Homebuyers still moving to ‘affordable’ Florida amid high rates, prices: study
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 southwest...
Hurricane Ian: How Storms Are Transforming Florida’s Coastal Property Market (WSJ)
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...
The Best Paint Color for YOUR Front Door according to Feng Shui!
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 bodies are about 60 percent...
New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put.
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...
Best Places to Retire in the US
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...
Robust Real Estate
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...
NAPLES makes one of the top spots in 2020 Americas Best Small Cities
NAPLES makes one of the top spots in 2020 Americas Best Small Cities, publication by Resonance Consultancy. It is noted that this flourishing seaside community is in the TOP 25 for both household income and Fortune 500 companies, with a heavy emphasis on a sense of...
Community of the Week – VERIDIAN South Fort Myers
COMMUNITY OF THE WEEK – VERIDIAN South Fort Myers, Florida ... 12-minutes (6.8 Miles) to the beaches of Sanibel Island, Veridian is a South Fort Myers gated community featuring 50 single-family homes with paver drives in a 24-acre setting adorned with mature shade...
How to Pick the Perfect Country Club for Your Needs and Lifestyle
Choosing a Country Club is a huge decision, and not one to take lightly! Here are five tips on picking the right one for YOU, compliments of the Naples Daily News. Test out the course Consider what amenities are important to you Look for clubs that put their...
This Waterfront City is the Top Place in America to Retire
If warm weather, easy access to the beach and an affordable price tag sound like your dream retirement, this town might be for you. U.S. News & World Report recently released its list of the best places to retire, and Fort Myers — a midsize riverfront city in...