JAY BERUBE
As President and CEO of Encompass Realty Group, Jay focuses on delivering the best customer service possible, outstanding communication, and exceeding expectations for all of his clients. Awarded "Top Sales Agent" in Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. for 2008, Jay works within both the Sales and Rental Divisions, and is the vision behind Encompass Realty Group. | |
MARC COMISAR
Marc is one of our Lead Sales Agents, and works as both a listing and selling agent in Lee and Collier Counties. Marc is a firm believer in communication and follow up, and will make sure to get you the property you need. As a seasoned Florida resident, Marc has a wide knowledge base of properties in both counties, and is an invaluable resource in the Real Estate market. | |
JESSE MCGREEVY
Jesse heads up our Buyer's Division, and is also a Buyer's Specialist that represents only buyers in a real estate transaction. This growing division currently consists of several other agents that specialize in finding clients the best home for the best price! Jesse makes clients his #1 priority, and will do the best he can to make buying or selling a pleasurable experience. | |
MATTHEW LIGUORI
Matt is a great advocate of customer service, and works hard to provide it to all of his clients. Matt has played an active role in the real estate industry for over ten years, and has been our Lead Rental Specialist in placing tenants into properties. Matt specializes within the Bonita Springs, Estero, and Naples areas. | |
ADAM RUUD
Adam is one of our Lead Agents, and works within both the Rental and Sales Divisions. Adam has a great knowledge base of properties within Southwest Florida, and currently specializes in the Fort Myers, Estero, and Bonita Springs areas. | |
RACHAEL PORTER
Rachael works within our Rental Division, and is known for her great customer service. Always one to listen to her clients, Rachael works diligently to find the best properties that meets her clients' needs and lifestyles. Rachael currently specializes in the Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero areas. | |
BRIAN FRYE
Brian Frye has been involved in the Real Estate industry over the past ten years, and is a great resource for people looking to relocate to the Naples area. Brian works in both the Sales and Rental Divisions, and specializes in the Naples and Bonita Springs areas.
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MATT REED
Matt Reed is one of most recent additions to the Rental Division, and focuses solely on getting his clients the best rental properties available. Matt currently specializes in the Estero, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers areas, and works hard to provide excellent customer service to his clients. | |
MINH NGUYEN
Minh Nguyen is a Sales Agent that specializes in high-end Luxury Condominiums and Home Sales in beachfront communities. Minh has been active in the Real Estate industry for over seven years, and a Naples resident for over a decade. | |
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DID YOU KNOW?
HUD Approves $21.7M for 45 Florida Communities - U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan approved plans late last month for 45 communities in Florida to receive $21.7 million in federal grants to help stabilize and revive local neighborhoods, rehabilitate affordable housing, and improve key public facilities. Below is a quick summary of some of the communities that made the list. Click here to see the full list of areas that will be receiving funding. * Lee County - $576,497
* Sarasota - $151,705
* Orlando - $602,733
* Miami - $2,218,946
* Tallahassee - $512, 812
* Gainsville - $371,003 | | |
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Dear Valued Client:
Welcome to Encompass Realty Group's new Logo and Website! In order to serve our clients better and optimize our client base, Encompass Realty Group is now debuting updated logos and an improved website. This edition of our newsletter features all of our new graphics, so please enjoy, and be sure to check us out at www.BuyRentSellFL.com to view the new and improved site and search tools!
In this issue of the Encompass Realty Group Newsletter, we wanted to discuss some research being conducted on Florida's victims of foreclosures. At this stage of the real estate game, it's difficult to find someone that has not been affected by foreclosure, or at least know someone who has. FAR, or the Florida Association of Realtors, is currently conducting a survey called "The Face of Foreclosure" to find out the circumstances surrounding homeowners' foreclosures in Florida, and to gather factual information to use in foreclosure assistance and prevention programs.
In an article recently released by FAR, the survey will also be used to create a more in-depth understanding of the foreclosure trends taking place in Florida. Foreclosure data from a multitude of sources over the previous three years will be compiled to give a more accurate and up-to-date reflection on the foreclosure rate in real estate.
While many victims of foreclosure may feel that their cases were viewed as just a number in the system, FAR feels that these people have a voice that needs to be heard. As spoken by John Sebree, FAR's Vice President of Public Relations, "All of this information will provide the building blocks for strong advocacy, and ultimately, good public policy as it relates to the housing market in all of its facets. Along with further research, this data will help us find solutions as we seek to better understand foreclosures in Florida."
Click here to read more about this topic, and how to participate. | |
Time to Buy?
With unemployment at a 26-year high (and rising), nearly 53 percent of consumers who said they were planning to buy a home in the future think that they are not ready to make that financial step. However, if your job is secure in today's market, now is one of the best times to buy. Click here to read more about buying in today's market. | |
Mortgage Points 101
Unsure about what mortgage-related points are and when to pay them? Click here to read more about the advantages of points, and how they can affect your interest rates! | |
Foreclosure Sales = Recovery?
Before you conclude the real estate boom of a few years ago is alive and well, consider one word: foreclosures. What was once a relatively rare occurence has now become a major player in the real estate game. Click here to read more about foreclosures, and the debate on whether or not a housing recovery is around the corner. | |
A Home's True Worth
One of the biggest mysteries in the region's tumultuous housing market these days is: "How much is that house worth?" Click here to read more about how appraisers, real estate agents, and others are determining the value of a nearby, comparable home. | |
Feds Pushing for More Loan Modifications!
In a recent meeting between the Obama administration and 25 mortgage company executives, the government is pushing for a goal of 500,000 loan modifications by Nov. 1st, 2009. Click here to learn more about this verbal agreement, and how it could affect you! | |
Florida Home and Condo Sales Up!
Florida's existing home sales rose in June - the 10th consecutive month that sales activity showed gains in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors. Click here to read more the current facts and figures of Florida's real estate market. | |
Priced and UPGRADED TO SELL. Well-managed, resort-style luxury condominium conveniently located in San Mirage. San Mirage is in close proximity to Shopping, Beaches, Fine Dining, and Entertainment. Also features easy access to the SWFL International Airport, FGCU, and theatres. This is a very secure, gated community that features a Fitness Salon, Tropical Pool with Cabana, Poolside Party Pavilion, Barbeque, and Picnic Areas. This spacious one bedroom unit was a former model unit for the community, and offers great upgrades, including wood flooring, walk-in closets, granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy beautiful views and sunsets from the enclosed balcony. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity - San Mirage has it all!
| Price: $69,000 |
Type: Condo/High-Rise |
| Sq Feet: 750 Living |
Bedrooms: 1 |
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Community: San Mirage |
Bathrooms: 1 |
| City: Bonita Springs |
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Pictures Are Worth a Thousand Words....
Research from a number of resources indicate that property listings with accompanying photos attract a substantially larger group of buyers. Photos can give buyers a quick glimpse into a property's features, and validate it as a worthy competitor in the housing market. Click here to read more about this debate, and why pictures really are worth thousand words! | |
Condo Association Funds Dry Up
At least seven Florida condo associations have filed for bankruptcy since the real estate market took a nose dive - and there may be more on the way. For a growing number of strapped condo associations, bankruptcy is their last defense against them closing their doors. Click here to read more about this growing concern within the rental industry.
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