Marco Island Halloween

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  • Posted by Naples Real Estate Team
  • Monday, September 27, 2010
    • Come 1 come all to the greatest event on Marco Island.

    Halloween Spooktacular

    The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation will be hosting the annual Halloween Spooktacular event on Saturday, October 23rd from 4:00 – 6:00pm.

    Everyone from kids to adult is encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes best and bring a basket or bag to collect all the candy and treats at each craft and game station during Spooktacular.

    Visitors to Halloween Spooktacular this year will be able to purchase pumpkins at the "Pumpkin Patch" area located near the basketball courts and be able to paint their own pumpkins provided by New Life Community Church of God. Hot dogs, snacks and drinks will also be provided for purchase.

    At 4:30pm we will have a special guest demonstration by our own Marco Magic cheerleaders led by coaches Lyndsi Koszo and Britney Bo. Our squad of 25 girls will show off their skills of stunting, tumbling, cartwheels and amazing pyramids.

    At 5:00pm we will have a special guest demonstration by our local Marco Island Zumba instructors to get everyone motivated and energized for the fall and holiday season with some Latin flare.

    The highlight for the evening will be our annual Halloween costume contest held at 5:30pm. Children will be divided into four age groups: 3 years and younger, 4 & 5 years, 6 & 7 years, and 8 – 10 years. Contest judging will be based on the Most Creative Costume, Funnies Costume and Scariest Costume from all age groups. First place winners will receive a $40.00 gift certificate from Marco Island Parks and Recreation to be used for any recreation or racquet center children’s program.

    Additional activities include:

    Music by Black Tie Entertainment
    Pumpkin Patch Sales by New Life Community Church of God
    Paint your own pumpkin faces
    Halloween Crafts by Island Parks and Recreation Foundation
    Face Painting and tattoos
    Pumpkin Bowling
    Freeplay Legos
    Snow Cones by Optimist Club of Marco Island
    Critterman – feel and touch critters
    Pony Rides
    Bobbing for Apples
    Scary food feeling station
    Tombstone hoop
    And much more…

    This event is open and free to the public.

    For additional information on Halloween Spooktacular please call Mackle Park at 642-0575, or visit us on the web at www.cityofmarcoisland.com and click on the parks and recreation link.

    Remember when you want to purchase your dream home in SW Florida pick up the phone and call

    Scott Riddle at 239-289-1849.
    http://www.naplesrealestateteam.com

    Junk in the Trunk -- Marco Island

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  • Posted by Naples Real Estate Team
  • Wednesday, September 22, 2010
    • Just wanted to remind everyone about Junk in the Trunk and how to be apart of it. Don't miss this event if you are looking to buy or sell items around the house. There are some great items that will be sold for pennies on the dollar.




    Junk in the Trunk

    Do you have items up in the attic that you haven’t touched in years? Do you wish that you could make some money selling those items? Be a part of Junk in the Trunk hosted by Marco Island Parks and Recreation on Saturday, October 9th from 8:00am – 12:00pm in the Mackle Park parking lot.

    Parking lot spaces are currently available for sell at $10.00 per space. Vendors may sell as much as they like as long as it fits in your vehicle. If you are currently gathering up your last minute summer junk items, well you still have time to register at Mackle Park. Pre-registration is a must to be a part of the Junk in the Trunk event. No day of registrations will be allowed. Don’t miss this opportunity to clean out your closets, attics, and garages.

    For those who would like to check out what others have at great deals, vendors will be out selling their items from the back seat and trunk of their car. Come out and find items such as fishing gear, clothing, toys/games, books, magazines, tools, appliances and much more.

    Call Mackle Park at 642-0575 to reserve your parking space today or visit us on the web at www.cityofmarcoisland.com for more information.

    Keep your house up in Ft Myers or be put down in Ft Myers

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  • Posted by Naples Real Estate Team
  • Friday, September 10, 2010
    • I was reading along on the local news channel web site today and came across a story on Ft Myers. They are putting signs on homes that have code violations "slum houses" so not only are you being embarrassed you are getting fined for having a home that is in need of cleaning up or fixing. And they wonder why the locals think of every part except Southern Lee county the arm pit of SW Florida.


    http://www.abc-7.com/Global/story.asp?S=13129649

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    Short Sales, Why the long wait for an answer from the bank??

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  • Posted by Naples Real Estate Team
  • Wednesday, September 8, 2010
    • Short sales can be a great way to get a bargain, but anything that has positives also has negatives. If you want a deal you have to be patient. I have been listing short sales for years now and you must be upfront with the time aspect of you will never keep a buyer on the hook long enough to get an answer from the sellers bank. Here is a great article that will break down why the bank is taking so long and the basic process of a short sale.

    Remember a short sale is only as good as the agent who has it listed. Some short sales are great options and others I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole. Pick and listing and buyer's agent who has experience on both sides of the transaction to optimize your chances. I am batting over 80% on my short sale while the national average on getting a short sale is 26%.

    http://rismedia.com/lowes/8355/10032

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    Survey, As a buyer do I need one??

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  • Posted by Naples Real Estate Team
  • Friday, September 3, 2010
    • I had an agent in my office close a deal and then he went to list the property and part of the garage was over the property line. This was no new house (20+ years old) so everyone wondered how the deal closed with this huge mistake. The answer was no one ever ordered a survey since it was a cash deal and isn't required. He is now trying to sell the home and has to request a variance and might have to remove the garage from the house at worse case. When you are buying a single family home always request a survey.


    10 Reasons Why You Should Order a Survey ...
    • To determine the limits of your property boundary
    • To verify that there are no encrocchrnents of your improvements
    onto your neighbor's property
    • To verify that there are no encroachments of your neighbor's
    property onto your property
    • Put the liability on the surveyor to prove your property has no encroachments
    or violations, taking the burden from you after closing
    having to deal with problems that could have been detected
    prior to your purchase
    • To verify that your improvements meet the county requirements
    with regard to easements and/or setbacks, preventing further
    variance costs
    • A survey will ensure you're getting what you're paying for
    • If planning to build on your new vacant lot a survey showing setback
    information from the county will help determine what sized
    building you can build on your new lot
    • A survey can later be used to obtain permitting for building a
    pool, installing a fence, or adding a shed or any other improvement
    or renovation. The county will require a survey for the process of
    making any of the above changes to your property
    • A survey will indicate what flood zone your property lies within
    • A survey is a MINIMAL expense for a large investment

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