denny grimes and company: Pulling the Wool Over Our Eyes - 10/01/08 09:22 PM
Sheep, Comptrollers and Rum provide much needed relief to wallstreet. My reasons why the new and improved bailout plan is our new hope. A chance for a new beginning and will save our homes and economy from impending doom.1. Increase in limit on cover over of rum excise tax to Pureto … (4 comments)
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denny grimes and company: What makes 700 billion problems go away? - 09/23/08 10:00 PM
My rants and raves with a bail out plan.
Three big questions are on everyone's mind today regarding the governments bailout of our financial institutions. 1) After a weekend to crunch options is this the best one? 2) Is it necessary? 3) Will it ultimately work? No one seems to have … (1 comments)
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denny grimes and company: It takes a village to raise a President - 09/23/08 02:17 PM
Wasilla's fame may indicate Sarah Palin's ultimate future
The Jeopardy category for $500 is Famous Hometowns. Alex Trebek reads the following answers: Indianapolis, Indiana; Carthage, Tennessee; and Casper, Wyoming. The contestants now have less than a split second to hit the button, signaling that they know the right answer (in the … (1 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Has help really arrived for 1st time homebuyers? - 08/01/08 03:51 PM
This past Wednesday, July 30, President Bush signed the recently-passed housing legislation (H.R. 3221) into law.
The new first-time homebuyer tax credit went into effect immediately upon the President's signature. What is all means to for everyone is still being questioned. Many hope the credit will convert "Just looking, thanks" home browsers into purchasers. This … (0 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Residential Market Improves - In Spite of What You May Read - 04/29/08 06:58 AM
I head up our research department and let me tell you I was glad Denny wrote this article. It is hard explaining the differences buyers and sellers when they read so much different information. It is our job to try and keep our clients ahead of the market and the investment we make in our data … (2 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Tops and Bottoms - 04/02/08 08:50 PM
The news today that foreclosures may have peaked spawned the headlines "Lee's housing market bottoms out."
Working in the industry and studying the market intently I often sit back and wonder what this means. Correctly put I believe that it should say Lee's housing market may have hit the TOP of the … (0 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Good News for our Market - 03/24/08 11:40 AM
Where are the buyers?
That question has been asked a lot over the last 2 years. Well, the answer is in and the buyers really did not go anywhere. The market and pricing left the buyers but the buyers didn't leave the market. Last Wednesday Coral Lakes, a gated community with nice … (3 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Maybe it's called Amendment 1 because it's just the beginning - 01/29/08 07:58 PM
Proposal falls short, but is it a good start?
Floridians will have the opportunity Tuesday to give themselves a tax break. Amendment 1 increases the amount of the homestead exemption and initiates portability. A few other goodies were thrown into the proposal as well that will cause us to pay less in … (0 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Fort Myers Beach Sand Sculpting Competiton - 11/08/07 08:22 PM
Fort Myers Beach is hosting a sand sculpting championship this weekend entertaining artists from around the country. Master sculpters will gather to show their talent in the warm sun along the south end of Estero Island. This annual event showcases artists works that will leave you saying that can not be … (1 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Fort Myers boat show - 11/08/07 08:06 PM
Starting today November 11th, 2007, the Fort Myers boat show begins. It is a great time to visit the downtown area and a great time to check out over 800 boats. A little over 100 vendors will present boats of all types and marine products of all types.
The main entrance … (1 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Fully furnished Golf Course Condo - 11/08/07 07:53 PM
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denny grimes and company: Devonwood Estates Home - 11/08/07 07:39 PM
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denny grimes and company: Staging your home - 11/08/07 07:33 PM
Make sure you first impression is your best impression
In a tough real estate market it is even more important to make sure your home is seen at its best. Here are a few tips to help anyone with a home for sale make the most of each opportunity.
#1 Fix things. If … (1 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Lee County Resale Homes and Condo Marketwatch Update W/E Oct 28, 2007 - 10/29/07 08:15 PM
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denny grimes and company: Driving while staring out the rear view mirror - 10/29/07 08:12 PM
by: Michael Polly Lagging indicators keep sellers behind the market You can't see what's coming if your watching what has happened. The National Association of Realtors and the Florida Association of Realtors have released the September sales numbers for the Fort Myers, Cape Coral and surronding Lee County areas. A … (5 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Differing opinions create confusion - Lee County Home Condo Sales - 10/29/07 08:09 PM
Third-quarter data indicates market direction
What word best describes your feelings about our residential market? Would it be depressed, confused, excited, frustrated, optimistic or pessimistic? You may have experienced most, if not all, of these feelings depending on who you listen to or what your favorite media source is dishing out on … (0 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Gateway Home in Waterford Village - 07/31/07 07:53 PM
Great home in Gateway with resort pool and waterfall!
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denny grimes and company: New Home Sales - 07/31/07 07:40 PM
I just ran across this article on Home Builders that speaks volumes to what we are seeing in our marketplace. Builders are drastically slashing prices on existing inventory and there are some great deals to be had. It also makes a direct point on the downward pressure on our existing home … (0 comments)
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denny grimes and company: Prices will fall before they rise in most segements - 07/11/07 09:24 PM
From our most recent market data this is the most recent News-Press article posted:
Inventory, foreclosures force market down.
Whoever said that honesty is the best policy never had his wife ask him if her new dress made her look fat. Talk about a no-win situation. First of all, guys, she already knows … (4 comments)
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denny grimes and company: July 4th and the real estate market - 07/11/07 09:21 PM
Independence day, the celebration of our national freedoms. Buyers are finding that there are deals out there as luxury home sales remain consistent. Luxury homes priced well are being recognized as a value. Sellers priced well below the $300,000 market continue to see success as this segement represents almost 70% of … (0 comments)
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