About Cape Coral's Cape Coral

Don't miss the boat! With the decline in listings, the values are going up. Yes, this is a good thing but that also increases property tax. More and more buyers are still looking for that home 1800sq ft 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a pool for 120,000.00. Folks, you have missed that boat, that was last year!

With winter coming, "many snow birds" will be arriving in Florida, shortly, with the expectations of last winters prices. This will hopefully force the buyers that wanted to purchase last winter to make a purchase this winter! Have we seen the bottom yet? We can only hope, but no one really knows.

Don't miss the boat this year, get in contact with a Realtor, who knows the market. Start doing your research, figure out what area you want to retire in or a vacation place. Find out how to make money off your property while you not staying in the home. Talk with your accountant, banker and most importantly your Realtor!

Don't miss the boat again this winter.... get on board!

Florida Foreclosures * Southwest Florida Real Estate * Cape Coral * Fort Myers * Search The MLS Listings !

Welcome to Paradise ! Another day comes to end in Southwest Florida !

Don't you deserve the Lifestyle of "Endless Days" and "Bright Sunset Evenings" ? Every day in southwest Florida ends with a different looking sunset. You deserve the very best of all the little things in life that make southwest Florida so special.

You can request a customized list of homes and condos for sale that fits your lifestyle requirements! Just click here and write to your request to me personally.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards

Joe Kendall, Broker Associate "Broker Joe "

Sandals Realty Fort Myers and Naples.

A Great Way to check and see if a Property has had Chinese Drywall! For those who live in Florida, Louisiana and the other States that were devastated by the Chinese Drywall disaster! Are you wondering if a home that you are interested in purchasing ever had Chinese Drywall? Go to http://projects.propublica.org/drywall/ and put in the address of the property that you are interested in.

Some Symptoms include:

- A noticeable smell of rotten eggs or sulfur.

- Having to replace coils in the A/C unit.

- Having to replace products that use electricity and contain copper.

- Pitting with black or discolored spots on metal, wiring and stainless steel.

Health Symptoms include:

• Headaches and cough
• Irritated and itchy eyes
• Difficulty in breathing
• Bloody or runny nose
• Frequent sinus infections and asthma attacks

With the construction boom back in 2004 to 2007 there was a shortage of Drywall that lead to it being purchased in China. Here is a picture of what your coils should look like (the penny).

Cudos to those Builders who stepped up to the plate! So many Builders have not and the devastation of the homeowners who had to walk away from their home, that took them years to build.

For those of you that are in Chinese Drywall affected areas, Here is a Great Way to check and see if a Property has had Chinese Drywall! Just put in the address and it will let you know if the property had Chinese Drywall.

"Fine Homes and Estates" or Foreclosures?

Are you looking for a much higher standard in your home search today? Do you want to add some Luxury into your "New Florida Lifestyle"?

I can help you find the perfect luxury home in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs,Naples, Sanibel Island, and Captiva.

Today when most people think about buying a home in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs,Naples, Sanibel Island, and Captiva , they think about the great prices on Foreclosures or Short Sales.

This is an awesome time to buy a home and watch your investment grow!!!

Foreclosure properties are on the rise and so are the short sale properties.

Our area has been inundated by investor's again and again just waiting to cash in on those quick turn around home sales. First time home buyers were getting denied opportunities to jump in on the action because the financing was taking longer to close than those cash buyers but not any longer. I love selling and getting my buyers great deals in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs,Naples, Sanibel Island, and Captiva.

Fort Myers Luxury Homes and Estates values have dropped in the past few years and getting a multi-million dollar view is more attainable at this time. These Luxury homes and Estates are sure to retain the value and will actually start rising in value very soon because we have foreign investors here getting in on all these great homes.

Why buy a home in Florida?

Imagine the possibilities....

How about the gulf breezes at night and during the day, sunny days at the beach and moonlight walks at night, The waterfront canals you pass by as you drive to work, and open wide Gulf Access that is heaven for any boating and fishing day trip! Let's not forget the many golfing communities and courses or shopping options.

The beautiful white sandy beaches and the salt air smell!

Did I mention sitting by the pool and relaxing in your hammock at night while looking up at the spectacular sunset and stars that appear every night.

in SW Florida our greatest asset is that we have great real estate opportunities here such as gulf access properties, beachfront condominiums, riverfront homes, gated communities, Marina properties and golfing communities here.

Here is just a small example of great communities to live in;

Paseo,Cape Harbour,Tarpon Point Marina,Cape Coral Yacht Club, Sandoval,Palico Grande,Cape Royal, Blue Water, Bella Terra, Moody River Estates, Reflection Lakes,Sail Harbor and etc.

****Investment Alert***

Cape Coral Foreclosures and Short Sales

Prices are on the rise due to the heavy volume of investors in our market.

Get in now if you are serious about investing. The bottem is here and we are now rising in value.

Want to know about foreclosures and short sales? Read these common asked questions and answer that I have prepared for you. Want a get a free list of foreclosed properties email me with the specifics such as : areas, sq ftg, beds, price, and location.

Kathryn Blackman

Sandals Realty

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As the number of foreclosures rise around the nation, some lenders have held their foreclosures in Cape Coral in private stock, hoping to sell them gradually in a stabilizing real estate market. That hope has slowly dwindled, however, even with the five-month extension on home buying tax credits signed by the President November 6th of this year.

Government-owned Fannie Mae may have come up with a solution.

Deed-in-Lieu
Some homeowners facing foreclosures in Cape Coral have more than foreclosure, loan modification or short sale options. Some qualify for a deed-in-lieu (DIL), where they sign away all their equity back to the lender and walk away "debt free" (except, possibly, for taxes). Unfortunately, a DIL leaves the homeowner without a home to live in, and the lender with a house to sell in an uncertain market.

Deed for Lease Program
Under Fannie Mae's new Deed for Lease Program (D4L), those who go through the DIL process may be eligible to rent their home back from Fannie Mae at current market rental rates. This may not sound like a great deal, but many families have ended up on the street because of foreclosure. Those who qualify for the D4L Program will be able to remain in their homes for at least 12 months. To learn more, read the entire D4L Program eligibility list. Here are a few of the qualifications:

· No prohibitive Homeowner's Association rental limitations

· The cost of any required repairs is an acceptable amount, based on the value of the property

· The income the lender receives from the current rental market should be expected to cover any maintenance/management costs

· The current rental rates must be less than 31% of your gross income

• The home must be a primary residence

Whether the D4L Program will help or hinder the number of foreclosures in Cape Coral is still up in the air, but it does give homeowners other options - something they've been sorely lacking.

If you're facing foreclosure and qualify for short sale, I'd love to help. Call me at 239-699-0142 or email me at liloc@att.net for more information.
Lilo Clacher
Realtor, e-PRO, CFS, Staging
Sellstate Professional Realty
Cape Coral, FL 33909