Since we are staying home the whole day we are treating ourselves with lots of food and desserts. LOLWe decided to make vegan nice cream and it was DELICIOUS! See below recipe we used in case you want to give it a try :)  - 1 cup of Pineapple - 1 cup of Mango- 1 cup of strawberries- 1/2 cup of blueberries - 1/2 cup of blackberries- 1/2 can of coconut milk- 1/4 cup of dates sugar - Mix it all together on a high speed blender - Stick it in the freezer for 2 hours - Use vegan sugar cones - you find these on any whole food store.- Or serve it in a cup/bowl - Yummy! Enjoy it!     03/15/2020

 Rising home prices have been in the news a lot lately, and much of the focus is on whether they’re accelerating too quickly and how sustainable the growth in prices really is. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising prices, however, is the impact they have on a homeowner’s equity position.Home equity is defined as the difference between a home’s fair market value and the outstanding balance of all liens on the property. While homeowners pay down their mortgages, the amount of equity they have in their homes climbs each time the value increases.Today, the number of homeowners that currently have significant equity in their homes is growing. According to the Census Bureau, 38% of all homes in the country are mortgage-free.  In a home equity study, ATTOM Data Solutions revealed tha... 03/13/2020

February Market Report for Cape Coral, FL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Price Range New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales $0 - $200,000      54      95        82 $200,001 - $300,000      176      216      166 $300,001 - $400,000       87        91        48 $400,001 and up     100        85        84 Total      417      487      380 Source: Local MLS CONDOMINIUMS Price Range New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales $0 - $200,000       31      29        44 $200,001 - $300,000       12        18          10 $300,001 - $400,000        7        4          5 $400,001 and up        7        6          5 Total      57      57        64 Source: Local MLS If you are looking to buy or sell a property in February and actually get results, please give me a call for a free consultation and I will help you to... 03/11/2020

Spring is right around the corner, so flowers are starting to bloom, and many potential homebuyers are getting ready to step into the market. If you’re thinking of buying this season, here’s how mortgage interest rates are working in your favor.Freddie Mac explains: “If you’re in the market to buy a home, today’s average mortgage rates are something to celebrate compared to almost any year since 1971… Mortgage rates change frequently. Over the last 45 years, they have ranged from a high of 18.63% (1981) to a low of 3.31% (2012). While it’s not likely that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate will return to its record low, the current average rate of 3.45% is pretty close — all to your advantage.” To put this in perspective, the following chart from the same article shows how average ... 03/08/2020

 Millennials Gain Equity in the Cape. Recent news from Yahoo Finance ranked Cape Coral No. 3 in the U.S. with more than 50% of millennials owning homes. In most communities they’re forced to bunk up with roommates due to skyrocketing rents prices.  If you're feeling this is the right time, call me today and get the process moving to determine if home ownership is your next best step. You can reach me at 239-284-8637  I love working with first time home buyers! Tambien hablo Espanol! Your local and expert Realtor in the areas of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Estero, Bonita and Naples.    03/07/2020

If you’re looking to buy a home in 2020, have you thought about putting your tax refund toward a down payment? Homeownership may be one step closer than you think if you spend your dollars wisely this year.Based on data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,962 when filing their taxes this year.The map below shows the average tax refund Americans received last year by state: According to programs from the Federal Housing Authority, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae, many first-time buyers can purchase a home with as little as 3% down. Truth be told, a 20% down payment is not always required to buy a home, even though that’s a common misconception about homebuying. Veterans Affairs Loans allow many veterans to purchase a home wit... 03/06/2020

    Joe Kendall with Keller Williams Realty of Fort Myers & The  Islands talks about the impacts of the Coronavirus has had with the Federal Reserve lowering the Mortgage Interest Rates and the fueling of the Southwest Florida real estate markets!        Now is a great time to buy or sell a home, condo or vacant land in southwest Florida specially in Cape Coral Fort Myers and Sanibel Island. Where current inventory levels remain fluid with some plenty of choices in several real estate categories. You can reach Joe Kendall "Broker Joe " with Keller Williams anytime at 239-560-0726 03/06/2020

In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working with a trusted real estate professional can help ease those concerns and make the process to home-ownership much easier to understand.A recent survey conducted by Ipson and Freddie Mac reveals the confidence level of Gen Z and Millennial buyers regarding the home buying process. The graph below shows the breakdown of the top results, clearly indicating there’s a significant portion of younger buyers who are not yet confident with some of the steps in the home buying process.Between the home buyi... 02/27/2020

Cape Harbour, Cape Coral, FL Market Report for this fabulous waterfront community️ 3 Condos have SOLD in Cape Harbour: ➡️ $330k with 2 bed, 2 bath ➡️ $395k with 3 bed+ Den 2 bath ➡️ $410k with 3 bed 2 bath  Thinking of selling a condo in Cape Coral, FL? Call today! Now It’s a good time to sell!  Bester und vertrauenswürdiger Makler in SW Florida El mejor Realtor y de confianza en el area del Sureste de FL  02/26/2020

A Realtor.com study compared active home listings per 1,000 residents and found that Fla. homebuyers have it easier than other areas of the U.S. Cape Coral, Miami and Daytona Beach led the “easiest markets to find a home” list with seven Fla. metros in the top 20.   ORLANDO, Fla. – The inventory of for-sale homes has hit a record low, but many Florida metros aren’t suffering as much as other areas of the U.S. When mortgage rates dropped in late 2019, some buyers scrambled to secure a home before rates rose again, sending an already tight inventory into an evener tighter inventory, according to a realtor.com analysis. However, no Florida city made realtor.com’s “20 toughest markets to find a home” list, and seven Florida metros are on the “easiest markets to find a home” list. Sunshine S... 02/24/2020

 Joe Kendall Broker with Keller Williams Realty of Fort Myers & The Islands. Join Joe Kendall Broker as he talks about the freshwater lakes and canals of the more affordable waterfront in southwest Florida. Cape Coral has over 100 miles of freshwater lakes and canals offering some of the very best Florida Lifestyles at amazing prices!   02/19/2020

 We are so honored and blessed to have clients that take the time to write reviews like this one: "Bernie and Abby Stiller ("Team Stiller!") sold my house much faster than I ever anticipated and they sold it for the asking price that I wanted. They kept me informed of all the advertising, open houses, and activity on my home throughout the whole process. Bernie and Abby took the very best care of me and getting my house sold; they are amazing and I cannot recommend them highly enough! I have another home that I need to sell this year and I know they will take care of everything for me. I'm very grateful to them and to my good friend who recommended them to me!" If you want to read more reviews of Team Stiller listed in google Click Here Call Team Stiller for all your Real Estate needs i... 02/17/2020

The success of the U.S. residential real estate market, like any other market, is determined by supply and demand. This means we need to look at how many potential purchasers are in the market versus the number of houses that are available to buy. With early 2020 housing data now rolling in, it’s quite evident there are two big stories impacting this year’s residential real estate market:1. Buyer demand is already extremely strong2. Housing supply is at a historically low levelDemandShowingTime is a firm that compiles data from property showings scheduled across the country. The latest ShowingTime Showing Index reveals how showings have increased in each of the country’s four regions for five months in a row.SupplyMove.com also just released information indicating that the number of hom... 02/15/2020

Even though there’s a big buyer demand for homes in today’s low inventory market, it doesn’t mean you should price your home as high as the sky when you’re ready to sell. Here’s why making sure you price it right is key to driving the best price for the sale.If you’ve ever watched the show “The Price Is Right,” you know the only way to win the game is to be the one to correctly guess the price of the item up for bid without going over. That means your guess must be just slightly under the retail price.When it comes to pricing your home, setting it at or slightly below market value will increase the visibility of your listing and drive more buyers your way. This strategy actually increases the number of buyers who will see your home in their search process. Why? When potential buyers loo... 02/10/2020

January Market Report for Cape Coral, FL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Price Range New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales $0 - $200,000      57      109        65 $200,001 - $300,000      196      209      137 $300,001 - $400,000       84        79        51 $400,001 and up     149        80        57 Total      486      477      310 Source: Local MLS CONDOMINIUMS Price Range New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales $0 - $200,000       50      38        30 $200,001 - $300,000       10        12          9 $300,001 - $400,000        8        3          1 $400,001 and up        17        3          3 Total      85      56        43 Source: Local MLS If you are looking to buy or sell a property in February and actually get results, please give me a call for a free consultation and I will help you to... 02/10/2020

👉🏻 SOLD! 🏡Congratulations to our seller on the sale of her beautiful Pool Home 🎈Offer came in within 14 days on market!Thank you for giving us the opportunity to represent you 🔑 Team Stiller 💙❤️ Property Information: Amazing POOL home you can’t pass up! It checks all the boxes: Newer roof 2016, Newer Air Conditioning system 2016, Newer water heater 2017, new R.O system, tile and updated master bathroom. This 3 bed and 2 bath gem is tucked away in a established neighborhood in the NE Section of Cape Coral. Close to schools, shopping, and restaurants. Not in a flood zone. Great open floor plan with a nice kitchen and living room and lots of natural light. Big lanai perfect for those summer barbecues. This home is priced very aggressively for a quick sale! don’t miss your chance to own an ... 02/04/2020

$10,000 PRICE REDUCTION FOR A QUICK SALE 🔥Must see this beautiful home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 1338 sq.ft. Spacious dining & living rooms. Plenty of room to put a pool! City water & sewer all Assessments paid in full!Don’t wait any longer call now☎️ 239-284-8637Llame para ver esta linda casa! 🔥 Great opportunity 💵 $189,900 💵 ♥️ RE/MAX Realty Group 1430 SE 31ST TER CAPE CORAL FL 33904                   Detailed Property Information    MLS# 219080970 Property Information: $10,000 PRICE REDUCTION!!! Must see! This wonderful 3 bed, 2 bath split floor plan home that is located in a sought after area in SE Cape Coral. Centrally Located minutes to both bridges, restaurants, shops, malls, movie theater, churches and schools. The home has lots of updates! Brand new air conditioning ... 02/03/2020

First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This YearIn the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be first-time buyers looking to purchase a home grew from 58% in Q4 2018 to 63% in Q4 2019.The results revealed,“Millennials are the most likely generation to be making plans to purchase a home within a year (19%), followed by Gen Z (13%) and Gen X (12%)…Prospective buyers in the youngest two generations are primarily first-time buyers:  88% of Gen Z buyers and 78% of Millennial buyers are reaching out to homeownership for the first time in their lives.”With a high demand from first-time homebuyers and a shor... 01/28/2020

TIRED OF INTERVIEWING AGENTS FOR THE JOB OF SELLING YOUR HOME?  Selling a home is an important decision and with so many realtors out there how do you choose? We made it easy for you. decide for yourself if we would be the right candidate to sell your home.✔ Our 3 step system for selling homes is all about YOU!✔ YOU get 4 exclusive guarantees nobody else offers.✔ YOU get a custom proactive marketing plan bringing you tons of qualified buyers.✔ YOU get an entire staff dedicated to getting your home sold for the most money in the shortest time possible...stress free. If you're thinking about selling your home watch this video   01/27/2020

There’s a current narrative that owning a home today is less affordable than it has been in the past. The reason some are making this claim is because house prices have substantially increased over the last several years.It’s not, however, just the price of a home that matters.Homes, in most cases, are purchased with a mortgage. The current mortgage rate is a major component of the affordability equation. Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since December 2018. Another major piece of the affordability equation is a buyer’s income. The median family income has risen by approximately 3% over the last year.The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a monthly Housing Affordability Index. The latest index shows that home affordability is better today than at a... 01/17/2020