On Christmas Day, here on Fort Myers Beach, Florida it's 11:30 AM and 77 degrees outside. I've just returned from a long walk on the beach with our dog, Mimi. The highs today are expected to be in the low 80's. Many people think it must be strange to be in a warm, sunny place on Christmas. I'
...
12/25/2008
As a new year approaches, it is time for new homeowners to file for homestead Exemtion. For some people coming to live here from out of state, Florida's homestead law scan be confusing. Basically, the benefits of declaring homestead as as follows: If you are a Florida resident and your home is
...
12/24/2008
Awhile back, the cable people were in the house to install a new wireless system and one of the men mentioned that he was from the Cape. We've only lived in Florida since 1992, yet, my wife responded: Oh, Cape Cod? Well, I guess that Cape Cod and Cape Coral are both on the water. There aren't
...
12/18/2008
Southwest Florida Real Estate agents have warned their clients: : "the time to buy is now".Waterfront,dry lots deals,river homes, canal properties with elegant homes for 2003-2004 prices, condos with generous amenities, golf communities, renovated re-sales homes with pools, short sales and forecl
...
12/17/2008
It's freezing across America today. At 10:00 this morning, the current temperatures indicate that a cold front has overtaken the country. The one exception seems to be the southeastern United States and in particular Florida. The high temperature today is expected to reach 79 degrees in the For
...
12/17/2008
Youtube or? Its hard to beat youtube these days.Specially since Google took over and you can now add HTD quality on it. Check this great post by Pat Cheung Townizen.com http://activerain.com/blogsview/839482/YouTube-Tutorial-How-to-Embed-Videos-in-HD and http://activerain.com/blogsview/826213/Und
...
12/16/2008
Qu'est -ce-qui se passe en Floride? Cape Coral est de plus en plus fabuleux! Les prix sont retournes aux annees 2003-2004 et les acheteurs sont revenues en masses? Pourquoi? les prix et la qualite de ses proprietees. Vous voulez une maison avec une piscine bien construite et dans un bon quartier
...
12/14/2008
Sometimes your are surprised. This unusual home is located near the mid island of Fort Myers Beach on 178 Jefferson St.When you drive by you notice immediately the chimney, the gable roof lines, the large rounded windows and the mature landscaping. Much of the garden is hidden behind a peek a b
...
12/14/2008
In winter, there are actually cool Florida mornings and evenings, and how pleasant it is to enjoy them with a newspaper outside by a cracking chiminea (outside fireplace), or contemplating and discussing the day when it is done inside in front of the living room fireplace with a nice glass of win
...
12/04/2008
This list is part of a system I started roughly a year ago... Due to the positive response I will add similar posts in the future which will focus on different style of homes, condos, waterfront properties and foreclosures in different areas and communities of Southwest Florida. You will be abl
...
12/03/2008