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Fort Myers, FL Real Estate News

By LLoyd Nichols, Southwest Florida Homes By The Sea
(Premier Florida Realty of SWFL)
  The joys of Shorts sales in Fort Myers and Cape Coral! I had more fun going to the dentist for a routine root canal!  In brief: let's say you showed 15 homes to your potential buyers and you finally found that perfect home. As the market has been pulled down faster then the low rise trend on jeans sellers have adjusted their prices accordingly and have seen their equity go down the tube. In Lee County we are witnessing a tough fact: one out of eight properties are either a short sale or a foreclosure.  Fast forward: you made the offer on a short sale. Now what? Depending on the bank's policies you may get an answer in 30 to 45 days. Don't let it fool you. If you are making an offer on an approved short sale you are in luck. The lender and its loss mitigation agent has let it known the...
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By Joe Kendall Broker, It's Always best to talk to "Broker Joe"
(Keller Williams Elite Realty )
                                                                                        Click here to search local school Information               Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty, Fort Myers, Cape Coral Florida writes: One of the most important facts of interest of family's relocating even if it's across town, people with kids always ask How are the schools? If you are moving your family to a new area, You will probably want to know information you can use in making school choices by having information on each school in the town your looking to move. Like student to teacher ratio, grade point average, how do they perform to the state and national level? How do they rank to the (ACT test) or the (FCAT test ) You can find all about Lee County Schools by visiting their web page ju...
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By Joe Kendall Broker, It's Always best to talk to "Broker Joe"
(Keller Williams Elite Realty )
          Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty Writes, I would like to invite everyone to Real Estate Industry Night and Beach Night ! When the Florida Everblades take on Rivals Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:30 PM at Germain Arena. I am involved in sponsoring this event, "The Beach Hummer" will be on display in the entranceway, the evening will feature give aways, beach ball drops between periods more! It will be a fun night for the entire family! I will have a table inside the lobby with Local Real estate information, Lists of foreclosure properties, Short Sale Information and Free koozies for everyone that stops by my table and says "I read about this evening from your real estate blog! That is while supplies last!  I will also have information about Sandals Realty for Realtors maybe lo...
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By Ray Higdon
(Forever Wealth Club)
Lee County's Denny Grimes!Fort Myers Forever Wealth ClubThursday, March 6thDid you miss the News-Press Market Watch or want to come and hear it again?Lee County Residential Real Estate Expert, Denny Grimes, will present the latest News-Press Market Watch data. Get the facts about this market! Denny holds a BA and MBA from the University of South Florida. His has earned the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation, obtained by only seven percent of Realtors, and he is a Certified Residential Specialist, a level achieved by only two percent of Realtors. Denny is a Certified General Contractor, Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) and Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR). He has received many awards during his career, including but not limited to the Sales Excellence Award, wh...
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By Joe Kendall Broker, It's Always best to talk to "Broker Joe"
(Keller Williams Elite Realty )
        Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty writes, Looking for a great resort style condo association with golf included? You should check out Cross Creek located in Ft. Myers, Florida.  This golf course neighborhood offers condominiums, carriage homes, villas and single family homes.  Amenities included golf, tennis, fitness, swimming pool and hot tub, and a community center.  Close to the airport, dining, shopping, entertainment and beaches. The association fees include bundled golf ( Green fees included), small fee for cart rental  water, insurance and pest maintenance are included.  Prices for a 2 bedroom condo  start around 125,000 on up! The 18-hole "Cross Creek" course at the Cross Creek Country Club facility in Fort Myers, Florida features 3,410 yards of golf from the longe...
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By Joe Kendall Broker, It's Always best to talk to "Broker Joe"
(Keller Williams Elite Realty )
   Fort Myers Florida * Waterfront Property* Gulf Access* Fort Myers Homes for sale * North Fort Myers Florida. Here is the "Lowest Priced Gulf Access" waterfront property in North Fort Myers Florida. Some of these prices reflect prices recorded back in 2003! Now is the time to Buy! This report was done on 02-06-2008  Search hundreds of waterfront homes from the local mls by signing up for a free account! visit www.joekendall.listingbook.com Property Type: ResidentialStatusDOM  StatusDateListing#PriceAddressCityGEO Area  BD  BALot SizeLiving AreaActive345  02/26/07200714807185,000 4338 S Bay CirNorth Fort MyersFN04 - waterw220.1751480 Active309  04/03/07200724020240,000 4431 N Bay CirNorth Fort MyersFN04 - waterw220.1841226 Active38  12/30/07200777623274,...
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By Joe Kendall Broker, It's Always best to talk to "Broker Joe"
(Keller Williams Elite Realty )
     Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty writes, Here are the last Bank Pre-Foreclosure Short Sales Closed in Fort Myers Florida the last 30 days! Now is the time to make your best offer! The banks are ready to make a deal! Search Homes in Lee County at www.viewswflorida.com  search Cape Coral at www.JoeSellsCapeCoral.com Get your own Mls Home buyers search account vsit www.joekendall.listingbook.com  Property Type  Residential    Property Subtypes  High Rise (8+), Low Rise (1-3), Mid Rise (4-7), Single Family, Townhouse, Villa Attch/Half Dup   City  Fort Myers Status  Sold (12/29/2007 to 1/29/2008) Short Sale  YesListings as of 01/29/08 at 8:32amProperty Type: ResidentialStatusDOM  StatusDateListing#PriceAddressCityGEO Area  BD  BALot SizeLiving AreaSold294  01/23/08200728071130,00...
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By LLoyd Nichols, Southwest Florida Homes By The Sea
(Premier Florida Realty of SWFL)
    I cannot knock down the immense impact of the Internet, networking, blogging on Active Rain, Localism.com for example,on line marketing, SEO, widgets, RSS and more  which  have transformed our industry. I don't miss the days in  the mid 90's  when  we had this huge  listing book of properties and the MLS on line was outdated and so brief and raw. It took for ever just to get on line!                                            We all know that more then 70% of potential buyers search properties through the Internet and I have to say that I am glad to see more action on my web site the last month. Even some serious buyers. It seem that some buyers are finally coming off the fence. Still when I went to my office today l was scratching my head at the sight on the large board. We have ov...
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By Chris Griffith, Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
(Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)
Visit Life in Bonita Springs to learn more about The Vines Estero Country Club Fort Myers Florida.  A lovely listing with this view is coming on the market in The Vines.  I almost wish I could golf.  If you're looking for a fantastic villa in a golf optional community, call today for more information. 
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By Sean Allen, International Financing Solutions
(International Financing Solutions )
  How much can you afford?Deciding how much house you can afford is a personal decision. Many factors come into play. How much can I borrow?  How much can I put toward my down payment?  What size monthly payment can I afford?  There are no black and white answers to these questions.  Its a matter of give and take.  If you plan on a 30 year mortgage, you can probably make a lower down payment (or perhaps no down payment at all) and still manage the monthly payments.  If, on the other hand, you plan on a 15 year mortgage, you'll probably want to make a larger down payment to keep your monthly payments in line with what you can afford.  How large a down payment can I make?Many buyers look at their cash on hand as their only source for their down payment.  This simply is not the case.  One ...
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By Sean Allen, International Financing Solutions
(International Financing Solutions )
  Verifying Your Down Payment,Closing Costs, Assets, Income and DebtsA critical step in the mortgage loan application process is to verify the sources for your down payment, closing costs and assets, as well as documenting income and debts. The lender uses this step to determine your qualifications as a borrower.  Down Payment & Closing CostsDocumenting that the down payment comes from your savings and that you will have savings and/or assets over and above the down payment gives the lender confidence in your strength as a borrower and your ability to repay the loan.Take extra care to document the sources for any monies to be used for the down payment or closing costs.Acceptable Down Payment & Closing Costs SourcesCash in a bank account Mutual funds / stocks / IRA / 401(K) Proceeds from...
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By Sean Allen, International Financing Solutions
(International Financing Solutions )
  Whose job is more important?When it comes to buying a home, generally it takes a team of professionals doing their independent field of work in a timely fashion to get us to a successful closing. All of these team members may not be needed for every home purchase, but usually they are. Of the below list, which team member is most important?Realtor .... The team member helps the customer locate and buy their future dream home. Or they may be helping them to sell their home.Mortgage Broker / Loan Officer ... This team member secures the financing so that the customer can purchase their new home in the most cost effective way.Title Company / Closing Agent ... This team member insures that all the required paperwork is filled out correctly for the transfer of ownership. They also make sur...
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By Sean Allen, International Financing Solutions
(International Financing Solutions )
  Why you should get an InspectionWhether you are buying or selling a home, you should have a professional home inspection performed.A home inspection will look at the systems that make up the building such as:Structural elements, foundation, framing etc Plumbing systems Roofing Electrical systems Cosmetic condition, paint, siding etc If you are buying a home, you need to know exactly what you are getting. A home inspection, performed by a professional home inspector, will reveal any hidden problems with the home so that they may be addressed BEFORE the deal is closed. You should require an inspection at the time you make a formal offer. Make sure the contract has an inspection contingency. Then, hire your own inspector and pay close attention to the inspection report. If you aren't com...
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Forever Wealth Club Ft MyersNEW LOCATION FOR FT MYERS!Hilton Garden Inn,12600 University Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907Thursday, Jan. 3rd at 6:30pm.Speaker is Stan Lubowicki and on this special night, he will teach you the The 10 Costliest Business Mistakes You're Making Right Now And The3 Simple Steps To Fix Them All...FAST! Stan bought his first piece of real estate when he was 12 years old and has owned businesses since he was 18. He has only worked for someone else twice in his life and was fired from both jobs! He admits to being unemployable! Join us Thursday, Jan 3rd and Discover the little-known secrets that will transform your under-performing business into a cash spewing money machine - even if everything else you've tried has failed miserably. Stan has been highly trained in money ...
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By Sean Allen, International Financing Solutions
(International Financing Solutions )
  Do you like Manatees? I know they are my sister's favorite animal. She has Manatees on everything from jewelry to socks ..... holy cow. Living in Southwest Florida, you would think that we see Manatees quite often, but in actuality, I've only seen them once in the wild. They are very graceful animals. Because of their size, about the size of an adult land cow, they do not move very quickly in the water. During the winter months the Manatees will accumulate in the back waters were the water temperatures are much warmer. They especially like being around the outflow areas by Power Plants to bath in the un-naturally warmer water from the electric plants. In Fort Myers, Florida on Palm Beach Blvd is a county park called "Manatee Park". This is a wonderful place to see Manatees, unfortunat...
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By LLoyd Nichols, Southwest Florida Homes By The Sea
(Premier Florida Realty of SWFL)
    You are not alone opting for a short sale!   Some say they saw the writing on the wall. Its easy to say after the fact. Many owners in Fort Myers and Cape Coral and South West FLorida as a whole are hurting because they were lured by the Real Estate boom, got easy loans, and when the market went down, their equity went down with it and they are against the wall. It is now a fact of American life. There is no shame in doing a short sale. The trick is to be able to work with a lender who is fully receptive and who will give the owner the possibility to get a clean slate. Most often then not we do know that lenders rather get some money back then not at all, but don’t expect a free ride. Most often in a short sale the lenders will not accept the first offer.                            ...
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By Chris Casmirri, Bonita
(Sunny Sands Rentals, Inc.)
WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO.  THIS HOME IS LOCATED BEHIND THE MAIN GATES OF MIROMAR LAKES.  Enjoy resort style living and all the amenities Miromar Lakes has to offer - white sand beaches, boating, fishing, fitness center, day spa and much more.3 bedrooms, plus a den, 2 car garage on the first floor. 
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By Joe Kendall Broker, It's Always best to talk to "Broker Joe"
(Keller Williams Elite Realty )
                   Joe Kendall "Waterfront, New Construction, Foreclosure and Short Sale Specialist"                                                                              Another day comes to an end in Southwest Florida!                                   Sunset picture from heading toward Sanibel Island!                                       Welcome to my Southwest Florida Real Estate News Letter!  I would like to welcome my past & current clients, friends and neighbors who may be reading this news letter for the very first time. Welcome!  I would also like to say It has been a very interesting Fall here in southwest Florida. In regards to the weather, the fishing and the real estate market! To all my clients up north, I hope that you had a safe and enjoyable summer, where ever y...
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By Deanna Casalino, Fort Myers Florida Homes,
(Realty World J. Pavich R.E.)
Hi Everyone, hope your holiday was great. At our last South Fort Myers Neighborhood Watch meeting we voted on not having a meeting in December. It was felt there is too much going on that time of year and it will be better to pick back up again in January. Again our meetings our held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Karl Drews center in San Carlos Park. The meeting starts at 7:15 and we serve beverages and desserts free to all who atttend. Also there is NO fee to belong to Neighborhood Watch and we welcome you and hope to see you there.
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By LLoyd Nichols, Southwest Florida Homes By The Sea
(Premier Florida Realty of SWFL)
         These days it seems that every hours we see negative posts or news about our Florida Real Estate market, not to mention the other 66 out of 150 major cities in the USA who also have seen a serious drop in price value and sales. Non members of AR and other Real Estate sites know the numbers. People are well aware of the market in Florida. The radios mention it, the local and national TV stations and newspapers mention it and many AR members go on and on, rain or shine, about how lousy the market is. Lets look at the larger picture.   Potential buyers  and investors who want to relocate in South West Florida do not need to be told in hundreds of ways why the market is slowing down.They know it by now. They want to know what are the good deals in Florida.How do I know that? Becaus...
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