Fort Myers Florida Homes,'s Blog

The prices on homes have dropped drastically, as everyone is well aware, I'm sure.   The question is....with the prices this low, why aren't we having a buyer's boom?!!!!   The homes that sold for $325K 2 years ago -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage with pool -- now selling for $230K to $250K!!...

Thanksgiving is a family & friends holiday at our house.  Along with the turkey & dressing & cranberry sauce, we enjoy the company of a strange mix of hungry people -- neighbors & friends, aunts & uncles, grandmoms & sisters & brothers -- and we thank God for our homes & families & the great food...

One of my Seller's just advised me that he needs to get out of his Condo NOW!!!  This is a simply FANTASTIC 2/1 at the Regency Condo's in Ft Myers.   All the Condo's in this complex are listed in the $130's and he is willing to Sell for $95,900!  This is an End Unit, Second Floor, close to Ft Mye...

'TIS THE SEASON!!'  The men & women who give their time to collect money for the Salvation Army should be applauded.   Day after day, night after night, they stand or sit in front of our grocery stores & WalMarts, some with recorded music, and smile and wish you a Happy Holiday.  I know it's easy...

A friend of mine recently found herself in dire financial straits and was trying to retrieve her home from foreclosure.    In desperation she searched the internet and came up with companies promising to save her home for a "small fee".  After contacting a firm that claimed to save homes for fore...

We live in the South West area of Florida and occasionally take the back roads (17 to 64 to 27 to 4) on the way up to Universal or Disney.   As soon as you hit SR 17 the orange groves and cattle ranches take over.  It is an unbelievable scent when the blossoms come out.  It perfumes the entire ar...

Just wondering how many people have heard of this and have you actually tried it? The story is if you are having a hard time selling your home to purchase a St. Joesph statue and bury him in the front yard of the home or land you are trying to sell. The rumor is it is very effective and really wo...

San Carlos Park in South Fort Myers will be getting a new Northern Hydraulics. It will be taking the place of the old Winn Dixie location next to Blockbuster Video and Suncoast Schools Credit Union. This will bring new, much needed business to this nice little plaza.

Neighborhood Watch has been becoming very successful in San Carlos Park. I have been having meeting with homeowners and renters living in San Carlos Park Three Oaks and Estero monthly. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Karl Drews Center. The meeting starts at 7:15. Homeowners and fami...

I'm having an Open House for one of my great listings. The home is located in the Prestigious Tidewater Island community. There are only 69 home-sites total 45 of which are gulf access, the other 16 are on a fresh water canal. The homes are predominantly Old-Florida style, and there are also 13 v...