Darlene House, Realtor

03/13/2026

Another great workout at BILD by Coach O. I think I know what the “O” stands for! OMG!
# Coach

02/14/2026

Nope. It’s Albert from Ultra Air Heating & Cooling❄️🔥If your AC needs a little TLC, he’s the guy to call!

02/02/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1As5MRjxRX/

Naples Pier is set for a major rebuilding project. The initiative will replace the historic structure undermined by Hurricane Ian, with a resilient model, proposed to reopen by summer 2027.

01/28/2026

It’s 40° this morning in Naples … but feels like 32°. 🥶Breaking out the gas fireplace I thought was just for show 🔥❄️ Gotta love January surprises in Southwest Florida.

01/25/2026

Making friends in Naples, FL? It’s simple math. 🐕 +🌴+dog park= instant community. Who else has met their people this way? ❤️

01/22/2026

New licensees Realty Group,Inc. are taking time out of their busy schedules to get that all important headshot! Thanks to !!

01/20/2026

Just officially joined Waterfront Realty Group, Inc. and it's a real go-getter in the Naples FL real estate market. More than 200 agents and growing!!

01/16/2026

Isn’t it always hot and sunny ☀️ in Naples FL? Even in January? Let me explain!

01/16/2026

COMMENTARY BY WILL DUKES, SUMMIT MORTGAGE
( Friday January 16, 2026 )

In a nutshell: Foreclosure activity is extremely low and near some of the lowest levels on record, showing that housing is still very healthy and expected to continue to pick up as rates continue lower.

Looking ahead to next week, other than New and Existing Home sales, market participants will be laser focused on Thursday’s Personal Income and Spending report. Embedded in this data set is the Fed's favorite measure of inflation pressure at the consumer level, the "core" personal consumption expenditure index (PCE) which strips out volatile food and energy components. Market participants will be keenly watching these numbers to help gauge the odds of the Fed lowering the Federal Discount Rate at their next meeting on January 28th. Currently, the CME Fed Watch Tool is only projecting a 5% chance of the Fed cutting this rate on Jan 28 regardless of strong sentiment of the current administration to further ease lending costs.

01/14/2026

Is this right? The new Naples pier will look almost exactly the same as the old one? I guess you can't improve on perfection, eh?


https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/01/12/what-is-happening-with-naples-florida-pier-how-will-rebuild-look/88102529007/

01/10/2026

Rates! LOWER!

Here's commentary from Will Dukes of Summit Mortgage here in Naples FL.

COMMENTARY: This week started off steady, with both the JOLTS Job Openings and ADP payroll reports landing right on expectations. Then came today’s Non-Farm Payroll report, showing an anemic 50,000 new jobs created in December. Adding to the story, major downward revisions to October and November shaved off a combined 76,000 jobs. On its own, that would have nudged mortgage rates lower—but here’s where the real hallelujah comes in.

Yesterday, President Trump directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to deploy their excess cash to purchase up to $200 billion in Mortgage Bonds. Without diving too deep into market mechanics, this move is expected to push mortgage rates down—similar to how the Fed drove long-term rates lower during 2008–2012 and again during the COVID years. Better late than never! If this plays out as anticipated, we could see rates drift back toward the mid-5% range, a welcome relief for buyers, refinancers, and Realtors alike.

Looking Ahead - Next week brings more market-moving data and the kickoff of earnings season for major U.S. banks. Key releases include:
Inflation (CPI) – closely watched as stubborn price growth keeps the Fed divided.
Retail Sales, Producer Prices, Home Sales, and Trade Data – all critical indicators for economic momentum.

Stay tuned—2026 is starting with a bang, and opportunities may be opening up for those ready to act.

Have a great weekend!

01/09/2026

We top the list!
The Wall Street Journal just released its list of the 10 biggest sales in the USA in 2025. And guess who is at the top of the list? NAPLES! But don't let this list frighten you because Naples offers plenty of choices and a good realtor ( like me!) can help you find the home of your dreams, here in paradise, that fits your budget. Let's do this!
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For the first time ever, every luxury property on the list of 2025’s 10 biggest sales traded at nine figures or more