the weather is inhabitable! Canadians actually are the leaders when it comes to foreign home purchasers in the United States. Are you a snowbird, or do you want to be? It's no secret that there are some great places in the U.S. where you can purchase a vacation home, but you might be worried about taxes. These are one of the most problematic things about purchasing that vacation home, and can make your investment a lot more of a problem than you thought it need to be. But, don't fear! With the tips below you may be able to minimize your taxes!

What About Title and Ownership?

A lot of people don't realize

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Riviera Condo in Hideaway Beach

If you're looking for a Marco Island condo with an amazing view, you have to check out Riviera.  This luxury condominium is the flagship of the popular Royal Marco Point triumvirate in the Hideaway Beach community.  Besides being spacious and comfortable beach condos, what makes these condos special is the dynamic view they all share.  Riviera is located at the northwestern tip of the island and overlooks the Gulf of Mexico, the Marco River, Isles of Capri, Sea Oat Island and Tigertail Beach.  All day long, boats cruise by along with dolphins and pelicans, too.

Built in 1995, Riviera condos are available with either two or three bedrooms and either three or three-and-a-half bathrooms.  Prices currently range from $1.2MM to 2.1MM according to the

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Fiddler's Creek Real Estate in Naples, FL

FiddlersCreekLife.com

Fiddler's Creek is a unique development located about four miles from Marco Island in Naples, Florida.  It's so unique and so vast that we decided that our flagship site, BuyMarco.com, could not really cover it adequately.  That's why we have spent the last eight months developing FiddlersCreekLife.com.  Our clients needed a website devoted to all of the fantastic Fiddler's Creek real estate and the lifestyle that goes along with it.  While we have "gone live", we will still be refining it in the weeks and months to come so check back often.

Fiddler's Creek Resales

What's different about FiddlersCreekLife.com?  First, it includes resales.  While the other websites have done a pretty good job of delivering information

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Foreclosures Naples FL

Foreclosures For Sale in Naples, FL

For the last few years now, the word "foreclosure" has been on the lips of half the buyers that contact us.  Now, the vast majority of those don't limit their home shopping to foreclosures.  In fact,  very few actually buy one but it certainly has been a well-worn topic.  These days, foreclosures have all but disappeared from Marco Island.  The Marco Island MLS currently shows only four foreclosures on Marco Island.  For any variety, you are going to have to look for foreclosures in Naples, FL.

Where have all the foreclosures gone?  Well, there were never that many to begin with - on Marco Island, that is.  Marco certainly took a hit when the market collapsed in 2006 and our foreclosure rate climbed

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Marco Island Boring

"Is Marco Island boring?" Someone asked me this question the other day.  Certainly, no one will confuse Marco Island with Las Vegas.  There are no night clubs here. No strip clubs. No casinos. College kids looking for a wild place to go for Spring Break will not choose Marco.  Mickey Mouse isn't here.  So yes, I guess Marco Island might be "boring."  In fact, I know it is.

Lounging around the pool watching the palm trees sway in the breeze is boring. Of course, playing golf in your shorts in January is not nearly as exciting as sliding sideways down an icy road west of Chicago.  The sweet aroma of our flowers will never compare to the plethora of odors you'll encounter on the streets of New York City.

All kidding aside, Marco Island was

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