Joy & Shane Goushaw's (joysanibelisland) Blog

    This was the news today in the Fort Myers News Press (link to the article).  Columnist Mark Alexander shared recent reports by Fishkind & Associates that "Lee County lost 2,400 jobs in 2007, lost 11,000 jobs in 2008 and has projected a loss of 8,500 jobs in 2009."  Economy.com reported that i...

This photo was in today's edition of the Fort Myers News Press.  The sellers of this home on the Caloosahatchee River are very creative when it comes to marketing ideas in selling their home!  They are advertising in The Fort Myers News Press, Wall Street Journal, and northern papers in Minneapol...

Donald Trump has recently been promoting to investors that now is the time to buy real estate.  Buying a foreclosure in Fort Myers can be rewarding if you are aggresive, have a strategic game plan and know what pitfalls to be aware of.  Knowing what to look for in a foreclosure and what problems ...

Now I know this information is not about the local Fort Myers area, however this seemed like it could be of real interest to some web savvy techies out there so we thought we would share it with you.  In an email newsletter we receive every week from William Dukes, Sr. Loan Officer at Summit Mort...

I cannot tell you how excited we are that a deal has been made between Fort Myers and the Lee County Officials with the Boston Red Sox.  With so many snowbirds flocking to Fort Myers every season, and a good majority being from Boston, it was a win-win for everyone!  Last year I sold a lovely end...

                                   The Marriott is known for superior service, upgraded rooms, and competitive rates.  Fort Myers Courtyard by Marriott is located at 4455 Metro Parkway.  The Marriott is minutes from I-75, Fort Myers International Airport, close to the business districts, great sh...

If you are a Health Care Professional you will love the way Cru Restaurant in Fort Myers is showing appreciation to you every Monday evening.  Just by working as a Health Care or Medical Professionalyou will receive 10% off your entire purchase.  To top that off, they will take your business card...

It does not happen very often when the general public is allowed access to one of Fort Myers finest Golf Courses for a run!  Now is the opportunity to run through the "Back 9" at Eastwood Golf Course.  It may be an early start to a holiday, but what a great way to see such a beautiful Fort Myers ...

Come watch an All-American game of baseball this Memorial Day weekend as the Professional Class-A Miracle Baseball Team meets the Palm Beach Cardinals at home starting at 7:05 pm this Saturday.  Gates open at 6 pm.  Be sure and stay for the after the game amazing Memorial Weekend Fireworks show! ...

The Federal Housing Authority has the ability to offer more competitive rates and terms on home loans.  This helps to keep home ownership more affordable for more people.  As home and condo prices continue to attract buyers to the Fort Myers Real Estate Market, we are seeing more individuals ask ...