Europeans and Canadians have taken advantage of a down market and even played a part in the recovery seen last season, according to several recently published reports on housing. For the 12 months ending in March, 31% of Florida's home sales were to foreign buyers, up from 10% in 2007, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors. Old Naples, Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, and other luxury markets have definitely seen the benefits of these buyers looking for a great deal. As representatives of the international market through Luxury Real Estate, Gulf Coast International Properties is prepared to assist these buyers looking for their perfect luxury vacation home in Naples. Call Mary Yon at 239-572-3274 for more information or email me at [email protected].