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Real Estate Broker/Owner - Dockside Realty, Inc. - BK3027547
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I wanted to take the time to wish a happy 4th to all, and remind you that the 4th of July is known to be the most dangerous holiday of the year to drive.  So,  be  very careful and don't take any chances.  Enjoy family and friends, because you can! Posted by   Please click on Banner to to to Dock...
07/02/2015
As of today Florida has enacted new drone laws.  However, they don't seem to mean too much!  It is now illegal to video (or photograph) any person, or property, without permission while using a drone.  The catch is, there are no criminal penalties attached to the law.  The law only gives the 'vic...
07/01/2015
I always feel as if it is a privelage to show another agent's property.  When I am asked for feedback, I like to give it because I know the listing agent needs that information for the seller.We have a terrible time getting feedback from our showings, however.  I doubt that we receive feedback fr...
06/30/2015
Financing fell through, so we are back on the market. Just appraised for over asking price! YES, you CAN have it ALL! YES, this home sits on an oversize corner lot! YES you can park your boat, right in your own back yard! YES, you can swim in the large in ground pool, complete with pool cage! YES...
06/29/2015
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Here in SW Florida we have some spectacular sunsets.  Most people don't like a rear western exposure on their home because of the heat in the afternoon, but sometimes it is worth it just to see the sunsets.  Here are a few examples!    Posted by   Please click on Banner to to to DocksideProperty....
06/26/2015
According to the Tampa Tribune yesterday, the Cape Coral/Ft. Myers area has the longest commute times in all of Florida!  I have lived here for almost 15 years and I really find that hard to believe!Their reason for the long commute times is due to the canal systems in Cape Coral.  We have over 4...
06/26/2015
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Every 4th of July Cape Coral has a large fireworks display, and party!  The bridge to Ft. Myers is closed down as well as much of the main street (Cape Coral Parkway).  There are vendors and lots of fun.  The fireworks can be viewed from the event, or several parks around the area.  Many will tak...
06/24/2015
Our great technology allows us to function somewhat without electricity.  My previous post was able to be posted because of batteries in my iPad!In the mean time, while we didn't have power, I was looking out the front window and saw a truck pull up across the street.  It was a power company truc...
06/24/2015
Well, ME for one!  After 6+ power outages yesterday, we lost it this afternoon and it didn't come back, BUMMER!Oh well, it has to come on soon.  It always does.  I'll just watch some TV until it does... It is getting warm in here.  Maybe I should put on a fan... I'm getting hungry.  Not a problem...
06/24/2015
Other than the heat and humidity, one major difference between summer and the other 3 seasons is our thunderstorms.  During the summer we can count on thunderstorms pretty much ever day.  Sometimes we only see them in the distance, but other times they are right on top of us!  Last night was one ...
06/23/2015
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