Happy February everyone! We’re here to tell you that while football season may be over, another important season is already in full swing. What season is that, you ask? Home selling season. If you’re planning on selling your home and you haven’t put it on the market just yet, you’ll want to do this ASAP. […]
2020 Real Estate Outlook: Expert Predictions For Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, Tech And More
The 2019 housing market has been one of low rates, high demand, and limited supply—particularly on the lower-priced end of the market. Will 2020 be more of the same? According to experts, yes and no. We spoke to six mortgage, real estate, and housing professionals. Here’s what they say is in store for the year […]
Market Update December 2019
Hello, Neighbors and happy holidays! Many people buy themselves presents for the holidays, right? Some splurge on electronics and clothing, while others find that a year-end car purchase is a great way to kick off the New Year. If you’re thinking about going a little bigger this year (perhaps you’re interested in buying a new-construction […]
Compete with New Construction: Why Pre-Sale Renovations Can Help Your Luxury Home
Buyers who are in the market for a luxury home tend to lean toward properties that have all the bells, whistles and high-class amenities. And while most of these must-have items are being included in newly-built homes, that’s not to say that residential resales are being overlooked. If you’re thinking about listing your Southwest Florida […]
Benefits of Selling Your Home During the Last Months of the Year
Trying to decide when to put your home on the market can be tricky, because there are pros and cons associated with every season. For this article, we wanted to highlight some of the benefits associated with selling your home in the last quarter of the year. House hunters will want to be settled before […]
Things to Consider When Hiring a Real Estate Agent
If you’ve decided to buy or sell a home in Southwest Florida, you’ll need to hire an experienced real estate agent to help ensure things go smoothly. And much like when you need to hire a roofer, contractor or pool installation company, you’ll want to interview a few before you decide which agent will work […]
Home Design Trends That Put Off Buyers
If you’re thinking about putting your house on the market this September, you’re making a good decision as now is great time to list! However, you may be wondering if there are things you can do that will make it more attractive to buyers. Most real estate agents recommend projects like adding potted plants to […]
‘Canadian Snowbirds Act’
WASHINGTON – Florida’s U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott think Canadians should be allowed to stay in the United States longer than the current mandatory six months, so they introduced the Canadian Snowbirds Act (S. 2507) in Congress. The legislation would allow some Canadian citizens to spend up to eight months per year vacationing […]
Florida estimated to grow to 22 million residents by 2022
ORLANDO, Fla. – State demographers estimate Florida’s population will surpass 22 million residents as soon as 2022. Forecasts released earlier this month by the Demographic Estimating Conference estimate that Florida will grow an average of 330,000 people a year over the next five years. With 21.3 million people, Florida is the nation’s third most populous state, […]
Lee County Commissioners approve more lime rock mining in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The lime rock community in Fort Myers will be growing. Lee County Board of Commissioners recently approved Troyer Brothers Farms, a potato farm, to mine 907-acres for lime rock making it the fifth mining spot in the area. “That area of the county has some of the high-quality lime-rock that is […]