04/08/2020

 March Reported More Sales than February SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Price Range New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales $0 - $200,000      64      89        107 $200,001 - $300,000      191      195      235 $300,001 - $400,000       84        59        117 $400,001 and up     106        63        91 Total      445      406      550 Source: Local MLS CONDOMINIUMS Price Range New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales $0 - $200,000       39      29        46 $200,001 - $300,000       29        5          17 $300,001 - $400,000        1        3          1 $400,001 and up        7        0          7 Total      76      37        71 Source: Local MLS If you are looking to buy or sell a property in February and actually get results, please give me a call for a free consultation and I will help you to... 04/07/2020

We made vegan donuts at home for the first time this morning and they came out really good! Here is the recipe we used in case you want to give it a try.Have a blessed Sunday everyone, stay safe! Sending you all only good vibes!Ingredientsfor 12 doughnuts ¼ cup vegan margarine ½ cup soy milk 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, plus extra for frying 2 cups plain flour ½ cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt   Preparation Gently melt the butter over a low-medium heat. Add milk and 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil and mix together. Once combined, take off the heat and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, half of the sugar, baking powder and salt with a fork. Make a well in the center and pour in the butter mixture. Combine gradually until a thick dough forms. Using ... 04/05/2020

According to the National Day Calendar today is: National Burrito Day on the first Thursday in April celebrates the tasty and versatile Mexican dish wrapped in a tortilla. A burrito is a heavy tortilla wrapped around meat, cheese, tomato, rice, beans, vegetables, and sauces. Like many other tortilla dishes, the burrito is flexible. The cook chooses the meat fillings from ground beef, shredded chicken, shredded beef or shredded pork OR Vegan Meat! The same applies to the bean choices, often ranging from black, red, whole or refried beans. Once again, flexibility of choice applies to the vegetables allowing the cook to grill the vegetables or keep them fresh. Spices such as cumin, chili powder, and oregano give the burritos an authentic Mexican flavor. For added crunch, chimichangas are b... 04/02/2020

One of my past clients sent me this text the other day: He said:It looks like the wind blew it down(And sent me this picture)   I said:Aww thank you for letting me know I will go and take care of it ASAP  He said:Don’t worry I already fixed it (And sent this picture)   I said:Really omg! You are the best people of this world wow thank you from the bottom of my heart! What a beautiful gesture, You made my whole week!   The little things in life are what matter most.Be kind, be supportive! 03/29/2020

I received this great email from one of the lenders we work with: The market is challenging right now but we are monitoring the situation regularly and staying abreast of important changes that affect our business partners and borrowers.  I want to make you aware of reduced appraisal requirements recently implemented due to concerns about obtaining full interior and exterior inspections (a traditional appraisal) during COVID-19.Appraisal requirements have been temporarily adjusted with more flexibility to include desktop appraisals and exterior-only inspections on certain purchase transactions.  A desktop appraisal relies on public records, MLS information and other third-party data to appraise the property.  An exterior-only appraisal relies on street maps, comparable sales, photograph... 03/29/2020

🚨 This meticulous maintained home is ideal for a large family. It has four bedrooms two bathrooms with a separate tub and shower master en suite. Almost 1,900 sq ft., this home boasts one of the biggest kitchens you have ever seen! Lot’s of counter space and cabinets with a large pantry, perfect for the most formidable baker or chef in the family. 📍⛱ The home is situated in sought after Southwest Cape Coral, literally walking distance to churches and Trafalgar Middle, an A+ rated school. Also, nearby are fantastic restaurants, bars, malls, parks and the Veteran’s Bridge, were you’re in Fort Myers within 10 minutes.  🏠 🏡 Other great benefits include ALL Assessments PAID IN FULL, city water and sewer, a nicely landscaped yard with a fence and plenty of room for a pool. A spacious enclosed... 03/27/2020

You don’t want to miss the opportunity to buy this home in Sw area of Cape Coral with City water and sewer and all assessments paid in full.  - 4 full bedrooms & 2 baths - Spacious kitchen & living room- Open floor plan with 1840 sq.ft.- Enclosed lanai and patio with enough room to put a pool- Laundry room with washer and dyer included- Sprinkler system- Completely fence in- Not in a flood zone- Great location with walking distance to Middle School and Church - Minutes to restaurants, gas stations and main roads - Listed for only $235,000  Call today and make an offer. Take advantage of the low interest rates! Get preapproved today and be a homeowner! Abby Stiller Realtor 239-284-8637 RE/MAX Realty Group - Realtor que habla Español   03/18/2020

Whether you plan to celebrate or take it easy, I hope your St. Patrick's Day is a great one.  May the luck of the Irish be with you today and always! “And He watched over me before I knew Him and before I learned sense or even distinguished between good and evil.”― Saint Patrick 03/17/2020

 Joe Kendall has been a Cape Coral Gulf Access Waterfront home owner since 1999.  Here is a Realtor who lives on the water and knows the Cape Coral Waterfront for a very long time. Joe's been selling Cape Coral Florida Gulf Access Waterfront Properties Since 2004, He knows the best waterfront locations, the canals depths, best boating access and waterfront home values by location. If you are looking to build a new home on a gulf ccess waterfront lot, talk to Joe Kendall Broker with Keller Williams Realty of Fort Myers & The Islands about lot location, future assessments and home builder selection.     03/16/2020

 Loss Mitigation starts with hiring an Realtor with a lot of Short Sale Experience! A Realtor Specializing in Foreclosures in this real estate market, give's you best chance to sell your home though the Loss mitigation Process. I have been closing shorts sales since 2007  A Realtor with experience in short sales will help to expedite your transaction and protect your interests. You don't want to miss any important detail due to inexperience or find out your transaction is not going to close on time because someone has followed up in a timely manner. The best Realtor for you is an experienced professional who will listen to you, conduct in an ethical manner and knows the current real estate market here in Cape Coral, Fort Myers Florida. Experience in knowing how to work with the bank pro... 03/16/2020

Since we are staying home the whole day we are treating ourselves with lots of food and desserts. LOLWe decided to make vegan nice cream and it was DELICIOUS! See below recipe we used in case you want to give it a try :)  - 1 cup of Pineapple - 1 cup of Mango- 1 cup of strawberries- 1/2 cup of blueberries - 1/2 cup of blackberries- 1/2 can of coconut milk- 1/4 cup of dates sugar - Mix it all together on a high speed blender - Stick it in the freezer for 2 hours - Use vegan sugar cones - you find these on any whole food store.- Or serve it in a cup/bowl - Yummy! Enjoy it!     03/15/2020

 Rising home prices have been in the news a lot lately, and much of the focus is on whether they’re accelerating too quickly and how sustainable the growth in prices really is. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising prices, however, is the impact they have on a homeowner’s equity position.Home equity is defined as the difference between a home’s fair market value and the outstanding balance of all liens on the property. While homeowners pay down their mortgages, the amount of equity they have in their homes climbs each time the value increases.Today, the number of homeowners that currently have significant equity in their homes is growing. According to the Census Bureau, 38% of all homes in the country are mortgage-free.  In a home equity study, ATTOM Data Solutions revealed tha... 03/13/2020

February Market Report for Cape Coral, FL SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Price Range New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales $0 - $200,000      54      95        82 $200,001 - $300,000      176      216      166 $300,001 - $400,000       87        91        48 $400,001 and up     100        85        84 Total      417      487      380 Source: Local MLS CONDOMINIUMS Price Range New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales $0 - $200,000       31      29        44 $200,001 - $300,000       12        18          10 $300,001 - $400,000        7        4          5 $400,001 and up        7        6          5 Total      57      57        64 Source: Local MLS If you are looking to buy or sell a property in February and actually get results, please give me a call for a free consultation and I will help you to... 03/11/2020

Spring is right around the corner, so flowers are starting to bloom, and many potential homebuyers are getting ready to step into the market. If you’re thinking of buying this season, here’s how mortgage interest rates are working in your favor.Freddie Mac explains: “If you’re in the market to buy a home, today’s average mortgage rates are something to celebrate compared to almost any year since 1971… Mortgage rates change frequently. Over the last 45 years, they have ranged from a high of 18.63% (1981) to a low of 3.31% (2012). While it’s not likely that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate will return to its record low, the current average rate of 3.45% is pretty close — all to your advantage.” To put this in perspective, the following chart from the same article shows how average ... 03/08/2020

 Millennials Gain Equity in the Cape. Recent news from Yahoo Finance ranked Cape Coral No. 3 in the U.S. with more than 50% of millennials owning homes. In most communities they’re forced to bunk up with roommates due to skyrocketing rents prices.  If you're feeling this is the right time, call me today and get the process moving to determine if home ownership is your next best step. You can reach me at 239-284-8637  I love working with first time home buyers! Tambien hablo Espanol! Your local and expert Realtor in the areas of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Estero, Bonita and Naples.    03/07/2020

If you’re looking to buy a home in 2020, have you thought about putting your tax refund toward a down payment? Homeownership may be one step closer than you think if you spend your dollars wisely this year.Based on data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,962 when filing their taxes this year.The map below shows the average tax refund Americans received last year by state: According to programs from the Federal Housing Authority, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae, many first-time buyers can purchase a home with as little as 3% down. Truth be told, a 20% down payment is not always required to buy a home, even though that’s a common misconception about homebuying. Veterans Affairs Loans allow many veterans to purchase a home wit... 03/06/2020

    Joe Kendall with Keller Williams Realty of Fort Myers & The  Islands talks about the impacts of the Coronavirus has had with the Federal Reserve lowering the Mortgage Interest Rates and the fueling of the Southwest Florida real estate markets!        Now is a great time to buy or sell a home, condo or vacant land in southwest Florida specially in Cape Coral Fort Myers and Sanibel Island. Where current inventory levels remain fluid with some plenty of choices in several real estate categories. You can reach Joe Kendall "Broker Joe " with Keller Williams anytime at 239-560-0726 03/06/2020

In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working with a trusted real estate professional can help ease those concerns and make the process to home-ownership much easier to understand.A recent survey conducted by Ipson and Freddie Mac reveals the confidence level of Gen Z and Millennial buyers regarding the home buying process. The graph below shows the breakdown of the top results, clearly indicating there’s a significant portion of younger buyers who are not yet confident with some of the steps in the home buying process.Between the home buyi... 02/27/2020

Cape Harbour, Cape Coral, FL Market Report for this fabulous waterfront community️ 3 Condos have SOLD in Cape Harbour: ➡️ $330k with 2 bed, 2 bath ➡️ $395k with 3 bed+ Den 2 bath ➡️ $410k with 3 bed 2 bath  Thinking of selling a condo in Cape Coral, FL? Call today! Now It’s a good time to sell!  Bester und vertrauenswürdiger Makler in SW Florida El mejor Realtor y de confianza en el area del Sureste de FL  02/26/2020