Cape Coral Florida's Real Estate Guide

Over this past weekend I came across 2 articles. One was a New York news article that was stating that we are the # 1 area for foreclosures. Then not 2 hours later I came across a article in Forbes Magazine that stated we are the number one growing area. Well, hello I wonder why that is.  Below is another great article..  It's been a long road over the last two years for all of us! The buyers were scared for many reason's and the seller just plain frustrated.  We all have been struggling to hang in there. I think there is light at the end of the tunnel for all of us!  I keep saying this, but this truly is the best time to buy.  With interest rates dropping, the homestead exemption doubling and prices the lowest they have been in 5 years timing couldn't be better.  If you are thinking about buying call me. We can help you find the best deal out there!  They don't call us " The Best Realty Team" for nothing!

Doesn't cost anymore to hire the best!  

http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200803080110/RE/803080409

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS! The Government and the IRS may stop the gift programs. They are saying they are not non-profit.

If you are trying to do a gift program, I would suggest you securing that contract and moving forward as we never know when they will be gone!

With little to no rain our fire hazards are high and our lawns are very dry!   The City Council has approved  a new watering schedule for dual water customer and for the home owner's that are on a well.   For those of you that are new to the area,  please be aware that for first violation there is a fine of $ 25.00 and it just goes up from there .. You will be written a ticket and have to go to the city to explain why and pay up!  There are different time schedules for those on dual water vs. well...  Also, the time that you are able to water is restricted to only a 4 hour window and that depends on the last number of your house..

 To see a list of those times visit :

   http://www.capecoral.net/City/Home/NewsHighlights/tabid/712/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/203/Default.aspx

Just in case you are not aware of the deadlines for the new Portability for the "Save our Homes" homestead benefit and the Tangible Personal Property tax exemption , please be advised that March 1 is on SATURDAY for the portability tax deadline. So if you know anyone that sold their primary home and purchased a new primary home, let them know ASAP that they need to transfer their "Save our Homes" homestead benefit using the form (DR501t) no later than Friday, 2/29/08. The deadline for the Tangible Personal Property tax exemption is on April 1. Hurry before it's to late!

Did you know that your borrower buying a primary residence that needs Rehab can have up to 6 months of there payments rolled into mtg???