fort myers homes for sale: The Forum: Be A Part of the Growth in Fort Myers, Florida
- 08/03/10 10:05 AM
is one of the newest communities in Fort Myers and it is in the center of growth. The Forum is becoming a popular place to live, work, shop and play. With a whole shopping plaza filled with eateries and shops, such as Bajio Mexican Grill, Target, Home Depot, Five Guys, Petco, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Books-A-Million, Best Buy, Starbucks and much more, you'll have lots to do right across the street. There are also future plans for a movie theater, office buildings, a YMCA and putting golf course. The Forum is not only a happening area, but the communities within it are welcoming … (0 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: To Golf or Not to Golf… At The Plantation in Fort Myers, Florida
- 07/13/10 04:58 AM
Two enclaves make up The Plantation: Somerset, a golfing community with a Hurdzan-Fry designed course as its centerpiece and Bridgeton Hall, a non-golfing community. Surrounded by lakes, a lush golf course and the natural preserves that Southwest Florida is known for, you will never be wanting for great views and the excitement of Florida wildlife. If you choose to golf, then as a Somerset resident, you will enjoy 18-holes of golf, a 38,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with an upscale restaurant, meeting rooms, golf pro shop, six tennis courts, a tennis pro shop, swimming pool, fitness center, aerobics room, locker rooms, massage and sauna rooms, … (0 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Live the Florida Lifestyle at The Landings in Fort Myers!
- 02/05/10 04:34 AM
The Landings is 250 acres of riverfront grandeur off of McGregor Blvd. This luxurious master planned community is beautifully situated on the Caloosahatchee River just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico with its own private harbor and marina; as well as, a yacht, golf and tennis club. The Landings' residences are separated into intimate village groups that form an interconnected community all taking advantage of the spectacular views of the golf course, marina, lakes, or river. Their 18 hole executive golf course provides a challenge for all golf enthusiasts. Maybe you aren't ready for the big 18; well, you will find the driving range helpful to practice … (0 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Custom Built Elegance Found at McGregor Reserve in Fort Myers, Florida
- 01/11/10 07:40 AM
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)
fort myers homes for sale: Summer heat in the real estate market
- 07/19/09 11:30 PM
It was 94 today and my pool was 92. Hard to cool off even getting wet. The real estate market in Lee County is experiencing the same heat. Sales are registering a blistering pace with 1742 pending resale homes in Lee County. Inventory fell to 10,300 single family resale homes. That's one percent less than last month. Pending sales were almost 2% meaning there is new inventory still out pacing sales. Of the sales, over 61% were under $100,000. With out these, sales would be 1072 less. This is the market that is on fire and where buyers are seeing values … (0 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: What do the Fort Myers area and President Obama have in common?
- 02/09/09 11:26 AM
Tomorrow President Obama will visit Fort Myers for a townhall meeting. Here he will discuss the economy and our economic outlook. Both President Obama and this area have a long road to recovery ahead. He is scheduled to visit Lehigh Acres and look at the foreclosure problem faced in this area. The media will no doubt talk about how bleak things look and no doubt they appear that way. However there is another view point. Many people in this country and others would love the opportunity that is presenting itself if they only knew about it. When in the last 30 … (0 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Residential Market Watch: Chance to buy newer home at low cost fading
- 09/02/08 03:16 AM
By Michael Polly Tropical Storm Fay has come and gone, but the rain it dumped on Lee County lingers. The ground is saturated and some streets are flooded. As much as we needed the rain, we are anxious for the way things used to be, like being able to walk to our mailbox without wearing our slickers. Likewise, we witnessed our real estate market raining inventory for the past couple of years. It rained so hard and long that you could forget about walking to the mailbox, because the only way to get to it required something with Evinrude on the … (0 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Has help really arrived for 1st time homebuyers?
- 08/01/08 08:51 AM
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 is remains to be seen. The downpayment assistance now offered as 3% of the purchase price by FHA is set to go away October 1st. This should give many who are thinking about taking advantage of today's once in a life time buyers market prices something to get them out writing offers … (0 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Selling in this market doesn't happen without pain
- 05/09/08 03:17 AM
Sellers can minimize discomfort by selling sooner "Denny, you have had our home listed for two months and it's still not sold. Don't you think we need to come up with some creative marketing ideas?" These were the words from one of my sellers this week. Being a curious cuss, I asked them what they meant by "creative." They quickly shot me a couple of ideas like providing owner financing or being willing to lease-purchase the home. They even offered to vacate themselves, their kids and pets from the home, leaving their furniture and accessories behind. My puzzled look quickly prompted … (0 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Residential Market Improves - In Spite of What You May Read
- 04/28/08 11:58 PM
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 research plays a big part in this. First Quarter posts double-digit improvement over ‘07 My voice mail message light was blinking when I arrived at my office one Monday morning four weeks ago. Believing optimism trumps pessimism, I envisioned the message would lead to new business; it would be a great beginning … (2 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Tops and Bottoms
- 04/02/08 01:50 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 foreclosures. (Maybe) We are really looking for different signs that point to recovery. At the end of the article there is a mention that baby boomers may in a couple of years come back into our market and revitialize it. I would argue that they already are! The reason they … (0 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Good News for our Market
- 03/24/08 04:40 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 amenities, went up for liquidation sale. Priced at levels that rolled back pricing to 3-4 years ago. The response has been overwhelming! Buyers flocked to scoop up these tremendous deals. There were 116 homes and townhomes to be sold. The townhomes starting at $86,000 were the first to sell out. As … (3 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: HOT Gated Community Blow Out Sale
- 03/18/08 02:33 PM
WHY CHASE BANK SALES AND FORECLOSURES? In the next couple of weeks we will be releasing a gated community that will be sold at 50-75% discounts to what the developer was selling these homes at. They range in size from 1300 to over 3000 square feet. Loaded with upgrades that are basically free at these prices! These homes have never been lived in and are ready to move in. Close quickly and start calling it home. Prices will range from the low $100,000s to just over $200,000. Ammenities include a spectacular club house, resort style swimming pool, lakes, tennis courts and more. … (3 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Maybe it's called Amendment 1 because it's just the beginning
- 01/29/08 11:58 AM
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 taxes. On the surface, it seems like a no-brainer, but anytime government is giving, versus taking, a "Proceed With Caution" sign should pop up in our brain. I have scanned the editorial pages and the Mailbag of the local paper, as well as the online forums, so I have a … (0 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Fort Myers Beach Sand Sculpting Competiton
- 11/08/07 12:22 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 sand. They will setup behind the Outrigger Beach Resort and be working each day now through Sunday. Final judging will be on Sunday. … (1 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Driving while staring out the rear view mirror
- 10/29/07 01:12 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 year over year comparison of the September numbers show a 53% decline in sales with 327 homes sold. The numbers also show an 11% decline in median home price coming in at $231,600 down from $261,400 last year. These number are widely used and indicators of how the market is … (4 comments)
fort myers homes for sale: Differing opinions create confusion - Lee County Home Condo Sales
- 10/22/07 01:45 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 that particular day. You may even experience opinion swings of 180 degrees, all in the same day.Can this be possible? Yes. It can happen because we are constantly bombarded with contradictory information and differing opinions, some of which are mutually exclusive. For example, in the past several weeks, one expert … (0 comments)
Lee County Florida's Real Estate Market
The ins and outs of sticking your toes in the sand when the sun is beating down in December. Finding just the right home or condo in Fort Myers or Cape Coral. Helping people understand to to buy and deal with foreclosures, bank owned REO properties and short sales. Opportunites exist and The Real Deal is my attempt to give you my perspective from the heart of our real estate world here in south west Florida.
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