Bonita Fairways is a 3400-yard, par 61, 18 hole executive golf course designed by Gordon Lewis. It is a Bonita Springs Golf course that  and is located on West Terry Street in Bonita Springs, Florida.This course challenges your short game as well as your long game. There are seven par 4's; the remainder are par 3's. The front nine feature hills and valleys, sand traps, and several small waterholes. The back nine keep you on your toes with larger waterholes, sand traps, and doglegs--all surrounded by a pristine nature preserve. After play wind down at The Gator Hole Pub & Grill for a great lunch, cold drinks, or just a little friendly conversation and bragging.   Bonita Fairways hosts a 19,000-square-foot clubhouse.  This two-story structure features a fitness room, library, commercial k... 02/20/2007

 This morning I was watching Robin and Company on Cnn.  They have been inviting viewers to send their sweethearts photos in for the Valentines Day show.  They have so many they are running a split screen with the hosts and the viewer submissions.  I thought I would invite everyone to post a photo of someone they love.  Pets, kids and friends are welcome!   02/14/2007

Bonita Springs, FL Handyman special - 26781 Palm St, Bonita Springs, FL 341353bedroom 2bath combination CBS and Woodframe stucco. Currently needs paint and clean up to satisfy the code enforcement violation.  Zillow has this property at $194k and comps are around $200k.  This is great rental area and a great investment at this price!  This will NOT last. Your price only $137,000 - Pics and more at http://www.buyahousefromray.com/26781PalmSt Ray HigdonRLH Holdingshttp://www.buyahousefromray.com 02/13/2007

 The Internet is oh, so powerful and as "Internet Real Estate Agents" we have great responsibility.  Responsibility for: Our customers and their homes we market on the internet. Our potential buyers who want information - yesterday. Our families and ourselves, this is our livelihood and we need to seriously address our leads post haste.  A conclusion that I have come to, after a few years of study, is that it's a hunt to find an agent that will respond in a timely manner.  Part of my study is as a real estate agent in Bonita Springs, Florida - a vacation and second home destination location and the other part is as a real estate investor.Every call or email should almost be treated as an actual emergency here is why: Someone took the time to call or email - they are a whole bunch closer... 02/12/2007

 Value Priced Condominium - $249,900  Bermuda Links is located in Bonita Fairways, Bonita Springs, Florida.  Just minutes to gulf beaches, Florida Gulfcoast State University, SW Florida International Airport, Coconut Point Mall and many conveniences.  Light and bright end unit condominium home. This is a second floor residence with cathedral ceilings and lake views from the lanai and master bedroom. Offered furnished, this condo is roomy and neutral tone.  It features a crisp, white on white kitchen. The bedrooms are offered in a split design. The third bedroom is currently being used as an office. Bermuda Links is located just 10 to 15 minutes to the gulf beaches of Bonita Beach, 20 to 25 minutes to SW Florida Regional Airport & FGSU.  Turnkey furnished, just bring your groceries.    B... 02/12/2007

Donald Trump's story on wealth creation will be told to attendees by his close advisor George Ross.  At the wealth conference you will learn:1. Buy real estate for 31%-57% below value.2. Find income producing companies.3. Slash capital gains to "0" when you sell real estate.4. Lower your tax bill 31%.5. Learn how to cash in on the new billion dollar forclosure opportunity.6. Protect your assets from lawsuits, leins, levies, bankruptcy or even divorce.The even is February 22, 2007 in Estero Florida at the Three Oaks Conference Center.Lunch and the book Trump Style Negotiation are complimentary.  I have a couple tickets available to give away.For anyone in the Bonita Springs and Estero area that is interested in a program like this, I am willing to be your real estate agent, take you to l... 02/10/2007

 As real estate agents and REALTORS® there are a variety of designations and accreditations that can be earned to further advance both knowledge and professional expertise.  Many question if there are actually any benefits to investing the time and money in the extra education.Plain and simple:  Yes, it is worth it!  There isn't a whole bunch of fanfare involved in attending and graduating from the classes.  It is more or less a cumulative effect of exposure to vast amounts of information, great ideas that are shared and helpful hints from other veterans of the industry.  Sometimes it is simply a jump-start, a kick in the pants to re-energize and motivate.  Sometimes is just one thing; that "one thing" that the student decides to implement in their business practices and it "works" to b... 02/09/2007

 Back to civilization (Bonita Springs, Florida)and the Internet.So I'm in Colorado skiing and decide to go to the top of the mountain.  There's often a sissy way out, so you don't have to take the double blacks down.  It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  I didn't even take the sissy way down.  The lift drops you off at 12,850 feet, which isn't quite the summit.  The summit is another 150 foot up.  All those youngsters making the pilgrimage to the top to get the last few feet of the mountain and the straight drop in.  Look at them.  Nuts right?So I hear this voice (no jokes Average Joes) and I get this brilliant Idea.  I'm not getting any younger and my bone density isn't going to improve from this point forward.  Heck, I'm half gray hair already.  Maybe I should try this before i... 02/09/2007

Think it's impossible?  Not so. Every day buyers start the search for a Bonita Springs home in another, distant locale.  The fact of the matter is, if you are planning a home search from great distance you can seriously focus and filter most of your search criteria and qualify your new home "candidates" by using the right tools.  You can be included in the 75% of home buyers that begin their home search on the Internet, educate yourself and prepare yourself to more effectively shop for a home when you arrive to buy.This article is a compilation of services my own buyers have enjoyed using to find their home and my own experiences from buying a home that was almost 2,000 miles from my state.It seems almost everyone is doing their homework on the web before they buy a home.  In all likeli... 02/04/2007

In a visit yesterday to Bonita Springs, Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced his plan for property tax reform.  Doubling the homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000 and making the homestead exemption portable for people in the Save Our Homes Program are included in his proposal.  It would take 3/4 of the legislation to agree to the constitutinal ammendment.This proposal for property tax reform came one week after Crist signed into law a massive property insurance reform.Read also:  Property Tax Reform  01/30/2007

Almost daily I receive an email from a company called Video on Demand Real Estate.  Usually duplicate emails, too.  There is no unsubscribe button on the email.  When I reply to the email it bounces back.  I visited the website and submitted via their contact button and asked to be removed.I just want off of this list.  I have no interest in this product.  What do you, the members of Active Rain, recommend I do.  I explained in the "contact" email that I will report their SPAM without an unsubscribe button or opt out button to authorities.  I just don't know what authorities.  I've never had such an issue before.By the way, there is small print at the bottom that looks like unsubscribe literature, but reads:  You are receiving this email because you are either a member of NAR, or are on... 01/29/2007

 Agent X vs. The Bonita Springs AgentOn my way home from work today I stopped at an open house a few doors down from my house.  I have spoken with the agent holding the open house a few times before.  I toured the home and then shared with the agent that I am thinking of putting my home on the market, maybe in a few months.  Spur of the moment, I offered for her to show it to anyone she felt that were qualified and interested.  I even had her come over and take a look at it.  It is a pretty home.  (Spoken like a mother speaking of her child)  Keep in mind, we are ALMOST done with the remodel of the last bathroom.  Oh, did I mention it was someone's birthday Wednesday?  This was in the living room.  Plus baskets of candy and flower bouquets on the tables and counters.                    ... 01/26/2007

Alright, I didn't let them stay but they were around for a few hours. One of them left a present on the lanai.  Thanx!  Jon and his friends found four puppies in an appliance box on the side of the road.  All but one has a home.  The boy with the white toes, chin and bib needs a home!  They appear to be part lab and maybe hound.  Two of them were red.  Call today for your FREE, yes Free, GENUINE, REALTOR friendly, highly fashionable, Bonita Springs, Florida puppy. Supplies are limited, act fast!  Look at that FACE~!    01/21/2007

Are You Lucky To Be A Realtor?Today was a day to get together with some of my family.  My Twins turn 19 in a few days. I threw them a get together.  Today I had a birthday party for them that was the same old, same old (for them).  They are bored by my antics, but glad their grand parents showed up.They were thrilled by my parents showing up.  Mom, who scratched thru a health scare this year and Pappy who made it thru Mom's scare, only to have a stroke....and live with no imparement.  The flexibility of my occupation made everyone, including me have quality of life.  It made me realise a few things.  Iam so lucky that:I am  so lucky that I have a great career that I can blend around my family.I am so lucky I have great, understanding clients.I am so lucky that I can find a way to take a... 01/21/2007

In an effort to protect the integrity of the home sales numbers of Naples, Florida and how they are published the Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) has  discontinued sharing their sales data with the Florida Association of Realors (FAR).  Continued bad press and skewed numbers prompted their decision.  To learn more:  Naples Real Estate. 01/19/2007

                                                          Today I have the opportunity to work with a buyer.  Not just any buyer.  An honest to good, repeat customer, prequalified, knows what he wants, no bull buyer.  By no bull, I mean: I have a list of what he wants to see, in the order he wants to see them, plus five alternate homes to see, in the event the homes (1-5) don't pan out.Yesterday I hopped in my car to preview the homes on the list.  I turns out the homes 5-10 (the alternates) are in one gated community by Divosta Homes - Village Walk of Bonita Springs.  I thought, while I was there, I'd preview the alternates or at least get to the bottom of their occupancy issues.  If we decided to see them I wanted to be able to walk right in.  The experiences I had trying to get infor... 01/17/2007

 Bonita Beach is located on Florida's gulf coast just a few miles north of Naples and about two hours south of Tampa.  The white sand beaches of Bonita Springs have been a favorite destination for world travelers.  Unfortunatly, too much time goes by between visits to the beach for a lot of locals and long time residents.  Enjoy the photos I snapped when I stopped to smell the roses and the beach breezes.  Bonita Beach Preserve is located at the South end of Barefoot Beach.  It is a State Park and Gopher Tortoise Preserve.  Between 12 noon and 3:00 p.m. the little "Sherman Tanks" are everywhere.  Admission to the park is $6.00 per vehicle.There are also several varieties of birds in the area. A few were kind enough to let me get close.                               A place of treasures ... 01/17/2007

The subject of a recent blog post of mine was about the trials and tribulations of "creative" for sale by owner signs.  The Tip of The Florida FSBO Iceberg was a featured post with about 30 comments and interjects regarding a series of signs that I photographed and published.  Apparently, a non-REALTOR blog reader took exception, which is fine, and felt we (who commented) were unprofessional.  The fact of the matter is, the exterior of the home, it's neglected landscape and it's expired Christmas decorations were the primary issues.  Adding to the unprofessional look was the fact that the home is overpriced, had been reduced twice as indicted in Sharpie Market on the FSBO sign and if it did sell, it is likely that it wouldn't appraise.  A couple questions I ask anyone that is selling a ... 01/16/2007

Located in the heart of Bonita Springs, Florida.   Located in Sabal Cove in Spring Run at The Brooks.  Two Bedroom + Den, two bath, w car attached garage attached villa home.  Enjoy sweeping views of the lake and golf course from the oversized screened lanai, breakfast nook, living room and master bedroom. This listing is no longer offered by Keller Williams Elite Realty.  Should you have interest in Spring Run at The Brooks or attached villa homes that offer bundled golf contact Chris Griffith 239-273-7430 and I will provide you with a current list of available properties.  01/13/2007

 It's the time of year in SW Florida that condominium associations and homeowner associations update their annual reports and annual budgets.  If there are changes to the fees or fee structures it usually takes place during the first quarter of the year.   As a listing REALTOR it is your duty to discover and produce accurate figures to present to the buyers of your listings.  These figures include: Annual budget for 2007 Any assessments from the association to the current owner. Status of the assessments paid/unpaid. Changes or ammendments to the bylaws/association documents. Current "frequently asked questions" (FAQ's) Current quarterly or monthly fees. Current management company contact information - they often change also. In a search through the same condo building in the MLS I was ... 01/09/2007