About Fort Myers' Gateway Golf & C.c.

Bank Owned Homes in Gateway Country Club

Have you ever considered buying a bank owned home in Gateway Country Club. Perhaps it is time you do. All indications are that the number of these homes is going to be going down from here. The financial melt down has been going on for some time now and the banks and courts have worked to speed up the process and move these properties through the system and off their books in a more efficient manner. The outcome is that the number of bank owned homes in Gateway Country Club is fewer than we are accustomed to. Take a look at the current inventory of bank owned homes in Gateway Country Club.

These homes come in all shapes and sizes. Of course the size and style of homes are many. From small ranch homes to huge estate homes. It may be that you have to wait and watch for the perfect one but sooner or later it will appear. Additionally, most of the bank owned homes require repairs, many are cleaned up, painted, and have new carpet and appliances. Click on this link to see what is available in the way of bank owned homes in Gateway Country Club currently.

Once you find the perfect home it is time to enjoy the community in which you live. Of course there is the country club. Membership is optional but if you choose to join it opens up a whole new world of opportunities. The main attraction of course is golf but there are many more activities at your disposal. There is swimming, tennis, weight lifting, and the ever popular dining which only makes all the other activities necessary. Give us a call at the Dohack Group and we will help you get lined up with the perfect bank owned home in Gateway Country Club.

Gateway Golf & Country Club

I recently came across this video that shows a flyover of the Gateway Golf & Country Club course.   It's a virtual flyover - if you will - but still very neat to watch for all of you avid golfers out there. 

I've played the Gateway Golf & Country Club course many times and I have to say my favorite hole on the course is probably 16.  It's a short par 4 that has a definite risk/reward factor to it.  You can use the driver, but if you end up in the woods to the right or water to the left, the hole gets a lot more difficult! 

Have you ever played the Gateway Golf & Country Club Course?  What is your favorite hole?

Short Sales in Gateway Country Club

Perhaps it is time to look at Short Sales in Gateway Country Club. I am generally not a huge fan of short sales since the process is wrought with lengthily delays and surprises but the process has been streamlined and it is clear that there are deals to be had through the process. Generally, short sales and foreclosures are priced the same so why bothe with the uncertainty of the short sale process. There is only one reason, often times short sales are superior properties. Foreclosure homes are vacated and most of the time have gone without electricity for months if not years. In a climate where heat and humidity are the constant time takes a toll on a home. Mold is a major concern, carpet is almost always a lost cause and even issues with the drywall are not uncommon.

Generally short sales have someone living in the property. This means that the electricity is still on and that the air conditioner has been running and keeping humidity down in the home. Many times the yard is still being taken care of and while it may need some attention you are not starting over as is the case in nearly all foreclosures. Take a look at the short sales in Gateway Country Club at this time. Look at the pictures in the listings and then take a look at some of the foreclosures in Gateway Country Club. In general you will see quite a difference in the condition of the home.

Short sales still require extreme patience and are not right for everyone. There are two types of people that I think can consider this option. The investor who has no time line and is just looking for the right deal and the person looking for a second residence. They have the opportunity to make an offer and sit back and see where things go. It is very difficult to pursue the process for a primary residence due to the uncertainty and the disappointment of sticking with a deal for 6 months only to find out that it is not going to work out is devastating for most. Having said all of this I still see that the best deals I uncover are often times short sales. Take one more look at the Short Sales in Gateway Country Club. Give us a call at the Dohack Group and allow us to discuss whether this is right for you.

Foreclosures in Gateway Country Club

The time is still ripe to pick up foreclosures in Gateway Country Club. I am writing this on the heels of the news that the nation's largest lenders have suspended all processing of foreclosure properties. What this has done is create an attitude of wait and see. The volume of home shoppers has fallen substantially this past month as people evaluate this latest curve ball. Take a look at the foreclosures in Gateway Country Club at this time. Most likely you will see reduced numbers. Ironically, these are the times when you should be most active. Buyers generally have time to pull back and evaluate but sellers have made up their minds to sell and are ready to move their property. This is especially true for foreclosures in Gateway Country Club and elsewhere. Banks bring a property to market and track very closely the number of days on the market. When the number of sales declines prices suffer. It is the law of supply and demand.

When you buy a home you take out a mortgage for 30 years. It is not really rational that one would decide that it is time to buy a home and then sit back and watch what others are doing before taking action yet it happens all the time. If you want to buy a foreclosure in Gateway Country Club and want to time the market I suggest that you reverse the typical process. When the majority is stepping back I suggest that you step forward. It is the way to the very best deals. Take a look right now at the foreclosures in Gateway Country Club.

Don't let this historic decline in real estate values slip away. On average resale homes are selling at about half of the cost of new construction. In my mind this cannot continue forever. When will these two numbers come together? Many say the end of 2011 others say 2012. Are either correct? We can only wait and see but a year ago you couldn't find anyone that would even make a prediction. Take advantage of this last bit of temporary uncertainty and take a look at the foreclosures in Gateway Country Club. Call us at the Dohack Group and allow us to work with you at finding the perfect new home.

Homes for sale in Gateway Country Club

Red Sox fans should rejoice that there are a number of homes for sale in Gateway Country Club. Nobody knows where home prices will be a year from now let alone two years from now but if we look at the recent past we can draw some conclusions. First we must look at the price declines that have taken place in the past three years. Most parts of the Fort Myers have seen declines in the 40% to 50% range. Unlike other areas in the country the prices here fell far and fast. These prices are unrealistic particularly for a resort area like Southwest Florida. Prices now are less than half of what it would cost for replacement new construction. I firmly believe that those two costs have to achieve parity so that would mean that either the cost for new construction would need to come down or home prices would need to rise or both. We have already seen the cost of new construction come down due to strong competition and materials have come down slightly but further reductions will be marginal if there are any at all. If my theory is true the only way to achieve parity is for there to be increases in home prices. Why not take a look at the current homes for sale in Gateway Country Club and see where they currently stand.

All of this is a rather long winded way to say that if you have ever thought about a winter home in Florida and more specifically a place to call home during the Red Sox spring training right now may be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Take a look and you will surely find three bedroom homes for sale in Gateway Country Club for under $175,000.00. These are quality built homes from WCI Development in the stable community of Gateway Country Club. One of the great assets of Gateway Country Club is the fact that not only are the entrances manned but the neighborhood is patrolled 24 hours a day. This offers part time residents piece of mind that their home will be safe and secure during their absence.

Wise investors often work opposite of the masses. While others are running scared they are running toward the bargains and opportunities. Indeed that is what we see. There is a steady flow of Canadians, Europeans, and saavy Americans that are recognizing the values and purchasing while the market is artificially depressed. They are positioned to take advantage of the increases in property values that I see as inevitable. Give us a call at the Dohack Group and we will help you find one of the homes for sale in Gateway Country Club.