Citrano-Batten Team

10/19/2026

Want to move but don’t want to give up your current low rate? This is for you.
Data shows homeowners with a mortgage have an average of $310K in equity right now.

And that means if you've been putting off a move because you don't want to give up the mortgage rate you locked in a few years ago, your equity could help.

You could use it toward a bigger down payment and borrow less at today's rates.

Or, if you're downsizing, you might even be able to buy your next home in cash. No mortgage. No worrying about today’s rates.

Want to know how much equity you have and what it makes possible for you? DM me, and I'll help you find out.

10/18/2026

Bayside Bash kicks off a packed charity run

United Arts Collier hosts its waterfront Bayside Bash at Kalea Bay on October 24 from 5 to 7 p.m., per Gulfshore Life's philanthropy calendar, updated October 15. Guadalupe Center follows on October 28 with Seeing the Bigger Picture – Paint the Town RED, celebrating Immokalee students. Gulfshore Life

10/18/2026

If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are slowing down, you may be wondering: is this really a good time to sell?

10/17/2026

The low mortgage rate you locked in a few years ago might make moving feel off the table. But your equity could put it back on.Homeowners with a mortgage have an average of $310K in equity right now. That could go toward a bigger down payment, so you borrow less at today's rates. Or, you may be able to buy your next place in cash – without needing a mortgage at all. So, don’t write off a move just yet. Let's find out how much equity you have and what it could do for you.

10/17/2026

What's the biggest payment you make every month? If you’re a renter, it's probably your rent.

10/16/2026

Don’t let today’s uncertainty make you lose sight of what homeownership can do over time. Most homeowners say they’d make the same choice again. And decades of home-price growth help explain why.
If you’re wondering whether buying makes sense for you right now, let’s look at the numbers together – and what owning a home could mean for you in the years ahead.

With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now.

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

In many places right now, inventory is growing and homes are taking a bit longer to sell. And that’s information that should shape the strategy you use going in.

Whether you're buying or selling, let's look at how long homes are taking to sell in your neighborhood, so your offer, or your price, fits today's market.

Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn't exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling.

10/13/2026

Go ahead, use AI to help you search and compare properties. But remember, only a real estate agent who knows the area can truly bring you home.

10/13/2026

¡ARTE VIVA! returns to Naples and Marco Island for 2026-27.
Partners of the local visitor's bureau will host Hispanic arts programming across Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, and nearby Collier County destinations. Day of the Dead events anchor the fall, with a free celebration at Artis-Naples on October 28 and the Botanical Garden's annual gathering from October 31 to November 1.