fort myers: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. Expanding Beyond the Barrier Islands - 11/23/10 08:29 PM
I am excited to announce my new position with Royal Shell Real Estate and the opening of two new offices. This story appeared in the Business Secton of the News-Press on Monday 11/22/10.
Royal Shell Real Estate is expanding its reach beyond the barrier islands as it strives to establish a resort rental and real estate sales brand throughout Southwest Florida.
The low-profile company was founded in 2006 on Sanibel, part of a family of affiliated companies founded by the Roberts family based in Wilmington, Ohio.Until now Royal Shell has operated primarily on Sanibel and Captiva but managing broker Don DeLuca … (0 comments)
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fort myers: Somethings about a Realtor you may not know. - 08/12/10 08:01 AM
What Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Their Job, What Motivates Them (It's Not Always Money!)
Nice article about the daily routines of Realtors and what makes us tick. We are a big part of the small business that drives this country. The daily ins and outs of buying and selling real estate may seem simple to most. The fact that Realtors spend many long hours learning about short sales, REO (Bank owned) buying and selling, new communities, builders, building codes, federal, state and local laws can make for some long days. Read this story for more insight on a career as a Realtor.
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fort myers: First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - 03/25/10 10:38 AM
If you have any family members or friends who are in the military or a federal employee working outside the US may qualify for the first time home buyer tax credit.
Members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify for the credit. Thus, an eligible taxpayer must buy, or enter into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2011. If a binding contract is entered into by that date, the taxpayer has until June 30, 2011, to close … (1 comments)
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fort myers: Lee County Florida sets home sales record in 2009 - 02/05/10 06:52 AM
Denny was recently interviewed by the News-Press regarding our 2009 real estate market performance for Lee County, Florida. Here is the article as it appeared. More information and a deeper understanding of where the market has been and where it may head will be shared at our annual MarketWatch Real Estate event.
Originally printed in the NEWS-PRESS
Sales of existing homes in Lee County ended the decade with a bang - a record 16,260 were sold with the assistance of a Realtor in 2009, according to statistics released Monday by the Florida Association of Realtors.That shattered the old record of 12,123 set … (0 comments)
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fort myers: Custom Built Elegance Found at McGregor Reserve in Fort Myers, Florida - 01/11/10 03:40 PM
Not far from where Edison invented the light bulb and Henry Ford perfected his automobile, the past meets the present on McGregor Boulevard in the intimate community of McGregor Reserve where families create their own history amongst pure, old-fashioned elegance in the heart of Fort Myers, Florida.
Enter the gate and follow the curbed streets lined with mahogany trees through a charming and warm neighborhood made up of Key West style, Traditional Victorian, and Old Charleston homes. These neo-traditional homes are built to be unique as well as sociable with front porches and sidewalks to encourage neighbors to meet and socialize. At McGregor Reserve find and customize your style, … (0 comments)
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fort myers: Find Serenity at Belle Lago in Estero, Florida - 12/21/09 02:53 PM
Located halfway between Fort Myers and Naples, Belle Lago is nestled amongst 40 acres of lakes and preserves in Estero just twenty minutes from our gulf beaches in Bonita Springs and Fort Myers. Come take pleasure in sparkling lake views and panoramic nature preserve views at Belle Lago.
This exclusive Estero community offers you a classic lifestyle with almost every type of activity close at hand. Between the Mediterranean-style clubhouse and the recreational facility, Belle Lago has plenty for you to do to keep you and your family active. Go swimming in the resort-style pool, have a picnic in one of the five private parks, work … (0 comments)
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fort myers: Fort Myers Florida Real Estate - Catalina Isles - 12/15/09 01:45 PM
Catalina Isles offers you the quality of D. R. Horton homebuilders who has been building quality homes for over 30 years. Fort Myers Florida presents a golden opportunity for this community located just minutes from Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island. As the largest homebuilder in the United States, D. R. Horton promises you that your Fort Myers home is built with integrity and value so that your family can focus on what is important and not have to worry about the functionality of your home.
No matter how big your family is Catalina Isles can accommodate your growing family in any … (0 comments)
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fort myers: Botanica Lakes: “A Place the Whole Family Can Enjoy” - 12/15/09 12:07 PM
Botanica Lakes is a family oriented, waterfront community that offers a variety of amenities to keep your family entertained and active. Envision yourself lying by the pool 300 days out of the year while your kids wear themselves out at the Children's Water Play Area. Or get your body ready for the beach in the aerobics studio and the fully equipped fitness center while your children work up a sweat interacting with other kids in the Children's Activity Center. If your family enjoys outdoor activities, explore the preserves with your family on the walking/bike trail or pump up your family's competitive … (0 comments)
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fort myers: 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 Rico and the Virgin IslandsWhile not well written "cover over of" know that on our next cruise or visit to the southern carribean we'll all be in good spirits! I could probably not even go into point 2 and 3 of why this great plan will work! Directly from the … (4 comments)
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fort myers: 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 will be from Hendry street. The weather is great with highs in the upper 70s and low humidity. You just can't beat the combination of nice weather, water, and boats. There will be food vendors and activies for the family.
For more information check it out: http://www.fortmyersboatshow.com/
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fort myers: 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 you have any imperfections like a crack in the tile, a faucet that drips, or paint that needs touching up. Make sure to take care of these things. Moving into a new home puts a lot of things on the buyers mind and home maintenance when they first move in … (1 comments)
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fort myers: Agent Shield Bridges Gap Between Realtors and Real Estate Developers - 06/14/07 11:29 AM
Every once in a while you run across a great concept that really makes sense. The folks at RBD Studios have come up with a way for developers to allow agents to market the development by branding the developments own website with the agents information.
The agents sign up on the website to particpate for free. When the developers add developments to the software the agents can toggle those communites to appear on their own website with the agents contact information allowing the agent to keep potential clients near and dear until they commit to a community.
For more information the press release … (4 comments)
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fort myers: Homestead Property Tax Exemption Lee County Florida - 03/05/07 03:37 PM
If you purchased a home last year during 2006 it is now time to file for your homestead exemption. To qualify you must be a Florida resident and live in the home as of January 1. The Lee County property appraiser website has all of the details and forms necessary to file.
http://www.leepa.org/Exemption%20Information/Hstd-OtherExemption%20Info.htm
By filing you place a limitation that your property taxes can only go up 3% per year maximum and you get a $25,000 reduction in your accessed value which amounts to a $500 savings in property tax.
Michael Polly
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fort myers: Fort Myers Tour of Homes - 02/25/07 08:28 PM
On Friday the 21st Annual Lee Building Industry Association Prade of Homes will begin. This event showcases more than 100 homes in over 40 communities all over Southwest Florida.
These homes range in price from $250,000 to more than $5 Million. The models open Friday-Sunday, March 11th. Hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon until 5 p.m. This is a great opportunity to see the latest from many builders and experience the best that Southwest Florida living has to offer.
Michael Polly, Vice President, Denny Grimes and Company
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fort myers: 11789 Pine Timber Lane in Timber Ridge at Gateway, Fort Myers, FL - 02/22/07 08:31 PM
Beautiful Home in Timber Ridge @ GatewayThis Sequoia II floor plan is a gorgeous 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath 2 story pool home with a home office and loft. Upgrades in this home include: Granite countertops, upgraded tile and carpet, beautiful cherry cabinets, black on black appliances, and a natural gas stove. Timber Ridge in Gateway offers so many amenities there is not enough space to list them all here. Stop by to see this great home today! Gateway offers many things for familes, a 5 minute drive to the airport, championship golf on a Pete Dye course, and a 2 … (0 comments)
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fort myers: MarketWatch 2007 Recap of Lee County, Fort Myers / Cape Coral / Lehigh Acres - 02/21/07 07:52 PM
It was a hard message to deliver yet was 100% the truth. Sellers have to realize and take to heart that values go up and down. If you want and need to sell you have to accept the value that 'today' not yesterday or tomorrow wiill set. That was the message along with a unified call to all agents to 'fess' up with the sellers and tell them what is selling.
When I was a kid we had an apple tree in our yard. I couldn't wait for them to ripen so we could pick fresh apples. The only problem was that I … (0 comments)
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fort myers: Fort Myers Featured Community Renaiassance Golf and Country Club - 02/19/07 07:15 PM
Michael Polly, mpolly@dennygrimes.com (239) 689-7600 ext 201
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fort myers: MarketWatch 2007 and the tearing down of the old Fort Myers Civic Center - 02/19/07 07:02 PM
Tomorrow at 5:00 pm Fort Myers will demolish the old Exhibition Hall along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. Elvis grooved and President Ford greeted and shook hands in this historic place. But this could be the beginning of a new landmark moment in the defining of downtown. It craves attention and a destination and given which plan is followed this could set the Fort Myers Downtown or River District up for success.
Tomorrow also is the date of the annual MarketWatch conference across the street in the Harborside Convention Center. I think another landmark moment as this will be the first time … (0 comments)
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fort myers: One Year Ago - 02/18/07 07:27 PM
This article ran over almost one year ago.
I don't think any could predict the level of inventory we see today. The build up in resale and new home has put a vise on our market. Read this article and you'll see that everyone thought it was a short time frame before recovery. The truth is most markets that have gone through this the down turn or correction has historically lasted 3-5 years. Mostly documented in the California market. More at www.pollysayssold.com or www.fortmyersrealestate.com
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fort myers: Housing Data - 02/17/07 08:38 PM
Housing Data
Housing starts plunged 14.3%. it's what you would expect." But maybe that's not quite true. The lowest estimates were for about 6% above what the actual number came in at (a 1.4 million starts pace, down from 1.6 million). The number of homes that are under construction declined, the number of completions went down, and the number of houses set to be built but not yet started declined. But even as construction fell by more than 38% in the past two quarters, inventories have only fallen by about 6% from a record high in July of 573,000 homes. Slowing sales and cancellations of existing … (0 comments)
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