Bill Arther - Punta Gorda Isles - REALTOR's Blog

15676 RUSTON CIRCLE IN SOUTH GULF COVE - $54,900

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:36:17 -0700

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SHORT SALE. Dirt Cheap Waterfront Gulf Access Canal Lot with Concrete Seawall in South Gulf Cove. One minute and one bridge to Interceptor Lagoon. Park your boat right in your back yard! Beautiful Charlotte Harbor is a fishing and boating paradise and home to world class Tarpon and Redfish Tournaments. CALL NOW!

Almar Drive (Lot 77) Punta Gorda Isles, Florida $125,000

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:19:37 -0700

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Short Sale. Punta Gorda Isles Gulf Access Waterfront Canal Lot on Sailboat Water with No Bridges to the Gulf of Mexico and 80 Feet of Concrete Seawall. Bring your Large Powerboat or Sailboat and Enjoy some of the Best Fishing and Boating in the World - Right Outside Your Back Door! Lot is Cleared and rear faces Desirable Southeast. Water, Sewer, and Utilities are in place. Minutes to Shopping, Healthcare, Restaurants, Entertainment, Golf, Tennis, and Fitness. Close to Fort Myers and Sarasota. Great spot to build your new home in Paradise! Listing price may not be sufficient to pay the total of all liens and costs of sale, and sale of Property at full listing price may require approval of seller's lender(s), and such approval may be conditioned upon the gross commission being reduced. MAKE AN OFFER TODAY!

Gulf Access Canal Home - River Forest Village #101 - 55+ Community - $110,000

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:30 -0700

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Just a couple of minutes by boat from your dock out back to the Peace River and it's off to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Be the first to live in this high and dry manufactured home built to Wind Zone 3 Specifications. It has 1056 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and lots of upgrades. There is a 25 x 10 rear deck that overlooks the canal, a small dock, and woods across. The home sits on a nice quiet lot close to all of the wonderful park amenities. There is a heated pool/spa, horseshoes, shuffleboard, billiards, and a brand new 9000 square foot clubhouse with spacious banquet / conference room, stage, state of the art kitchen, library, meeting rooms, and a huge screened lanai area. It is a very social community with lots of activities available and there is plenty of private open space to walk, bike, scoot, or golf cart around. Punta Gorda is a fishing and boating paradise and home to annual Redfish and Tarpon Fishing Tournaments. River Forest Village is a 55+ resident owned park on almost 35 acres along the Peace River. Sorry, but pets are not permitted at River Forest Village. Seller Financing Possible.

Jamaica Way, Punta Gorda Isles, Florida $1,495,000.00

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:49:28 -0700

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PUNTA GORDA ISLES - Large waterfront parcel with spectacular views right on Charlotte Harbor. The prestigious location at 1700 Jamaica Way is in the heart of PGI right across the street from the new Isles Yacht Club and within walking distance to the Fishermen's Village, Ponce Park, Gilchrist Park, and the downtown Historic District with its quaint shops and restaurants. The Isles Harbor Vista Condo association has architectural design plans for a 13 unit condo complex that includes a Penthouse and units ranging from 1,200 to over 4,000 sq ft. There are no impact fees for the first 12 units and there is a water meter in place to further reduce impact fees. The building plans were created by respected local architects at Alliance Design Group. Don't miss this rare opportunity to purchase one of the few remaining harbor front multi-family zoned parcels of vacant land still available in PGI. Excellent long term investment or short term development potential.

5692 Espanola Ave, North Port, Florida - $130,000

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:49:24 -0700

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Immaculately maintained 3 bed 2 bath home on the Cocoplum Waterway has over 2400 total square feet, a large separate family room with a brick fireplace, and 75 feet on a beautiful canal. Lush mature landscaping, a fenced in back yard, and numerous types of fruit trees complete the picture. Located in a quaint and lovely neighborhood central to everything North Port has to offer. Per seller there are many recent updates including a brand new AC system including duct work and the total under roof square footage including an enclosed porch is approximately 2000 square feet. A recent survey, home inspection, termite inspection, and wind mitigation inspection have been completed. Furniture is negotiable. Don't miss this one!

3333 SUNSET KEY CIRCLE #307 - $400,000

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:26:42 -0700

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Burnt Store Marina - Grande Isle III Unit 407 - $290,000

Sun, 25 May 2008 10:27:29 -0700

A Property For Your Consideration ...

Presented by: BILL ARTHER - KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Direct: 941-661-3643 - Email: Bill@BillArther.com

PUNTA GORDA, FL - 3329 SUNSET KEY CIR #407 - $290,000 - MLS #C689968

SHORT SALE. Priced $400,000 less than 2004 Pre-Construction price. Burnt Store Marina Waterfront Condo with 3-beds, 3-baths, and 2234 total square feet on 5th Level of Grande Isle Tower III overlooking Charlotte Harbor and Gulf of Mexico beyond.

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Waterfront Real Estate: Sailboat versus Powerboat

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:33:45 -0800

Time to take some of the mystery out of the sailboat versus powerboat description often used to describe waterfront real estate (in Southwest Florida) and it's suitability for boating.

In the most basic form sailboat water would apply to any water suitable for a sailboat to operate in. Typically, regarding real estate and waterfront property, when I say sailboat water what I really mean is that you can get in your sailboat or large powerboat docked outside your home in a canal or waterway and the water will be deep enough for a boat with a keel or a large draft to get out into open water. Equally important is the ability to do this in an environment where there are no bridges that would prevent you from reaching suitable open water. This is important because it creates some confusion when you are talking sailboat water. Of course you know that you aren't getting under any low bridges in a sailboat, but many large powerboats are not suitable for going under small bridges either. If you have a large powerboat, chances are you want a waterfront lot in the sailboat section of town.

Here in Punta Gorda open water generally refers to Charlotte Harbor, the Peace River, and the Gulf of Mexico. Most people who buy property listed as ‘Sailboat Water' expect to be able to take their boat from their dock out to the Gulf of Mexico. Trust me when I tell you that there is no substitute for local expertise when you are trying to determine if a waterfront property is right for you and your boat. You will find property listed as sailboat waterfront with Gulf access where it is physically impossible to get your boat out of the canal and into open water. You will find lots listed as sailboat waterfront with Gulf access because there is water out back that leads to the Gulf of Mexico - regardless of whether the canal is dredged, the water is deep enough, or the canal is navigable. If there is water leading out to open water and there are no bridges, then it must be sailboat water - right? Wrong!

Powerboat lots are perfect for most small to medium sized powerboats - no sailboats! If you have a powerboat it may be perfect for a powerboat lot in the area where you would like to buy, just make sure to do your homework and check it out first. You will also want to consider that if at some point in the future you decide to get a bigger boat will this lot still be right for you. It's easy to upgrade to a bigger boat if you own a sailboat lot, not so much with a powerboat lot...

Hurricane Season's Coming - Run for Your Life!

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:51:45 -0800

Do you think that the media could possibly have perpetuated the fear that what happened in New Orleans with Hurricane Katrina can happen in Florida at any time. I can't begin to imagine the number of people from inside and outside of Florida or even in other countries who have decided to steer clear of Florida because they equate Katrina as a daily possibility if you choose to live in Florida.

Let me try to clarify. If you live in a house made out of sticks, and your house is 15 feet below sea level, and you are surrounded by several large bodies of water on three sides, then you may have a big problem even with a minimal hurricane. If on the other hand, you live in a house made of concrete block and stucco, and your home is on land that is above sea level, and you are not nearly completely surrounded by water you've got a pretty good shot of coming out ok. Even better, if you live in a fairly new home built to the latest wind and elevation codes required by law in Florida, you've really increased your chances of surviving the worst that nature has to offer. Naturally as in any weather related emergency, you should get out when you are told to. The good news is that running away from a hurricane is like running away from a turtle, you will have plenty of time.

I know this because I live in Punta Gorda and I survived a direct hit from category 4 Hurricane Charley in 2004 (from the safety of my friend's home in Connecticut). It looked pretty bad when I got back home, but my 1989 home was still standing and what was broke could be fixed. It took some time but you should see us now. Punta Gorda Isles looks better than ever and my home is now even stronger than ever. I don't want to downplay the danger of hurricanes just put them into perspective. We all have our weather issues wherever we live. The goal is to survive whatever nature throws at you wherever you live. All too often some in the media sensationalize weather related events to the point that they create fear. Often the story is the only association with a place that people have and they make, or don't make, their decisions based on that fear. Sadly, some people who dream of one day living in the sunshine, blue skies, and warm weather that Florida has to offer almost year round will never realize that dream based on something that they read or saw on TV.

Hey, maybe I'm a bit guilty myself. I've just used New Orleans as an example based solely on what I've seen in the media. Hmmm! Actually, I've never even been to the place. Maybe I'll go visit...

REALTOR CELL PHONES - DO I HAVE TO REINVENT THE WHEEL???

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:40:37 -0800

So which one has made your life and your work much easier and more productive?

I have basic needs. Give me a cell phone that I can use to surf the net, manage my contacts, take pictures and video, open lock boxes, text, voice mail, email, blue tooth, speakerphone, voice dialing... OK, I know I'm asking a lot! Buying a new cell phone is a lot like buying a car today. There are so many options and often some of the options you need are not on the phone that you want. I have bad vision for reading so voice calling is a must but some phones make you wade through a myriad of questions/answers before a call is made. I remember when I first wanted to buy a phone with voice activated calling, the phone actually required you to arrow through a menu to get to the voice calling feature - big problem if you can't see. Forget about ordering over the internet. If there is a problem you might be sorry when you try to correct it at the local dealer.

I know that some Realtors out there really love their phones - can't, live without em... I'd like to hear about it!

Harness the Power of the Internet for Your Listings

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:17:49 -0800

Below is a small sample of websites on the internet where my listings can be
found. This is in addition to two local multiple listing services and more than
15 other websites where my listings are available worldwide. In addition to
their own listings Realtors from most of the large real estate offices can also
find my listings when searching from their websites or their corporate office
websites. You get maximum exposure worldwide for buyers and Realtors with
buyers who are actively searching for property on the internet. I am constantly
updating and adding data to my websites and I am always looking for new ways to
get maximum exposure for my listings. It is impossible to get your property in
front of a fraction of these potential buyers and Realtors using traditional
newspaper and magazine advertising. Please take a look at my websites and feel
free to comment.

My Keller Williams Agent Website:
http://billarther.yourkwagent.com/

My Realtor.com Listings:
http://www.realtor.com/search/searchresults.aspx?agtid=273441

My Point2 Agent Website Listings:
http://billarther.point2agent.com/Featured_Listings/page_163204.html

My Mid Florida Regional MLS Listings:
http://billarther.mfr.mlxchange.com/?Page=1716699

My ActiveRain Blog Listings:
http://activerain.com/blogs/barther

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Bill Arther
Keller Williams Realty Gulf View
941.661.3643

All you really need to remember is www.billarther.com

Punta Gorda Isles - Sea Gull Court - Cul-de-Sac Lot - Sailboat Water - Gulf Access

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:59:41 -0800

PGI Waterfront. 170 Feet of Concrete Seawall and No Bridges to the Gulf of Mexico. Deep Water and a Huge Turning Basin provide enough room for Several Large Sail and Power Boats and a few other water toys. Lots of room at the end of this quiet Cul-de-Sac for a Very Large Home. Miles of Wide and Long Canal Waterviews. You will enjoy one of the best views of the Punta Gorda Isles Lighted Boat Parade in town. Do you require even more space? The adjoining Tip Lot and Key Lot are also Available. Together they provide close to an Acre of Land with nearly 500 Feet of Waterfront on three sides at the end of one of the finest Cul-de-Sac locations in the Isles. The Excellent Waterviews include arguably the best spot on Sunset Lake. Endless Possibilities!

Grande Isle III Unit 407 At Burnt Store Marina - $290,000

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:02:37 -0800

PRICED $400,000 BELOW 2003 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICE. Waterfront / Harborfront. Luxurious 5TH Floor 3 BED 3 BATH Condo in Grande Isle III. Desirable Wedge Floor Plan has 2234 SQUARE FEET of Private Elegance and opens up to Miles of Million Dollar HARBOR/GULF VIEWS. Detailed Craftsmanship with Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Jacuzzi Tub, Wet Bar, Upgraded Cabinets and Fixtures in Kitchen and Baths, and 16 Inch Ceramic Tile. Incredible Amenities Center for Grande Isle Residents is Exquisitely Decorated from the Grand Entryway to the Fabulous Club Room with Player Piano, Billiards Table, Teak Bar, Plasma TV and Catering Kitchen. Other Amenities include a 16 Seat Private Theater, Fitness Center, Steam Room, Sauna, Heated Pool, Oversized Spa, Barbeque Area, and Wireless Internet Access. Burnt Store Marina and Country Club is a Gated Community with Security. There is a 525 slip Private Marina, 27-hole Executive Golf Course, Tennis & Fitness Center w/Resort Pool, Restaurants, and a General Store on the premises.

Ask Me Anything!

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:37:57 -0800

I'd be happy to answer any questions that you might have regarding the Charlotte County area of Southwest Florida. It's a great place to live and a great time to buy. From Jacksonville to Miami on the East Coast and Tampa to Naples on the West Coast you won't find more affordable waterfront living anywhere in Florida. Along with the sunshine and warm weather we have some of the finest fishing and boating on the planet. So don't be shy, just ask me why...