Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres Real Estate Blog

SW CAPE CORAL Florida 33914

2008-07-05T12:17:24Z

AUCTION! SW CAPE CORAL Owner Finance Available, Newly Remodeled, 3 Bedroom/2 Bath. All Assessments in and Paid, COMPLETE REMODEL!

Seller offers buyer a FREE Cruise to the Bahamas!!! Offers must be $100,000 or higher.

Home will be sold Sunday Night July 13th to HIGHEST BIDDER

Deadline for offers will be Friday night midnight.

Barbara Klare
Gulf Coast Realty
239-292-1358
http://www.cape-coral-foreclosure.com/

What Can You Expect When Buying a Cape Coral Foreclosure?

2008-06-06T15:30:17Z

There's an amazing selection of Cape Coral foreclosed homes. These homes are now bank or corporate owned. The selection includes waterfront, gulf access, direct access, sailboat access as well as homes on dry lots. Many are newer homes. Now is fantastic home or investment buying opportunity, but …..?

Foreclosed homes must be purchased "as is" from the lender or corporate financial institution. Don’t expect a foreclosed home to be in perfect condition. It is possible to inspect these homes before making an offer but often in Cape Coral’s fast moving foreclosure market, there is little time to do a proper professional inspection.

When home owners are faced with foreclosure they usually stop maintaining the home. In Cape Coral’s lovely tropical climate, the landscaping will either die in the winter in become a jungle in the summer. Swimming pools turn green in a matter of weeks. As we move towards Cape Coral’s humid summer, mold may also become an issue.

If mechanicals such as air conditioning, well equipment, pool equipment are broken, malfunctioning or missing the owner of record isn’t going to replace or repair them.

If the owner or tenants are angry they may deliberately destroy the house. They may smash walls and windows or pull out the copper pipes and wiring to sell as scrap metal. More often than not, the appliances, kitchen cabinets and lighting fixtures have been removed and sold.

Be prepared to make cosmetic and/or mechanical repairs. It is important to do your homework. Know the market price and the cost of repairs! The price of a foreclosed home is low; but you may have to put time and money into a foreclosed home. It would be wise to have the time and funds set aside for repairs before you decide to buy a foreclosure.

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Barbara Klare
Gulf Coast Realty
239-292-1358
Visit: www.cape-coral-foreclosure.com

What do You Get For Your Money In Today’s Cape Coral Real Estate Market?

2008-05-07T11:55:31Z

What do You Get For Your Money In Today’s Cape Coral Real Estate Market?

Cape Coral is a very pretty city located in sunny SW Florida on the Caloosahatchee River. Just west of Fort Myers, Cape Coral has hundreds of miles of canals flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. It is one of the largest boating communities in Florida. The popular beaches of Ft Myers Beach, Captiva and Sanibel Islands are close by. Living choices include beaching, boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming and snorkeling.

At the moment Cape Coral has a wonderful choice of homes, condos and vacant land. My clients are those looking to make a move now, to buy a second home or invest in a future home.

Below $100,000: Yes, there are many single family homes out there. This amount of money will probably buy you a smaller home on a dry lot without a pool. In the outer areas of Cape Coral it may be a new home. Close to a central location, it will be older or may be a fixer upper. Ideal buy for a 1st time home buyer or investor.

$100,000 to $200,000: The majority of Cape Coral homes fall into this price range. These homes are usually in move-in condition, convenient locations and full of wonderful amenities. They may be on freshwater canals and have built in pools. Occasionally a gulf access property home will fall into this price point.

$200,000 to $400,000: This is the bargain Cape Coral gulf access price range. The lower the price the further from the Gulf of Mexico the home is. Often there are handy man specials on the lower end of this price point. The upper end of this price point will be a home that is move in condition with pool and dock. There a many excellent choices in this price range.

$400,000 to $800,000: These homes are the larger, newer, superb Gulf Access or direct, sailboat access, maybe be renovated or full of top quality amenities. On the higher end of this price point, you can have a stunning home. These homes were twice the price 2 years ago, now there the ultimate deal.

$800,000 and above: This is luxury living by any standard. In this price range Cape Coral offers a large home on excellent gulf access in this range. If you were to compare Cape Coral waterfront prices to other areas of the country, these properties are truly a good value.

To receive online listing visit: www.barbaraklare.com/search.html

Or call me with any questions you may have 239-292-1358

Cape Coral Gulf Access Living is Now Possible Thanks to, Bank Owned, Foreclosures, and Short Sales

2008-05-02T11:02:20Z

Have you been waiting to buy REO, bank owned, foreclosure properties in the Cape Coral Florida area?

Cape Coral Florida is an area of SW Florida famous for its lovely boating community and gulf access canals. Cape Coral is a boater's paradise with over 400 miles of canals. Cape Coral waterfront living at reduced prices is now possible. In todays market a normal sale price for a gulf access pool home is $280,000 average.

The response of the home buying public is growing. There were 106 gulf access homes under contract in April. That number is up from 47 in March. May is looking promising already. The inventory will be eaten up quickly at this rate.

If you're a qualified buyer looking to buy a REO, bank owned, foreclosure home, call me and I'll find you an excellent deal.

Barbara Klare
Gulf Coast Realty
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.net

visit me online:
http://www.cape-coral-foreclosure.com/

Selling Your Cape Coral Home in Today's Market

2008-04-30T10:32:54Z

Selling Your Cape Coral Home in Today’s Market!
It looks like homes in Cape Coral, Florida are selling again! You can sell your Cape Coral if you follow these 3 steps.

1. The Price
The worth of your home is exactly what someone is willing to pay for it. I know that sounds harsh but it’s true. The price has nothing to do with what you paid for the home or what you want to get. The listing price should be an estimate, within 5% of the presumed selling price. That listing price will get potential buyers in the door. Today’s buyers are thinking price first amenities second. If you’re not getting 2 or more showings per week your home is probably overpriced. Even in the present market, most homes are sold closer to asking price within 40 days. If after speaking to a Realtor, you’re still uncertain of the value of your home, get a professional appraisal.

2. Staging
No, you don’t have to go out and buy new furniture. Staging means the home should be made as attractive to the potential buyers as possible. Try to see your home through a buyer’s eye, declutter as much as you can possible live without. Remove personal effects. The home should be spotlessly cleaned. Let in as much light in as possible. Arrange furniture to show off any view or the outdoor space. The home must be odor free and smell fresh. Don’t be cooking or have the TV on during showings. Increase your curb appeal by trimming bushes and trees, replacing mulch, patching bald spots on the lawn. If possible get your home power washed. The entry should be inviting as possible.

3. Marketing
Nearly 90% of all home buyers are shopping online. That means the online presentation of your property has to stand out from the crowd. A picture speaks 1000 words. Make sure the photos of your home are exceptional. A visual tour or video will also attract online visitors as the additional media causes your home to come up before homes without tours. In today’s market most homes are viewed and chosen online. Make sure you online presentation stands out from the rest.

Hire me; I’m a licensed Realtor and an accredited Home Stager. Your home will be online, looking its best, at all the top home-search websites with the best photography, visual tour and a dynamic write up that really pops.

For a free sales price estimate, visit
www.barbaraklare.com

Barbara Klare
Gulf Coast Realty
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.com

Good news for Cape Coral and Fort Myers Real Estate. THE BOTTOM IS HERE!!

2008-04-24T17:37:21Z

Good news for Cape Coral and Fort Myers Real Estate. THE BOTTOM IS HERE!! If not the market is just suddenly busy with buying activity. Cape Coral and Fort Myers is priced to sell. Don't miss your chance!

Call me: Barbara Klare
Gulf Coast Realty
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.net

visit me online: http://www.cape-coral-foreclosure.com/

Looking at the Florida Gulf Coast MLS, residential property in Cape Coral and Fort Myers are SELLING! Pending sales have been dramatically increasing since March and will continue through the spring. Home prices are at 2003 prices attracting buyers who have been waiting to purchase a home in the Cape Coral and Fort Myers area for years. Newly built foreclosures and gulf access bargains are plentiful. Interest rates are still low. The inventory of available homes gives every buyer the opportunity to make an excellent buying choice. Buyers are getting the amenities they've longed for within their price range. How long will this buyers market last? The market will remain as it is through the summer for sure, maybe through 2008.

If you're thinking of buying, don't miss your chance!

Florida Gulf Coast MLS is the local Cape Coral and Fort Myers MLS. Would you like to search it for free? Go to my website (http://www.cape-coral-foreclosure.com/) and sign up! If you're looking to buy within 3 months, I can send you a customized selection. If your purchase will be later on, I can send you a link to the MLS.

30% of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres Listings aren't for Sale

2008-04-18T16:38:46Z

After reading about a local story about a soldier's family, victims of a (another) short sale gone bad. I wish they were better informed.

Did you know that properties listed as a short sale are over 30% of the Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres MLS area?

Buyers are attracted to short sales because they THINK they're getting a good deal. A potential buyer finds home online or by making sign calls listed for a price that is TOO LOW for a home in that neighborhood. They are really excited and want to jump all over it. They're getting a DEAL! But before jumping, ask yourself, if this is too good to be true, maybe it's not for real after all. You may be about to make an offer a pre-foreclosure, short sale home. At best short sales are unpredictable. They are never short.

You'll spare yourself a lot of grief by educating yourself about short sales.

Of the approximately 4500 properties listed as a short sale in the Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres MLS how many of these sellers qualify to short sell their property? Is their bank accepting short sales? How many lenders are involved? Does the listing agent know how to transact a short sale? Only 158 short sale transactions have completed since January 1^st. Not a very good tract record.

What's wrong with Short Sales?
A short sale SHOULD mean the seller's lender will accept less than the mortgage payoff and release the existing mortgage. Properties listed as a short sale does not mean the lender will accept your offer, even if you offer the listing price and if the seller signs the sales agreement. In other words it's NOT necessarily FOR SALE.

What to do?
Get representation! I can't stress this enough! Hire an EXPERIENCED REALTOR to work for you. Your Realtor can research the property. Find out who is on title, if a LIS PENDEN has been filed and how much is owed on the property. They will also know the tract record of the listing agent.

A buyer should considerer the following when deciding to pursue the deal. Is the SELLER actually qualified to short sell the home? Has the listing agent submitted the entire short sale package? Is the seller available and cooperating? This is crucial to the deal. If the seller can afford to make payment, the lender won't let him off the hook. The seller may end up having a judgment against him for the difference between the selling price and the mortgage amount.

Have your REALTOR create a CMA to determine the actual value of the property. Don't be surprised if the value is higher than the listing price. Expect the bank to counter at a hire price.

If there are two loans involved, from different lenders, you will have a problem.

Even if you complete all the steps, be prepared to wait up to 3 months to close.

30% of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres Listings aren't for Sale

2008-04-18T16:38:31Z

After reading about a local story about a soldier's family, victims of a (another) short sale gone bad. I wish they were better informed.

Have your REALTOR create a CMA to determine the actual value of the property. Don't be surprised if the value is higher than the listing price. Expect the bank to counter at a hire price.

If there are two loans involved, from different lenders, you will have a problem.

Even if you complete all the steps, be prepared to wait up to 3 months to close.

30% of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres Listings aren't for Sale

2008-04-18T16:38:16Z

After reading about a local story about a soldier's family, victims of a (another) short sale gone bad. I wish they were better informed.

Have your REALTOR create a CMA to determine the actual value of the property. Don't be surprised if the value is higher than the listing price. Expect the bank to counter at a hire price.

If there are two loans involved, from different lenders, you will have a problem.

Even if you complete all the steps, be prepared to wait up to 3 months to close.

Too Many Homes on the Market / To Many Homes on the Market

2008-04-05T08:45:32Z

Too Many Homes on the Market / To Many Homes on the Market

OK, let's talk about short sales.

Did you know that properties listed as a short sale are over 30% of the Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres MLS area? If it looks as if there are too many homes on the market here's a solution. In your mind's eye, simple delete every 3^rd for sale sign that you see. Does the market look better now?

As of yesterday (4/3/08) there were 4455 properties in the pre-foreclosure (?) position of short sale. Do these sellers qualify to short sell the property? Is their bank accepting short sales? How many lenders are involved? Only 123 short sale transactions have completed since January 1^st. At best short sales are unpredictable. They are never short. They buyer usually gets fed up and walks. Looking at these numbers, I would say you have a far better chance of getting struck by lightening than selling you home as a short sale.

The one thing short sale mania has accomplished aside from clogging up the market is consumer confusion. They prospective buyer actually thinks they home is available at the advertised price. Maybe they can, than again maybe not. The entire transaction is decided on by the Realtor and seller and at the mercy of the lender.

Barbara Klare
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.net

visit me online:
http://www.cape-coral-foreclosure.com/

Coral Lakes Sell Off, Cape Coral Florida

2008-03-22T10:11:07Z

Coral Lakes Sell Off, Cape Coral Florida

Where are the buyers? There here and there is no shortage of them. At the Gated community of Coral Lakes (Cape Coral, Florida) more than 100 people lined up seeking rock-bottom prices advertised in the local Lee County paper. Time to buy? I guess the message is clear.

116 homes in Coral Lake where available starting Wednesday, March 19th. Prices are for single-family homes at $133,000 and townhouses at $86,000. This is a wonderful a investment. By Friday after noon many were under contract.

How is this buying opportunity possible? Real-estate investor O.J. Buigas bought the 116 homes - 82 houses and 34 townhouses - from Miami-based Tousa homes Florida LP, parent company of Engle Homes. Engle filed for bankruptcy in January.

Who is really buying? According to one of my clients, the situation is totally chaotic. She was there for three hours. No one was there to give here actual information about the units or about Cape Coral. My client was told she has to own the property 2 years before filing for homestead. She knows better than that and decided not to buy under this kind of stress.

Another client of mine told me that investors were buying multi units. This leads to the "buy and hold" strategies that result in a community of renters. At least there is a 1 year minimum rental period. An area with a high percentage of renters is a bad investment for the end user or home buyer.

So why the buying frenzy? These single-family homes at $133,000 and townhouses at $86,000 do sound like a great price. But this is far from the only good deals in the Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres area. If you're looking to buy, now is the time. I you'd like to purchase home at a good price, you can call a licensed Realtor (like me). We are knowledgeable about all available homes. There are many a homes now on the market at a similar price range.

There's an amazing selection of Cape Coral Waterfront, Gulf Access, Direct access, Sailboat Access Cape Coral Land & Lots, Foreclosure, Foreclosure Listings, Home Foreclosures, Property Foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, bankruptcy homes, real estate foreclosure, bank foreclosures, bank owned, REO, HUD, VA, FHA at fantastic prices available.

Sign up at my website to receive listing per email. http://www.cape-coral-foreclosure.com/

Good New's for Florida's Home Owners - New Homestead Exemption - SOS Portability

2008-02-06T17:07:30Z

Good New's for Florida's Home Owners - New Homestead Exemption - SOS Portability

This past election a tax exception called "Amendment 1", was passed. It is the largest property tax cut in Florida's history. The new law "Amendment 1", has 2 parts. The first requires local governments to roll-back taxes this year and then to "grow at a responsible rate" in the future. Whatever that means. The second was voted in by Floridians in January 29, 2008. It is retroactive from January 1, 2008.

The new provisions that were voted in are; doubling the homestead exemption (from $25,000 to $50,000) and improving the existing "Save Our Homes" benefit by make it portable. SOS Portability.

The doubled homestead from $25,000 to $50k will apply to homes with a just value of $75,000 or over. The few homes valued under $75k will get a smaller increase to homestead exemption.

Portability means that if a home owner decides to sell and purchase a new home, he will be able to take his Save Our Homes exemption he has enjoyed in the existing home and apply it to the new one. (Many locals have would like to downsize or upgrade, but without portability the taxes in the new home make the payments way to high.)

Let's say you bought a Cape Coral house in 1991 for $100,000 and in today's market it is worth $300,000 with and assessed value of $240,000; in this case you could transfer the whole $240,000 difference to the purchase of a another home. Let's say you bought a $350,000 new home in Fort Myers, annual taxes would be about $5,500 without portability. But if we include the tax savings (double homestead exemption and Save Our Homes portability) that Amendment 1 will provide then annual taxes will be little more than half or about $3,100.

Hopefully this new tax exception will cause a stir in the real estate market.

Find out more: http://www.barbaraklare.com/

Barbara Klare
Gulf Coast Realty
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.net

How to Actually Buy a Short Sale Property!

2008-01-19T13:04:15Z

How to Actually Buy a Short Sale Property!

Great! After having avoided taking short sale listings I finally ended up with one I couldn't turn down. As far as short sale listings go, it's a good one. The only lender, who is wide and starts with a C, has told me I have an 80% per cent of getting it through. Wow. Why they want to play games instead of giving me a number, I don't know. It's the lenders money so they make the rules. Wide should realize I'm on their side and if they have to foreclose it's going to cost them a bundle. If Wide forecloses, the sellers leave them with an empty shell of a dwelling to pawn on the foreclosure market for << cents on the dollar. But they seem to know better.

Anyway, the seller is qualified to short sell the property. The borrower's financial statement, hold harmless, authorization to release, hardship letter, etc have all been filed. I've have comps to support the asking price. I befriended a local C mortgage agent to help me get to the closing table. I did everything every short sale expert has told me to do.

So now I get crazy offers and ridiculous terms. I'm very surprised at my fellow agents who call and ask "What will they take?" The short sale price is supposed to be the asking price and goes up from their. At least this is what I heard in several seminars. It's not too different from an auction. You may be lucky to get the asking price plus or minus 5%. Offered terms are also beyond the resources of Wide. A Cash offer 80% of asking price, 15 day closing is not possible. Get real, Wide has nearly1500 short sale on file at the moment. The clients and their Realtors need to be educated.

The way to put a rush on this is if Wide is getting a new loan out of the deal, if the offer price can be supported by comps and if the buyers can wait up to 60 days to close. I'll let you know if it works.

Find out more: http://www.barbaraklare.com/

Barbara Klare
Gulf Coast Realty
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.net

Cape Coral Miles of Gulf Access, Direct Access, Sailboat Access Canals are Again at Affordable Prices

2008-01-18T15:24:31Z

Cape Coral Miles of Gulf Access, Direct Access, Sailboat Access Canals are Again at Affordable Prices

Thanks to the real estate market bust, buyers wanting a gulf access home can now actually afford one. Did you or do you know anyone who successfully invested in Cape Coral in the 90's. If you wish to have that opportunity again, you can. Cape Coral Waterfront, Gulf Access, Sailboat Access property prices are down to a 5 year low. Cape Coral is now affordable again. But it won't last forever. Act now and take advantage of our growing inventory at 2003 prices. Don't be a shoulda, coulda, woulda 2 - 3 years from now. If you've been thinking about Florida waterfront living, don't put off buying till next year.

Cape Coral's 400 miles of canals with access to the Gulf of Mexico are always great lifestyle. Cape Coral, Florida is located west of Fort Myers, south of Sarasota and North of Naples. Cape Coral's river is the Caloosahatchee. The west is bordered by the Matlacha Pass. There are two different waterway systems in Cape Coral. Waterfront homes in Southwest Florida can feature Gulf Access, Sailboat Access or Freshwater. The canals offer Gulf Access or they can be Freshwater, offering an experience of the natural surroundings.

Cape Coral Waterfront, Gulf Access, Sailboat Access property are typically enjoyed by the boater types. Cape Coral Waterfront, Gulf Access, Sailboat Access canals lead to the Caloosahatchee River, the Intercoastal, and the Gulf of Mexico. The beaches of Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva are just a short trip by boat or car.

Properties with Direct Access or Sailboat Access are defined as having no bridges, and give large power crafts and sailboats access to the River and the Gulf of Mexico. Limited access saltwater home sites are also perfect to the smaller boater who must pass under one or more bridges to gain access to the Gulf. Direct Access or Sailboat Access sites are located in the southeast and southwest and on the riverfront.

Find out more: http://www.barbaraklare.com/

Barbara Klare
Gulf Coast Realty
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.net

Cape Coral Miles of Gulf Access, Direct Access, Sailboat Access Canals are Again at Affordable Prices

2008-01-18T15:22:12Z

Barbara Klare
Gulf Coast Realty
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.net

$319000 Cape Coral Gulf Access Pool Home - Triple Lot - Intersecting Canal

2008-01-12T04:59:14Z

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???? Triple Lot Site >>> 275 ft Waterfront >>> Intersecting Canal >>> Quiet Dead End Street >>> Updated & Remodeled >>>Kitchen & bathes have been recently remolded with quality marble, granite, cabinetry. All tile except dining room and guest bedroom. >>> Guest bedroom designed as office built in cabinets + desk. Large caged under truss lanai >>> House repiped in 3/07. New irrigation 2005, exterior painted 2005, interior painted 2005. Walk in closets in all bedrooms.

Barbara Klare
Gulf Coast Realty
239-292-1358
bklare@comcast.net

Bank Foreclosures – Increase Your Chances of Buying that Bargain

2008-01-10T17:26:29Z

Bank Foreclosures - Increase Your Chances of Buying that Bargain

Most of what you read today about bank foreclosures claims that the abundance of inventory is so over loaded that the buyer is destined to get a bargain. A seasoned investor makes his fortune on the buy, then renovating, holding and selling at market price. Seeking a good deal on a basic family home is another story. You need to be educated about area values and renovation costs. The banks do their homework and you have to do yours.

Hire a Realtor that knows the foreclosure market and make an intelligent bid. Most opportunities are missed because the potential buyer either underbids or waits too long to submit an offer and another buyer comes along makes a better offer. Although the regular real estate may be slow, the foreclosure market is busier. Expect to have competition. In the Lee County Florida market of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, many buyers from all over the country and all over the world have been waiting for this opportunity to buy a property here.

Today's real estate market has no precedent. Listen to the experts and form your own opinion. Your Realtor may recommend a particular type of property, this type of property is expected to increase in value ahead of other types. Learn why lenders won't lend on certain properties, they may be cheap but if you're not a cash buyer, don't waste time on them. Getting a loan? A strong pre-approval is absolutely necessary. Today's mortgages differ from 2 years ago. Get the pre-approval before shopping for a house. Understand which factors to consider when making a bid; the more foreclosed homes on the market, the more pre determined the price will be. Be patient and ready to counter offer before you succeed in getting the property at your desired price, at a discount that is determined both the by the condition of the property and today's market.

Barbara Klare
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.net

visit me online:
http://www.cape-coral-foreclosure.com/

FORT MYERS ESTATE IS TO BE SACRIFICED! OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1/12/08

2008-01-10T08:11:46Z

ASKING ONLY $399,900
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 10:AM - 4:00PM, 1/12/08 - 13091 ORANGE RIVER RD, FT MYERS, FL 33905

THIS ESTATE IS TO BE SACRIFICED! $200,000 LESS THAN ANY COMPARABLE HOME!

2300 sq/ft living area, 3 plus den - Builders own Home * Totally Remolded Only Last Year * You Have to See This Home *
Kitchen Designed for the Gourmet - Tall Cherry Cabinets and Trim - Roll Away Islands - Top of the Line Appliances (warrenty til 2011) - Gold Tone Granite - French Doors Open to Lanai - Perfect for Entertaining

All Living Areas Tiled and Walls Tastefully Frescoed in Neutral Tones - Surround Sound Installed
Lush Landscaping with Mature Palms - New Metal Roof - Huge Screened Lanai - Has Pavers -
Oversized Roman Pool - Outdoor Kitchen - Outdoor Shower

Bring Your Horse - 2 acres, Zoned AG-2 -

Quiet Country Living 3 Miles to I-75 & 10 Minutes to Downtown Fort Myers

Cape Coral Real Estate – Cape Coral Gulf Access - Affordable Housing is Now Available in Cape Coral

2007-12-28T07:09:14Z

Cape Coral Real Estate - Cape Coral Gulf Access - Affordable Housing is Now Available in Cape Coral.

For the real investor, not the speculators of years gone by, there are real deals out there.

Example: SE Cape Coral, Direct Sailboat Access Canal, 3/2/2 over 1500 sq./ft WITH POOL asking $229,900. Make an offer!

There's an amazing selection of Cape Coral Waterfront, Gulf Access, Direct access, Sailboat Access Cape Coral Land & Lots, Short Sale, Foreclosures, at fantastic prices available. Interest rates are still low. Land prices are a deal. Homes are a steal. I'd be happy to find you the home of your dreams at a price you can afford. What are you waiting for? This Hot Buyers Market won't last forever. Start looking for a Cape Coral Waterfront, Gulf Access, Direct access, Sailboat Access Cape Coral Land & Lots, Short Sale, and Foreclosures today.

LOOKING FOR A DEAL? I SPECIALIZE IN FORCLOSURE - BANK OWNED - REO HOMES There's an amazing selection of foreclosure - bank owned - REO homes and land at fantastic prices available. foreclosure, bank owned. Start looking for a deal on a new home today.

Call me for more info:
Barbara Klare
cell: 239-292-1358
http://www.barbaraklare.com/
email: bklare@comcast.net

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Cape Coral Waterfront Cape Coral Sailboat Access, Cape Coral Direct Access

2007-11-20T09:18:01Z

Lots of activity this past week on Cape Coral lots - buyers are now activly looking and making offers. So don't miss out.

Are you thinking of investing in Cape Coral waterfront, here are the basics.

DirectAccess Lots: No bridges, this is also called sailboat access
No bridges or locks: this is also called sailboat access or direct access

Standard lot size (80 x 120)
Average canal width (80 - 120)

Your investment can also help pay for itself. Purchase an older home on direct access canal. Turn the property into a rental. Plan to do a "tear down" as the market comes back up. These tear downs are the older section of Cape Coral (SouthEast Cape Coral), where a mixture newly built upscale homes, older, small homes and procimity to bridges, shopping, restaurants etc a good place to invest.

Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers Properties

2007-11-05T06:47:49Z

Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers Properties

Would you believe in our area of Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers there are property owners collecting rent as they are foreclosing on the property.

The tenants have paid a security deposit, maybe a pet deposit and last months rent. The default landlord has pocketed these fees and the rent money.

When the lender takes the property back the tenant is simple evicted, no fees returned. I know the landlord has no right to this money or the rent if they are in deficiency.

This can't be legal. I had a call yesterday from a person in this situation. She was told, by an attorney of course, that she could sue the default landlord. That's a joke, right?

Can't this tenant take the case to the DA?

Save Up To 30% Annually on Your Homeowner's Insurance

2007-11-04T11:57:25Z

State of Florida has a free wind mitigation inspection. This free inspection is saving homeowners a lot of money on their homeowner's insurance.

The inspection stays with the house, so it is a nice compliment for a buyer that it they can automatically save! Even builders can have it done!

IT IS TOTALLY & 100% FREE!!!

Go T0: mysafefloridahome.com

Barbara Klare
Sellstate Advantage
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.net
www.sunshine4sale.com

Potential Home Buyers Don’t Let a Short Sale Scare You Off

2007-10-31T14:26:21Z

So you found a house you like and the price is good, but it's a SHORT SALE. Now what?

I find home buyers shriek in terror. They think of every negative of "what could go wrong". But what if it goes right?

But let's be positive about buying a short sale property.

1) A short sale is a financial deal.

2) Over 7% over residential properties are on the market as a short sale

3) Banks are now willing to negotiate. They are no longer in denial

Want you need is to hire a good negotiator, this will be your Realtor. The first to find out is the seller qualify for a deficient short sale or can they take a note from the lender for the deficiency. Check this out before you get started.

All short sale forms with the contract go to the bank. This is where the negotiation starts. Although the short sale may be listed at a very low price, it will sell as if in a bidding game. With a good negotiator on your side, you'll come out ahead. The bank will not take any action until all forms are in and complete.

What about all that waiting time? Well you're saving money on the short sale. Think of how long it would take to earn that money. Bankers are not in the business to sell houses and they get paid weather or not the house is sold. On the other hand, they want to get rid of default loans. So as a buyer, you still have the upper hand.

If you're looking to take advantage of one of the many bargain homes on the market, you should hire me.

Barbara Klare
Sellstate Advantage
239 292 1358
bklare@comcast.net

Cape Coral, FL - REO, bank owned, foreclosure, short sale

2007-10-28T08:43:55Z

Who is waiting to buy REO, bank owned, foreclosure properties in the Cape Coral Florida area?

Yes, check the Lee County court calendar; it's sometime 20 Lis Pendens per day. Will the lenders put the on the real estate market for next to nothing as the real estate investors are hoping?

Many banks are working with people to try to help them stay in their homes. As far as spec homes, it's another story.

If your a qualified buyer looking to buy a brand new home as a short sale, REO, bank owned, foreclosure home, call me 239 292 1358 or email me bklare@comcast.net

Cape Coral Forclosures or Cape Coral Short Sales

2007-04-28T13:06:03Z

Get a list of available properties and how to buy or sell a short sale property from me