by Stacey Lawler | Dec 12, 2022 | About the Area
Data from Redfin’s study shows half of the Top 10 migration destinations are in Florida — Miami, Tampa, Cape Coral, North Port-Sarasota, and Orlando. These numbers are reflective of homebuyers’ choices even after Hurricane Ian slammed against much of...
by Stacey Lawler | Dec 1, 2022 | About the Area
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.—Trixie Parkes’s 1976 wood-framed cottage long served as her home and main source of income, because she rented two units on the top floor to tourists. But when Hurricane Ian tore through in late September, it destroyed most of the first floor...
by Stacey Lawler | May 26, 2022 | About the Area
Feng shui literally translates to “wind” and “water” in Chinese. It’s an ancient Chinese practice that offers guidelines on how to live in harmony with nature. Humans, like elements in nature, thrive on the wind (breath) and water (our...
by Stacey Lawler | Feb 2, 2021 | About the Area
The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and a tight housing inventory, the time is right to...
by Stacey Lawler | Jan 27, 2021 | About the Area
Florida made the top spots with Fort Myers and Naples plus an additional 13 spots out of 25 rankings, according to an article recently printed in Southern Living. The first place went to Sarasota and followed by Fort Myers, Port St. Lucie and Naples. Sarasota and Fort...
by Stacey Lawler | Nov 16, 2020 | About the Area
Enduring commercial, residential markets continue to evolve BY ROGER WILLIAMS [email protected] In weather, in politics, in unemployment, in education and in health, this has been a difficult and sometimes damaging year. But significant trends in both...