This is not your average short sale. Fantastic 2 story Gulf access pool home looking right down the barrel of a spectacular canal intersection. Over 2,900 sq. ft of living area with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Fantastic 20' ceilings in the Great Room which also features a fireplace. This home has too many upgrades to mention features to mention!! The only way to appreciate it is to see it. ALL Assessments are in and PAID too!! Please call to schedule a showing....you will not be disappointed!!!   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". Copyright © 2008 By Mike Canzano, All Rights Reserved. SW Cape Coral Gulf Access Short Sale 12/23/2008

  The city of Cape Coral will no longer be sending in the mail a schedule of upcoming events.  This will save the city about $50,000 annually and will instead allow the city to spend this amount on the programs they offer.  The upcoming events can be found on the Cape Coral Parks and Recreation website.   I for one think this is a step in the right direction.  $50,000 is a substantial amount of money that can be better applied to services and events.  Additionally this is another example where less paper waste will be produced.  For many citizens I would guess that this flyer simply ends up in the trash. 12/22/2008

Awhile back, the cable people were in the house to install a new wireless system and one of the men mentioned that he was from the Cape.  We've only lived in Florida since 1992, yet, my wife responded:  Oh, Cape Cod?  Well, I guess that Cape Cod and Cape Coral are both on the water.  There aren't many other similarities. There is a lot of action going on in Cape Coral these days, because of and not in spite of the foreclosures and short sales.  There are good deals to be had. This is the view of from a Cape Coral home listed at 154,900.  It is in move in condition.  Pool, canal front.  3 Bedrooms/2 baths.  1818 squrae feet.  A foreclosure.   LLoyd NicholsRight Choice Realty LLC Realtorlloydn@aol.comcell: 239-810-2980office: 239-463-5217Activerain Local Blog: http://localism.com/neighbor... 12/18/2008

Southwest Florida Real Estate agents have warned their clients: : "the time to buy is now".Waterfront,dry lots deals,river homes, canal properties with elegant homes for 2003-2004 prices, condos with generous amenities, golf communities, renovated re-sales homes with pools, short sales and foreclosures, newer homes ...Cape Coral has it. ..and then on top of it Cape Coral is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. The prices are tremendous for these who want to relocate, invest or have a second vacation home in Cape Coral. Numbers do not lie. The public has spoken and these deals will not last for ever.If you are considering to purchase in Cape Coral, look at the numbers below: Act now and enjoy a great deal! In November 2007 17 condos, townhouses, villas were sold compare to 14... 12/17/2008

The November Cape Coral Home Sales number are out and once again the numbers are good. With the close of November Cape Coral Home Sales have eclipsed the 4000 mark for MLS sales. Buyers, now more than ever recognize that at the current prices the homes are Below Replacement Costs. Copyright © 2008 By Mike Canzano, All Rights Reserved. Cape Coral Home Sale - November 12/17/2008

  What a daunting task to mow all the lawns that have been left in Cape Coral.  I applaud the city of Cape Coral in utilizing the youth for yard maintenance having to do community service.  This improves the look of the community, and is a great outlet of exercise for youth that have strayed and hopefully an eye opener to be educated and stay out of trouble.  Now that it is winter and the dry season it will be easier to control the yards. 12/16/2008

Are You Looking to Buying a Cape Coral Foreclosure? There's an amazing selection of Cape Coral foreclosed homes. These homes are now bank or corporate owned. The selection includes waterfront, gulf access, direct access, sailboat access as well as homes on dry lots, some with pools. Many are newer homes. Now is fantastic home or investment buying opportunity? Use my Realtor expertise to achieve you goal. Let me know exactly what type of home your looking for. Sign up on my website for free listings www.cape-coral-foreclosure.com I'm a Cape Coral foreclosure expert and I'm looking foward towards working with you. Barbara Klare Gulf Coast Realty 239-292-1358 Email me: bklare@comcast.net www.cape-coral-foreclosure.com 12/14/2008

Recently our News Stations in SW Florida had some wonderful articles about the housing market in Cape Coral and SW Florida! NBC-2 CAPE CORAL: Southwest Florida is leading the nation in foreclosures. But in Cape Coral, experts say the market may be beginning to stabilize. Monthly home sales are way up and home inventories are way down. READ MORE Wink News reports: Exposing the "best kept secret in Cape Coral": A non-profit has money to help people get into homes but not enough people to help! SWFL ready to bounce back from recession: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - Despite a steady stream of negative economic news, a national magazine is positive about the future for Southwest Florida. 12/14/2008

    Come visit me at Bike Night ! Look For My truck!     Discover so many up coming events in Cape Coral ! Visit www.downtowncapecoral.net  More information on Cape Coral Bike Night! Visit   http://downtowncapecoral.com/bike_night/ I would like to invite you to Cape Coral Florida Bike Night! This Saturday Night December 13th from 5:00pm till 10:00pm located on 47th Terrace. Located downtown one block north of Cape Coral Parkway. Come on down and enjoy great food, drink and live entertainment. Come check out  the many fine "Local Business" Come give them your support ! They are all  located up and down 47th Terrace. Hope to see you there!     Joe Kendall, Realtor with Sandals Realty Direct Line 239-560-0726 email Joek4realestate@aol.com   12/11/2008

Tonight is the Holiday Charity Party in Cape Coral. I amalways excited to party but more than that I am excited tohelpas many local boys and girls this holiday season.There has never been a better time to give.As we all know, the market has affected a lot of people.Restaurants, title companies, real estate offices, almostevery type of industry in Lee County has been affected bythismarket. One unfortunate category of people that areaffectedby this market, are the kids. When the parents are makinglessand less money, there may be no money left for presents forthekids. Each year the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee Countyprovide over 1,700 children within our community a positiveplace to go and learn essential life skills after school.87% of the children from these clubs have single parentsworking... 12/09/2008

A while back Lee County and the Boston Red Sox Hammered out a Deal concerning staying in Lee County.   It was reported today in the News Press that ' Lee County Commissioners today narrowly approved a lease agreement with the Boston Red Sox for a new spring training complex in south Fort Myers. The new lease agreement is for a term of 30 years and has the Red Sox paying the county $500,000 per year. '     Copyright © 2008 By Mike Canzano, All Rights Reserved.  New Red Sox Facility 12/09/2008

Pine Island road, the sentrum of Cape Coral, is an expensive road to success.  I am glad the city council of Cape Coral has asked for the money from the State.  I'm not sure the state has this money, but I'm glad.  It would be good to see this happen and as the market turns around be in position to really take off on the corrider. It will come and the businesses will come. It is just going to take some time to get where we need to be.  Economically we are so hurt the clean up of foreclosed properties will be longer than I expected, but I am the eternal optomist.  I'm hoping that this year coming up will be the catalyst that sends us forward. 12/08/2008

Cape Coral Holiday Event Cape Coral, FL This Saturday, December 6, 2008 the Cape Coral Chamber and area businesses will again be sponsoring a fun, family event on Cape Coral Pkwy in downtown Cape Coral. Bring the whole family for food, kid's activities, entertainment and a chance to meet Santa Claus! The festivities begin at 4:00PM and don't stop until about 10:00PM! We've gone the past couple of years and the family had a blast. Don't forget to mark your calendar for this fun Cape Coral event this Saturday, December 6, 2008! Come out and support your area businesses, mingle with friends and enjoy your family.   Hope to see you there!   Yours in Success,   Susan Milner Florida Future Realty, Inc. (239) 542-8521 Search Cape Coral & other area listings: http://www.Florida-Future-Realty.co... 12/05/2008

                                           New Vacation Home of David and Lisa Didero.                                        Their very own "Piece of Paradise "  Congratulations !     This was a bank owned property until I helped David and Lisa Didero Purchase this home from the bank. This 3 bed 2 bath home with a 3 car garage with a total living area of 3200 sq. ft. was built in 2007  was never been lived in and was foreclosed on by the bank, offered a a bank owned property for sale. The 12 foot and 14 foot ceilings and 9 foot doors really makes you feel like you arrived to some place very special. The bank was into this home for almost $400,000 by clients purchased this home below $160,000  You to can buy your very own "Piece of Paradise" too! Now is the time to act while the invento... 12/04/2008

Cape Coral and Ft. Myers, Florida Foreclosure Homes Are A Steal! Buy now!!! Investor's are returning soon and there is less inventory to choose from now! Do you really want to compete for a house that you fall in love with only to lose out to another buyer..... Looking for a great deal on a foreclosed home. Please visit my website at www.cape-coral-luxury-real-estate.com and check out the latest list of area home foreclosures. Foreclosed homes are going to shrink up in quanity during the Holiday season so consider buying a home now before the best one's are gone gone. Please call 239-297-8936 or email me at myrealtorkathryn@gmail.com . Good Luck! Weekly Stats on Foreclosures, New Homes, and Resales for Cape Coral, Florida check out my website! Kathryn Blackman-Realtor 239-297-8936 Sand... 12/03/2008

According to the Southwest Florida  Real Estate Investors Association who has been tracking the number of foreclosures in Lee County the numbers of foreclosures have dropped in a significant way.  While the number of foreclosures have been steadily rising since November of 2007 and peaked at 2665 homes in October 08 with 2665 homes they dropped significantly to 1681 in November.   Pair this up with the lack of new building permits and maybe there are signals that the real estate market is going to turn the corner. Copyright © 2008 By Mike Canzano, All Rights Reserved. Lee County Foreclosures Drop  12/02/2008

Cape Coral reported for the month of November only 4 new home permits.   While not good news for the construction industry this is a natural process due to the excess of available single family homes.  As the homes are purchase the supply will diminish.  I believe in the future there will be strong demand for newer homes in Cape Coral and with the lack of building that demand will not be able to be met.   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". Copyright © 2008 By Mike Canzano, All Rights Reserved. Cape Coral Home Permits - Less Is More   12/02/2008

Greetings from beautiful Cape Coral, Florida! It has been quite busy down here and unfortunately I have not had a lot of time to dedicate to my blog! But I guess that is a good thing that once again the contracts are being written and real estate is hot! The passed 2 weekends we attended the wedding of two different friends, both of whom are school teachers. I guess that being around school teachers, especially 1st grade teachers, it is very likely that you will hear some great stories. Whether they are true or not, who knows, but they are amusing! I heard 2 stories that are just too funny not to share! Have a great day! Mrs. C was watching one of her 1st grade students who would continually have his hands down the front of his pants. After trying to ignore it she finally said,"Johnny p... 11/25/2008

I blogged previously about the possibility of building an Ice Rink and Hotel next to Sunsplash in Cape Coral.  It was reported today that Ft. Myers based Creighton Development was the only group to provide a proposal to the city.  The city's Department of Community Development will be reviewing the plans.  As the city continues to grow it seems to make sense that these facilities be built.     Copyright © 2008 By Mike Canzano, All Rights Reserved. New Hotel and Ice Rink - Proposal Submitted 11/25/2008

As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving here in beautiful Cape Coral, many buyers and real estate agents in our marketplace do have reason to give thanks this year! Reports out this morning show that the sale of single family homes in Lee County rose 78% from the same time last year! There were 720 single family homes sold in October up from 405 last October! Condo sales were up 48%! This increase is due to the fact that the median price for a single family home in October was $139,500 a drop of 42% since last October! With the stock market on a wild ride it appears that many people are now taking advantage of the prices in our real estate market! According to the National Association of Realtors, distressed properties made up 45% of property sales in October! We had a client this pas... 11/25/2008