Many property owners in the Cape Coral FL area are having REALTORS® sell their homes as a "Short Sale." A Short Sale is where a property owner sells the property for less than what is owed on the 1^st and sometimes 2^nd mortgage.

With the change in real estate pricing over the past two years many property owners are finding they can no longer continue to hold these properties that they purchased a few years back because they are creating financial hardships on their families and themselves.

Question: Why would I want to do a Short Sale?

Answer: You want to sell your property to avoid foreclosure.

For more information and answers to questions you may have about Short Sales browse the links below as they are filled with valuable information.

What is a Short Sale and How Does it Work?

Short Sale Scams - Seller Beware

Short Sale Pre Foreclosure Buyer Preparation

Florida Future Realty Inc. is assisting our community through its first hand experience in listing, negotiating, and closing short sale listings. We have established a proven stream lined process for our customers from the seller and buyer perspective.

To find out more information about selling your property as a Short Sale contact me today at (239) 340-1384 via e-mail ScottSlocum@FloridaFutureAgents.com or directly from the "Contact Me Today" link on the left side of the my webpage.

Thanks in advance,

Scott Slocum, REALTOR®
Florida Future Realty, Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South Unit 2
Cape Coral FL 33904
Direct: 239-340-1384
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The Cape Coral and Fort Myers area real estate market has had a large influx of Bank Owned, REO, Foreclosure properties available For Sale. The banks that own these properties are pricing them competitively to sell within 30 to 90 days. With this pricing many of these properties are selling quite quickly with multiple offers on the table for the REO Managers to review.

However many other Cape Coral and Fort Myers Bank Owned REO Foreclosure properties are sitting stagnant month after month racking up the days on market!

These properties could be liquidated and taken off of the books of the banks if they were listed with the same professionalism that a listing agent would offer their traditional seller.

REO Managers take a look at how your listings are being displayed on the web and in the MLS. This may answer the question... why is your property still sitting stagnant on the market and not selling?

Many of the homes listed in the MLS and on the web contain only one picture of the front of the home. With the consumer driving around the internet these days searching for homes you should have 10 to 15 photos of these properties available for the consumer to view whether the property is in pristine or distress condition because we have consumers in our marketplace are looking for both.

Next many bank owned listing agents have only entered "One Liner Descriptions." Some of the most popular bad descriptions that give the property no justice or quick chance to sell are...

• NEEDS TLC
• HANDYMAN SPECIAL
• NICE CONDO
• 3 BED 2 BATH HOME
• CBS CONSTRUCTION
• POOL HOME
• NEWER CONSTRUCTION 3/2/2

Wouldn't it be better to have a full property description like this...

• This nearly new home is priced to move, located in near all the new stores, restaurants & parks, 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1700 Square Feet, home comes complete with all appliances including a washer & dryer, raised panel cabinets in kitchen & baths, 2 walk in closets in master bedroom, dual sinks in master bathroom, screened in lanai with sliders from dining room & door to hallway, ceiling fans throughout, hurricane panels in garage.

Now envision a one liner description and only one photo of the front of a home. These factors combined won't make your REO property sell with any alarming speed.

REO property managers take the time to investigate your listing agents' promotion and advertisement of your property. You may be surprised when you compare your listing with other listings in our area. If you are looking for a brokerage to promote and give your properties justice in our market place contact us at Florida Future Realty. In additional to the MLS we advertise your listings on over 40 different internet real estate websites so the consumer will find your property.

BUYERS... this could be your opportunity to find a diamond in the rough property for sale due to the improper marketing techniques of the listing agent. We have recently assisted an out of state buyer who purchased a one liner, one photo home for sale. They had asked us to go take a few additional photos to see what potential repairs may be necessary. Much to their amazement this home was in nearly move in condition. Unfortunately this property sat on the market for over 70 days.

For more information about Cape Coral and Fort Myers REO and Foreclosure Real Estate call me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via email at ScottSlocum@FloridaFutureAgents.com.

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Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
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The South Fort Myers neighborhoods located off Three Oaks Parkway in South Fort Myers Florida offers a variety of housing choices between eight (8) communities featuring single family homes, one gated community, and condominiums. This area very attractive to buyers and investors with its close proximity to two regional shopping centers, the international airport, I-75, two elementary and one middle school, and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). The community also features a regional county park stretching almost 40 acres in size offering amenities to include four baseball diamonds, two playgrounds, eight tennis courts, and two basketball courts.

The links below will provide you real time listing information as well as information about the community. If no listings appear there may be no properties available in that particular community at the present time. The blog links update on a daily basis so check back often to see properties available for sale in the communities below.

• Search Homes For Sale in Timberlake at Three Oaks - Fort Myers FL
  
• Search Homes For Sale in Timberwalk at Three Oaks - Fort Myers FL
  
• Seach Homes For Sale in Country Oaks - Fort Myers FL
  
• Search Homes For Sale in Three Oaks - Fort Myers FL
  
  
  • The Lakes at Three Oaks
  • Oakmont at Three Oaks
  • Enclave at Three Oaks
  • The Islands at Three Oaks
  • Pine Run at Three Oaks
  • Pine Glen at Three Oaks
  • Cypress Chase at Three Oaks

For more information about South Fort Myers Real Estate, South Fort Myers Homes For Sale, or more information about a future purchase call me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via email at ScottSlocum@FloridaFutureAgents.com.

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The source for Miromar Lakes Golf & Beach Club Real Estate Information is here. You will find information about the various Miromar Lakes luxury neighborhoods and the varying types of real estate available to suit your discerning taste. Miromar Lakes is a resort lifestyle community set along 700 acres of freshwater lakes, three miles of private white sand beaches, and a championship 18-hole golf course.

Made up of over twenty (20) different neighborhoods Miromar Lakes allows you a variety of living choices. Buyers can choose between a variety of living choices to include estate homes, villa homes, coach homes, and condominiums. Most homes and condominiums feature stunning views of the waterfront freshwater lakes, signature ‘Arthur Hills' championship golf course, or the white sandy beach. Other home sites feature boating facilities just outside your door.

Miromar Lakes Golf and Beach club is perfect for years of enjoyment both in and around this luxury lifestyle community. Located between Naples and Fort Myers this community is only minutes away from shopping, dining, theater, sporting, and a variety of other entertainment venues.

Miromar Lakes Golf and Beach Club Amenities are difficult to describe without seeing the attention to detail placed into all aspects of this total lifestyle community. The signature saying of this community is "We are where you want to be." The Beach Club entails 38,000 square feet of pleasure with a 10,000 square foot zero edge infinity pool, the Beach Grill, a European Spa with complete beauty salon, fitness center, and concierge services. Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis courts, a children's playground and marina are also available at Beach Club. The Golf Club is set in the forefront of the signature ‘Arthur Hills' championship golf course. The course is absolutely breath taking and has been the site of a few celebrity tournaments. The Golf Club features full upscale clubhouse, cart, and dining facilities. Miromar Lakes plans to construct an additional 18-hole signature golf course designed by ‘Robert Trent Jones II.'

SEARCH MIROMAR LAKES REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - Follow the links to see live information showing all properties available FOR SALE and the current asking prices.

SEARCH MIROMAR LAKES GRAND ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE - Five Floor Plans with home sizes ranging 4,800 to 6,300 square feet of under air living space featuring three to five bedrooms, four to five bathrooms. The homes total square footage range from 7,000 to 10,000 square feet featuring many additional rooms.

SEARCH MIROMAR LAKES ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE - Eight Floor Plans with home sizes ranging 3,000 to 4,300 square feet of under air living space featuring two to four bedrooms, two to four bathrooms. The homes also feature outdoor living space and additional rooms.

SEARCH MIROMAR LAKES VILLA HOMES FOR SALE - Twelve Detached Villa Home Floor Plans with sizes ranging 1,700 to 4,200 square feet of under air living space featuring two to four bedrooms, two to four bathrooms. The homes also feature outdoor living space and additional rooms.

SEARCH MIROMAR LAKES COACH HOMES FOR SALE - Five Floor Plans with home sizes ranging 2,100 to 3,700 square feet of under air living space featuring two to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and one or two car attached garages. Some coach homes also a den and bonus room.

SEARCH MIROMAR LAKES CONDOS FOR SALE - Eleven Floor Plans with home sizes ranging 2,000 to 3,700 square feet of under air living space featuring two to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, one or two car attached garages or under building parking. Some condominium homes also feature a den.

The neighborhoods of Miromar Lakes are located between Corkscrew Road and Alico Road along Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. Interstate 75 provides quick access to the communities via Exit 123 (Corkscrew Road) and Exit 128 (Alico Road). The entrance to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is approximately 2½ miles north of the main entrance to the Miromar Lakes Golf and Beach Club providing the ability to fly in and out no matter the length of your stay.

If you are interested in obtaining more information about a future purchase call me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via email at Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

The Search for Homes FOR SALE links will update constantly always providing you the most up to date listings available in these communities.

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Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
Direct: 239-340-1384
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Cape Coral Florida and other cities in our regions have become a prime opportunity for those looking to purchase Bank Owned REO Foreclosure properties at very reasonable prices.

• Single Family Homes starting at $49,000
• Condos starting at $47,900
• Income Producing Duplex (and larger) starting at $84,900

The prices obviously increase from that price range. This is something to keep in mind when bidding on these properties. We have noticed that some of the asset managers have had the REALTOR® set the listing prices low to draw an increased interest in the property. Now we have seen just the opposite too. These are properties with listing prices slightly higher than the rest of the properties on the market. Many of these properties will encounter higher days on market time. I started suggesting to recent customers to bid on these properties rather than the lower of the low priced ones that will draw 10 offers overnight at times. The results have been impressive on the higher priced high days on market properties.

Trust the judgment of your REALTOR® when placing an offer on these properties. Have them pull comps to see if the price is a dream or reality. You may be in a position where you will want to bid over or under the listing price depending on the comps, the days on market, and activity on the individual property.

If you are interested in purchasing a Bank Owned, REO, Foreclosure, or Foreclosed properties in the Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Lee County FL area contact me. Also stop by the links below to start your search for these great deals.

For more information about a future purchase, call me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via email at ScottSlocum@FloridaFutureAgents.com.

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Several Tornado touch downs have been reported throughout North Fort Myers FL with the storm continuing west toward Cape Coral FL. Reports of roof ripped off of homes and mobile homes in pieces have been reported.

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For more information about Cape Coral Real Estate, Cape Coral Homes For Sale, more information about a future purchase, call me direct at 239) 340-1384 or via email at Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

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Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
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Cape Coral Florida taxable property value decreased close to 26% according to the Lee County Property Appraisers Office. This estimated taxable value information was released yesterday by Property Appraiser Ken Wilkinson. He stated this was one of the toughest annual valuations periods he has gone through in years.

So what does this mean to you as the real estate consumer? This means that most likely the Fall 2008 Trim Notices and Tax Bills should be providing some savings. This should allow many buyers to increase their buying power by having the potential for lower property taxes by shifting around their qualifying ratios their total mortgage payment (PITI) July 1st 2008 the property appraiser will release the certified taxable values and then in late August the property appraiser will send out the TRIM (Truth In Millage) Notices to all Lee County Property Owners.

For more information on property taxes in the State of Florida read my other blogs entitled:

Canadian Florida Property Owners Tax Information - an inquiry on how property taxes affect foreign nationals and citizens of the United States of America who live outside of the State of Florida.

Lee County Property Taxes - an analysis of State of Florida constitutional and legislative changes to real property taxation affecting residents and visitors to Lee County.

Cape Coral Taxes Decrease - a look into millage rate changes in the City of Cape Coral over the past ten years.

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For more information about Cape Coral Real Estate, Cape Coral Homes For Sale, more information about a future purchase, call me direct at 239) 340-1384 or via email at Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

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Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
Direct: 239-340-1384
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June 1^st, 2008 is the official start of the 2008 Hurricane Season for cities throughout the U.S. including Cape Coral FL. The question you need to start asking yourself is "Are you prepared?"

In Cape Coral this preparation should start with registering for the City of Cape Coral's CODE RED notification program. The reverse 911 system will notify you via phone (any number you choose) in case of any type of emergency or public service notification such as a boil water notice, etc...
Register for CODE RED notification from the City of Cape Coral.

Your next step is to stop by your local Publix and purchase a NOAA 7 Channel Weather Radio. The one that I own is the WR-100 made by Midland Radio. When severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, etc... the National Weather Service issues warnings that can come across your TV, Radio, and immediately via your NOAA Weather Radio. Consider it like a smoke detector for bad weather. You can also purchase weather radio this online at Radio Shack. The price varies from approximately $29.99 at Publix to $49.95 from Midland. Don't forget to program the radio for your specific county. Read my NOAA Weather Radio Blog for more information.

Make sure you are prepared and GET A PLAN !!! - Head to FloridaDisaster.org this site operated by the Florida Division of Emergency Management will help you create your own personalized Family Disaster Plan. This only takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Once you complete this you can visit these next pages to further prepare. Publix has an Emergency Supplies Checklist and Non-Perishable Food Checklist to survive for two weeks after a storm.

Your final step is to complete an inventory of the items in your home. State Farm Insurance provides a Home Inventory Checklist for you to fill out that will itemize all of your possessions. Also don't forget to take a few moments in addition to the checklist and do a walk through video of your home for your records and the insurance company should there ever be any questions.

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(239) 340-1384 or via email at Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

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2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
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Fort Myers Real Estate Prices have gone through some downward changes over the past twelve months. Coupled with this pricing change in homes, condos, and land has been a decrease in consumer mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are almost back to late 2005 levels.

Bankrate.com advertises rates as low as 5.75 % on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage. A recent customer of mine who closed on his new home last week was able to purchase a home with less than $2000.00 out of pocket. I know you're thinking this just cannot be real?

Well it is real. The seller of the property contributed 3% of the purchase price towards his closing costs, in addition to a 3% contribution to a non-profit down payment assistance program that contributed this money to my buyer at closing. This was done in conjunction with a FHA mortgage product and all was defined on the real estate purchase contract and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement at closing.

With lower mortgage rates, special monetary assistance programs, and some sellers willing to make monetary contributions to assist you in purchasing a home... Buying a home is possible with less money than you may imagine.

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For more information about Fort Myers Real Estate, Fort Myers Homes For Sale, more information about a future purchase, or details on this special financing and contribution program call me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via email at Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

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Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
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Cape Coral Home Prices have gone through some downward changes over the past twelve months. As consumers we want to know that we're getting the best deal and we're making a secure investment.

A common question consumers have been asking is "How Low Will They Go?" Real Estate is a market that has ups and downs. Just as we couldn't time the exact point at which prices were going to peak we're not going to be able to time the exact point when prices will stabilize.

So what should we do as consumers with all of this information... We should look at the positive situation we are presently faced with. Southwest Florida is filled with multitudes of property For Sale.

The benefit is that you can pick the cream of the crop home that is exactly what you are seeking. You have a wide variety of housing choices available at very reasonable prices.

In Cape Coral FL you can purchase a single family home starting around $70,000. You can add in a pool and find Cape Coral single family homes starting around $90,000.

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For more information about Cape Coral Real Estate, Cape Coral Homes For Sale, or more information about a future purchase call me direct at (239) 340-1384 or via email at Scott@The-Extreme-Team.com.

Scott Slocum, REALTOR®
Florida Future Realty Inc.
2816 Del Prado Blvd South, Unit 2
Cape Coral FL, 33904
Direct: 239-340-1384
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