David,

We strongly recommend renting initially before making your decision to purchase. This will allow you an opportunity to get a feel for the area. At this time, you can expect to pay in the range of $300,000 to $500,000 for a home that meets your criteria.

As far as rental units, there are plenty available, especially during this time of the year. On the other hand, if you wait until December to look for a unit, prices will be higher and there will be much fewer unit chose from.

We would be happy to provide additional rental information if needed. Please feel free to contact the "Eckler Team"

Good luck,

ecklerteam@comcast.net
941-408-5363

Sun Jun 22 2008, 19:22

Hi David:

I own a home that is for sale in Lely Resort. Only 8 miles from the beach and very affordable area. I relocated to Seattle, WA. If you'd like to see the home, give me a ring.

-Kendall
(206) 355-2744

Sun Jun 22 2008, 18:38

Hi David
Depend how long per year you want to use it , if you are looking for investment and retirement you can buy
older house for good price close to beach (500f-1mile) they are in good shape and liveable and build it in future. these houses goes from $1000.000 to $1.500.000 with canal and access to gulf of Mexico. you can buy for 300.000 to 500.000 with 4 to 5 mile away from beach. it is good time to buy because there is lots of bargain out here. if you like to come and enjoy like for a month per year you are better of with renting. like $4000 to $6000 per month with beach access, or you can buy one condo with furniture and we can rent it out when you are not here.let me know if I can be more helpful please let me know.
Nader Kandi
Excel real estate service
239-263-1990
kandirug@man.com

Thu Jun 12 2008, 20:59

You can find a home from the $300,000 depending how close you want to be from the beach. Naples is a beautiful place and our 11 miles of beach is just gorgeous. You can take a tour of Naples on my website athttp:// www.napleshomesnelson.com I have helped British people find a home before and I can help you too. I have visited London 3 years ago and love it. I am from Mauritius, established in the US for 44 years. You can reach me at hugnelson@comcast.net if you want me to help you.
I hope you find the home of your dream.

Mon Jun 9 2008, 15:42

Hi David, there are many areas to look at in SW Florida. It would depend on what is important to you and what amenities, 55+ community and price range, to name a few. I always recommend renting first, to get yourself familiar to our community and what we can offer to you. In the meanwhile, as your realtor, I would give you the knowledge and facts needed to empower you to feel the paradise of Naples, Florida and what it has to offer to you as a semi reitrement home. I can take care of your rental as well as helping you find your new home. Please feel free to contact me at 239-298-0600, Mary "International Realtor"

Mon Jun 9 2008, 14:41

Dear David,

I'll be glad to email you detailed reports, including asking price, for properties that meet your criteria if you contact me.

If you are not familiar with the area, it is a good idea to rent while you look. On the other hand, if you are familiar with the area, renting will only delay your opportunity to buy.

Regards!

SERGIO HERNANDEZ
Realtor
Downing-Frye Realty, Inc.
Naples, Florida
239.206.4405
sergio@golftobeach.com
http://www.golftobeach.com

Thu May 22 2008, 09:12

David and Sonia,

I have had the pleasure to not only visit England several times, but to also work with buyers from the area. There are a lot of great communities in Naples and Bonita Springs that would fit your needs and wants. It all depends on what you want out of your community (golf, tennis, amenities or a non-deeded community). My website offers in depth information to gated and non-gated communities in these areas, please feel free to visithttp:// www.naplesrealestatepros.com and browse around to get more information. Feel free to call me and pick my brain, I went to high school and have been in the area for over 24 years and offer a great deal of knowledge in the area you are looking for. I look forward speaking to you.

Thanks and have a wonderful day.

Scott Riddle
Sand Castle Realty Group
239-289-1849

Thu May 22 2008, 09:11

Hello again I would recommend that you consider Autumn Woods gated community because it is a very nice family gated community with low association fees ($400 each quarter). It has a nice community pool and many homes have pools. Prices currently range from $365000 to $450000 (down aprox 20% in last 1.5 years). Autumn Woods is 2 miles from the beaches. For insurance reasons it is best to be on the East side of Tamiami Trail although the West side is close to the beaches. I am not a real estate agent and my only interest is to provide good information. Rentals...the best seasonal rental agent (I have had several real estate agents tell me this) is Diane Fisher 239 248 2343. Hope that I have been helpful. Will Ashworth

Mon May 19 2008, 05:16

Hello The best area in Naples assuming that you are looking for a home prices around $350,000 USD to $500,000 USD is North Naples....5 miles North of downtown Naples. Newer area and a very good location for everything! I have lived here for 4 years and have seen all areas of Naples. I insure these homes and live in this area. Will Ashworth

Sun May 18 2008, 09:12

You have received some really good answers to your question about costs etc.
Beach and gulf access for boats is what will cause the price of your future home to go up.
There are numerous properties available at a very reasonable prices e.g. Naples Park (homes from the 1970's that have been remodelled etc.) with a pool is currently around $300,000 upwards..
This area is centrally located and a short drive to the beach.
Also not being a gated community, the fees associated with home ownership would be low.
There are numerous other areas, mostly gated communities which fit most of your criteria - except beachfront.
Don't forget that Naples is on the Gulf of Mexico and the beach is never far away!
Let me know if you need anymore info.

Fri May 16 2008, 10:35

Hi David and Sonia
I have bee very fortunate to work with a lot of buyers from England and Europe. The most important thing you want to take into consideration is how much do you want to spend to purchase your property. Next if it is a home or condo that has an association, what their fees are monthly, taxes, and cost of insurance. There are a lot of properties close to the beach that are condominiums that the monthly association fees are as much as a mortgage. The closer you are to the beach taxes and insurance increase. Taxes because of desirability and insurance because of the associated risk. If you have a real estate agent your working with they can usually help you find a rental short or long term. I take my clients and spend a lot of time with them explaining all the different pros and cons of the market, sometimes they feel they should wait and other times they buy immediately. But in either case they have all the facts and are making sound judgments. I hope this will help you.

Brian "Skip" Caron Realtor SRES your retirement specialist.

Sat Apr 26 2008, 05:54

Dear David and Sonia,
I responded to your very nice email. I hope you received our reply and look forward to your reply. Maybe our reply got put in your junk mail?
Sincerely,
terry@marianschaffer.com
The Schaffer Realty Group

Wed Apr 16 2008, 04:52

Hallo David, finding a house directly on or with in walking distance to the beach in Naples is very expensive. Are you set on looking for a home or would a condo be of interest also? There are many more options available in reasonable price ranges. Just across the bridge from Naples is Marco Island with beautiful white crescent beaches and a wonderful life style. You should check out both communities. Many people are not aware of Marco but once they see it fall in love with it. Many locals and tourists refer to it as paradise. Cheesy? I thought so too until I experienced the wonderful life style. There are more miles ofcanals on the island then roads. Visitors ofter refer to it as the Venice of Florida. Again beachfront homes are for most of us not affordable, 2 BR beach front condos start under $ 500,000. This is new due to the change in real estate values in the US. That is starting to change and it is the best time to buy Florida Real Estate now. Many of my clients have realized that and after waiting they now realize that the time has come to buy before the best values disappear. Homes within walking distance on the beach can be found from $ 429,000 for a 3 Br , 2 bth home with a pool. Prices on the island range from the low $100's for 1br older condos to over $11 Mill . Please check out my web site: www. Helgamarcorealtor.com
You will find any property in the Naples and Marco Island area and lots of information under community links. Please let me know if I can be of any help and good luck with your home search. I have 30 years experience in Real Estate, originally from Germany, 40 years in the US and 7 years of those in SW Florida. Have been a top producer, # 10 out of more than 2000 Prudential Florida WCI agents, chairman"s circle 2007. Would love to help you in your search, can send you info . Just let me know if you like help with your search. Best Regards, Helga

Tue Apr 15 2008, 23:50

Dear David,
We appreciate Larry's referral. Naples FL is a charming community with a well established and vibrant downtown area. Naples is currently a great location to purchase US property. There are a lot of condos and homes on the market and much is dictated by your budget. Also, "near the beach" is defined very differently by people. The closer to the beach, the more expensive. Truthfully, you can spend over 3M and as low as 700-800K for a nice place. You can also find very nice condo's/villas, townhouses for under 700K within reasonable distance from the beach. If you are willing to travel 15-20 minutes east from Naples proper, you can really get a nice place for for well under 1M. This is a difficult question to answer without knowing a little more information. Please email us or call and lets talk. We are leaders in the US helping people from all over the world locate their ideal retirement, second home or vacation property. Our web site is being update so much of FL property is under review, so lets talk via email or phone.
The Schaffer Realty Group
Marian Schaffer
www.marianschafferrealty.com
marian@marianschaffer.com

Tue Apr 8 2008, 10:20

David,
I am attaching a wonderful firms website and email address. I have referred people to them in the past and they are great. I have clients myself from England and I know it is a long drawn out process. So for the Naples area I recommend Marian. I love the area and use to live not far from there but I have been gone from FL for quite some time. The email is terry@marianschaffer.com

Tue Apr 8 2008, 09:54