SPLASH INTO SUMMER FUN!!Sun Splash Family Waterpark officially reopened on March 10 - this is the parks 16th season of operation. More than 160,000 guests visit the park every season to experience the thrills and excitement of Cape Coral's premier aquatic recreational faciliy. Here are the summer operating hours:THROUGH AUGUST 5Daily        10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Thursdays for Date Night            6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.   special rate $6.95 plus tax per personSaturdays for Family Carload Night      6:00p.m.  -  9:00p.m.  $29.95 for a carload of up to seven plus taxRegular General Admission Rates:$14.95 - adults and children over 48" tall$12.95 - children under 48" tall$8.95 - seniors 55+$4.95 - children under 2Cape Coral residents receive a $2 discount on Regular General Admission prices, ... 07/15/2007

  As a Southwest Florida Real Estate Specialist, I would like to share with you a discussion I had with a client last evening regarding getting a home mortgage. I suggested to the client they should always talk to 3 different banks, mortgages companies before deciding on  home loan. Based on your credit score, income and debt, you should be able to decide if a bank or a mortgage company is your best 0option before you make your phone calls. If you own a home, Your current bank or mortgage company that has your current mortgage might be your best best. If you have some credit issues? Then the mortgage Broker is probably your best route. There are lots of local choices for banks and mortgage companies in southwest Florida. I always say if they all sold the same product, they all would not... 07/13/2007

  Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty Fort Myers /Cape Coral Florida 239-560-0726 is an experienced Realtor in the Foreclosure Process. I would like to give some suggestions to home owners that maybe behind in mortgage payments. Everyone I have helped over the years, has always been a little different, yet there are some real concepts I would like to share with you. Without getting really drawn out and wordy with details here are a few key points, that I hope will help you.  I would strongly incourage you not to avoid the letters you get from your mortgage company, contact them and try and work out some type of payment plan. Stay in the home, you may not qualify for assistance if you move out.  If you have enough Equity? You might be able to refinance, work out a loan modification t... 07/13/2007

I just got back from an exciting lunch in Cape Coral, Florida.   I had the opportunity to meet with the guys from Sellsius, Joe & Rudy :)!    Also, Mary & John from RSS Pieces were there.  Our office, Sellstate Achievers Realty Network, Inc., in Ft. Myers, Florida allowed the BlogTour RV to park at our office with my big truck :). Then we headed over to RumRunners in Cape Coral for lunch.  RumRunners is a beautiful waterfront restaurant in SW Cape Coral. At lunch we were able to discuss Real Estate. Real estate marketing, blogging & so much more! It was great to finally put a face to some of these names. Even though Mary & John are in Cape Coral we had never had the opportunity to meet. It's a small world though, we realized that we have some mutual friends plus are pretty much neighbor... 07/10/2007

                                                                                       Catch Your Best Deal. Talk to Joe Today 239-560-0726   I always get asked from clients and people I meet in the local stores, gas stations and coffee shops in Cape Coral & Fort Myers.People always ask me. Joe, When realy is the best time of year to buy real estate? In the eyes of the seller, the Summer season is the most popular up north because of the weather, everything is in green, it's warm, family' want to move before school starts at the end of summer. Here is southwest Florida the best time to buy and get your best price is durning the summer, as the snow birds are gone, the amount of showing sellers get here are at the lowest point during the year. This time of year, Home Sellers are looking f... 07/10/2007

Hi Everyone!Well the Cape Coral's Red, White and Boom was very busy on the 4th July! About 50,000 people attended and enjoyed food and live music from national and local bands on the Cat Country Stage, including Crossin Dixon, Deb and The Dynamics, and DVS! Realtor's with the Cape Coral Association of Realtor's promoted "TIME2BUYCAPECORAL" and I blew up about 400 balloons in 3 hours that were givin to everyone that passed and stoped at the booth. We had a great time! Here are a few pictures I would like to share with you!   Wondering how to make a slide show? Click on the SLIDE button to create your own slide! It's fun and easy!If you need help just bookmark this page and ask me. I will be more then happy to help! 07/09/2007

The city of Cape Coral generates only about 8% of its tax base from businesses. The city has added over 2 Million square feet of commercial space in the last 2 years, and that hasn't even put a dent into the pent up demand that the city requires to service all the people that live here. On the corner of Kismet and Del Prado the new strip center called Shoppes at North Cape,  anchored by Publix is going up very quickly. It will include a Beef o' Bradys as a co-anchor to Publix.  According to the economic development director of Cape Coral, the city is motivated to get more commercial projects through permitting faster.  Some notable commercial locations include a neighborhood Walmart Grocery just opened on Pine Island road and Nicholas Pkwy in the last month. The Pine Island corridor rem... 07/03/2007

There is no doubt that foreclosures on the rise here in Cape Coral, Florida. The statistics are showing more & more homeowners facing foreclosure.  We currently have a database of Cape Coral homes for sale that are facing foreclosure. We work with the banks to negotiate short sales when the owner owes more than current Cape Coral market value. Some of these Cape Coral homes may need work but many of them are in move in condition. If you'd like to learn more about Cape Coral Short Sales or Cape Coral Foreclosure please visit our website below. We get new inventory of Cape Coral homes every week so please check back often. To search Cape Coral Foreclosures just click! www.The-Extreme-Team.com Yours in Success, Florida Future Realty   07/03/2007

                     3 bed 2 bath  built in 2006             2 bed 2 bath Pool  Location!     3 bed, 2 bath Waterfront Pool                 $ 149,900                                      $ 139,900                         PENDING !  $ 199,900  Cape Coral Florida Real Estate:  Bank Pre- Foreclosure Short Sale:   Subject to 3rd Party Approval  Joe Kendall Sandals Realty Cape Coral, Fort Myers Florida, 239-560-0726  Call Joe Kendall today at Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 for more information and schedule your very own personal showing of bank foreclosure short sale homes listed in Lee County!! Currently there are over 1200 homes listed for sale as a short sale! The variety ranges from land, lots, condos, wwaterfront property and new construction Call or email today for a complete list! Let Jo... 07/02/2007

                             Buy your next home Furnished! Just might be your best deal! Talk to Joe Kendall, Direct Line 239-560-0726Current gas prices around the country has some home owners re-thinking their marketing plans in southwest Florida! I had a conversation the other day about moving expenses across the country with a current home seller! I said think about what items you are going to take with you and call and get some prices for moving trucks and or companies and price it out! Most of the time, if you are moving out of the state? You might want to look at selling the home partially furnished, verse taking items with you, as the cost of gas has driven the moving expenses to the point one of my sellers told me, his furniture has not worth the expense of taking it with him! H... 06/30/2007

                          Come enjoy the southwest Florida lifestyle! The choices of waterfront locations in Southwest Florida, Specialy in Cape Coral Florida has never been better for the home buyer looking to own waterfront Property! Enjoying the American Dream of owning real estate plus all the amenities of living here in Southwest Florida. Yesterday June 29th 2007 I was doing a final walk thru with my clients prior to the closing of their new  home on intersecting canals at 1617 se 10th Ave Cape Coral Florida 33990,(www.mapquest.comthis location!) as we where looking out over the water, I advised them you just never know what you will see out here, so keep an eye out on the waterway! We noticed about 10 min. later some water movement closeto the dock, that was more movement then jus... 06/30/2007

 An exciting new commercial center in Cape Coral, on the corner of Pine Island and Pondella road called Coral Walk is progressing along very quickly. This center is being anchored by a Super Target and Staples. It will also have a Starbucks, Panera Bread, Chili's restaurant, Olive Garden restaurant and a Sports Authority. This is great news for all the residents of NW Cape Coral who are starving for retail stores to shop and dine at, and it should help the residential sector of this market that has been lacking in retail locations for some time. 06/29/2007

TODAYS REAL ESTATE MARKETInterest RatesI remember back in the 1960's when my parents bought a new home with VA financing and their interest rate was 5.5% for a 30 year fixed mortgage. When I met my wife in the early 1990's, she already owned a home and her interest rate was 14.75%! While rates arent quite as low as they were in the 1960's, they sure are a heck of a lot better than they were in the 1990's. As far as interest rates go - it is a great time to buy.InventoryThere is more available housing for sale than any other time in the history of this area. Buyers have so many choices that sellers have to compete for their attention. No matter what a buyer desires, it is available to them right now. As far as inventory goes - it is a great time to buy.Home PricesIn 2005, here in Cape Co... 06/28/2007

Florida Future Realty, Inc is a sponsor at this year's event: Cape Coral July 4th Fireworks!   4th of July is almost upon us! The chamber of Cape Coral will again be having their Annual Fireworks show at the foot of the Cape Coral bridge. There will be a lot of things to do, things to eat & people to see! I'm not for sure how many people usually show up for this but it is always packed! I've been there most every year myself. I'll be sure to report back with photos! CAPE CORAL4:00 p.m.Red White & Boom FestivalCape Coral Parkway between Del Prado Blvd and foot of bridgeChamber of Commerce of Cape CoralShuttles will run from Big Johns239.549.6900 8:00 p.m.Red White & Boom ConcertCape Coral Parkway between Del Prado Blvd and foot of bridgeConcert headlined by Country Music Star Glenn Cummi... 06/27/2007

"It's just Paradise!!"                                  Quality of Life and Waterfront Living that is what its all about! Welcome to the City Of Cape Coral! Cape Coral has more than 400 miles of waterways, with 222 miles of saltwater canals and 156 miles of freshwater canals. It is a boaters dream especially since many of the Cape Coral canals provide access even direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Of course, we have other Florida luxuries too, such as golf courses, parks and beaches.   Cape Coral was built in the 1960's by two land speculators by the name of Rosen Brothers who believed that the property's location on the Gulf Coast provided abundant sunshine and almost endless opportunities for waterfront living. The Rosen Brothers pre-platted this land to approx 350,000 residential s... 06/26/2007

          Bank Foreclosure Cape Coral-Fort Myers Florida Real Estate. Always Talk to Joe First! Joe Kendall is Realtor affiliated with Sandals Realty in Fort Myers Florida, phone 239-560-0726 writes I am experienced with bank short sales and foreclosures. Currently Cape Coral Florida has over 1200 homes & lots within the foreclosure process. Talk to me about the possibilities of buying real estate including new construction single family homes, condos, townhouses and vacant lots on and off water. Joe will Help you understand the process! Call today ,you will be glad you did! Joe Kendall Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 Now is the time to Buy!  email http://mailto:Joe4realestate@aol.com or visit www.SandalsRealty.com    www.ViewSWFlorida.com               06/26/2007

              Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty in Fort Myers Florida writes,Local Home Builders are looking to reduce inventory! Reductions are in place thru out southwest Florida. Lehigh Acres is where you can find great quality home builder, building new homes starting in the high $100,000 Call Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 or email Joek4realestate@aol.com for a complete list! Let my experience with working with home builders work for you! Allow me to show you several different  home builders thru-out southwest Florida! I can help you sort thru the sales agents sales pitch for each builder and insure that you are getting your best price, upgrades and terms for you and your family! Call today! Toll Free 888-699-SAND or Direct line at 239-560-0726 or visit ... 06/25/2007

Cape Coral Florida's real estate market was on fire and property values were increasing weekly during a three year period from mid 2002 to mid 2005. There were record numbers of building permits at city hall and land was being sold and then instantly put back on the market for double the price. It was a 3 year period when the cost of land had increased 500% and some homes had more than tripled in price. It seemed that everyone was quite content while all of this was going on with people bragging to each other how much more their home was worth than the month before. Stop and think about how much revenue was collected from impact fees and taxes on higher valuations during that time. Record numbers of new homes were built on previously vacant land creating higher valuations which created ... 06/21/2007

If you, family, friend, or neighbor are thinking about selling or buying in the SouthWest Florida paradise, and need a caring, competent REALTOR, I would be happy to assist!  Experience spans Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres.  Call me directly at 239.443.1568  06/18/2007

          Put an offer infront of the Seller! They will probbly take it ! I have always suggested the best time to buy a home in southwest Florida is during the summer! The inventory of homes for sale mostly  are sellers that want to sell there home! Not like in season when you have lots of people just "testing the market while they are here for the winter" The sellers are now awaiting offers this time of year as the buyer pool drops off and getting showing appointments becomes a very welcomed event! I always suggest to the buyers, what do you think about  getting the seller to pay all of your closing costs too! Now is the time to make the offers! Buy your vacation home, waterfront property, brand new construction, condo, retirement home, or vacant land that you can call your very own p... 06/14/2007