Positive Factors Affecting the Bonita Springs- Estero Real Estate Market

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – As long-time local brokers reflect on the post-pandemic real estate market, they are positively encouraged by the gradual market increase from 2019 to 2022. The current market continues to be strong with the July pending sales having increased slightly from June but down 19% from a year ago.  However, area brokers…

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CRE Consultants Announces New Sales Associate and Key Personnel

Fort Myers/Naples, FL – CRE Consultants, one of Southwest Florida’s leading commercial real estate and property management firms, has added several key members. In sales, Monique Ferns joins CRE Consultants as an Associate working in collaboration with Partner, Fred Kermani. In her new role on Fred’s team, she will be specializing in buyer and tenant…

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PGIM Real Estate Recruits North American Properties to Manage Mercato in Naples, Florida

Naples, Fla.  – North American Properties (NAP) and PGIM Real Estate have extended their relationship to include Mercato, a 450,000-square-foot lifestyle center in Naples, Florida. This represents the fourth time the firms have worked together, including Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia, Avenue East Cobb in East Cobb, Georgia, and Riverton in Sayreville, New Jersey. NAP’s Atlanta office (NAPA) will take over responsibility for leasing…

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Edison Business Advisors Adds Two Team Members

Edison Business Advisors, the most awarded and highest credentialed business brokerage firm in Southwest Florida since 2014, announces the addition of Brian Hardman and Nivedita “Niv” Buzzetta to their team. Brian Hardman is a registered Florida Business Intermediary.  Brian spent most of his career operating, scaling, and selling small businesses and properties in the United…

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Edison Business Advisors Adds Nine 2021 Business and M&A Intermediary Awards and a New Credential

Edison Business Advisors, the most awarded and highest credentialed business brokerage firm in Southwest Florida since 2014, adds an impressive nine 2021 business and M&A intermediary awards and a M&AMI certification. The Edison Business Advisors team earned nine 2021 awards from Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), and M&A Source. Steve Niehaus, MBA,…

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Dominium Announces the Acquisition of Aria Landings in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA  — Dominium, a leading affordable housing owner, developer and manager announced today that it has acquired Aria Landings, formerly known as The Brittany, a 320-unit multifamily housing community located in Fort Myers, Florida. Dominium is planning to resyndicate Aria Landings in the Spring of 2023, renewing the property’s affordable housing status and…

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Horizon Foundation appoints Rachel Busch as business development director

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Horizon Foundation has appointed Rachel Busch, CEcD, to the position of business development director. In this role, Busch will establish and strengthen relationships with Southwest Florida businesses that are committed to the region’s economic vitality and future growth. The Horizon Foundation raises private-sector money to support economic development initiatives and…

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$3 Million in State Funding Approved For New Aviation Technician Facility

PUNTA GORDA, FL  – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) is pleased to announce that $3 million was approved in the Florida State Budget for a new combined hangar and classroom facility for Charlotte Technical College’s (CTC) FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School. The budget was approved by Governor DeSantis on Thursday, June 2, 2022.  A…

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $30 Million Available to Florida Rural Communities for Economic Development

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced $30 million in available funds for Florida rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). Rural communities can apply for this grant beginning July 15, 2022, to make infrastructure improvements and facilitate economic development activities that have positive, long-term impacts on local economies.…

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