Special offer

Mark Twain: "Buy land, they're not making it anymore."

By
Real Estate Agent with Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL 676419

Mark Twain

After just reading IF YOU'RE A BUYER AND OUT OF THIS MARKET, YOU'LL HATE YOURSELF LATER I came across this article about SW Florida real estate. 

Our area is somewhat seasonal.  Blue skys and sunshine in February...you can't beat it with a stick.  Most residents have watch the real estate bonanza and prices of homes and land sky rocket.  Well, it's never been a better time to buy.  Enjoy this story from the Fort Myers News Press.

____________________________________________________

 

Locals buy homes while they can
Lower prices make home ownership possible

Schoolteacher Jennifer Watenpool, 25, bought a house recently. She's overjoyed to have a chance at home ownership.

"I came from Michigan to teach down here and was actually in the process of thinking about moving back because I couldn't afford to buy a house," she said. "For me to be able to stay here is wonderful. I did not want to leave."  Read More Here

Posted by

SubscribeTo subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter simply add your email address. We send email newsletters about the Bonita Springs area twice per month. The emails will include local Bonita Springs information, current real estate market reports about Bonita Springs and the surrounding areas plus the latest blog posts with relevant, current information. If there is anything you’d like to see added to the newsletter send your recommendations to Chris at LifeInBonitaSprings@gmail.com

 

Comments(11)

Marc Blasi
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
People think we're just pushing them for no reason- 6 months from now they're going to be wondering where the great deals are?!?
Dec 29, 2006 12:20 AM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
I hear you!  I got mine, you got yours?
Dec 29, 2006 12:21 AM
Marc Blasi
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

I got mine too!

I may get another depending on how things go in January.

Dec 29, 2006 12:27 AM
Maureen Francis
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Bloomfield Hills, MI
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel

Oh no, another story about someone moving from Michigan ;-<

There are deals to be had just about everywhere. So go forth and BUY people!

Dec 29, 2006 01:07 AM
Jason Price
Mortgage Financial Group, Inc (NMLS 219650) - Tavares, FL
The Mortgage Rider
Chris... are you going to be back in town by Tuesday?  Marc and I have a meeting in Cape Coral with a client regarding a potential large deal.  We would like to meet you if you are back in town... :)  After all, we are two wild and crazy guys!  But on a serious note, yes now is the time to buy.  Prices are starting to fall again... treat the real estate market like the stock market... buy when prices start to go down.
Dec 29, 2006 03:52 PM
Marc Blasi
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
WE?
Dec 29, 2006 10:05 PM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
Are you two dating?  I don't know yet.  I'll update the blog when the plane wheels leave Sky Harbor.  "Crap happens" on this trip.  :)
Dec 30, 2006 12:59 AM
Jason Price
Mortgage Financial Group, Inc (NMLS 219650) - Tavares, FL
The Mortgage Rider

Wow, you try to make a little humor and you get accused of dating... I hope that the rest of your trip is void of anymore "crap."  But, I bet you are still making the most of the situations that have been thrown at you.  Have a Happy New Year.

Dec 30, 2006 02:02 AM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
I just put the stooges on the road.  They're flying home today.  I wanted to stay behind and have peace, but they felt the need to contaminate this house with their cooties.  I feel like I swollowed barbed wire.  Brats
Dec 30, 2006 02:40 AM
Jason Price
Mortgage Financial Group, Inc (NMLS 219650) - Tavares, FL
The Mortgage Rider
Well, look on the bright side.  You can now invite those ski instructors over for dinner without the stooges being there.
Dec 30, 2006 04:16 AM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent

Thank you for stopping in.

Aug 23, 2014 11:42 AM