southwest florida: CONGRATULATIONS! and welcome back! - 08/28/08 10:07 AM
If you want to be a naysayer and whine about the market just stay away from the bus driver (Jay Lagace) and Robin Whitt. They are not listening and they just don't want to hear it. I think their message to the world is to take that attitude somewhere else.
So, … (5 comments)
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southwest florida: GOOD NEWS!!! Whether you like it or not! - 08/28/08 09:41 AM
Yesterday the gov updated the second quarter GDP report to show;
the economy grew at a 3.3% clip.
That's pretty good!
Generally, it is perceived that a rate of growth between 2.5% and 3.5% means the economy is healthy.
Okay, we had the stimulas checks, and may I add that they … (9 comments)
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southwest florida: The Pictures on My Meoo Card ? - 08/27/08 06:41 PM
This started out being a response to comments, but I got long winded so I went with the blog post instead.
After a few questions about my Meoo card and what the pictures mean, I thought I would explain if anyone cares to know.
My husband, daughters and granddaughter ... obvious … (5 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida Foreclosures *Cape Coral Florida * Pre-Foreclosure * Bank Short - 08/27/08 04:51 PM
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southwest florida: What Happened to the American ATTITUDE(S)!!! - 08/20/08 08:37 AM
Okay, so I'm reading the latest CNNMoney.com article about Fannie & Freddie and all of this negative stuff is starting to get on my nerves. Let's see if this makes an sense to you.
I am an American with an ATTITUDE!
I believe that there are not any problems that exist … (1 comments)
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southwest florida: WHEN IT RAINS...(follow-up) - 08/19/08 10:35 AM
So here we are, Tuesday morning. We were blessed again!
Fay brought a lot of noise in the overnight hours along with lots of rain and lots of wind but there haven't been any reports of major damage and most importantly no lives lost.
As of this hour 11am (EST) the … (2 comments)
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southwest florida: WHEN IT RAINS...IT POURS - 08/18/08 08:03 PM
WHEN IT RAINS...IT POURS!! as the old adage says.
Here we are again, Southwest Florida in the nation's eye (sorry for the pun) but this time it's not because we're "the Foreclosure capital" of the country, maybe the world. Not because our monthly residential building permits went down from 300 a … (6 comments)
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southwest florida: Fay Who? Day Two! - 08/18/08 05:06 PM
I'm beginning to wonder when or if you can trust the national media. Early this morning, 7:30 AM to be exact, it seemed if there wasn't a major story, that they would try to make one.
The Weather Channel was cute. They had a reproter with an LL Bean windbreaker on. … (10 comments)
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southwest florida: Featured Network Business Partner #3 - Paul DeClark [The Open Network Groups] - 08/17/08 11:53 PM
This is my continuing series of promoting many of my business partners. They all have their special strengths, and I feel I would like to help them promote their business. If you ever do business with any of these people or businesses, please feel free to comment here about your experiences!
Today, for … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: More Fay (Who?) - 08/17/08 09:54 PM
Well we didn't get hit by a tropical storm or hurricane today but we really got wacked by our normal mid afternoon thunder and lightning storm. That means we had moonsoon type rain for awhile.
Some interesting things. I tried to get some gas at about 6:00 this evening. The Site station … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Fay Who? - 08/17/08 09:15 AM
I want to know. Is there really a storm or is this just a hoax by Home Depot and/or Lowes to generate more sales.
I saw a CNN reporter in the Keys summerizing an interview he has with a gentleman who was rowing out to his sail boat. It went like … (10 comments)
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southwest florida: August Cyber Tips - 08/13/08 11:19 PM
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southwest florida: Have We Forgotten Already! - 08/11/08 08:16 AM
Okay, last week my primary FHA lender sent out the usual email about how great they are and how much they know. In reading through the mail I noticed that it stated that you can only have one FHA loan. Well that's not correct, so I responded in kind. After a couple … (8 comments)
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southwest florida: PGA Winner/Harrington and Golf Courses in Fort Myers - 08/10/08 09:45 PM
Great Golf Coursesin Fort Myers, Naples, too; not a shortage of golf courses in Southwest Florida. I haven't played much lately with my business, and August isn't my favorite month for playing golf. Just too hot, but in a few weeks . . . but watching some of the PGA tournament today was fun.
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southwest florida: Featured Network Business Partner #2 - Sandra Wiseman [Wiseman Law Office] - 08/10/08 04:34 AM
This is my continuing series of promoting many of my business partners. They all have their special strengths, and I feel I would like to help them promote their business. If you ever do business with any of these people or businesses, please feel free to comment here about your experiences!
Today, for … (2 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida - How lucky we are! - 08/08/08 12:56 PM
I was driving around town recently noticing what a nice place Southwest Florida has become post real estate boom. When I was a kid, I was lucky to have my parents bring my family to Sanibel for 2 weeks every Christmas. I have been a full time resident for over 15 … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: The Truly Important Data! - 08/08/08 08:51 AM
Okay forget fannie and freddie, they don't really matter. The truly important data is out. An important, world renown American Corporation has announced its July earnings.
That's right Mickey D's is still showing a profit!
That's 8% globally and 6.7% in US stores and the good part is that there has … (4 comments)
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southwest florida: For Those Seeking A Laid Back Lifestyle & a French Video - 08/07/08 09:48 PM
For some of our Canadian neighbors as well as people across the Atlantic who may be interested in this area of Southwest Florida, I made a little video. The video is in French. Even during these dog days of summer, the Fort Myers Beach stands out as the sultry beauty she is and … (6 comments)
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southwest florida: Freddie's Woe's Overstated! - 08/06/08 10:29 AM
Okay Freddie slashed it's dividend 80% or more.
GOOD MOVE!
They shouldn't be paying a dividend at this time. In the big picture the dividend cut is prudent behavior. The cut should produce an annual savings of $500 million.
Net interest income "soared," CNNMoney.com reported, to $1.5 billion from $793 million.
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southwest florida: A New Years Wish - 08/06/08 08:28 AM
This is a blog from last New Years Eve. I am hoping that it comes true before the next new year.
Come On Down To SW Florida
Blog Archive
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A Prosperous Southwest Florida New Year For REALT...
About Me
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southwest florida: New Weekly Feature - Featured Network Business Partner #1 - TJ Friedman [Point of Sale Solutions] - 08/03/08 09:22 PM
Starting this week, I would like to help promote some of my weekly business networking partners. They all have their special strengths, and I feel I would like to help them promote their business. If you ever do business with any of these people or businesses, please feel free to comment here … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Florida Congressman Complicit in Energy Price Run-Up! - 08/02/08 08:25 AM
Our local Florida congressman and current Representative for District 14, Connie Mack has been a complicit partner in allowing the run-up in fuel prices. Connie Mack has voted with the opposition to exploration off the shores of Florida.
The congress and the Florida delegation should be held accountable by the people of … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Foreclosure vs Short Sale - 08/01/08 11:21 AM
In any given market there are always a certain percentage of homes or homeowners who are distressed.
For some foreclosure seems the only option but the possibility of another way exists. If a homeowner is "upside down" on his mortgage, known as a short sale, there is a very good chance … (8 comments)
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southwest florida: Brother (Exxon) Can You Spare a Dime - 07/31/08 04:21 PM
Here's how ridiculous this is.
I attempted to divide $11.68 billion by 10 cents so I could show how many dimes that is. When I went to punch in $11.68 billion on my Texas Instrument Business Analyst calculator it wouldn't go that far. It would only go to $1.168 billion.
There … (12 comments)
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southwest florida: Housing Rescue Law, Really? - 07/30/08 09:48 AM
Okay the President signed this bill, no one's surprised. Also there are not many individuals who believe that George truly understands the problem, or that he and Congress have any clue whatsoever as to how to solve the problem.
Will this bill actually rescue anyone?
The mortgage holders must agree to … (14 comments)
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southwest florida: Congress Strikes Out!!! - 07/29/08 06:16 PM
Thank goodness that we've finally been bailed out with new goodies involving the FHA. However, weren't we bailed out with FHA changes before. Considering the great success of FHA Secure I don't know why we would need any additional help.
Killing the DAP's
I'm relieved that we finally got rid of these … (5 comments)
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southwest florida: Canadian's Looking toward Southwest Florida for there own Piece of PARADISE! - 07/29/08 09:21 AM
Joe Kendall, REALTOR with Sandals Realty, a Waterfront and Foreclosure Specialist writes, I have received several emails in regards to Waterfront Property. Last weekend I showed a couple from Vancouver several waterfront pool homes. We viewed 15 homes from $160,000 $199,000 over two days and they have their top 6 homes that we … (2 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida Homes for Sale* Southwest Florida MLS Service and More! - 07/28/08 06:19 PM
Joe Kendall Realtor a Waterfront and Foreclosure Specialist with Sandals Realty writes, Location, Location Location is so important in buying a home in southwest Florida. It could be a home in a Gated Community, Waterfront Property, Condo or Single Family Home on a Golf Course in Fort Myers, New Construction Home … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Our complete blog - 07/27/08 01:40 PM
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southwest florida: Remember to pick-up your S.H.A.R.E. Food this Saturday 9AM Sharp - 07/24/08 08:37 PM
To all Florida Residents that ordered food from the S.H.A.R.E. Florida Food Program, remember to pick-up your order at 9AM to 10 AM at the same location you ordered your food. If not picked up, all food will be donated to local food banks, and local charities. Thanks very much! Also, … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Second Half Forecast by NAR Looks Good for Naples Florida Real Estate - 07/23/08 01:22 AM
More Good News in Store for the Real Estate Industry Locally and Nationally
Although records from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are reporting declines around the country, recent feedback is still good overall. According to Lawrence Yen, a chief economist for the NAR it is just another reminder that the … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida's 14th Congressional District imput on policy - 07/19/08 08:42 PM
I am meeting on Thursday August 24, 2008 with the campaign manager for State Senator and candidate for House of Representatives of District 14 in Southwest Florida, Burt Saunders. www.burtsaunders.com
UPDATE: I IWILL BE NOW MEETING WITH THE CAMPAIGN MANAGER ON SUNDAY MORNING OVER COFFEE AND A SURPRISE MIGHT INCLUDE THE … (5 comments)
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southwest florida: It Is Hotter in Newark, New Jersey Than in Cape Coral, Florida! - 07/18/08 12:14 PM
I departed Southwest Florida International Airport yesterday morning with a temperature of 88°. I boarded a flight to Newark, New Jersey,and when we landed in Newark, the pilot said the temperature is 92°! So much for escaping the Southwest Florida heat for a week or so! I am on the monthly … (6 comments)
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southwest florida: Here is some photos of our BIG tour this past weekend - 07/14/08 02:21 PM
Great tour of Foreclosures in the Cape Coral area on Saturday July 12, 2008. VOX Channel from Germany and NBC-2 (Ft. Myers - Cape Coral) were present during the tour and some awesome weather to boot.
Please let me know how I can assist you in the Southwest … (1 comments)
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southwest florida: Germans cashing in on SWFL foreclosures - 07/14/08 10:09 AM
We had an awesome Foreclosure Tour this past weekend that was picked up by our local NBC station and will be aired in a 45 minute documentary in Germany in early September. Please read this great article and watch the video if you have the chance.
CAPE CORAL: There … (4 comments)
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southwest florida: IndyMac's demise and it's effect of Financial Freedom Reverse Mortgages - 07/12/08 12:21 PM
While the behind the scenes effect will probably be drastic and difficult, the effect to all borrowers who have Financial Freedom Reverse Mortgages will be next to nothing. As I have explained in several blogs, if a lender goes out of business, or becomes insolvent, HUD can take over and continue any … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida Real Estate - 07/09/08 02:53 PM
F.Y.I - Dry lots in Cape Coral are selling for $10-$13K; Freshwater Lots are selling under $20K; Gulf Access Lots are listing as low as $50K-$60K. Cape Coral homes off water are selling all day long under $100K; Gulf Access Homes are Listing as low as the high $100's to the low $200's. If you … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida Realtors Blog ! Helping with Foreclosures * Is the Right Thing to Do ! - 07/07/08 09:49 AM
The real estate industry has been very good to me over the past 10 years, Being a Realtor you help so many people buy their dream home or sell their home and move on with their lives in so many different directions. Today's real estate market around the country and southwest … (3 comments)
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southwest florida: Are you open or working today? - 07/04/08 09:50 AM
It is funny, around every holiday, FedEx calls me to ask me if I am open and will I have packages to ship out. (they come to my house every day unless I do not have an outgoing package) I always have to answer yes, unless you hear from me, as … (15 comments)
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southwest florida: What do YOU know about reverse mortgages? - 07/03/08 08:37 PM
Did you know that you can get fixed interest rate options? Many are concerned with the adjustable rate reverse mortgages - even though as I stated in several blogs, in the last 20 years, the highest the monthly adjusting reverse mortgages have gone is in 1991 & 2000 when the rates went … (3 comments)
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southwest florida: Reverse Mortgages are only for the poor, correct? - 06/27/08 10:42 AM
Answer: Absolutely FALSE!
While many that get reverse mortgages are struggling to pay for food, medicine and for the roof over their head, how much money you have or do not have has NO bearing on your approval or lack of approval. How old you are, how much equity you have … (3 comments)
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southwest florida: Do you understand network marketing? Are you benefiting here on AR? - 06/27/08 07:48 AM
When I ask these questions, I am referring to Active Rain. It is not the more common thought of network marketing such as you local chamber of commerce, BNI, etc. But AR is a form of network marketing. And network marketing, WHEN DONE CORRECTLY, can be VERY powerful and useful! It normally will … (12 comments)
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southwest florida: Who are these Consumers? - 06/24/08 07:15 PM
CNNMoney.com has an article today which states, "Economists should listen to consumers."
But,
Who are these consumers we should listen to?
There are 5000 of them and they were surveyed by The Conference Board, a well respected private business research group, so we're told. Personally I don't know anything about The Conference … (3 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida * Cape Coral * Gulf Access * Waterfront Dream Home ! Open House ! - 06/24/08 10:27 AM
Cape Coral Florida * Southwest Florida * Pre- Foreclosure, Bank Short Sale * Waterfront Property
Open House June 29 2008 12:00pm till 4:00pm Gulf Access, Key West Style Dream Home!
New ASKING Price $649,000 Now is the time to make your offer !
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southwest florida: Just a litle about me - to start with - 06/23/08 03:23 PM
I work part-time at Southwest Florida Notaries assisting Ron with some of the office paperwork, marketing, and on a rare occasions, a loan signing or two that he cannot complete because of scheduling conflicts. We are a full-service notary company that can come to you to have anything notarized, including items … (2 comments)
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southwest florida: If a reverse mortgage balance exceeds the home value, I will be forced out of my home, correct? - 06/23/08 10:23 AM
Answer - ABSOLUTELY FALSE!
No matter what age you live to, no matter if the loan ever exceeds the home value by any amount, and these days that is happening a lot with the depressed home values, you REMAIN in your home as long as you want and are able to live there! … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: CAN THEY PROVE IT! - 06/23/08 08:59 AM
There's a really interesting phenomenon that I've heard mentioned several times in regards to the foreclosure process. Here it is;
Do the mortgage holders have a copy of the note and mortgage?
They may not! as crazy as that seems.
That raises the question can they prove that you owe the … (12 comments)
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southwest florida: Beautiful Day in Paradise..... - 06/22/08 02:58 PM
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southwest florida: - Livin La Vida Loca by the Gulf/Beach Home on Ft. Myers Beach $599,000 - 06/22/08 01:59 PM
No question, we are living the good life in in Southwest Florida. I can't even imagine going back up north and living most the year indoors because of cold weather. Below is the best deal for a single family home with gulf frontage on Fort Myers Beach. Third house from the Gulf … (3 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida real estate, homes, condos, villas. Opportunity awaits! - 06/21/08 11:49 AM
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southwest florida: My 100th Active Rain Blog - WOW! Thank you to everyone here @ Active Rain! - 06/21/08 10:52 AM
A little shy of a year ago, I stumbled upon a website - activerain.com. I wasn't sure what to make of it at first, but I started looking at the many blogs of everyone there. Wow, the information they had, I could see it was a great source of information. Sometimes … (3 comments)
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southwest florida: As Rates Creep Up New Home Buyers Look To Enter Market - 06/17/08 09:39 AM
A recent survey and a rate increase could mean more new home buyers coming into the marketplace.
Recent indication is that first time home buyers are getting tired of sitting on the sidelines in this buyer's market.
In a recent online poll taken by the National Apartment Association, 17 percent of renters … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Reverse Mortgage Costs - how expensive are they? - 06/16/08 01:24 PM
As a follow-up to my blog, AGAIN, before you say no to a reverse mortgage, learn the correct facts! Don't believe the myths! as well as my blog, Are Reverse Mortgages costs so much more than regular mortgages? and also several people commenting about the costs on the blog of Mr Jones, … (3 comments)
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southwest florida: Fort Myers Florida. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath * McGreggor Blvd. Reduced $20,000 - 06/14/08 03:49 PM
Reduced $20,000 Fort Myers Florida home for sale. 4 bedroom 2 Bath, Outstanding Location!
New Price $ 239,000
New Price,Prime Location,Outstanding Neighborhood! Discover the wonderful Park Like Setting located on Morningside Drive of Seminole Estates between McGregor Blvd and the Caloosahatchee River ! This Crown Jewel features … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Another Short Sales Done!!! - 06/12/08 01:03 PM
Just a follow-up to my post on short sales! We have just gotten word that we have successfully entered into a contract for one of our buyers! Let me share with you the details on this particular deal!
Our buyers previewed this home on our Listingbook service and when they arrived … (6 comments)
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southwest florida: Save $1,000 Year By ................. - 06/08/08 08:51 PM
I was listening to our local talk radio show earlier today and they were discussing how to save money now that gas has topped $4.00 a gallon in Southwest Florida! The number one suggestion was for people to discuss with their bosses the possibility of working from home one day per … (2 comments)
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southwest florida: Everything Happens For A Reason! - 06/05/08 02:30 PM
My wife, Patti, has always said that everything happens for a reason! And she is also very quick to always remind me to look for the good in everything and in everybody! After 22 years together I think she has finally gotten through to me! I now look at things very … (1 comments)
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southwest florida: Beware! when purchasing a Condo - 06/04/08 11:14 AM
Why? you may ask?
Well in Southwest Florida, where I live, there are a lot of condo's and a couple areas of concern. As a lender the first question that I ask a buyer or a Realtor, in regards to the condo, is what is the investor ratio. Lenders feel, and the … (8 comments)
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southwest florida: Short Sales Are Paying Off! - 06/03/08 04:27 PM
I have been reading post after post on the frustration of short sales! And yes I agree they are not easy and very frustrating at times! Here in beautiful Cape Coral, Florida we have literally thousands of homes listed as short sales! We have found that patience is the key and … (18 comments)
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southwest florida: Why Southwest Florida? - 06/02/08 05:53 PM
When I was a teenager I used to vacation a lot in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. I always had fun there but it never occured to me to think of living there. Compared to the culture and history found in Boston visiting Miami and Fort Lauderdale seemed like a trip to an … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: This MUST be a misprint! - 05/29/08 02:26 PM
I had to run and get my glasses to make sure the headline said, what I thought it said.
CNNMoney.com 5/29/08
"Economy grows faster than first believed"
The first quarter growth rate was adjusted up from .6% to .9%. Okay so you don't think that this is a big deal. … (13 comments)
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southwest florida: How come they NEVER call ME! - 05/27/08 10:09 AM
I'm 55 years old and I have never received a single phone call from anyone doing a consumer confidence survey. It has to be because I'm an optimist.
That's a rule;
Those conducting the Consumer Confidence Survey are not allowed to call anyone recognized as an Optimist.
How could they know … (8 comments)
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southwest florida: Burnt Store Marina - Grande Isle III Unit 407 - $545,000 - 05/25/08 10:27 AM
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southwest florida: NEWS FLORIDA! The Cape's Sizzling! - 05/24/08 08:01 AM
Just give it time and the market will cure itself.
Things are really COOKIN in Cape Coral.
The Bus Driver says, "the bottoms gone!" and many agree.
Rainer Scott Slocum, Florida Future Realty, tells me that lenders with foreclosures appear anxious to move those properties. That's a great sign.
His … (9 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida Homes for Sale* Home Builders * Cape Coral* Fort Myers * New Construction. - 05/20/08 03:26 PM
Discover Southwest Florida! Cape Coral. Fort Myers, LeHigh Acres, New construction, Home Builders are taking large Price Reductions ! Now is the time to Buy!
Joe Kendall, Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 www.ViewSWFlorida.com writes, new construction homes prices are currently around the 2003 price levels in Southwest Florida, with several … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Exceptional Investment Opportunity Southwest Florida - 05/20/08 11:28 AM
Exceptional Investment Opportunitiesin Southwest Florida for newly renovated multi-family properties in both a bank owned and short sale capacity. Excellent locations including downtown proximity and resort area. Properties are in a distressed sale situation but are apartment ready. Call or email for our current list. 941-744-1811 or email at nick@doynorealty.com. … (3 comments)
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southwest florida: Flip Flops ... for real - 05/15/08 04:33 PM
This is one of the many things that I love about living in Bonita Springs, Florida....my footwear:
Everyday flip flops Pool flip flops
Beach flip flops in the back of the car Dress up … (9 comments)
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southwest florida: Approvals, Tougher to get! - 05/13/08 07:26 AM
It's not just the more restrictive guidelienes, it's the excessive paperwork and the underwriting.
It use to be that you would get an AUS (automated underwriting system) approval upfront and away you'd go. You'd address the findings and the conditions, package the loan, and ship it off to the underwriter for … (12 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest FLorida - discover this! - 05/03/08 06:56 PM
Well...............do wonders never cease? Today, I had the great pleasure to read an article in the Wall Street Journal by Patricia Ross who wrote of her love affair with Naples, FL. Oh, it was not love at first sight, but the kind of love that evolves over time. Yes, she misses the fast … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Cape Coral Florida * Pre- Foreclosure * Bank Short Sale* Waterfront Paradise! - 04/18/08 04:00 PM
Joe Kendall, Realtor with Sandals Realty the waterfront & Foreclosure Specialist writes, This home will be featured as an Open House Sunday April 20th from 12:00pm till 4:00pm. The amenities are endless, designed fit for a King or Queen ! Discover the southwest Florida Lifestyle from this outstanding Key … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Fort Myers Florida * Eagle Ridge Golf Club* Pending Sale! Great Florida Lifestyle - 04/15/08 08:25 AM
Joe Kendall, Realtor with Sandals Realty Phone 239-560-0726 email joek4realestate@aol.com writes, Great Florida Golf locations remain at unbelieveable Prices! This sale is Pending with one of my clients located on the 16th Tee at Eagle Ridge Golf Course, this pool home has it all and there are many more! Now is the time to buy … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Latest Market Statistics for Bonita Springs & Estero Florida - 04/10/08 07:45 PM
Below is the latest market statistics for the Bonita Springs & Estero Florida marketplace. These statistics are taken directly from the Sunshine MLS system.
Notice the latest numbers give reason to be moderately excited for the first time in many, many months. The % of homes sold has increased for the … (5 comments)
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southwest florida: Boy this job is FUN! - 04/08/08 01:19 PM
Well it had to happen. I finally did a deal that was just an absolute BLAST. I have always really enjoyed this job. Selling property is really one of the most creative jobs I have done in my different careers and I started in Advertising! I enjoy the people, the product … (8 comments)
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southwest florida: Sharing Some Photos of Southwest Florida - 04/08/08 08:50 AM
This is a beach scene on the Gulf of Mexico, just 15 minutes away. One of the reasons everyone loves Southwest Florida. You can enjoy the beach during the day and see the most magnificent sunsets in the evening. It truly is Paradise.
Coconut Point Town Center which was recently built has … (1 comments)
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southwest florida: New Blogger - 04/07/08 05:02 PM
I have just set up my account with Active Rain and intend to share with everyone the beauty of Southwest Florida and, hopefully, help a lot of people find their dream home here. … (18 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida, Why? - 04/03/08 12:25 PM
Southwest Florida – Why?
No need to tell you that it’s a buyers market, every time you turn on the TV, radio or pick up the paper, it’s there. Buyers now have so many options to purchase affordable, gorgeous properties in Southwest Florida. Naples, Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Beach, Cape Coral, … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Attention Buyers - 04/02/08 09:53 AM
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you have not been to Cape Coral, Ft. Myers, PineIsland, and the surrounding areas you do not know what you are misssing. The recent market correction in Beautiful Southwest Florida has made it possible for my clients to acquire quality properties at bargain prices. Take … (2 comments)
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southwest florida: Southwest Florida * Cape Coral * Fort Myers* Foreclosure* Short Sale *Condos - 04/02/08 07:26 AM
Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty Waterfront & Foreclosure Specialist writes: Southwest Florida, Cape Coral Fort Myers area provides get choices for waterfront & Golf Course condo living! The choices, locations, amenities, are endless ! Now is the time to buy with some many homes in Southwest Florida in the foreclosure process. Now … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: FHA! Better! Better! Best! - 04/01/08 09:33 AM
It's an FHA market for those that qualify. Despite more restrictive guidelines, which the market feels necessary, FHA is THE way to go.
If you have low/no downpayment needs;
Well the courts ruled in Amerifund's favor and the downpayment assistance program is alive and well.
Low credit scores;
Well while the market is attempting to … (2 comments)
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southwest florida: Necessary Evil? Opportunity? or just Greed? - 04/01/08 08:42 AM
I'm sitting here with the FNMA "New Flow Business Pricing Requirements," announced on March 6th and effective June 1st, which essentially means that lenders will start adhering to these guidelines now.
Frankly, as I review the charts I'm shaking my head in disbelief.
First, is this just a necessary evil?
Does FNMA need to … (6 comments)
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southwest florida: Somebody explain this to me! - 03/28/08 08:11 AM
Fortune magazine (online) headline by author Colin Barr.
"Big Check for Countrywide Exec."
Before I even began reading the article the following thought immediately popped into my mind:
WHY?
B of A will pay CW's #2 man, President David Sambol, $28 million in cash and stock if he sticks around for 3 years.
Why, why, why, … (17 comments)
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southwest florida: Marco Island: What does the increased buying trend involve? - 03/26/08 07:50 PM
Market Update: What does the increased buying trend involve?
By NATALIE KIRSTEIN
Marco Eagle March 21, 2008
Many visitors to Southwest Florida are enjoying the wonderful amenities and warm climate in our area. Our beautiful beaches are busy with residents and visitors collecting seashells, basking in the Florida sun, and boating in … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Canadian Buyers Purchasing in Southwest Florida - 03/25/08 02:06 PM
Hi tell me what you have found helpful either from a buyers perspective or from the realtors perspective working with our neighbors from the North. I would appreciate any insight at all... … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Our National Media: You Gotta Love em! - 03/25/08 12:11 PM
Open to CNNMoney today and at the top of the page you will see (at this time 12:40) the following Bold Headline;
Home Prices Down Record 11%
Clink on this and open, and you will find the following:
Home prices post another record decline
The residential real estate market continues to deteriorate in 2008, with … (6 comments)
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southwest florida: FHA/Conventional loans-where are we? - 03/24/08 12:29 PM
Okay, so to start off with, we have your good olde conventional loans, well not exactly. I'm in Southwest Florida, so we have reduced LTV's, with more restrictive guidelines. PMI doesn't like us much, and is resistent to insure our loans, if they'll insure them at all.
FNMA & FHLMC have gone … (3 comments)
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southwest florida: Are Subprime loans making a comeback? - 03/23/08 10:15 AM
This past week I received three different contacts from "subprime" lenders looking for new business.
I told the national sales manager of the first company that called that I didn't know what a subprime loan is. He stated that they were looking for FHA near misses. But unless he has a … (11 comments)
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southwest florida: Another Sunny Day in Southwest Florida - 03/22/08 02:18 PM
In sports, coaches often remind their players to remember the fundamentals, to get to basics. As is so often the case, sports is a good analogy for my life.
Today I routinely asked a potential customer on Staten Island: "How are you?" "Cold.", she said. "I'm cold. What's it like down there?" … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Twisted Thinking? - 03/19/08 08:23 AM
James Cooper has written an article in Business Week entitled, " It sure looks like a recession." The media loves this word, RECESSION! It's one of the words which can strike fear in an individual, so let's use it as often as possible. It's great for sales!
Once again, a recession by … (5 comments)
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southwest florida: FEAR!!! - 03/18/08 08:00 AM
Finally, it's out in the open. In a CNNMoney.com article this morning entitled "Why the Fed can't put out the fire," David Wyss, Standard & Poor's chief economist let's the cat out of the bag.
In regards to the Fed's actions he says, "It doesn't adress the fundamenatl problems, which is that the … (6 comments)
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southwest florida: Chairman Bernanke-Mortgage Underwriter? - 03/17/08 09:37 AM
I waited a few days after reading a CNNMoney.com article entitled "Bernanke outlines mortgage help plan-Fed chief says central bank "strongly committed to easing mortgage crisis," to see if it still struck me as being so odd that the Fed wanted to venture into the world of "mortgage underwriting."
While I'm happy … (6 comments)
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southwest florida: Stated/No Income Verification Loans-They've been around forever! - 03/17/08 08:31 AM
From a historical perspective Stated/No income verification loans have been around forever. However, we may have not called them that. For you newbees you may not remember the good old "loan committes" at your local bank. Back in those days we did something called portfolio loans.
So what is a "portfolio loan?"
Essentially … (8 comments)
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southwest florida: "Fed bailout makes matters worse!" - 03/13/08 09:04 AM
So says CNNMoney.com this morning. They then go on to reference a Fortune magazine article entitled, "How a lender bailout hurts the economy." There's a couple real interesting points mentioned.
The most obvious is that excess $$$'s at low cost can help fuel inflation. Comparing this to the risk of slow or … (9 comments)
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southwest florida: Go Cape Coral! Go Cape Coral! - 03/12/08 08:13 AM
News Flash!
From the local rag, also known as THe News Press.
"Cape sees signs of hope on the home front. Pending sales went up dramatically in February."
Alllllllright!
Quickly, does this mean we've hit the bottom? No, it doesn't mean that at all and it doesn't mean that we haven't. I still don't know … (9 comments)
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southwest florida: Fed's Answer-throw $200 Billion at it! (and see if it goes away) - 03/11/08 11:14 AM
In an effort to increase liquidity the Fed is initiating a program to make available $200 Billion in funds to primary dealers, that would be large investment firms which deal directly with the Fed. Seems like some serious change to me.
The big question is will it help?
On the surface you … (6 comments)
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southwest florida: The Right People in Southwest Florida - 03/09/08 03:04 PM
My father always said you meet the right people playing golf and bridge. At the time he said this I was a rebellious sixties-era teenager who thought his remarks smacked of elitism and snobbery. I carefully eschewed both pursuits. Now that I am a lot older and a little bit wiser , … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: The Cape Coral (SW Florida) market is picking up....... - 03/08/08 05:13 AM
Yes, you heard me right..........the market is picking up. I have been incredibly busy and so have other full-time Realtors.
Today the News-Press reports 'Lee County pending home sales up dramatically in February'. I can't wait to see March figures. Check out: http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080308/RE/803080409/1003/ACC
Multiple offers are flying everywhere. Out of the last 13 offers … (7 comments)
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southwest florida: Mercato Uptown is the New Address for Luxury Real Estate - 03/05/08 01:51 AM
My excitement seems to build a bit more each time I drive down Vanderbilt Beach Road and catch a glimpse of the new Mercato shopping center. As a real estate professional my interest is obvious, but my enthusiasm also comes from an understanding of what this shopping center will mean to … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Calling all Realtors - LEARN ABOUT REVERSE MORTGAGES! They can help YOU sell a home! - 03/01/08 12:32 PM
Several times recently, I have talked to local Realtors about Reverse Mortgages. "No", "They are bad", "I've only heard bad things about them", are among the responses I've received lately. Honestly, all Realtors SHOULD want to sell homes, and Reverse Mortgages are another avenue to educate your potential home-buyer! Learn the facts … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: Waterfront Real Estate: Sailboat versus Powerboat - 02/27/08 01:33 PM
Time to take some of the mystery out of the sailboat versus powerboat description often used to describe waterfront real estate (in Southwest Florida) and it's suitability for boating.
In the most basic form sailboat water would apply to any water suitable for a sailboat to operate in. Typically, regarding real estate … (0 comments)
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southwest florida: OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS...ARE YOU LISTENING? - 02/26/08 07:56 PM
Anyone who reads the paper or watches the TV news knows the whole country is in a housing crisis fueled by irrational optimism and bad loans. My area, Lee County on Southwest's Florida's west coast is, according to the latest polls,hardest hit of all.
The Associatd Press reports foreclosures up 57% in … (1 comments)
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