florida: Terminate Loan Modifications - 09/30/12 11:31 PM
I thought this was an interesting concept concerning loan modifications such as HAMP, their default rate, the contrast of foreclosure, and the idea of putting the money towards paying down our national debt.
TBWS Daily Show
 
Disclaimer: if you prefer reading your news over a cup of coffee in a relaxed atmosphere, or your family's sense of humor gen has skipped a generation, don't watch the video; these guys talk fast and are high energy.
Have a Great Day
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florida: Good News For Florida - 09/27/11 02:55 AM
Good news for Florida, finally!  Even though I have been seeing this trend in my market over several months, getting out of state buyers to accept the fact that home prices are rising has been challenging, especially when their markets are still going down or are frozen in place. Being able to send an article to them verifying what is going on, and help create a sense of urgency, is great. and a way of saying "This is what I'm talking about".
Good News for Florida
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florida: Come Visit Cape Harbour in Cape Coral, Florida - 09/04/10 04:25 AM
COME VISIT CAPE HARBOUR
Cape Harbour in Cape Coral Florida is a Yachting community with a Mediterranean Flare.  Walk along brick lined streets, have a cool drink at the Tiki Hut, shop at quaint shops and boutiques, and finish with dinner at one of the restaurants along the water;one of my favorites is Rumrunners.
      Relax and watch the shoppers                          Have a cool drinks at the Tiki Hut   
                Boutiques and shops                                    Have dinner at Rumrunners  
Cape Harbour offers beautiful condos, single family homes, carriage homes and a beautiful marina.  This community is located minutes from the Gulf of Mexico.
The next … (0 comments)

florida: If You Love Golf You Wll Love This Condo - 07/20/10 09:56 AM
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florida: OVERSIZE CORNER LOT IN GREAT LOCATION - 07/17/10 08:25 AM
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florida: GULF ACCESS HOME in EIGHT LAKES - 07/06/10 05:38 AM
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florida: JULY FUN IN THE SUN - 07/02/10 02:36 AM
 
Even thow it is hot, we need to get out of the house and move around; and of course we need a place to go. Here are some of the activities scheduled for this month, put on by the Parks and Recreation Department in Cape Coral.
 * Friday, July 9 - Free Open Houses at Freida B. Smith Special Populations Center: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 6:30-8:30 p.m.  * Friday, July 16 - Free Ice Cream Social at Lake Kennedy Center: 1:00 p.m. - Must RSVP by 7/14 to 574-0575.
* Friday, July 16 - Free Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Intro Class at Rotary Park, 6:00-9:00 … (3 comments)

florida: LOST ANOTHER ONE - 06/30/10 12:46 PM
Well it happened again; another out of state customer I have been working with has decided to hold off purchasing a home until they see what is going to happen along the Gulf Coast with the oil spill.  Working with out of area customers is tough enough without having the oil spill thrown into the mix.  I know I am not alone, I have heard other agents talk about customers taking a "wait and see" attitude.  Lets hope we don't have to wait too long, this could be a long summer. 
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florida: DON'T MAKE ME TRACK YOU DOWN! - 06/28/10 01:33 AM
Today is the beginning of a new week and I am hoping two of the agents I am working deals with decide to make my week easier than last week.  Last week I tried to reach these agents to update them on the status of the short sales offers we are working on (these are my listings).  We all know how long it takes  banks to get back to you on your inquiries but how fast they expect us to get the information back to them - but I degress here. I emailed both agents - faxed both agents - and left messages for both agents, … (8 comments)

florida: NO REFRESHING SWIM HERE - 06/23/10 12:38 AM
Has anyone been swimming in the Gulf lately?  I recently went to a birthday party that was held on the beach in Fort Myers Beach.  With the weather being hot and humid a dip in the Gulf was something I really looked forward to.  As the perspiration glistened my untanned body I walked into the water to cool down, and immediately jumped out.  Hot - Hot - Hot!!  I don't mean tepid, I mean Hot.  I have never seen the water this warm before.  There would be no building sand castles and getting covered in sand then running into the water to get the sand off, … (0 comments)

florida: CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM - 06/22/10 11:23 AM
I just listened to the CEO of Century 21, Rick Davidson, give his cautious optimistic explanation of why this is the Right Time To Buy.  These are the high points that caught my attention.
Yes, the housing market had a 2.2% decrease in May but it is not a reason to panic, it's the annual numbers that are important, not month to month percentages. 
Housing sales are up 18% over last year at this time with home prices showing a 4% increase.  Homes are more affordable today over last year.  80% of the public still think this is still a good time to buy a home even … (2 comments)

florida: LOVELY BASIN VIEW LOT - 06/22/10 05:29 AM
Lovely Basin View lot located in Gator Circle in Cape Coral, Fl.  This fresh water lot is very close Rt 41 with easy access North to Port Charlotte or South to Fort Myers.  Gator Circle is a growing are in Cape Coral with new schools, shopping and restaurants.  This is a great lot just waiting to be built on.   
                                                          4144 NE 9th Pl       
                        
PRICE: $15,000                        Acreage:  10411 Sq Ft.                     MLS #201023010
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florida: FAST MOVING - 06/10/10 12:26 PM
This has been a fast moving week, and here is why.
Last Friday a woman called me wanting an aggressive agent; she had stopped working with another agent who was not able to "get the job done" (her words).  After qualifying her needs and time frame I ruled out Short Sales and went for Foreclosures and Traditional sales.  She put an offer on a house which went to Highest and Best.  When she did Not following my recommendation and lost the bid she wanted another turn at the offer (the concept of Highest and Best alluded her).  The next day she got it right and got a house, … (2 comments)

florida: I Love The Easy Ones - 05/15/10 03:04 PM
 
                                                           JUST SOLD
                           
                      I listed this Beautiful home - Had a contract in 12 hours - Closed in 30 days 
                                             THIS MAKES LIFE WORTH LIVING!!
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florida: Rubio speaking this morning in the Cape - 05/13/10 01:41 AM
Just a reminder that Marco Rubio is speaking this morning at 11:00 am at Rummrunners in Cape Coral.  For those of you interested in Florida's Senate race and its effect on our state and country go to this meeting and decide for yourself if you feel Marco Rubio has the same goals and point of view you do.
When you come into the Cape, from Ft. Myers or Naples, go straight to Chiquita Blvd and turn Left (South) onto Chiquita Blvd;  Rummrunners is on your right, at the end of Chiquita, in Cape Harbour.
If you are coming from Charlotte County go … (2 comments)

florida: PROXY ERROR - HELP! - 05/01/10 12:02 PM
Please Please Please - someone help me.  I am hoping someone with computer skill can help me fix the problem I am having logging on to AR.  I have been getting a "PROXY ERROR - The proxy server could not handle the request - Error reading from remote server".  The situation is getting worse; I did a little research and Deselected "Store Search history on my computer"; I am on but still get the message AND my picture is gone (can't blog without my picture).  My computer skills are very limited so what ever you do make it simple.
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florida: A Little Incentive is Better Than None - 04/29/10 06:40 AM
Do you really think the Tax Credit was the driving force behind home sales?  I feel it was a nice incentive (a little incentive is better than none) but didn't impact our market very much.  While cash buyers were a substantial part of our market, low interest rates and greathome values played a substancal role in motivating customers; especially the Baby Boomers, from ariybd the country, looking to take advantage of the opportunities to buy a second home in the area they hope to retire to and call Home.  This year several of my closing were done with money from very low interest Equity lines. Most clients were aware of the Tax Credit but (on a rare … (0 comments)

florida: TAX CREDITS - A Little Incentive Was Better Than None - 04/29/10 06:29 AM
Do you really think the Tax Credit was the driving force behind home sales?  I feel it was a nice incentive (a little incentive is better than none) but didn't impact our market very much.  While cash buyers were a substantial part of the SW Florida market, low interest rates and great home values played the biggest role in motivating customers; especially the Baby Boomers, from other parts of the country, looking to take advantage of the opportunities to buy a second home in the area they hope to retire to and call Home.  Several of my closing this year were done with money from very low interest Equity lines. Most clients were aware of the … (0 comments)

florida: VERY QUICK SNAPSHOT OF CAPE CORAL ACTIVITY - 04/27/10 03:01 AM
CAPE CORAL ACTIVITY FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AS OF MARCH 27, 2010 
ACTIVITY IN PAST 30 DAYS (March 27th to April 27th)
LISTED - 593  (25.1%)  of all Active Listings in Cape Coral)
WENT PENDING - 560  (23.7%)
SOLD - 470   (19.9%)
TOTAL ACTIVE LISTING IN CAPE CORAL - 2360
SINCE 1-1-2010 WE HAVE SOLD 1851 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
Looks to me like we are quite active here in our sunny city with customers taking advantage of the great values we have.
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florida: Sometimes Opportunity Knocks - 04/23/10 02:29 AM
A few weeks ago my son-in-law was let go from his job. Of course we were concerned, new baby and all.  Fortunately he and our daughter had an idea it was coming, it was only a matter of time, being he worked in the building industry.  His expertise is in design.  Not being people who waloo in selfpity too long, they decided to take his expertise, experience and reputation and start fresh.  With companies moving to Sub-contractor, in order to lower benefit cost, it was the perfect opportunity for him to start his own business and become one of those Subs.  This was something they … (2 comments)