Fairview Isles Canal Homes For Sale on Fort Myers Beach

Fairview Isles home with pool.

                                    Welcome to Fairview Isles  !!! Fort Myers Beach, also known as Estero Island, is a barrier island tucked along the southwestern shoreline of Florida.  Only eight and a half miles long and a half mile wide it is home to approx 5500 full time residents.   Full time and part time owners are especially attracted to… Read More

Fort Myers Home Sellers Only Need To Understand Two Issues When Deciding To Sell !

It’s the same question I hear time and time again.  My Fort Myers Beach neighbors ask me.  Locals call the office seeking guidance on trying to time the market for maximum selling price for their Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach or Cape Coral home.  I explain that there are really only two issues you need… Read More

They Don’t Call It The Sunshine State For Nuttin !

A  ” snow bird ” recently asked me what is there to do on Fort Myers Beach – for free !  Really great question and it got me to thinking.  We have the usual shops, street vendors and mimes but after a while it dawned on me that there is really only one correct answer… Read More

VA Loan Requirements For Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach & Cape Coral Buyers

Those who have served our country in the armed forces have a federal government program designed to assist them in realizing the American Dream !  It is generally referred to as the  ” VA ” program – or veterans’ assistance.  For anyone qualifying for this program it is excellent way to get into the housing… Read More

2012- 2014 Housing Market Report For Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach & Cape Coral

Want to search for properties in Fort Myers, Cape Coral or Fort Myers Beach ?  Click here !   Predicting the direction of the housing market is best left to the experts.  This brief summery is a partial report from the chief economist for the National Assoc of Realtors – Lawrence Yun: Housing Market Uptrend… Read More

Home Financing In Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach & Cape Coral !!!

I’m sure you are as tired of hearing about the ” fiscal cliff ” as I am !   Talk about what happens when no adults are present ! That discussion directly affects Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral and all of Southwest Florida. If it affects my buyers & sellers it also affects this… Read More

Is It Time To Buy In Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach or Cape Coral ?

Looking for a reliable crystal ball ?  Not sure if this is the best time to buy – or is this the best market in a long time ?  What to do !  What to do ! Is This The Best Time To Buy In Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach Or Cape Coral ? According… Read More

Can We Talk ? I Mean Really Talk ? About Commissions ?

Can we talk ?   I mean – really talk ?    About a subject most agents don’t want to discuss ?   Great !   As your Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach & Cape Coral Realtor agent we need to work as a team and I need your trust !  Let’s talk about a common misconception about saving… Read More

Saving Money On Title Insurance When Selling Your Fort Myers, Cape Coral Or Fort Myers Beach Home.

Buying a home is considered the single largest purchase most of us will make.  For that reason alone it makes sense to find any cost savings available.  Saving my Fort Myers, Cape Coral or Fort Myers Beach buyers money can be done in several ways.  Determining if there is a title insurance rebate available to the… Read More

2012 FHA Guidelines Make Condo Loan Approvals Easier

Condominiums are curious animals !  Not quite single family homes and not really apartments !  Thus, rules governing condo ownership haven’t always made sense to lenders nor their respective elected association boards.  The rule making body is the FHA.  And when the FHA wags its tail – well you know all about the dog. On… Read More