cape coral homes for sale: 4 Common Roofing Choices for Your Home
- 11/30/15 11:21 PM
Although often overlooked, a roof is one of the most critical elements of your home. If you're in the market to replace an old roof, or planning to build a new one, you have several common roofing types to choose from. Here's what you need to consider when comparing four popular roofing choices. Asphalt ShinglesEasy to work with, modern asphalt shingles come in a wide variety of colors and styles. The traditional three-tab asphalt shingle – a form of strip asphalt shingles – still outsells newer architectural asphalt shingles, a thicker, heavier shingling that provides a rich, sculptured look to your roof. Premium … (0 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: 10 Projects to "Green" Your Home
- 09/08/15 09:48 PM
"Going green" means living in a way that's environmentally friendly. It uses less water, less electricity, and less fuel, conserving natural resources while protecting the environment. It also saves money on utility bills, which is something all homeowners can appreciate. From simple to elaborate, here are a few ways to green your house and property. Focus On the LightReplacing your most-used light bulbs with CFLs will lower your electric bill while producing less heat and lasting longer than your incandescent bulbs. While you're at it, consider adding dimmer switches, motion sensors, and timers for when you're away from home in the evening. Also, … (0 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: Scoping Out a Neighborhood
- 09/02/15 10:21 PM
Homebuyers enter the process with one of two mindsets. There are those who know what kind of house they want – the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the type of kitchen and maybe whether or not they want a yard. Then there are those who knowwhere they want to live, such as a specific school district or neighborhood, but haven't completed a wish list of home features. Seldom does a homebuyer tell her real estate agent that she wants a "three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a gourmet kitchen, a fireplace and a pool in the backyard, located on J Street in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood." While … (1 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: 10 Projects to "Green" Your Home
- 09/01/15 10:46 PM
"Going green" means living in a way that's environmentally friendly. It uses less water, less electricity, and less fuel, conserving natural resources while protecting the environment. It also saves money on utility bills, which is something all homeowners can appreciate. From simple to elaborate, here are a few ways to green your house and property. Focus On the LightReplacing your most-used light bulbs with CFLs will lower your electric bill while producing less heat and lasting longer than your incandescent bulbs. While you're at it, consider adding dimmer switches, motion sensors, and timers for when you're away from home in the evening. Also, … (1 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: 3 Things to Think About Before Going FSBO
- 04/10/15 12:51 AM
3 Things to Think About Before Going FSBO Quick: Off the top of your head, what can a real estate agent do to sell a house that you can't do? "Frankly, I don't think a Realtor® does much that I can't do myself," a New Jersey homeowner told CBS News. After all, real estate agents just stick a sign in the yard, hold an open house or two, and fill out a couple of papers, right? Since you, too, can perform these duties, why not sell the house yourself and keep the commission money? This is a fallacy many Americans operate under when judging … (1 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: One Weekend to Improve Your Home's Value
- 12/04/14 10:01 PM
Weekend DIY Projects to Improve Your Home Value The best home improvements are those that have a high return on the investment. Remodeling Magazine publishes an annual Cost vs. Value Report, analyzing the ROI of 35 separate remodeling projects. You can even look at the return based on your region. The report is based on the assumption that you're using professional labor to perform the remodel. You'll get an even higher return on your dollar, when it's time to sell your home, if you do the job yourself. We've compiled our own list of DIY projects that buyers like, you'll enjoy in … (2 comments)
Anyone who has visited Fort Myers, Key West, or even Charleston, SC knows how beautiful historic architecture can be. In San Francisco, they've even named their stately, restored Victorian homes "Painted Ladies." But, are these older homes good buys? Considering that most of a home's components deteriorate with age, you may be not only buying a vintage home, but vintage problems as well. Here's a quick look at some of the more common problems with older homes. Foundation It would seem that an old house has done all the settling it's going to … (3 comments)
Perhaps it's a little too easy to overlook the importance of water. It's simple, after all, to turn the tap and watch it flow. Consider, though, that only 1 percent of the Earth's water is useable. The rest is either salty or frozen. Not to mention the amount of energy used in acquiring, treating and transporting fresh water to consumers.
Saving water in and around your house battles high water bills while helping to save energy and conserve a precious resource.
Saving Water in the Bathroom Turn off the water while you brush your teeth, shave … (0 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: Avoid These 5 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
- 10/03/14 02:37 AM
Avoid These 5 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes According to the dictionary, a mistake is an error resulting from deficient knowledge or carelessness. While we can't do anything about carelessness, when it comes to counseling first-time homebuyers, the real estate agent is a tremendous resource to help overcome knowledge deficiency. That homebuyers lack knowledge about the process only makes sense when you understand that shopping for a home may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for some. Certainly, it's not something most Americans do frequently. The process is foreign and the pitfalls are hidden. This is why it's so important to find the right real … (0 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: Understanding FHA-Insured Loans in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, Florida.
- 02/23/14 08:46 PM
Understanding FHA-Insured Loans One of the few blessings to come out of the Great Depression was the FHA-insured loan. Although, contrary to what many think, it wasn't created to help low-income buyers get into homeownership. Just as during our recent Great Recession, during the Depression foreclosure rates skyrocketed, leaving lenders in the lurch. The FHA-insured loan was created to protect lenders from losses should the economy once again tank. That said, the borrower does receive benefits from the loan. First, she benefits from the meticulous appraisal of the home, and second, from the low down payment requirements and attractive interest rates … (0 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: Invite Inspiration When Decorating the Spare Room
- 01/01/14 10:14 PM
Whether you have company arriving for a visit or want to design a room that offers more space to relax in your home, the spare bedroom is an excellent opportunity to explore trending design elements. The room is there, waiting for you to try a few simple but creative ideas to make everyone feel at home. Color It all starts with deciding on your color base. Use the guest bedroom as a place to test new colors in your home. A bold gray-and-yellow combo makes a statement, or use lighter wall colors, such as aqua, to create a soothing atmosphere. Select … (0 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: How Cape Coral and Fort Myers Homes are Valued
- 01/01/14 10:06 PM
How Cape Coral and Fort Myers Homes are Valued Homes are valued a lot like everything else: They are worth what people will pay for them. The Maybach Exelero, the most expensive car in the world, sells for $8 million because that's what people will pay for it. By the same token, you can ask for $8 million for your Hyundai, Ford or Chrysler, but don't count on getting it – you'll get what the market says it's worth. So, how do we know what a willing buyer will spend for a house? Although we may never be certain, by looking … (0 comments)
Cheers were heard across SW Florida as the announcement was made regarding the relocation Hertz from its current location in New Jersey. Mike Reagen, president and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce: “I think this is just thrilling for all of us,” he said. Reagen said the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce had shown the “mystery company” properties in Naples a few months ago. But he is not upset that the company chose Lee County over Collier County. He … (2 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: SW Florida getting low on homes for sale. Buyers worry.
- 04/17/13 02:46 AM
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla. MetroU.S. While Canada accounts for about two-thirds of foreign-buyer activity in the area among those who use non-U.S. home addresses, Germany follows at 9 percent, and the U.K. at 4 percent, according to DataQuick. Cape Coral-Fort Myers accounted for 8 percent of international sales in Florida in the 12 months through June 2011, according to NAR's 2011 Profile of International Homebuyers in Florida. Cape Coral was the ninth most popular … (0 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: Home values by zip code. How is your zip code doing?
- 04/15/13 10:00 PM
The median list price in April for single family homes in 33919 zip code is $354,900. The list prices dropped by-0.01% from the previous month. The price per square foot for listings in this area is $185. The median sale price in January for single family homes is $171,100. The sale prices increased by 24.16%from the previous month. Click chart for Market Insider tool. The number of active listings in Fort Myers increased by 4.7% from the previous month. The median number of days active properties have been listed is 80. This is significantly shorter than the national average.
The number of sales in January dropped by 77.5% from the … (2 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: First Impressions at the front door can make you money.
- 03/07/13 02:34 AM
Front Door Welcoming? click Creating indoor/outdoor transitions that welcome and complement your home can add to your home's curb appeal and value. People often think only about the value of their house and what's going on inside, but your front door is the first impression your visitors get of your home. Make it a good one. Entries That Welcome These days, many homeowners in the United States use their garage as their everyday entry to their home. They rarely enter their home the way their guest will, through the front door. Have you ever been invited to someone's home and discovered when you got … (2 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: Baby dolphins at Fort Myers Beach.
- 01/29/13 02:51 AM
Experience As an Real Estate company and an expert in this local area, my team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate in Lee County. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things my company and I can do for you: Find Your Next HomeYou need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities … (0 comments)
There are several market areas located outside the Lee County borders that purchase nearly half of all the properties sold on an annual basis! Some of these external markets have remained untapped for home sellers, until now. Our area has been saturated with Canadian, European, and Midwest buyers for many years now. Right Choice Realty has a proprietary marketing strategy that opens social network channels for the home seller by utilizing forced ad … (0 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: 10 Fort Myers - Cape Coral homes for sale with pictures and prices.
- 01/27/13 11:23 PM
Whether Buying or Selling a Home, Right Choice Realty is the Right Choice for You National Association of Realtors® states that 89% of all home buyers initiate their home search on the internet. In a single month nearly 1,000,000 buyers in over 14 cities and 4 countries saw content from Right Choice Realty’s advertising campaign.
Right Choice Realty has spent the last several years completely focused on developing an internet marketing strategy to enhance the home sales experience for our agents and their clients. This active marketing campaign generates buyer streams from targeted client profiles that have decided … (2 comments)
cape coral homes for sale: Fort Myers and Cape Coral homes are selling like hotcakes?
- 01/27/13 10:26 PM
When you’re looking for a partner to help you negotiate the complexities of selling a home, you’ve come to the right place. The experience, dedication and strong communication you’ll receive here will help ensure the successful and profitable sale of your home: 1. The Local Advantage - Take advantage of a broad spectrum of technologies and tools to support the sale of your home from start to close. 2. Internet Advertising - Since the lion’s share of home buyers starts their search on the internet, top placement on search engines is essential. You’ll gain access to placement on Google, MSNBC, and other … (0 comments)
Although often overlooked, a roof is one of the most critical elements of your home. If you're in the market to replace an old roof, or planning to build a new one, you have several common roofing types to choose from. Here's what you need to consider when comparing four popular roofing choices.
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