Naples Florida Real Estate Blog

Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Improvements, like a brand new bathroom or deck, will add value to your Naples home . When the time comes to resell, certain renovations might end up costing you.

Putting in a swimming pool is required in the hot, dry areas. In cooler regions, many buyers turn away at the thought of upkeep. Families with young children may think twice about purchasing a house with a pool. The new game room is great, but you might not have considered how it looks from the outside. A poorly constructed addition will not sell, especially when it does not match the rest of the house.

When following design fads, be careful. Just like wood paneling, above counter sinks and stainless steel kitchens will date a home. Be smart and think ahead when personalizing your Naples home.

Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Many towns are turning to the past for downtown design. Ancient cities were designed in a rectangular block with a roads system, public and private buildings, a theater, and an amphitheater.

Developers, and anybody interested in Naples real estate , need to remember that many elements of design are timeless and should not be forgotten. The more prominent concern for newer developments is environmental issues. Much like the ancient developments, contemporary developers are working around trees, drainage corridors, and mountain ranges, rather than removing them.

Details are set up so that eighty-percent of development has to be within five minutes of 80 percent of all activities for easy "walkability." The fact that this advancement focuses less on the house and a good deal more on the community could be the most fundamental tie to ancient civilization.

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