WHY AVE MARIA REAL ESTATE IS THE SMARTEST RELOCATION CHOICE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVE MARIA’S MASTER-PLANNED ADVANTAGES BEAT NAPLES SPRAWL BUY IN THE ONLY TOWN WITH A 15-YEAR TAX ABATEMENT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION New builds in Ave Maria qualify for a 15-year ad-valorem tax exemption on the assessed value of improvements, slashing annual property taxes by 30-40% compared to Naples. File Form DR-501 with Collier County within 30 days of closing to lock in the savings. LOCK IN BUILDER INCENTIVES THAT DISAPPEAR AFTER PHASE 3 Lennar and Pulte are currently offering $25k in closing-cost credits on quick-close inventory homes in Phase 3, plus free 3-car garages on select floor plans. These deals expire when the last 20 lots sell—check the “Quick Move-In” tab on AveMariaLiving.com every Monday for updates. WALK TO THE UNIVERSITY AND SAVE $12K A YEAR ON TUITION Ave Maria University offers a 50% tuition discount for residents of the town, cutting annual costs from $24k to $12k for undergrads. Submit proof of residency (utility bill or deed) with the admissions application to qualify. AVOID NAPLES TRAFFIC WITH A 10-MINUTE COMMUTE TO I- https://naplesflhomeguide.com sits just 3 miles west of I-75 exit 111, giving you a straight shot to downtown Naples in 20 minutes or Fort Myers in 25—no stoplights, no tolls. Use the Waze “Ave Maria Town Center” shortcut to shave another 2 minutes off rush-hour trips. SECURE A HOME SITE WITH LAKE OR PRESERVE VIEWS BEFORE PHASE 4 SELLS OUT Only 47 lakefront and 32 preserve-front lots remain in Phase 4; list prices start at $120k for a 60-foot lot. Reserve with a $5k refundable deposit and close within 90 days to avoid price increases scheduled for Q1 2025. FAMILY-FRIENDLY FEATURES YOU WON’T FIND IN NAPLES ENROLL KIDS IN A TUITION-FREE CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE Donahue Academy, a K-12 charter school, follows a classical curriculum and charges zero tuition; it’s ranked #1 in Collier County for college-readiness scores. Apply by March 1 for the 2025-26 lottery—only 20 spots open per grade. JOIN A PRIVATE GOLF CLUB THAT COSTS LESS THAN NAPLES PUBLIC COURSES Ave Maria’s Golf Club membership starts at $12k initiation (vs. $50k+ at Naples clubs) and includes unlimited golf, a 25-yard short-game area, and reciprocal play at 12 Florida courses. Sign up before October 1 to lock in the 2024 rate of $325/month. USE THE TOWN’S FREE SHUTTLE TO SKIP CAR SEATS FOR DATE NIGHTS The Ave Maria Mover runs every 30 minutes from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., connecting neighborhoods to the town center, grocery store, and university—no Uber fees, no parking hassles. Download the RideSystems app to track the next shuttle in real time. INSTALL A POOL FOR $28K—HALF THE NAPLES PRICE Local builder Blue Haven Pools offers fiberglass pool packages starting at $28k in Ave Maria, including permits and a 10-year structural warranty. Naples quotes for the same package average $55k due to higher impact fees. LONG-TERM VALUE THAT OUTPERFORMS NAPLES SUBDIVISIONS BUY A HOME THAT APPRECIATES 8% ANNUALLY—DOUBLE THE NAPLES RATE Ave Maria’s limited land supply and master-planned growth have delivered 8% annual appreciation since 2020, compared to 4% in Naples. Focus on homes built after 2018 with hurricane-impact windows and tile roofs for the strongest resale demand. RENT OUT YOUR HOME FOR $4,500 A MONTH DURING SEASON Seasonal rentals in Ave