Joy & Shane Goushaw's (joysanibelisland) Blog

The real estate market is changing in Fort Myers.  We are seeing a lack of inventory in lower priced homes including bidding wars.  Typically these homes are in the $100,000 - $199, 000 price range.   If you have a Fort Myers or Cape Coral home in this price range now really is the time to have i...

  If you are a Fort Myers Seller, now is the time to consider selling your home! Reasons Why it is a Great Time to Hire a Listing Agent: 1.  Snowbirds and Vacationers As anyone driving around Fort Myers and Cape Coral can see our traffic has been steadily increasing over the past couple of weeks....

Sellers, we can empathize with the challenges that you are facing when selling your Lee County home.  It is a market unlike any other that you will probably ever find yourself in again.  In my research on the Greater Fort Myers and the Beach MLS I have found many reasons for the unfortunate even...

Are you selling your home in Cape Coral or Fort Myers?  Then I would strongly recommend getting a ListingBook Account.  A ListingBook Account will provide you with all of the homes in your area that are for sale.  Not only will you see the Active Listings, you will also get notified and will be a...

I found this ARTICLE on Chinese Drywall this evening that made me stop and just shake my head again and sigh.  As I reflect on this very unfortunate issue, it makes me feel emotions of frustration and sadness.  I am amazed at how many resources went into building these homes that has been wasted....

Located on San Carlos Blvd. near the new Target in SW Fort Myers, Lamotta's is a local favorite for authentic Italian Cuisine.  Lamotta's is only 15 minutes to Fort Myers Beach and close to many of the local marinas.  Family owned for 29 years by First Generation Sicilians, you cannot get more a...

Come Visit Colony Lakes in Fort Myers Just off of Winkler and Summerlin. 15 minutes from Fort Myers Beach and 20 minutes from Sanibel Island!  This is a quiet community with a pool and children's play area.  Low HOA fees.  3 Bedroom / 3 Bath + Den in Colony Lakes - A Fort Myers Foreclosure!  Cal...

                         Are you looking for a Family Friendly activity that is SAFE and FREE this Halloween?  Do you want a place you can take your children to as an alternative to traditional October 31st activities that will be memorable and start a new tradition?  Then join us ouside McGregor...

Crown Colony in Fort Myers is in an ideal location in SW Fort Myers.  Located just off of Winkler and Summerlin Rd you are 15 minutes from Fort Myers Beach and 20 minutes from Sanibel Island.  Golf membership in Crown Colony is not required but is available.  Use of the pool, fitness center, luxu...

If you are looking for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Fort Myers I don't recommend waiting.  I did a search in the Realtor's Greater Fort Myers MLS in two separate price ranges to make note of the current inventory of homes and just as I thought, it is decreasing significantly.  First, I looked at t...