Most real estate agents have tales of clients who just can't seem to look beyond a home's minor flaws, be they ratty floors or sagging screens. Then, there are those clients who can envision the possibilities of a house that's seemingly being held up by a prayer. If you fall into the latter category but are short on cash, here's a solution: a government-backed loan that covers not only the purchase price of the home, but the cost to rehab it as well. It's a loan provided by … (4 comments)
captiva homes: Chemical-Free Weed Prevention Tactics
- 06/02/14 02:03 AM
Chemical-Free Weed Prevention Tactics If there's one thing all gardeners hate, it is weeds. Fortunately, there are a number of chemical-free tactics you can use to control weeds in your garden. And in the long run, most of them will be cheaper than spending money on toxic, synthetic chemical weed controls. A weed, by definition, is any plant that grows in a place where it's not wanted. With that thought in mind, let's discuss some weed prevention tactics.
Prevent Weeds Naturally With Other Plants If you want chemical-free weed control, plant other plants. That's right. Plant the plants that you … (0 comments)
captiva homes: Growing the perfect herb garden for the perfect house.
- 03/06/14 11:11 PM
Tips for Growing an Herb Garden Herbs are some of the easiest, most versatile and useful plants to grow. If you're going to start a garden for the first time, try growing herbs. Many of them grow with very little care, and if you live in a condominium or townhome with limited space, herbs can easily be grown in containers. Whether you've got acres of land or just a few pots on a patio, here are a few tips for growing a successful herb garden.
Tip #1: Grow Herbs You'll Eat There's no sense in growing herbs you won't eat. … (0 comments)
captiva homes: Remodeling Your Bathroom on a Budget
- 11/03/13 10:59 PM
Remodeling Your Bathroom on a Budget Remodeling a bathroom on a budget requires careful thought and more elbow grease, so to speak, than simply going out and buying whatever you want at the first place you see it. Still, it can be done. Certain strategies will help keep you from going over budget. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you plan your bathroom renovation.
Have a Clear Idea Know exactly what you want before you start. Indecision can actually cost you more money. Forming a vision of what you want and sticking to the project plan prevents you … (0 comments)
Earnest money is the buyer’s way of letting sellers know that he or she is serious about buying a home. Earnest money is a sign that buyers are willing to put their money where their mouth is. Often the amount of earnest money is unimportant. In other cases, the more earnest money offered to the seller, the better. Fort Myers home sellers and Cape Coral home sellers anticipate 1-5% of the purchase price as a deposit … (1 comments)
captiva homes: Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Shellpoint values are higher.
- 09/12/12 08:43 AM
"When selling a home shouldn't the world know?" This slogan began as the result of our investigations which revealed areas located outside the Lee County borders that purchase nearly half of all the properties sold here. Some of these external markets remained untapped, until now. As a value added service to home sellers, Right Choice Realty opens multiple social network channels push ad campaigns to demographically appropriate buyers in 4 countries and 14 cities! We double the buyer exposure by creating a multi-faceted website featuring YOUR home and promote this platform across millions of smart phones, lap tops, and desk top computers. We believe … (0 comments)
captiva homes: Fort Myers home values soar.
- 09/10/12 03:44 AM
Foreclosure sales are winding down in Lee County due to a general lack of foreclosure inventory. Homes that are still in the court system awaiting adjudication will be GOBBLED up at the auction on the court house steps weekly. The MLS will see less and less as we have already noticed. In other words, if you are a buyer, you will likely pay more by waiting longer. Prices are rising and demand outweighs supply for the first time since 2004-2005. During that time prices rose rapidly. Although many don't expect a ramping of Fort Myers home prices, it would be fair … (0 comments)
Buy a Greater Fort Myers Fixer Upper With an FHA Loan?
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