17210 GERMANO CT #
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34110

4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms
1 Partial Baths
4410 Square Feet

Listing # 210008121

ITALIAN DREAM CASTLE IN NAPLES FLORIDA. This stunning home finished in 2004 is beyond compare. Situated on the 6th green of Mediterra’s North course (West of Livingston Rd in the most desired section of Mediterra) in the exclusive neighborhood of Positano, the expansive golf course views are unsurpassed. No detail has been left to chance. Classic Tuscan design is complemented with rusticated stone and antique exterior finishes. Lush interior courtyard with fountain, outdoor summer kitchen and bar area, deluxe audio system, exterior landscape lighting, real brick inlayed to the foyer ceiling, wood beams, artistic faux paintings, professionally decorated by Collins & Dupont. Owner is moving to a larger home within Mediterra. Once a Mediterra resident, you’ll never want to leave. Although the pictures are spectacular, you will be even more impressed in person. Come tour this home today. Your Naples Dream Castle awaits…

Contact Mark C. Weber, Broker/Owner of White Sands Realty, Inc. in Naples FL for more information or call directly at 239-417-1115.

6690 BOTTLEBRUSH LN #
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34109

5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms
6010 Square Feet

Listing # 210005406

Welcome home to Equus Ranch! This exquisitely designed Mediterranean style home with amazing detail sits on a spacious 5 acres! Enjoy a lifestyle that includes a asphalt tennis court, the finest dressage riding ring in the area & 3 turn out pastures next to a 16ft aisle barn that has 4 individual paddocked stalls & a guest room w/ full bath that can easily be converted to a guest house, 10ft deep rock lined pool w/ waterfalls, a slide & a cave, 2 basketball courts, Viking grill outside/bar and kitchen and more! On the interior, you’ll love the 16ft soaring ceilings w/ unique wooden trim work, Faux painting & design by an Austrian Artist, theatre/projector room w/ full bath (can also be a guest room), 2 mini-master bedrooms upstairs w/ built in desks & their own full baths, Viking and sub-zero appliances in kitchen & plenty more! Livingston Woods is a very unique neighborhood offering large, private lots west of I-75 and is situated across from Community School of Naples.

Contact Mark C. Weber, Broker/Owner of White Sands Realty, Inc. in Naples FL for more information or call directly at 239-417-1115.

Mark Weber

The recent New York Times article featuring Naples, Florida gave some insight on the writer’s experience when spending “36 Hours In Naples” getting a feel for the community.  The journalist made a comparison between Naples and Miami… saying Naples is “Miami without the Glitz” and noted how many affluent Midwesterners chose Naples for it’s luxury lifestyle without all the hustle and bustle of a big city like Miami.

New York Times journalist Ted Loos commented, “IF you filtered all the glitz out of Miami, you’d get Naples, Fla. This small Gulf-side city has a pleasingly anodyne quality that’s worlds away from the cosmopolitan bustle found only a two-hour drive due east, on the opposite coast. Affluent Midwesterners, who have adopted Naples as a getaway from nasty Northern weather, bring a certain oh-gosh air to town. Don’t be surprised if you keep seeing the same faces over and over — these snowbirds might move at a slower pace than the Miami set, but they get around.”

Mark Weber, Broker/Owner, of White Sands Realty in Naples realizes that the majority of real estate customers looking to buy a home in Naples are drawn to the family-oriented lifestyle that the city offers it’s residents.  With miles of relaxing pristine white sand beaches, outdoor activities for all ages and warm weather year-round… Naples is the ideal destination to purchase your next dream home.

You can read the full New York Times article by clicking here…

Finding the perfect home can be a challenge for new and seasoned home buyers alike. Whether you are looking for a home in our hometown of Naples, Florida or anywhere in the world, there are some basic steps you should take to ensure your success.

1. Research before you look. 87% of buyers now begin their home search on the Internet according to the National Association of Realtors®. This is an important step that can mean more wasted time than not unless you find and use a comprehensive web site. This portal to the local real estate multiple listing service (MLS) should allow you free access to all the local listings and the ability to narrow your search from a wide range of criteria. Sites that only allow you limited access until you send them your most intimate personal details and are nothing more than lead generation tools for the designers are not the places you want to be spending your time.  Also steer clear of web sites that only give you the agent or office listings. You want to see everything in the local MLS and then narrow your search to the best of the best.

Our site, www.whitesandsnaples.com is a prime example of what to look for in a local real estate search. We designed our award winning web site to allow buyers from around the world to see everything for sale in Naples Florida just like a Naples Realtor would. You can search for Naples foreclosures and eliminate short sales if you like. It even allows you to search for vacant land, rentals, and Naples commercial property.

If you’re looking for similar web sites in different areas you should use www.Google.com,  www.Yahoo.com, or www.Bing.com and type in the name of the area (In our case: Naples Florida), then the terms “Real Estate.” Example: “Naples Florida Real Estate.”

Once you find an easy-to-use site that allows you access to all MLS listings in the local area, go to the “About” tab and read about the experience and background of the company or Realtor who set up the site. If you like what you see, don’t be afraid to sign up for more information and email them directly with your contact information. If they respond timely and professionally, then you know you have found someone in the area that can help you find your dream home (see step 8).

Ask your new contact lots of questions, but be sure to …

2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your expectations. There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property.

3. Get your finances in order. Really this should be done prior to step 1. You don’t want to fall in love with something you can’t afford. Review your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs. Then, talk to a lender and get prequalified for a mortgage. This will help when it comes to negotiations. Many sellers will ask for your prequalification letter and if you already have it ready it will give you an edge and show your sincerity to the seller. This could lead to better pricing or terms on your end.

Be wary of online lenders and amazing low rates. Chances are these entry rates will come with lots of additional fees tacked on. Also many of these online lenders work out of their homes and will tell you just about anything to get your business. Ask your local Realtor from step 1 who he recommends. Realtors tend to choose the best lenders that get the job done and keep their buyers happy.

4. Don’t ask too many people for opinions. It will drive you crazy. Select one or two people to turn to if you feel you need a second opinion, but be ready to make the final decision with your spouse or on your own. If you’ve done your homework in the above steps, you can be confident your making an educated decision.

5. Decide your moving time-line. When is your lease up? Are you allowed to sublet? How tight is the rental market in your area? All of these factors will help you determine when you should move. Remember that when you get to the negotiation table you will most likely have the edge if you can move quickly, especially if the property is vacant. Sellers expenses can add up if you delay the closing for more than forty-five days. Every month that goes by they have to pay more taxes and other fees to maintain the property.

6. Think long term. Are you looking for a starter house with plans to move up in a few years, or do you hope to stay in this home for a longer period? This decision may dictate what type of home you’ll buy as well as the type of mortgage terms that will best suit you.

7. Insist on a home inspection. Always do a basic home inspection from a reputable home inspector. Your Realtor should be able to recommend one or two inspectors. If mold or radon is suspected, don’t hesitate to add these to the inspection. Pool equipment should also be inspected by a pool company if it’s present. If possible, get a warranty from the seller to cover defects for one year. Some inspection companies provide warranties as well.

8. Research & Hire a REALTOR®. I mentioned this already in step one, but it’s worth mentioning again that you should be committed to one Realtor in the area where you’re buying. Google them by name and company and ask for references and reviews. I always tell my new customers to Google me at “Mark Weber Naples” and look up my reviews on “Insider Pages“. These are excellent sources to find background information on your local real estate professional. The Internet has the good, bad and the ugly. If there is someone out there they have wronged it will likely show up. Conversely if they are great at what they do, it will also show up in these simple background searches anyone can do.

When you’re confident, hire a Realtor who specializes in buyer representation. Unlike a listing agent, whose first duty is to the seller, a buyer’s representative is working only for you. Buyer’s reps paid out of the seller’s commission payment. They work hard on your behalf to get you the best deal possible. They are obligated by law  to be loyal to you and most of all protect you.

Return the same loyalty to your chosen Realtor. If you see an open house on Sunday while driving by, let the agent inside know you are working with another Realtor and they should respect that. Keep some of your Realtors business cards and hand them out if another agent asks or hounds you for information. Loyalty is a two way street and you will be rewarded in spades when your Realtor goes to bat for you during tough negotiations.

Naples beach homes and homes and condos by the beach and waterfront are our specialty. If you are searching for Naples real estate on the Gulf in Southwest Florida you are in the right place! Our top Realtors have been residents in Naples for over 30+ years.

Easily search the entire Naples MLS for Naples Beach Homes and condos for sale, including thousands of pictures and virtual tours of Naples waterfront homes and condos with Gulf access and Naples beach houses and condos in the in the areas of Port Royal, Old Naples, Aqualane Shores, Royal Harbor, the Moorings, Park Shore, Vanderbilt Beach, Seagate and more. See homes for sale in Pelican Bay and the Strand at Bay Colony. And if you play golf, scroll through premier golf course communities like Mediterra, The Quarry, Collier’s Reserve, Grey Oaks, and Estuary at Grey Oaks.

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Expand your horizons. In addition to residential real estate, you can search for commercial property, land, and even rentals. This comprehensive on line service offers direct access to the latest real estate for sale. With this powerful tool you can search for property for sale and save your searches for future reference. You can also search for land and even commercial property. Property information is updated throughout the day to provide you with the most current picture of Naples, Estero and Bonita Springs real estate through the Naples MLS.

You’ll find everything you need to know about Naples Beach Homes and real estate for sale within one easy-to-use source. And if you can’t find it or it isn’t here, please call or email and we’ll answer your question promptly.