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Fort Myers Investments and Second Homes for Red Sox Fans

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:42:31 -0600

An area of Fort Myers, Florida ripe for investment: around Daniels Parkway where the site of the new Red Sox Spring Training ballpark will be built and ready for play in 2012.

Within a three mile radius, there are several communities of interest, some featuring golf courses and others featuring lakes. Below a large home in Reflection Isles, lakefront, 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, over 3000 square feet, 3 car garage. Thiis is a foreclosure listed at $317,500.

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Foreclosure du Jour Fort Myers Home

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:53:24 -0600

Fort Myers, Florida Foreclosure, 3 days on market. Attractive 4 bedroom/3 bath home includes separate 1 bedrooom suite with kitchen. 2429 Square Feet. Located on corner lot in quitet gated community. 2 car garage. Amenities include community pool and clubhouse. Low Association fees. Located 10 miles from Fort Myers Beach, conventient to shopping, stores, restaurants, etc.

Listing Price: $190,000

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Thanksgiving on Fort Myers Beach, Always The Same

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:49:09 -0600

Our 10th Thanksgiving at our home on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. No pilgrims on a rock, but there were Indians in the form of the Calusa who settled on our Island about 2500 years ago.

In the current economy, people are anxious for change. . . for the job market to improve, for a sense of stability in the economy. I'm enjoying the "sameness of this Thanksgiving. The turkey my wife will labor over tomorrow is in the fridge. I spy signs of other treats in the fridge and in the cabinets. I know that by the time the turkey is done tomorrow, our Rhodesian Ridgeback, Mimi, will be in a frenzy from smelling it all day. My contribution to tomorrow's feast will be the cleanup after. Much appreciated by my wife, I will have to withstand Mimi's resentment at the leftovers being tucked away in the fridge.

After dinner, we will go, of course, for a walk . . . . .

L'Immobilier en Floride A Fort Myers Beach maisons a vendre sous $300,000

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:50:30 -0600

[hello Francophones!
Fort Myers Beach, a Florida island located on the Gulf of Mexico, is still offering homes under $300,000. As the island is narrow and only seven miles long every homes on the following link is close to the beach.
Fort Myers Beach Real Estate in 2009 has seen a strong flux of sales and strong signs show that the market has stabilised.]

Bonjour les francophones!
Fort Myers Beach, Floride, une île située sur le Golfe du Mexique, a encore des maisons a moins de 300.000 $. Comme l'île est étroite et simplement sept miles de long ( un peu plus de 10 klms) tous les logements sont proche ou tres pres de la plage. L’immobiler a Fort Myers Beach est solide.

ventes Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach Real Estate en 2009 a connu un fort influx de ventes et ce sont des signes évidents que le marché s'est stabilisé.

Il y a dix maisons individuelles sous $ 300,000 en Novembre 2009 en ventes. Fort Myers Beach est une île idéale pour investir dans un marché immobilier Floridien encore très intéressant, surtout avec un dollar canadien fort et l'euro a $1,40-$150.
Voici la liste de ces dix logements disponibles a Fort Myers Beach :( lien dessous)

Immobilier A Fort Myers Beach

Si vous avez besoin de plus amples renseignements concernant les termes d’Immobilier-Real Estate, les transactions, les taxes, les assurances et la liste de maisons en vente a Fort Myers Beach , contactez Lloyd et bonne chasse!

Lloyd Nichols

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Fort Myers Beach gulf access short sale pool home

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:19:07 -0600

Located mid island, this Fort Myers Beach Short sale is a well built classical island home with a true gulf access canal frontage.

The first floor apartment has been recently remodeled and looks pretty sharp.This was a good surprise. Granite counter, tile floor, redone bathroom.Top floor needs some floor and kitchen upgrading. A bit old fashioned.

The house is elegant. It does have a canal frontage which would be good enough for a 25 footer or so. Views of the canal are good and one can see the Bay from the dock. Lanai is quite large and old fashioned but does not need major $. Garage is large and pool is great.

which cost $65k. Metal roofing is in good condition. Overall a very good home which needs some light updating .

Master bedroom good size including the master bathroom.

Courtesy of Bob Bunting of C21 triPower. This home, also known as The Lighthouse has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with over 1800 SF plus a large separate 1st floor sharply renovated separate apartment.

Link bellow: (you can use the slide)

Fort Myers Beach pool gulf access home

This studio apartment has a French doors entrance with recent large floor tiles and some nifty sandy colored granite counters in the kitchen. It is a handy addition for guests or family members. it has a full large bedroom and one of the entrances opens up towards the swimming pool.

( you may want to follow my blog for a list of available waterfront homes in my next post through the first 2 links below)Courtesy of Bob Bunting of C21 triPower.

For more information regarding Fort Myers Beach waterfront homes or Fort Myers Beach canal homes contact LLoyd

or e-mail at realloydn@aol.com and happy Hunting!

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Great South Fort Myers communities: Parker Lakes single homes and condos

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:15:41 -0600

Looking for a condo or single home some 15 mn to the Beach? Look no further.

Fort Myers Parker Lakes is one of these developments which will surprise you each time. It consists of almost a dozen sub divisions, quite a few lakes, therefore the name, a wonderful Sports Park,

generous club houses, tennis courts, a well known fishing Pier shown below, but above all its a well designed development and its only about 7 miles to Fort Myers Beach.

If you are looking for communities which are well kept, with reasonable fees, close to the beach and at the same time restaurants, the airport, the Red Sox ball park, shopping,

then Fort Myers Parker Lakes may very well be for you. Below is a link to some of the better Fort Myers Parker Lakes singles homes. It is an attractive development located in South Fort Myers along Gladiolus drive.

You will also be surprised by the overall quality of the homes at Parkers Lakes,Parker Lakes condos, the landscaping and the pleasant tranquility of these communities.

But don’t be fooled by the seemingly tranquil atmosphere of Parker Lakes. There is plenty to do. You may fish, bike for miles, play tennis, swim, take long walks along the broad boulevards and go bird watching, or simply share a drink around a pool with friends.

It is the ideal Fort Myers family community made of 11 sub divisions.

For a link of available Parker Lakes single homes and Parker Lakes condos click on the following link:

Fort Myers Parker Lakes Real Estate

and Happy Hunting!

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Pour les Francophones: signification et traduction des termes foreclosures et shorts sales et l’Immobilier en Floride

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:37:14 -0600

En bref: une short sale est lorsque les proprietaires sont au moins en retard de trois mois sur leurs paiements et lorsque la maison sera vendu, ils ne seront pas, dans la plupart des cas, responsable entre la diffrence du prix de la vente et ce qu'ils doivent a la banque.

Le probleme avec les shorts sales est que cela peut prendre plus de 2 mois a 4 mois avant de prendre possession d’une maison par ex et que la banque n'a pas necessairement approuve le prix de vente.Il faut beaucoup de patience.

Une "foreclosure" est lorsque la banque devient de nouveau le proprietaire d'une maison.C'est une saisie, une reprise hypothécaire. Les "foreclosures" sont beaucoup plus interessantes et la banque repond rapidement aux offres. C'est l'ideal. la Banque peut repondre, en general, entre 24 heures et une semaine a une offre.

Les prix de foreclosures sont en general bien au-dessus de la valeur de cette proprietee. Normalement la banque demande 10% du prix de vente apres que l’offre est acceptee. le reste est du durant la cloture ou “l’echange de mains”. Preuves de fonds financieres doivent etre fourni durant l’offre et les acheteurs ont normalement dix jours pour completer leurs inspections apres que l’offre est acceptee.

Un acheteur aux USA a le droit de retirer son offre si par exemple il n’est pas satisfer avec l’inpection, mais cela doit etre formellement fait avant que la periode des dix jours d’inspection se termine. Une “foreclosure” peut etre financer par une banque comme en France, Canada ou par ex an Belgique, Suisse.( Excusez mes fautes d’hortographes meme si j’ai passe mon BAC a Paris la grammaire n’a ete mon fort.Ne vous en faites pas ma grammaire s’ameliore!)

Si vous avez des questions regardant l’immobilier a Fort Myers, immobilier a Fort Myers Beach, ventes immobilieres a Cape Coral,maisons a Sanibel, Bonita Springs et Immobilier a Naples h’esitez pas a me donner un coup de fil ou de m’envoyer un courier electronique/e-mail a realtorlloydn@aol.com

Je suis un agent immobilier qui a plus de dix ans d’experience dans le sud-ouest de la Floride.J’habite avec ma femme Karen a Fort Myers Beach depuis 1999, qui est pres de Fort Myers et environ a 15 kilometres de Naples.

Agent immobilier Floridien Francophone.Foreclosures en Floride pour les francophones.

Pour l’ immobilier en Floride, maisons or condos en Floride, maisons appartments villas en ventes en Floride, condos sont nos appartements, maisons en vente a Fort Myers, maisons Floridiennes sur canaux,Immobilier dans le Sud-ouest de la Floride, maisons Floridiennes pres de la plage contactez LLoyd

Votre Agent Immoblier Francophone,

j'ai access a toutes les proprietees qui sont en vente dans le sud-ouest de la Floride et j'ai aussi un programe pour les acheteurs potentiels avec leur propre access prive pour toutes ces maisons en ventes. voici le lien:
http://lloydnswfloridahomes.listingbook.com/

Si vous avez un probleme ou si vous avez une question contactez moi et Bonne Chance!

Fort Myers Beach Events 2009-2010: Golf Tournament and Boat Parade & more

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:40:48 -0600

Upcoming Events 2009-2010: Fort Myers Beach FL

This Calendar was made possible by the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce. Some of the events will interest visitors and residents alike, as the Saturday 5th 22nd Fort Myers Beach Annual Christmas Boat Parade which I have witnessed quite a few times and which is a fun even of lights, imagination and whimzical celebration. Some others maybe a big snooze as the Traffic community Meeting of Nov 19th, though highly important.

For these who have never been to our Fort Myers Beach town meetings, I cannot promise high entertainement during these at times painful events, but they do offer invaluable information about our town and at times it may amuse or surprise you. One thing is sure:this year we do have a solid mayor and vice mayor and the amount of work done by our councilmen (one coucilwoman) is quite commendable when you consider the modest pay.

For you golfers I would recommend the Jan 16th 2010 Fort Myers Beach Golf Tournement, which course was completely updated with great success in the last couple of years. Its a short course, affordable and a great way to work on your 3 or 4 woods,short irons and of course short game. Lots of fun and it does not take 4 hours to complete. Great way to meet people and mix it up with the locals.

I have never been to the annual decorating event but I think my wife would enjoy it and I might learn a few tips on how to match my clothes. I am guessing there would be quite a lot of local flavor. Great way to talk with our residents.

November 2009

Friday 13th	Ambassador Committee Meeting	View Full Details
Wednesday 18th	Board Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 19th	Business After Hours	View Full Details
Thursday 19th	Traffic Committee Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 19th	Town Alliance Meeting	View Full Details
Tuesday 1st	4th Annual Spirit of the Holidays Dinner Auction	View Full Details

December 2009

Tuesday 1st	4th Annual Spirit of the Holidays Dinner Auction	View Full Details
Saturday 5th	22nd Annual Christmas Boat Parade	View Full Details
Wednesday 9th	Executive Committee Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 10th	Golf Committee Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 10th	Membership Luncheon	View Full Details
Friday 11th	Ambassador Committee Meeting	View Full Details
Saturday 12th	14th Annual Spirit of the Holidays Pancake Breakfast	View Full Details
Monday 14th	Holiday Decorating Contest	View Full Details
Wednesday 16th	Board Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 17th	Traffic Committee Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 17th	Town Alliance Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 17th	Business After Hours	View Full Details

January 2010

Friday 8th	Ambassador Committee Meeting	View Full Details
Wednesday 13th	Executive Committee Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 14th	Membership Luncheon	View Full Details
Thursday 14th	Golf Committee Meeting	View Full Details
Saturday 16th	Golf Tournament	View Full Details
Wednesday 20th	Board Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 21st	Traffic Committee Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 21st	Town Alliance Meeting	View Full Details
Thursday 21st	Business After Hours	View Full Details

For more Fort Myers & Fort Myers Beach Real Estate information contact LLoyd and Welcome to Fort Myers Beach!

Deals du Jour: Fort Myers Beach Foreclosures MLS listings

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:20:18 -0600

If you are looking for a Fort Myers Beach foreclosure, don’t wait to long as they are pretty rare.AS of November 15th 2009 we have 5 Fort Myers Beach single home foreclosures. Prices range from $185k to $860K. Yes the highest priced property is located smack on the gulf.

For a closer look at these deals click on the following link:

Fort Myers Beach Foreclosures nov 09

704 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL - $705,000

Build in 1956, 676 SF, pilling home, direct Gulf frontage

1662 1st st, Fort Myers Beach FL - $860,000

Build in 1950 –1010 SF- direct Gulf frontage

4850 Coquina – Fort Myers Beach, FL - $185, 000

3/2 –1081 SF – 3-4 mn to the beach

For more information regarding Fort Myers Beach Real Estate en general and specially deals,

either if you are looking for that Fort Myers Beach condo or Fort Myers Beach single home,

contact LLoyd at realtorlloydn@aol.com or on my cell.

Fort Myers Beach Island is located some 26 miles north of Naples, 25 mn to the airport,15 mn to Sanibel, 15 mn to Cape Coral. It is an independent community with a major island of seven miles by half a mile to one mile wide. The beach is as long as the island itself. It is a well known semi resort island with a history dating back to the Calusa Indians some 1450 BC. It is situated in Southwest Florida and is known for its friendly residents and scenic beauty. The town’s population varies from 6,000 off season to 30,000 in the peak season in winter. The major Island is called Estero island.

Southwest Florida Beaches are timiless

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:44:38 -0600

Southwest Florida is well known for its miles of white sand. It is part of our life style, our culture and many come to the beaches of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel,Captiva, Bonita Springs and Naples for many different reason.

Being a resident of Fort Myers Beach, you would except that I would pick its beach as one of my favorites. You are right. Not only it is one of the safest beaches in Florida but they allow dogs. The beach is seven miles long.

Perhaps the attractions is that one may be at a restaurant, a bar, Parasail or ski jet or play volley ball at Fort Myers Beach and enjoy the scenery and take a dip. There is a lot to do. You can go to the North End or Lovers Key Beach if you want more relaxing calming surroundings. Fort Myers Beach Memorial Day

Sections towards the northern part of the island were renourished in the summer of 2009 and indeed it looks good. The pier located just towards downtown Fort Myers Beach is also a great fishing spot and you may enjoy the view from a few restaurants smack on the gulf side.

Another favorite is a bit out of the way at Sanibel Bowman’s Beach. Sanibel is well known for its green philosophy and if you want to enjoy nature at its most bare and untouched then this beach is for you. Bowman's Beach (blog)

Bonita Beach Park is also a winner.Except for the dog restriction it is also a favorite. Very well kept and recently renovated it goes for miles and miles both on both side and towards Little Hickory Island on the North.

One cannot forget Naples Lowdermilk Beach and Naples beaches in general. It was nourished in the late 90’s. From Gordon Pass on the south to Seagate Drive on the North you will enjoy 10 miles of high quality beaches. I always preferred the area towards the south and Gordon pass for its tranquility. No dogs allowed. You may bike or walk from downtown Naples or Old Naples to the shore.

The quality of the sand dropped when it was renourished and widen but luckily after a few years it is back to its beautiful state and fine sugary white sand. A top beach.

The pier is a favorite meeting and fishing place. Naples plans some more renourishment in the near future.

Want to buy a home/condo beach or near by in Southwest Florida? contact LLoyd and Happy Hunting!

Lloyd

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• Lighthouse Park Beach (Sanibel)
• Algiers Beach (Sanibel)
• Tarpon Bay Road Beach (Sanibel)
• Bowman's Beach (Sanibel)
• Turner Beach (Captiva)
• Sanibel Causeway Beaches
• Bunche Beach (Fort Myers Beach)
• Bowditch Point (Fort Myers Beach)
• Lynn Hall Memorial Park (Fort Myers Beach)
• Assorted beach access (Fort Myers Beach)
• Lover's Key (Estero)
• Little Hickory Island Beach (Bonita Beach)
• Bonita Beach Park (Bonita Beach)
• Barefoot Beach Park (Bonita Springs)
• Delnor-Wiggins Pass (Naples)
• Vanderbilt Beach (Naples)
• Clam Pass (Naples)
• Lowdermilk Pass (Naples)
• Tigertail Beach (Marco Island)
• South Marco Beach (Marco Island)
• Assorted beach access (Naples)

Search the MLS in Southwest Florida and kick back!

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:08:53 -0600

Want to have access to Southwest Florida MLS and be able to have your own password? Be able to create and save notes on your favorite properties, interact with a professional local Realtor within the program, check the location of these properties, look at comparables Sold, Pending and Active, check taxes, condos fees and more then try my Listingbook IDX website.

You will be able to view Fort Myers homes, Fort Myers Beach waterfront homes, Cape Coral Gulf access homes, Sanibel Real Estate, Captiva beach homes, Fort Myers Beach waterfront condos, Fort Myers gated communities, Fort Myers golf communities, Estero Real Estate, Fort Myers beach lots, Cape Coral gulf access lots, Pine Island Real Estate and much more including available short sales and foreclosures. I am looking forward to help you find that deal in Southwest Florida and make this experience an enjoyable one, LLoyd Nichols Right Choice Realty LLC cell: 239-810-2980 office: 239-463-5217 Activerain Local Blog: http://localism.com/neighbor/lloydn Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/lloydn Website: http://www.mlsouthwestfloridahomes.com/

To tiki or to chickee that is the question: short history of the SW FL tiki hut

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:29:21 -0600

The orginal tiki huts started some 1450 BC with the Calusa Indians who at the time controlled most of south west Florida. Their influence in tiki building was brought to our Seminole Indians or “run-away-Indians” who transformed the tiki hut. They name this shelter “chickee” which means home in Seminole.

Westernized tiki in Fort Myers Beach

Though these island tikis are highly influenced by the Seminole Indians technique, there are some major differences to the fastening of the timber together to the palms. More modern tikis use different forms of nails and treated woods including waterproofing sealants over the roof.

The Florida Seminole Indians, who were pressed and hounded by American soldiers and push deep into of the Everglades, were master at relocating and moving quickly and that is the reason why these “Seminole chickees” though conformable, were built in such a way that they could be put together or taken apart rapidly. They were meant to be temporary.

Our Florida Indians,by the way, never lost the war against the US soldiers. These master run-a-ways managed to save their culture and people by hiding in the very wild and inhospitable depth of the Everglades. The largest Seminole Communities are still found in the Everglades and manage their own settlements and businesses with independent pride and a fair amount of success. They do not follow the rest of Southwest Florida building codes, unless they want to.

When I look at these Fort Myers Beach tiki huts I think of the long history behind these dwellings. Basic chickees use a thatch of palmettos supported by logs of cypress wood.Only Seminole Indians are allowed and authorized to removed cypress logs from our Floridian marches for building purposes.

Fort Myers Beach tikli huts along the Gulf Of Mexico

The Seminole Indians by the way consisted of a few different related tribes who migrated before the 1750’s to Northern Florida and were pushed deeper in the south by the US soldiers in the 1800’s.

Seminole Chickee Southwest Florida

Original chickees had a platform above the ground to protect against insects, animals, and provide more cooling. These days true chickees are built only by Seminole Indians and if hired they do not need to get a construction permit, they do need to follow zoning regulations.

Fort Myers Beach map

Many homes in Fort Myers Beach and southwest Florida have adopted both of these dwellings on their properties, specially as a sun shelter, or as covered patios and are even seen on docks. They stay very popular.

Another time I will mention another great invention: the tiki bar!

For more information regarding Fort Myers Beach homes with bathrooms and air conditioning contact Lloyd!

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Fall 2009: Fort Myers Beach condos under $259K

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:31:13 -0600

Looking for a Fort Myers Beach condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths under $259,000? There are actually 18 available. Of these 14 have no offers on them at this time or have no contingencies on them.

Prices range from $199,000 and up. For more detailed information contact LLoyd.

Fort Myers Beach Bay Village

2/2 lagoon view, 877 SF, nice enclosed lanai, $925 quarterly condo fees

Attractive large pool overlooking the lagoon, tennis courts. Short Sale.$199K

You may rent it 26 times a year, minimum 2 weeks.

Fort Myers Beach Boardwalk Caper

Located a few miles from the Island of Estero and part of the Fort Myers Beach community,

Boardwalk Caper is a pristine gated boating community with its own marina, gulf access canal, tennis courts and a few

swimming pools. About 5 to 10 mn to downtown Fort Myers Beach. The following unit at 18038 San Carlos Blvd #114, is a 2 story townhouse with its own deeded dock with over 1100 SF. Pleasant floor plan with living room, kitchen, and lanai on the first floor facing the canal, the the 2 bedrooms upstairs. Fees are $1.256/quarterly. Short sale.

Minimum lease of 30 days X 12 times a year. $244,900

For a list of Fort Myers Beach condos click on the following link and happy Hunting.

Fort Myers Beach condos under $259K

Lemon tree gone wild

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:17:02 -0600

Fort Myers Beach gardens always surprises me. A few years back I planted a citrus tree with my wife Karen. A lemon tree. The first year we got maybe six or so quite large lemons. Now on its third year these fruits are getting ridiculously large. Larger then an orange, as big as a medium grapefruit.

I wonder how big they will get next season? Nature never ceases to amaze me.

The real lemon is twice as large as this picture. And these citrus trees do not need much. Fort Myers Beach dirt is a sandy loam type of course. They taste good to. This fruit could garnish many gin or vodka tonics!

Fort Myers Beach garden

and welcome to Fort Myers Beach!

Cape Coral luxury gulf access home marvels

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:40 -0600

Located some ten minutes to downtown Cape Coral and ten minutes to the Caloosahatchee River, this waterfront beauty shines. This home is a conventional sale offered at $646,000.

Looking for a large Cape Coral canal home? check

Looking for Cape Coral Gulf access home? check

Looking for a newer home? build in 2005: check

Looking for a bridgeless gulf access home? check

Want a larger home? it is 2500 SF under air & over 3500 SF total: check

Want an enclosed pool home? check

Want to be close to the river? check

Need an upscale interior, high ceiling, boat lift, dock, intersecting canal view, crown molding, 3 car garage? check

Granite counter tops, brick paver driveway, fenced yard? check

Want a true Cape Coral sailboat home? check

This luxury home is worth a look. For more info regarding Cape Coral Gulf access homes contact LLoyd and click the following link and happy hunting!

1901 SE 26th ter, Cape Coral FL 3304

Deal du Jour: SE Cape Coral gulf access pool home

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:05:54 -0600

Located in pristine SE Cape Coral this home will surprise you.

This pool home is strongly build with CBS. It has over 2000 sf under air with a total of over 3000 SF with 2 car garage and above all; it is a Cape Coral gulf access home.

Build in 1978, this property is offered at $225,000 and is neither a short sale nor a foreclosure.

It has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, tiled roof with a peasant mature landscaping and is close to the river.

I mean close! Perhaps 10 mn to the river with no bridges.

And yes the assessments are paid in full! This is a very strong opportunity for you to purchase a well build home

in southwest Florida, a true waterfront Cape Coral home. MLS information

This home is also a true Cape Coral Sailboat home. This home competes very well against foreclosures and short sales, thank you very much. Its a great place to live. A well designed attractive residential area.

and Happy Hunting!

Diary of a Realtor: Let's not go crazy again!

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:40:37 -0600

Southwest Florida Real Estate has been through a lot in the last five years.We have seen the highs of 2004-2005 with appreciation jumping a mindboggling 47% during these two years to the lows when the bubble burst in 2007. During the following years I have seen hard working Americans loosing their homes, either because they were misinformed, lied to or plainly not qualified. Others got in as fast as they got out and laughed all the way to the bank. Since then the market has been turned upside down in Southwest Florida. The deals are here for sure in Cape Coral and Fort Myers & Fort Myers Beach. Even in Sanibel, Bonita Springs and Naples. The equity in most homes in Lee County and Collier County are gone but on the bright side I am happy that homes are affordable again for many Americans in Southwest Florida.

I am glad that an American family has a decent chance to own a home in Southwest Florida. Yes, our homes were greatly overpriced. It was becoming ridiculous.

Today a buyer can purchase a decent home for under $100,000 ( gulf access home for under $230,000 in Cape Coral for ex.) in Southwest Florida and live in paradise without the nasty mortgage.

They will again see some equity in their home but I rather see a steady rise in home value year after year then a monster appreciation jump like in 2004-2005.It is a great time to buy and it is also our responsibility as Florida Real Estate Agents to make the difference between a healthy return from outlandish greed. Did we learn something from these years ? It was heating up to fast. Lets not go crazy again. There is nothing wrong about wanting to become rich but Florida should be affordable for everyone. Cape Coral Real Estate or Fort Myers & The Beach Real Estate among other areas make sense for buyers.

and Happy Hunting!

LLoyd Nichols
Right Choice Realty LLC
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Fort Myers Beach Sandy Butler Gourmet Market and Restaurant Rocks

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:09:59 -0600

Do you want to test your taste buds? Are you looking for a top Gourmet Market in Southwest Florida? Yes, the prices are higher then your run of the mill market but then its called gourmet for a reason. Be ready for a treat.

Are you looking for Fort Myers Beach market place which has its own restaurant and where you can find anything from fresh brewed coffee, chocolate mousse, crab cakes, prosciutto, chocolate cakes, collection of wines galore,

large selection of hand picked vegetables,tasty fruits, pick your take home diner at a yummy buffet, chicken put pie, smoked salmon,crab cakes, dozen and dozen of cheese selections from around the world and the US, want to make a fondue, or just want to kick back at the bar of the restaurant and enjoy some fresh deserts?

If you yes, yes, yes, then Sand Butler Gourmet Market and Restaurant, located at

17650 San Carlos Blvd
Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931

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Foreclosures and short sales are not necessarily better deals

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:09:28 -0600

My area of Lee County, covers cities among others such as Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Pine Island

and we know foreclosures and short sales. After all we are one of the counties with the highest percentage of Bank owned properties.

In the last year, as the average price of a home in Cape Coral and Fort Myers was pulled down by the flooding of short sales and foreclosures, we have seen of course, terrific deals for buyers, including auctions. Many Real Estate Agents including myself have been able to offer great opportunities to their clients but don’t be misled. The deals are still here, but the difference between conventional traditional sales and bank owned properties or short sales is not always what is seems.

First of all most great foreclosures sale way beyond the asking price so make sure that your agent makes a detailed CMA

and shows you in clack and white why this home is such a great purchase.

Lee County Short sales and Lee County foreclosures are sold “AS IS”. There is no negotiating for repairs unless you are doing an FHA loan. The FHA will impose certain standards which have to be fixed if not in proper condition. Even though some banks are slowly improving the condition of their properties, many do not have such basic items as washers and dryers, AC in good condition and pool condition including the pool equipment may be in need of repair or replacement. A good portion of short sales have been sitting during the wet months of summers without AC, which would attract mold. There are times when Short Sales lender will negotiate $500 to $1000 for repairs but that is pretty rare.

Last, a conventional sale maybe $25,000 less,the asking price anyway, but that home was better maintained and who knows how much the sellers are willing to negotiate? Depends how much they paid for it, how much is their mortgage and when they bought it.

So when you add all these factors, not to mention better landscaping, the $25,000 for example, are quickly disappearing.

So yes, short sales and foreclosures can be great deals, and there are many true interesting opportunities, but look also at conventional sales and work closely with your agent.

and Happy Hunting!

LLoyd Nichols

Right Choice Realty LLC
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Deals du Jour: Fort Myers Beach Gulf Front Condo Foreclosures

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:19:34 -0500

Fort Myers Beach foreclosures are rare. These Gulf front condos are even more rare. Along the North End of the island

stands out one property at the Pink Shell resort. Build in 2004 this well designed plush 624 SF one bedroom one bath is listed at $299,900 and offers dramatic gulf views and numerous amenities.BBQ - Picnic, Beach - Private, Beach Access, Community Boat Dock, Community Boat Ramp, Community Boat Slip, Community Pool, Community Spa, Exercise Room, Fishing Pier, Internet Access, Marina, Play Area, Restaurant among others as concierge service, bars and live music. It is a Condo Hotel. Which means that you may rent it 365 days a year.A beauty.

Secondly another Fort Myers Beach Foreclosure. Located at the Carlos Pointe Beach Club another Fort Myers Beach Gulf front unit.It is also a Condo Hotel which you may rent 52 times a years with 7 days minimum leases.

Amenities include: Community Pool, Community Room, Community Spa, Volleyball.

Build in 1981 with 2 bedroom and 2 bathrooms for 981 SF it has been beautifully renovated with plantation shutters, crown molding granite counters and much more. This direct Gulf frontage unit is offered at $385,000 and has been just over a week on the market so if its your type of home, don’t wait to long.That is low price for a Fort Myers Beach Gulf front condo. It is also a deal.

For more information about the latest Fort Myers Beach foreclosures, deals or shorts sales contact LLoyd

and happy Hunting!

Click the following link for more info about these 2 condos: Fort Myers Beach Gulf Frontage Foreclosures

LLoyd Nichols

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Right Choice Realty LLC
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A Day At The Beach

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:46:24 -0500

With the afternoon temperatures reaching that perfect 80 something range, these make for perfect beach days. So, take a day off and pack up the family and enjoy. For those of you whose family includes a dog:

Sanibel beaches if leashed. Since Fort Myers Beach became a town, it has declared that pets may be on the beach as long as they are under leash control. Keep them away from county-controlled park and beach areas. Pets are allowed in the park area of Lover's Key, but not in the water or on the beach. The only beach that allows dogs off leash is Bonita Beach Dog Park, located between Bonita Springs and Fort Myers beach.

General List of Lee County Beaches:

Lighthouse Park Beach (Sanibel)

Algiers Beach (Sanibel)

Tarpon Bay Road Beach (Sanibel)

Bowman's Beach (Sanibel)

Turner Beach (Captiva)

Sanibel Causeway Beaches

Bunche Beach (Fort Myers Beach)

Bowditch Point (Fort Myers Beach)

Lyyn Hall MEmorial Park (Fort Myers Beach)

Assorted Beach Access (Fort Myers Beach)

Lover's Key (Fort Myers Beach)

Little Hickory Island Beach(Bonita Springs)

Bonita Beach Park (Bonita Springs)

Barefoot Beach Park (Bonita Springs)

Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach (Cape Coral)

Foreclosure du Jour Fort Myers Beach Home

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:04:25 -0500

Built directly on the sand, this beach house contains 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, 1080 square feet. Open kitchen overlooks the dining/living area with sliding door to the open porch lanai. Tile and wood flooring. Deck. Built in desk. Wet Bar. This is a foreclosure. The asking price is $886,900. A single family home, direct beachfront, for well under a million dollars. The ultimate, of course, in living the tropical life on Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

LLoyd Nichols

Realtorlloydn@aol.com
Right Choice Realty LLC
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200,000 points and Going Strong/The Activerain Community

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:07:10 -0500

From my point score, it's obvious that I've written more than a few blogs. The Activerain network has definitely inspired me to write about the real estate community in Southwest Florida, as well as the community itself.

In addition to writing blogs, I read blogs from fellow real estate professionals, not just Realtors, but Mortgage broklers, title agents, home designers, etc., and from them have gained even more insight into the different apsects of the world of real estate. I have been amused at the stories and adventures of fellow Activerain Realtors. I have learned from the expertise shared in posts by technical gurus. Without doubt, Activerain is the most influential Real Estate network in this country and I'm happy to be a member. The sky is the limit. Now everything is even faster and more visual. I am going to embrace all this. After all, throughout the years Activerain has made me a better Realtor and in return I have much more to offer to my clients. Yes it is about them.

LLoyd Nichols

Let's Celebrate . . . . Winter in Florida starting Tomorrow

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:46:13 -0500

After a hot Florida summer, we Floridians are all looking forward to a Florida winter. It begins tomorrow. During the day tomorrow, the humidity is predicted to dissipate and instead of 90's, the high will only reach 87 and tomorrow night, the temps will fall in the 60's. My wife has already purchased the champagne and checked out her jeans to be sure that they still fit. It's been a long time. Sunday, the high temperature will only be 81. Both of us are looking forward to shutting off the the AC and opening up the windows. Dinner on the deck overlooking the gardens that are always in bloom. A walk along the Bay or beach after . . . there's nothing to match a Florida Winter. And, this year on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, it begins tomorrow.

LLoyd Nichols

Now I can eat more for breakfast

LLoyd Nichols~SW Florida Homes (Right Choice Realty LLC) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:33:54 -0500

For many years I have enjoyed walking, biking or jogging the shore of Fort Myers Beach. There is always something new. It is a moveable feast as Hemingway would say. That morning I did see that our brown pelicans looked bigger and well fed. At that time the sun bounces off the tip of the waves and it blinds you a bit. A bit surreal but tranquil,and powerful. the island is 7 miles plus long. same for the length of the beach. Plenty to explore.

There is always something to learn. Further away I saw some dolphins playing peek –a-boo but couldn’t get a clear shot. It didn’t matter. I’ll get them another time with my camera. I will be ready with the sports settings.

All is pretty calm except for some power walkers and joggers sweating along the shore. Its a good way to start the day away from work and responsibilities. Healthy exercise to. Now I have a good excuse to eat even more for breakfast.

Want to know more about Fort Myers Beach Real Estate? I am ready to answer your questions.

LLoyd Nichols
Right Choice Realty LLC

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