You don't want to be caught by surprise the realities of owning a Second Home on Marco Island. There are the costs involved, then there are the realities of owning a second home. Especially if you have to travel any distance to get to your Second Home on Marco Island.
Owning a second home is a great dream of many. But is it for you?
Read More at Should we purchase a Second Home on Marco Island?
Florida has long been a winter haven for people from the "North". The definition of North has expanded quite noticeably recently beyond the typical Chicago, New England, & New York retiree to include people looking to Florida for proximity to the beach and the tropical warm weather that we get year round.
Now the people "wintering" in Florida include Canadians, Europeans, Brits and other people from all over the US... these people are fondly called Snowbirds as many of them fly the coop before the snow up North.
Read More at Florida Mortgage | Second Homes ~ What are they and Why buy here?
We are all in agreement that we are in a buyer's market on Marco Island. Prices have been driven down. But wait! What is this? A record highest sales price for a Single Family home on Marco Island!
Villa Venezia, one of the most recognizable single family home on the island, just closed for $9.1 Million. Listed for $11.5 Million, this Marco Island luxury home, featured more than 14,000 sf of air conditioned space. This record sales price eclipsed the sale earier this summer for $8.4 Million.
Read More about Villa Venezia on Marco Island Sells for Record Amount!
Marco Island Homes with smokers. Ok, I am already uncomfortable bringing up the subject, but we really need to talk! Trying to sell your home, and you smoke it is a tough thing!
The most effectual short-term approach to the smoke-odor problem involves total repainting of walls and ceilings, complete replacement of carpets and draperies, and extensive cleanup of everything else.
For those who do not smoke, the ashtray atmosphere of a Marco Island smoker's home is one of the factors that will turn off a potential buyer to your home. A Google search of "cigarette odor removal" renders more than 255,000 Websites.
Read More at Getting Ready to Sell Your Marco Island Home - Removing Smoke Smell
Marco Island is an Island Paradise. Many people have moved here after spending a vacation in one of the many homes that are available for rent on Marco Island. They enjoyed their stay decide to purchase and move here themselves.
Many of those that call it home are upset with the vacation rental properties. Many people have invested in a second home on Marco Island and rent it out. Many people never even notice that each week homes turn over because the owners have strict control over the rentals.
Read More at Marco Island City Council Forms Committee to Review Vacation Rentals
This information is provided by Colleen Kulikowski, Realtor. Colleen writes about the Florida lifestyle and Real Estate in Western New York.
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