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homes for sale: 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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homes for sale: 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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homes for sale: To Golf or Not to Golf… At The Plantation in Fort Myers, Florida - 07/13/10 11:58 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)
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homes for sale: The Fastest Real Estate Search Engine Earth Has Ever Known, HOMEY.com! - 04/22/10 01:26 PM
Are you tired of visiting real estate websites that require you to provide your personal information before you can search their listings?
Are you frustrated with real estate websites that make you sort through homes that are already sold or under contract??
Wish you could narrow your search to exactly what you are looking for in a home??
Do you know exactly where you want to live - community, zip code, street, neighborhood-, but you can't find a site that is hyper local enough to give you what you want?
Then stop using all those other sites! Start using HOMEY.com for your home search … (0 comments)
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homes for sale: 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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homes for sale: County Waterfront on Pine Island in Southwest Florida - 03/17/10 06:01 AM
One of the largest islands off of Florida's coast, Pine Island is a trip back in time with its small town feel and intriging history. However, there are no white sandy beaches to attract the large tourist population or highrise condos that we all know tend to take away from the natural beauty and flow of a unique place like Pine Island. Surrounded by gorgeous waterfront views, mangroves and aquatic preserves, Pine Island captures the essence of Southwest Florida.
Greater Pine Island is made up of five communities Matlacha, St. James City, Pine Island Center, Pineland and Bokeelia. From here the … (0 comments)
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homes for sale: Majestic Living at Miromar Lakes in Estero, Florida - 03/12/10 04:19 PM
Miromar Lakes is a truly majestic community. As you enter the main gate, you will be immediately awed by the gorgeous Tuscany inspired fountain that greets you as you drive up. From there you will continue to be hypnotized by the absolute beauty in every feature at Miromar Lakes.
The majestic lifestyle they offer you at Miromar Lakes has no competition. It is a waterfront resort community with 700 acres of aquamarine freshwater lakes, 3 miles of private, white sandy beach, and the only Arthur Hills ‘Signature' championship golf course in Southwest Florida. Among the array of world-class amenities offered, there … (0 comments)
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homes for sale: There's An App For That - 03/08/10 07:37 PM
I love technology. many have described me as "gadget-y," and I can't argue with that descriptor. And while there's a tendency for that aspect of my personality to be drawn into gigantic time-sucking distractions, I am also aware of how some hardware and software tools can be enormously time-saving.
One of the most common questions I'm asked is, "Where's the best place to go online to find available homes?" My clients want to be able to access the most current information available about homes that might suit their needs. More often than not, the common theme is this: how can I … (2 comments)
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homes for sale: Renewed Luster at Whiskey Creek in Fort Myers, Florida - 02/16/10 01:05 PM
As one of the largest neighborhoods in Fort Myers, Whiskey Creek is a landmark golf course community off of McGregor Blvd that has been a part of Fort Myers for decades. Like a great whiskey, this community gets better with age making it a well established community with quiet streets and friendly neighbors.
Do not assume that because this community is older that its luster has faded! If you are looking for a gem, you will find plenty in Whiskey Creek. Several homes have been recently renovated to include custom wood cabinets, granite countertops, fresh interior/exterior paint, wood floors, upgraded appliances, indoor … (0 comments)
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homes for sale: Get Funky with A New Home at Cape Harbour in Cape Coral, Florida - 02/16/10 01:02 PM
Get down with your funky island-style at the Funky Fish Houses at Cape Harbour Marina in Cape Coral, Fl. The Key West style homes are guaranteed to impress you with their clever features and beautiful design. The thought and creativity that comes out in these cottages simply inspire you to imagine a different way of living in Cape Coral.
The moment you step into your home you will forget where exactly you live and find yourself on vacation in Key West. The blues, greens, yellows and pinks of the islands light up every room to give each room its own personality and … (0 comments)
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homes for sale: Custom Built Grandeur at Trafalgar Woods in Cape Coral, Florida - 02/05/10 12:37 PM
Trafalgar Woods is one of Cape Coral's few exclusive gated communities. The atmosphere is intimate and the home designs are unique to their owners - no two houses are the same. When you live in this Cape Coral community you get to say goodbye to feeling like you are living on top of your neighbors! The homes are spread out with large yards full of lush greenery to make your house feel like a home and give your family plenty of space to have fun and enjoy some privacy.
Trafalgar Woods offers your family plenty of options to inspire some fun, such as, a community park … (0 comments)
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homes for sale: Live the Florida Lifestyle at The Landings in Fort Myers! - 02/05/10 12:34 PM
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)
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homes for sale: 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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homes for sale: Live the Life at Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fl - 12/28/09 12:52 PM
Join the club! The Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers is an 18-hole championship golf course community just minutes from I-75, shopping, gulf beaches, schools, and work. The Colonial Country Club is an ideal location if you want to get around Southwest Florida quickly and easily. Jump on I-75 and head to the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts to catch a production of Chicago or go shopping at any of the six shopping malls located between Naples and Fort Myers or watch the Florida Everblades hit the ice at Germain Arena in Estero. Navigating Southwest Florida will be a breeze when you live in … (2 comments)
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homes for sale: 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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homes for sale: Live Like You’re Always on Vacation at Sandoval in Cape Coral, Fl - 12/17/09 01:39 PM
If your family enjoys vacations, then why not live somewhere where the vacation never ends? Sandoval offers you a permanent tropical vacation in Florida's sunny Cape Coral. Sandoval is an exciting community where everyone no matter what age will have plenty to do and have tons of fun doing it!
Located just five minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island, Sandoval is a resort style community that everyone will enjoy. In this family oriented community, your family will have lots of fun sliding down the 100 ft water slide at the Splish Splash Water Park, fishing for the "big one" at Calypso Lake, observing the Florida's beautiful wildlife along … (2 comments)
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homes for sale: 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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homes for sale: Selling in this market doesn't happen without pain - 05/09/08 10:17 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)
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homes for sale: 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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homes for sale: Future Wealth Club Meeting Cape Coral FL - 03/06/07 06:58 AM
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Michael Polly
Fort Myers,
FL
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Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Address: 1870 Clayton Court, Fort Myers, FL, 33907
Office Phone: (239) 689-7653
Cell Phone: (239) 839-2468
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Lee County Florida's Real Estate Market
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