Naples Real Estate & Lifestyle

Buying a Condo vs. a Home: What's the Difference?
Buying a house is a goal for many people. While some folks envision a single-family residence as their dream home, purchasing a condominium brings its own set of benefits. Let's take a look at the benefits of buying a single-family home versus a condominium.
Benefits of Buying a House
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Buying a Condo vs. a Home: What's the Difference? Buying a house is a goal for many people. While some folks envision a single-family residence as their dream home, purchasing a condominium brings its own set of benefits. Let's take a look at the benefits of buying a single-family home versus a condominium. Benefits of Buying a House If...

The Best ROI Home Improvement Projects
Making home improvements for your family to enjoy or to help sell your home is a great idea, but some improvements are a better use of your money than others. So how do you know you're spending your home improvement dollars wisely? This is an important question if you plan to sell sometime soon. You'll...

The Best ROI Home Improvement Projects Making home improvements for your family to enjoy or to help sell your home is a great idea, but some improvements are a better use of your money than others. So how do you know you're spending your home improvement dollars wisely? This is an important question if you plan to sell sometime...

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Pelican Bay With real estate being local, it's important to work with a local expert that understands the changing market.

Clear Out Clutter and Make Money With a Garage Sale
Clutter accumulates quickly in homes of all sizes, but that doesn't mean you should have to live with it. Whether you're selling your house or you just want more space, the warmer months are a great opportunity to clear it once and for all with a garage (or yard) sale. Here are a few simple steps to...

Clear Out Clutter and Make Money With a Garage Sale Clutter accumulates quickly in homes of all sizes, but that doesn't mean you should have to live with it. Whether you're selling your house or you just want more space, the warmer months are a great opportunity to clear it once and for all with a garage (or yard) sale. Here are a few simple...

The Benefits of Maintenance-Free Living
Imagine buying a house that you love on a perfectly maintained property, without ever having to worry about home maintenance. What would you do with all of that extra free time?
While there is some charm in tackling your to-do list, that charm can fade very quickly when every weekend features an endless...

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New Price! Take a look at the new price for 6361 Pelican Bay BLVD, Naples.

6361 Pelican Bay Blvd, Unit 503, Naples, FL 34108 | MLS ID 224033072 - John R. Wood Properties OFFICIAL LISTING website. 6361 Pelican Bay Blvd, Unit 503, Naples, FL 34108, 1330 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $1,075,000, MLS ID 224033072

Kitchen Upgrades That Will Catch a Buyer's Eye
When you're prepping to sell your home, step back and take a look at it with an objective eye. You may love its color palette, fixtures, and other decor elements, but your taste no longer matters. Will your home's appearance appeal to prospective buyers?
Before you start tearing everything down to start...

Kitchen Upgrades That Will Catch a Buyer's Eye When you're prepping to sell your home, step back and take a look at it with an objective eye. You may love its color palette, fixtures, and other decor elements, but your taste no longer matters. Will your home's appearance appeal to prospective buyers? Before you start tearing everything...

Choosing the Right Lighting For Your Home
Choosing the right lighting for your home adds ambiance to your surroundings and provides enough lighting to perform a task. Look around your home, if you are not satisfied with your lighting, use this list of insider tips on how to choose the perfect lighting for your home.
1. Start with General Lighting
General...

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Are Your Ready to Be a Homeowner?
Buying your first home is a rite of passage that many people dream of. However, before you take the plunge, it's important to make sure you're really ready. Your finances have a lot to do with it, but it's not the only thing you'll need to consider.
Here are five important questions to ask yourself...

Are Your Ready to Be a Homeowner? Buying your first home is a rite of passage that many people dream of. However, before you take the plunge, it's important to make sure you're really ready. Your finances have a lot to do with it, but it's not the only thing you'll need to consider. Here are five important questions to ask...

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 8930 Bay Colony DR, Naples.

8930 Bay Colony Dr, Unit 1103, Naples, FL 34108 | MLS ID 224037119 - John R. Wood Properties OFFICIAL LISTING website. 8930 Bay Colony Dr, Unit 1103, Naples, FL 34108, 2600 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, asking price of $3,225,000, MLS ID 224037119

Recently Pending! Take a look at what recently went pending at 5020 Cedar Springs DR, Naples.

5020 Cedar Springs Dr, Unit 202, Naples, FL 34110 | MLS ID 223065037 - John R. Wood Properties OFFICIAL LISTING website. 5020 Cedar Springs Dr, Unit 202, Naples, FL 34110, 1427 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $358,000, MLS ID 223065037

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 6361 Pelican Bay BLVD, Naples.

6361 Pelican Bay Blvd, Unit 302, Naples, FL 34108 | MLS ID 224035345 - John R. Wood Properties OFFICIAL LISTING website. 6361 Pelican Bay Blvd, Unit 302, Naples, FL 34108, 1330 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $1,050,000, MLS ID 224035345

Sell Your Home Faster: The Art of Home Staging
There are plenty of reasons to consider staging before selling your home, including the possibility of a faster sale and a higher offer price. While properly staging a home truly is an art, it's also something you can learn to do if you follow some basic guidelines. These simple tips will help you...

Sell Your Home Faster: The Art of Home Staging There are plenty of reasons to consider staging before selling your home, including the possibility of a faster sale and a higher offer price. While properly staging a home truly is an art, it's also something you can learn to do if you follow some basic guidelines. These simple tips will...

10 Tips For Conquering the Clutter in Your Home
Clutter can make even the nicest home look messy and disorganized. It also causes stress and makes it hard to find what you need, but the idea of decluttering can seem overwhelming. By paring down your belongings, you can make your home more beautiful and functional while reducing your stress level.
The...

10 Tips For Conquering the Clutter in Your Home Clutter can make even the nicest home look messy and disorganized. It also causes stress and makes it hard to find what you need, but the idea of decluttering can seem overwhelming. By paring down your belongings, you can make your home more beautiful and functional while reducing your stress...

Buying a House When You're Self-Employed
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. When you're self-employed, the path to reaching that dream may be laden with obstacles, but it's still a reachable goal. Buying a house depends on your ability to obtain a mortgage, so income is a big factor. You'll have requirements to meet and tasks...

Buying a House When You're Self-Employed Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. When you're self-employed, the path to reaching that dream may be laden with obstacles, but it's still a reachable goal. Buying a house depends on your ability to obtain a mortgage, so income is a big factor. You'll have requirements to meet...

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 940 Palm View DR, Naples.

940 Palm View Dr, Unit 115, Naples, FL 34110 | MLS ID 224043215 - John R. Wood Properties OFFICIAL LISTING website. 940 Palm View Dr, Unit 115, Naples, FL 34110, 1372 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $349,900, MLS ID 224043215

7 Tips For Attracting Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials — defined as the age demographic currently in their late 20s to early 40s — represent more than a quarter of the U.S. population, and many of them are buying homes. They make up the largest share of home buyers at 38%.If you're selling your home, you'll want to appeal to this large segment...

7 Tips For Attracting Millennial Homebuyers Millennials — defined as the age demographic currently in their late 20s to early 40s — represent more than a quarter of the U.S. population, and many of them are buying homes. They make up the largest share of home buyers at 38%.If you're selling your home, you'll want to appeal to this...

Choosing the Right Contractor For Your Home Remodel
Homeownership is an exciting time filled with many new possibilities and experiences. One possibility that has the potential to take your home to the next level is a remodel. Remodeling can transform your home into something more functional and increase its value. However, your dreams of the perfect...

Choosing the Right Contractor For Your Home Remodel Homeownership is an exciting time filled with many new possibilities and experiences. One possibility that has the potential to take your home to the next level is a remodel. Remodeling can transform your home into something more functional and increase its value. However, your dreams of the...

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 7687 Pebble Creek CIR , Naples.

7687 PEBBLE CREEK CIR , UNIT 406, NAPLES, FL 34108 | johnrwood.com | MLS ID 224021926 7687 Pebble Creek CIR , Unit 406, Naples, FL 34108 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 3; Full Baths: 3; Square Feet: 1813; Price: call for price; MLS ID: 224021926

Are You Getting a Good Value on Your Home?
If you've been thinking about purchasing a new home, now may be a good time to make a move. Even though we are currently in a seller's market where home prices and interest rates are high, you may still find a property that represents a good value, ultimately becoming a great long-term investment.
Here...

Are You Getting a Good Value on Your Home? If you've been thinking about purchasing a new home, now may be a good time to make a move. Even though we are currently in a seller's market where home prices and interest rates are high, you may still find a property that represents a good value, ultimately becoming a great long-term...

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 292 Belina DR, Naples.

292 Belina Dr, Unit 806, Naples, FL 34104 | MLS ID 224021152 - John R. Wood Properties OFFICIAL LISTING website. 292 Belina Dr, Unit 806, Naples, FL 34104, 1200 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $334,500, MLS ID 224021152

Buying a House From Out of State
According to the US Census Bureau, about 30 million people move each year in the United States. While many movers relocate within the same city, factors such as job opportunities and a desire for a different climate cause many buyers to move long distances.
If you find yourself facing such a change...

Buying a House From Out of State According to the US Census Bureau, about 30 million people move each year in the United States. While many movers relocate within the same city, factors such as job opportunities and a desire for a different climate cause many buyers to move long distances. If you find yourself facing such a...

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 292 Belina DR , Naples.

292 Belina Dr , Unit 806, Naples, FL 34104 | MLS ID 224043966 - John R. Wood Properties Photos, maps, description of Property For Rent at 292 Belina Dr , Unit 806, Naples, FL 34104, asking price of $2,200 / Monthly

The Benefits of Solar Panels
It only makes sense to explore ways to cut your electricity bills. Have you given thought to a solar power upgrade?
Originally, solar power was a quirky, green notion bandied about by a few tree-hugging homeowners. It has long since outgrown that reputation with a decades-long track record of success....

The Benefits of Solar Panels It only makes sense to explore ways to cut your electricity bills. Have you given thought to a solar power upgrade? Originally, solar power was a quirky, green notion bandied about by a few tree-hugging homeowners. It has long since outgrown that reputation with a decades-long track record of...

7 Questions to Ask a Listing Agent
Your house is a valuable asset, and likely the most valuable asset within your portfolio. There is no question that you want to get the best price possible when selling your home. As with all investments, getting the price you want requires answering the hard questions. To that end, the following are...

7 Questions to Ask a Listing Agent Your house is a valuable asset, and likely the most valuable asset within your portfolio. There is no question that you want to get the best price possible when selling your home. As with all investments, getting the price you want requires answering the hard questions. To that end, the...

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 940 Palm View DR, Naples.

940 Palm View Dr, Unit 115, Naples, FL 34110 | MLS ID 224043215 - John R. Wood Properties OFFICIAL LISTING website. 940 Palm View Dr, Unit 115, Naples, FL 34110, 1221 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $369,900, MLS ID 224043215

Tips for Upgrading Your Mattress
Many home improvement projects make your house look beautiful, but making changes to improve your sleep will change your life. The greatest improvement you can make is upgrading your mattress.
Knowing what to look for can help you find the ideal mattress for your needs. Here are a few things you'll...

Tips for Upgrading Your Mattress Many home improvement projects make your house look beautiful, but making changes to improve your sleep will change your life. The greatest improvement you can make is upgrading your mattress. Knowing what to look for can help you find the ideal mattress for your needs. Here are a few things...

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 4651 Gulf Shore BLVD N, Naples.

4651 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Unit 1401, Naples, FL 34103 | MLS ID 224033844 - John R. Wood Properties OFFICIAL LISTING website. 4651 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Unit 1401, Naples, FL 34103, 1862 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $2,990,000, MLS ID 224033844