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Access Title Bowls a Great Time

“Access Title Agency had a fun employee engagement activity in July. We went bowling! Each team member got to show off their skills on the lanes. What a great time! The winning team, Too Legit to Split, scored the most points, while Robert Garcia from our Naples branch scored the most individual points. It’s always nice to enjoy a group activity outside the office and get a chance to socialize for a bit.”
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Risk Alert Notification Service in Collier County

Risk Alert Notification Service in Collier County

Risk Alert Notification Service A FREE public service offered by the Collier County Clerk’s Office to help property owners monitor their property records for fraudulent activity. Subscribe today! Sign up through the Clerk's website www.CollierClerk.com What is this service? This is a FREE public service offered by the Collier County Clerk’s Office to help property owners monitor their property records for fraudulent activity, such as the filing of a fake deed, mortgage or lien. What is property fraud and how does it happen? Property fraud can be committed in a number of way when someone illegally uses your property by filing a fraudulent document in the Clerk’s Official Records. For example, someone can create a fraudulent document that will deed your property to them, and then deceive people into giving…
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Title Tips – Definitions

Title Tips – Definitions

While there are a number of things can cloud a title, at Access Title Agency, we’re here to help! Our experienced staff is knowledgeable in all aspects of title insurance, so here’s a look at some of the most common title problems: • Easements: As easement is when some other party has the right to use your property for some specific purpose. The government could have a right to work on utilities there, or schoolchildren may have the right to pass through your side yard because the school building is just on the other side. An unknown easement can create title problems for your property if it is not discovered and discussed ahead of a closing. Encumbrances: This is a broader category that includes easements but also deed restrictions, encroachments and licenses.…
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Local Brokers Point to Market Normalizing

Local Brokers Point to Market Normalizing

Local brokers agree the red-hot seller’s market is changing as they begin to see signs of it normalizing in May with low chances of current prices falling significantly according to professionals. “We are seeing more inventory coming on the market combined with the decrease in multiple offer situations and properties staying on the market longer possibly indicating a normalizing market,” said Angie Parker the Co-Founder, Broker and CEO of LOCAL Real Estate. May had a total of 436 active inventory listings which was a 30.1% increase from 2021 along with a 2.9% increase in new listings. According to Adam Ruud, managing broker and owner of Domain Realty, ”We have hit a resistance point in the market. Sellers don't want to come to terms with the shift and buyers want to…
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Naples June Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Balancing

Naples June Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Balancing

Data reflecting activity in the Naples area housing market during June showed signs of a return to pre-pandemic summer activity when market conditions were balanced. According to the June 2022 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), pending sales decreased 36.8 percent in June to 794 pending sales from 1,236 pending sales in June 2021, and closed sales decreased 38.4 percent in June to 952 closed sales from 1,545 closed in June 2021. On the positive side, an 80.5 percent increase in inventory during June to 2,294 properties from 1,271 properties in June 2021 is expected to spark sales. “It appears the housing market in Florida is returning to a more traditional seasonal environment,” said…
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Introducing Our Closing App

Introducing Our Closing App

The best way to generate estimates. We're offering you FREE access to the fastest, most accurate estimate tools in our industry. These will transform your daily interactions with buyers and sellers. It’s all about speed. Accurate & compliant. 24/7 on any device. Get Quotes on you iPhone and iPad, Android or Tablet Download Instruction App for iPhonwe and iPad ios Download Instruction App for Android
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Inventory Heating Up is Good News for Summer Buyers

Inventory Heating Up is Good News for Summer Buyers

During a meeting to review the May 2022 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), long-time Naples broker Bill Coffey, Broker Manager of Amerivest Realty Naples, remarked that, “May had the highest number of new listings than any May in the last three years.”  Fellow brokers who also analyzed the May report are pleased with this trend as it will lead to more options for summer buyers. New listings during May pushed the inventory of homes for sale up 58.6 percent to 2,046 properties compared to 1,290 properties in May 2021. “Inventory has been rising since December,” said Jeff Jones, Broker at Keller Williams Naples. “By the end of May, our inventory in Naples has…
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Welcome Janine Quebbeman to our Bonita Office

Welcome Janine Quebbeman to our Bonita Office

Janine Quebbeman is the newest member of our Bonita Springs Office. She is a licensed title agent with over 7 years of experience in the title insurance industry and has had various roles among the years allowing her to have a broad understanding of the residential and commercial real estate market. Janine takes pride in her ability to problem-solve, create meaningful relationships with others in the industry, and make the closing process seamless and even enjoyable. She is a devoted, resourceful, goal-driven professional. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and pets, going to the beach, and gardening.
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Welcome Debora De Moraes to our Ft. Myers Office

[caption id="attachment_1613" align="alignleft" width="200"] Debora De Moraes[/caption]Debora De Moraes joined our team at the Fort Myers Beach office in 2022. She brings extensive financing background, having been in the banking industry for over 10 years. She also speaks Portuguese and Spanish, in addition to English! Debora is a dedicated, goal-driven professional, which makes her an amazing addition to our knowledgeable and professional team, focused on superior service and communication throughout the process.Debora goes above and beyond to ensure your file is handled properly and closes on time without any errors. Her goal is to give an overall enjoyable "closing experience". She wants to make buying, selling, or refinancing a home an exciting experience for all her customers. When she’s not working, Debora loves to spend time with her family, enjoying…
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