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Cape Coral, FL Real Estate News

By Vickie Townes- Dungey
(Right Choice Realty)
Cape Coral Post-Foreclosure Guide: How Much Apartment Can You Afford? Deciding how much apartment they can afford is one of the most important decisions a renter will have to make. This decision will help to determine a number of factors include the size and location of the potential apartment as well as the types of amenities offered. Those who are interested in renting an apartment will have to consider all of their current expenses in comparison to their monthly cash flow. They will also have to determine whether or not there are changes they can make to their current budget to make a larger or more well situated apartment affordable.   Consider All of Your Expenses   When deciding how much apartment they can afford, renters should carefully consider all of their monthly expenses in ...
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By Rick Bisio
(FranChioce Consulting)
Don't Shoot Yourself in the Foot! by Rick Bisio - Franchise Consultant & Author of the Franchise Book -The Educated Franchisee   You know you want to have your own business, and you've find out that franchises can represent the safest and fastest path to success. You begin looking into franchise opportunities and find yourself feeling like a kid in a candy store. There are so many franchises out there! Do you want to own a food franchise? Or maybe a franchise that helps seniors stay in their homes? Do you want to build things? Have a staff? Work from home?  Perhaps you already have an idea of what type of franchise you'd like. Or maybe you have no clue. Either way, you are at a critical point. Arriving at good decisions now can spare you a lot of time and heartache by ensuring you only ...
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By Adrian Waring
(Priceless Realty Inc)
Where should you invest in Lee County Florida ? Lee County Overview Lee County is situated in Southwest Florida, right on the Gulf of Mexico. Lee County's four main cities are Ft. Myers, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, and Cape Coral.  Ft. Myers is the oldest of the four, with historic homes dating from the early 1900's.  It is situated on the Caloosahatchee River which allows access to the Gulf of Mexico.  Right across the river is North Fort Myers. Fort Myers Beach is located on a barrier island, southwest of Fort Myers.  Lastly, Cape Coral is the areas largest city nestled between the Caloosahatchee River to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south and west. Lehigh Acres is our newest city and located inland toward the interior of the state and with no water access. Bonita Sp...
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By Adrian Waring
(Priceless Realty Inc)
CAPE CORAL AN INTRODUCTION   Cape Coral is one of the nations first master planned communities. The dream was born in 1957 when two developers, the Rosen brothers and the Gulf American Corporation saw the possibilities for development of the peninsula on the NW side of the Caloosahatchee river.   They were drawn to the sunshine, balmy breezes in the winter and the seemingly endless opportunities for waterfront living.   Their plan was to create the Venice of America. Four hundred miles of fresh and salt water canals were unearthed many times that of the Italian city. Homeowners with their boats in their own back yard could motor or sale to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico in a matter of minutes, basking in the mild winters and pleasant warm summers of sunshine and cool breezes.   Today ...
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By Andrea Palmer, Phone 239-333-5556
(Jones & Co. Realty 239-333-5556)
Buyers from across the nation and around the world snapped up bargain-priced homes in Lee County in December, pushing sales up 146 percent from a year ago. Realtors assisted in the selling of 1,064 homes in Lee in December - up from 432 in December 2007 - according to the Florida Association of Realtors. Last month, 600 existing homes were sold. The median sales price fell 50 percent to $106,900, from $215,200 in December 2007. The median price was essentially flat from November, up about $800. For the year, 8,217 existing homes sold in Lee, up 43 percent from the 5,753 in 2007. The median price was $158,200, down 38 percent from $254,700 in 2007. "For the past six months, it seems like every month has been better than the last," said Valerie Busic, a Realtor with Busic, Chesser & Assoc...
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By Mike Canzano, Associate Broker / Realtor
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah)
  As reported in the News-Press today "Buyers from across the nation and around the world snapped up bargain-priced homes in Lee County in December, pushing sales up 146 percent from a year ago.   Realtors assisted in the selling of 1,064 homes in Lee in December - up from 432 in December 2007 - according to the Florida Association of Realtors. Last month, 600 existing homes were sold. The median sales price fell 50 percent to $106,900, from $215,200 in December 2007. The median price was essentially flat from November, up about $800. For the year, 8,217 existing homes sold in Lee, up 43 percent from the 5,753 in 2007. The median price was $158,200, down 38 percent from $254,700 in 2007. Statewide, existing home sales continued to rise in December as prices fell. Realtors helped sell 11...
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SWFL Meeting with Robert Shemin This week is going to ROCK, ROCK, ROCK!!! We have THE Best-Selling Author and Real Estate Guru Robert Shemin here in SWFL! AND we have him for TWO EVENTS! Robert is the Author of the Best Selling Book “How come that idiots rich and I’m not?” Isn’t that a great title! Haha! Here is all the info you need for both events and a free video of Robert: http://theforeverwealthclub.com/robertsheminswfl.htm Also, I have rolled out the audio recordings of my latest Internet Marketing Workshop. This is a great workshop for those that are trying to figure out affiliate marketing as well as Marketing your small business online. This is Free to premium members and only $9.95 for everyone else. We got a lot of great reviews from this workshop that I just did in West Virg...
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By Susan Milner, Cape Coral Real Estate Broker, FloridaFutureAgents
(Florida Future Realty, Inc.)
Yesterday I was asked this question 2 times. I have only been asked this question once or twice before. But since the question came from 2 different individuals in one day I figured it might be on others minds as well. Is everything so cheap in Cape Coral because the Hurricanes wiped everything out? Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres & most of SW Florida has a high amont of Foreclosures at the present time. The biggest reason for this is the over-speculation in the past few years leaving us with much more inventory than we needed. That followed by the lack of construction business and then of course the National economy. Our area was not destroyed by hurricanes. Sure, we had a few Hurricanes pass through or close by in the past few years but in our area there was hardly any damage. We lost power ...
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By Anthony Vadala, The Handyman Realtor®
(Sun Country Homes and Realty)
Cape Coral, Florida has become overwhemed with foreclosures. Investors are walking away from their investments due to the decreased value. Properties are worth 30-40% less now. Why won't the lenders work with investors? You call for help and they tell you they can only help primary homeowners. Sorry you are an investor and you made bad choice. Thats funny. Banks were investors in our mortgages and made bad decisions and they went to the goverment for bailout money and got it. Wow! Whats wrong with that picture. Lenders and the goverment have got to put together a program for investors. If investors loss all their properties then lots of tenants become homeless. Its time for this industry to wake up.  We are giving all the bailout money to the wrong programs. We should be helping the pri...
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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 a Waterfront and Foreclosure Specialist writes, This week I have reviewed several Gulf Access Waterfront Homes currently listed for sale by banks. These Foreclosures are my top picks as best buys on gulf access waterfront. These bank owned homes are all located in Cape Coral Florida and have good boating access to the Gulf of Mexico.           Bank Owned $205,000        Bank Owned $315,000          Bank Owned $315,000     Bank Owned $469,000              Bank Owned $399,000     Bank Owned $359,000       Now is the time to buy your very own Piece of Paradise! Gulf access waterfront homes have never been this low in price in almost 10 years ! Now is the time to Buy a Florida Waterfront Foreclosure for your retirement in the future. ...
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By Andrea Palmer, Phone 239-333-5556
(Jones & Co. Realty 239-333-5556)
REPOSITION YOUR LISTINGSMost home sellers find that they cannot sell their properties for as much as they want, and we increasingly reposition the listings. When a seller puts their home on the market on day one, they very well could be the best priced home in the best condition.  But if over the next 30 days,10 more competitively priced homes come on the market, then the seller's home may no longer be in a position to sell. Depending on the owner's motivation and price movement in their market, we might discuss the latest market data with sellers every couple of weeks, or every 60 to 90 days. Once the most up-to-date data is in hand, sellers and agents can decide whether to lower the asking price, provide incentives, undertake home upgrades, or hold off selling until the market improve...
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By Mike Canzano, Associate Broker / Realtor
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah)
Here’s another example of a great CAPE CORAL SHORT SALE that is BANK APPROVED at $89,500.    Quick Facts: Bank Approved price $89,500 City water and sewer, all in and paid 1270 +/- sq. feet Solid surface countertops Pergo(?) like floors in the main body of the home Western Rear Exposure Easy Access to shopping and amenities.(SW Cape Coral Address)     Unsure how to buy a Cape Coral foreclosure or Cape Coral Short Sale? Download our special FREE Guide, "How To Successfully Buy Foreclosures and Short Sales" and "The Ten Biggest Mistakes Buyers Make".
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By Barbara Klare, Broker Associate, Jones & Co Realty
(Looking For a Real Estate Value in Cape Coral or Fort Myers?)
Here’s some good news for home buyers! The average rate on 30-year mortgages fell below 5 percent for the first time on record this week. Unprecedented low mortgage rate combined with ultimate low home prices creates a buying opportunity that potential can’t pass up. Now may be the time to buy the Cape Coral or Fort Myers home you always wanted. Cape Coral gulf access homes and Fort Myers gulf access homes are available at bargain prices. There is also a great selection of entry levy homes for first time buyers or investors in Cape Coral and Fort Myers. Many are foreclosures or pre-foreclosures. For a free list of available homes visit www.barbaraklare.com or call 239-292-1358 Freddie Mac reported Thursday average rates on 30-year fixed mortgages dropped to 4.96 percent this week, down...
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By DeAnna Adinolfo- Rivera
(The Community Lending Team - Meridian Financial)
Here’s some good news for home buyers! The average rate on 30-year mortgages fell below 5 percent for the first time on record this week. Unprecedented low mortgage rate combined with ultimate low home prices creates a buying opportunity that potential can’t pass up. Now may be the time to buy the Cape Coral or Fort Myers home you always wanted. Cape Coral gulf access homes and Fort Myers gulf access homes are available at bargain prices. There is also a great selection of entry levy homes for first time buyers or investors in Cape Coral and Fort Myers. Many are foreclosures or pre-foreclosures. For a free list of available homes visit www.barbaraklare.com or call 239-292-1358 Freddie Mac reported Thursday average rates on 30-year fixed mortgages dropped to 4.96 percent this week, down...
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By Caroline Dunn, Realtor Cape Coral Florida
(Rossman Realty Group, Inc )
It's a New Year . . . Can you feel the energy? Do you sense a change in our midst? But other than a feeling, how do you really know? How do you share that with other people-buyers, sellers, neighbors, friends and family. They are the first to ask you-"How's business?" Since January of 2008, overall single family home inventory has dropped 27%! Did you know that if all pre-foreclosure and foreclosure inventory were off the market, we would be in the most serious sellers market we've ever seen! And, did you know that Cape Coral homes sales in the 4th quarter of 2008 were up 195% over the 4th quarter of 2007 home sales. Alright then . . . inventory is down, sales are up, prices are down below replacement cost and interest rates are down to their lowest level since 1981! "Business is wonder...
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By Andrea Palmer, Phone 239-333-5556
(Jones & Co. Realty 239-333-5556)
ONLINE SHOPPERS NEED YOUHome shopping alone - without the help of a professional even when online - can become a huge handicap for home buyers. Here are four reasons: • Late information. Shoppers who limit themselves to only looking at real estate Web sites will overlook some very good properties, possibly one that is perfect for them, and they won't get up-to-the minute information. • Fake listings. Web operators sometimes try to collect page views with fake listings to pump up their advertising returns, and that wastes the time of real home shoppers. It's also frustrating for shoppers to find an interesting home that's not available. • Questionable information. Home value Web sites only go so far. Sites like Zillow.com and Cyberhomes.com put prices out there that may or may not be an ...
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By Caroline Dunn, Realtor Cape Coral Florida
(Rossman Realty Group, Inc )
It's a New Year . . . Can you feel the energy?  Do you sense a change in our midst?  But other than a feeling, how do you really know?  How do you share that with other people-buyers, sellers, neighbors, friends and family.  They are the first to ask you-"How's business?" The Blackberry Economy? Sam Zell, owner of Tribune Company recently said, "We are living through our first Blackberry recession where, literally, information is instantly disseminated around the world and people respond to it perhaps, without any particular caution or attention." How true! People are instantaneously responding to media information through their interactions with others and in their own consumerism.  Especially fence sitters who need to hear and see that the rest of the world agrees that the market has ...
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By Mike Canzano, Associate Broker / Realtor
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah)
Cape Coral Another Day in Paradise......   Cape Coral is expected to have a cold front come this week.  What's a cold front?  Well we should have partly sunny days with high in the low 70s, high 60s.  Below is the weather map for the rest of the country. More and more snowbirds will be coming to SW Florida.     Unsure how to buy a Cape Coral foreclosure or Cape Coral Short Sale? Download our special FREE Guide, "How To Successfully Buy Foreclosures and Short Sales" and "The Ten Biggest Mistakes Buyers Make".
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By Joe Kendall Broker, It's Always best to talk to "Broker Joe"
(Keller Williams Elite Realty )
Cape Coral Florida, Southwest Florida Foreclosures in Lee County. These are bank owned homes that are Gulf Access currently listed for sale at $179,900  Today currently, I have a list of 13 homes that are gulf access under $200,000 located in Cape Coral Florida. learn more about Cape Coral Florida at www.capecoral.net            Cape Coral Florida offers over 300 miles of Gulf Access waterfront property! Many are listed and Foreclosure, Bank owned and Bank Short Sale offered for sale. Now is the time to buy a waterfront Foreclosure,      I look forward to working with you in buying your Waterfront Dream Home! Best regards from Paradise! Joe Kendall, Realtor Sandals Realty. Waterfront and Foreclosure Specialist.Phone 239-560-0726 Fax 239-236-0422Discover SwFlorida.com www.ViewSwFlorida.c...
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By Susan Milner, Cape Coral Real Estate Broker, FloridaFutureAgents
(Florida Future Realty, Inc.)
Cape Coral Hud homes are increasing. You must have a HUD certified broker submit your offer for you. Some bids are open for owner occupants only & others are open to anyone. If you need assistance with placing a HUD offer please call our office at 239-542-8521.   CAPE CORAL Property Case Address Price Bed/Bath List Date Bid Deadline Priority 095-011880 2059 NE 20TH STREETCAPE CORAL, FL 33909 $77,900 3/2 01/09/09 01/18/09 Owner Occupant(Investors bid on 2009-01-19) View Map   View Property Details Property Case Address Price Bed/Bath List Date Bid Deadline Priority 095-031772 420 SW 33RD STCAPE CORAL, FL 33914 $90,250 3/2 01/09/09 01/18/09 Owner Occupant(Investors bid on 2009-01-19) View Map   View Property Details Property Case Address Price Bed/Bath List Date Bid Deadline Priority 092-...
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