Wow, what an unexpected event tonight in Cape Coral. A Tornado hit in SW Cape Coral tonight around Skyline Blvd. According to the news there was only 1 minor injury & no deaths.But 59 homes were damaged or destroyed. Many cars were destroyed as well as power lines down & carports mutilated.There was also damage on Ft. Myers Beach, FL as well. The funnel cloud moved through quickly knocking out power & damaging structures.Most of Cape Coral now has power & they expect to restore power to the remaining homes by tomorrow morning. I live about 2 miles away from the hardest hit areas & luckily we have no damage in my neighborhood or house.Just a reminder to take these warnings seriously. A hardhat like the one to the right is not enough - make sure you head warnings & get into an interior ro... 09/16/2007

                          Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 writes, Local Home builders are trying to reduce spec home inventory before the winter season in southwest Florida with Huge price reductions. Brand new 3-4 bedroom 2-3 bath homes with 3 car garage are starting at $199,900 up to 3,000 total square feet, There are also a lot of resale homes, with lots of uprades, pools on the market  250,000 to 365,00   Call Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 or visit www.ViewSWFlorida.com  for more information!  09/13/2007

            3 bed 2 bath built in 2006 1618 sq. ft.               Freshwater Pool Home! Reduced 40,000! Asking $225,000Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty phone 239-560-0726  writes, The Cape Coral Florida Real Estate Market is showing that banks and lenders are serious about reducing there inventory and working toward selling homes in the Foreclosure Processand Working thru the Short Sales without increasing their inventory of foreclosure property.  New construction spec homes, waterfront property and condos offer home buyers in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and thru-out southwest Florida unbelievable choices for a seasonal , year around home or investment property. Call me today at 239-560-0726  or email Joek4realestate@aol.com for more information !  09/12/2007

Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty Phone 239-560-0726 writes, Todays real estate market in Cape Coral Florida offers Home buyers that have not been able to afford a waterfront home in the past? Their time has come! There are several great well maintained homes are currently in the foreclosure process and can be purchased at unbelieveable prices! Many times the general thoughts from teh public is that foreclosure homes are homes that have not been maintained and need work done to them before yiou can even move in. Well that is not always the case! Here is an example of a home in the Pre-foreclosure process like many others seeing is believing! Some the the best deals today, are home under in the foreclosure process! ClassifiedFlyerAds.com Real Estate Flyer - free real estate classi... 09/09/2007

                                                         Builders out of inventory reductions continue. All Homes Reduced $40,000 More Today!Joe Kendall, Realtor with Sandals Realty  239-560-0726 writes: The Foreclosures and Short Sales continue to drive home prices in southwest Florida.Looking at the real estate market today, I am seeing homes selling in southwest Florida and new price values are being established, Realtors, and Home Builders are adjusting to the market almost daily. Today, I received a phone call from a sales agent for a local builder that told me for a limited time, they are taking off $40,000 of out of inventory homes. I just personally feel this is just a quick reaction to create some sales this weekend for this home builder as the "Current Home Buyers" are focusin... 09/07/2007

With so many families and investors facing the reality of Foreclosure in Cape Coral and Fort Myers Florida, you may be asking yourself exactly what is a Short Sale? The good news is that you are in the right spot to find the information necessary to answer a wide variety of questions you may have regarding performing a Short Sale on your own property. If you are in financial distress and have thought about selling you home as a Short Sale to avoid foreclosure, follow this link for assistance.  We can help you and your family.  We are a proven leader in our community when it comes to listing, negotiating, and closing short sale properties for our customers. WHAT IS A SHORT SALE?  A "Short Sale" or "negotiated settlement" or "short pay" occurs when a Lender agrees to accept less than the ... 09/04/2007

         Joe Kendall Realtor Waterfront Specialist with Sandals Realty writes, Cape Coral Florida current real estate market has several sailboat access homes current priced 40% to 60% below 2004 prices. The local real estate market has currently a large amount of Cape Coral Florida Waterfront real estate homes that are in Pre-Foreclosure, Bank approved short sales or currently Bank Owned property that  are starting at $295,000 and are waiting for your offer! Your best value is a sailboat access pool home with a dock & Boat lift! The home owners or investors that can no longer can afford these homes have forced these huge reductions in prices in the currect real estate market. Call or email me today for more information and a complete list of Homes for sale. Joe Kendall email address ju... 09/04/2007

Active 02/08/07Listing # 2007111951323 SE 33rd St Cape Coral, FL 33904-4221Listing Price: $159,000County: Lee Prop TypeResidentialProp Subtype(s)Single FamilyGEO AreaCC12 - cape cSubdivisionCape CoralBeds3Living Area1119 SellerBaths(FH)2 (2 0)Price/Sq Ft151.83WaterfrontNoYear Built1977Lot Sq Ft (approx)10019 ((Tax Data))PID064524C2005020610Lot Acres (approx)0.230DOM206 Directions  Del Prado to west on SE 32nd Ter to left on SE 15th PL to right on SE 33rd StProperty Information  Come see this impeccably maintained home in a great location with assesments in and paid. Home features great room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and large lanai for entertaining. Sit back and relax in the picturesque back yard with pond. Home has been recently updated with newer roof, newer hurricane resistant garage doo... 09/02/2007

Listing # 2007562544720 SW 25th Pl Cape Coral, FL 33914-6143Listing Price: $259,500County: Lee Prop TypeResidentialProp Subtype(s)Single FamilyGEO AreaCC22 - cape cSubdivisionCape CoralBeds3Living Area1956 SellerBaths(FH)2 (2 0)Price/Sq Ft143.10WaterfrontNoYear Built1993Lot Sq Ft (approx)10585 ((Tax Data))PID084523C3049880490Lot Acres (approx)0.243DOM182TRS45 23 8 Directions  West on Cape Coral Prky to North on SW 25th Pl, home third house on the left.Property Information  Beautiful SW Cape Coral pool home; 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage with mature landscaping. This former model home is located on a quiet street and has a large lanai and pool with fenced in yard surrounded by privacy hedges and trees. Featured in this immaculate home are cathedral ceilings, new stainless steel applian... 09/01/2007

Mike Welch, national sales trainer, media business broker and real estate investor is sharing his secrets of closing more sales tonight in Cape Coral. You do not want to miss this! He blew away the crowd at the Naples area board of realtors on Tuesday night, come see and listen to one of the top sales people of our time. Mike Welch has been in the top 2% of any sales position he has been in, I learn something new from him everytime I talk to him, he is the best sales person I have ever met. He is here to educate, he has no books or tapes to sell. Cape Coral Yacht Club (Grand Ballroom)5819 Driftwood PkwyCape Coral, FL 33904Thursday, August 23rd, 20076:00pm Networking, Meeting 6:30-8:30pmNo Door fee for Forever Wealth Club Members; Cost for Non-Members is $10 or free if you bring a guest!... 08/23/2007

Lee County, Florida Property Taxes <!-- body,td,th { font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; color: #003399; } --> If you own property in Lee County, Florida you should have received your new trim notice. If you do you would have noticed a pretty significant decrease in your taxes. I think the biggest reductions are on vacant land. FYI, vacant land in Cape Coral maxed out in 2005 about $90-100,000 & decreased in 2006/2007 to about $25,000 for the same lot worth $100,000 then. Mind you, vacant land in Cape Coral had values of $1,000-5,000 from the early 80s up until about 2002 when we watched them steadily increase up to those highs in 2005. Here's a couple of samples:   Vacant lot - Cape Coral Last year valued at $72,000 Taxes $1,292.43 This year valued... 08/22/2007

         Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty a Waterfront and Foreclosure Specialist writes, Home owners should always look at all options before losing their home back to the bank from a hardship, maybe it's a health issue or a work related/financial problem. I have several years of experience in dealing in Pre-foreclosures and short sales in Michigan and Florida. The future could get even harder to buy a home with possible higher interest rates as the Sub Prime Mortgage Market continues to tighten their restrictions. This should give you even more motivation to keep your house! Save your credit and get out of your situation the best you can.  I can help you with the questions to ask your bank? The forms you need to fill out and allow me to help you work toward selling your home an... 08/21/2007

Just Listed! 1205 NE 18th Ter Cape Coral, FL 33909 August 13th, 2007 11:09 AM $235,000.001205 NE 18th TerCape Coral, FL 33909Beds: 3.0Rooms: 0Baths: 2.00Sq. Ft.: 1816.00Garage: 2.0Built: 2005 Lovely home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths plus a bonus room that can be used as a fourth bedroom, extended lanai,security system, stainless steel appliances, raised panel, and wood cabinets.master bath features dual sinks,tub and shower with tile. This house is conveniently located behind Diplomat Middle & Elementary Schools. MUST SEE! ****BRING ALL OFFERS***---This is a new listing thatI thought you might beinterested in. Visit thislisting online to see morephotos of the property,Google Earth satelliteimages, and much more. If you have any questionsabout this property orrequire more information,plea... 08/17/2007

Just Listed! 229 NE 7th Pl Cape Coral, FL 33909 August 13th, 2007 11:24 AM $239,900.00229 NE 7th PlCape Coral, FL 33909Beds: 3.0Rooms: 0Baths: 2.00Sq. Ft.: 1820.00Garage: 2.0Built: 2006 This nice 3/2 custom built home sits on a corner lot and boasts many upgrades like, tile floors, stainless steel appliances, alarm system, raised panels, wood cabinets, garden tub in the master suite, bonus room that could be used as fourth bedroom, and too many more to list.this home has never been lived in and has all assesments paid!. SELLER HAS REDUCED 30K!!! THIS WONT LAST LONG, COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!This is a new listing thatI thought you might beinterested in. Visit thislisting online to see morephotos of the property,Google Earth satelliteimages, and much more. If you have any questionsabout ... 08/17/2007

   Lee County Florida has limited affordable housing! School Teachers, Police Officers, Fire & Rescue and the demand for Nurses in all of the Lee County Hospital's! Investors can profit from this demand!    Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 writes; The best real estate investments are putting your money into affordable housing with high rent demand! This coach home is an investors dream! The are designed and built with ability to sell them as two separate condo units! They could be owner occupied and rent the other side out or sell both sides as an investor take the profit and go build another one! The Amenities are truly amazing for the money! Each side features 1350 Square feet of living area! 2 bed 2 bath plus a Den! Vaulted ceilings, 16 " ceramic tile, french door... 08/17/2007

Are you facing Foreclosure? Are you in a hardship situation? Need to sell your house but don't think you can? Whether it's medical or financial the lender may consider allowing you to sell your home - even if you owe much more than the current market.We can assist you with speaking to your lender, what paperwork you'll need, what to do next, etc. The-Extreme-Team.com understands that this is a very stressful time in your life & we will help to make this as pain & stress fee as possible.We have experience with handling short sales. We can also help you move on with your life after the sale to find a rental home & directing you to find assistance in fixing up any damage done to your credit. Then, when you are ready & able to buy again we can assist you in finding the correct home to purch... 08/16/2007

Just came back from the closing...... It truly is a Great time to buy in Cape Coral, Florida. Who would have thought that we would see prices like this again??I represented the Buyers in this transaction and I would like to thank Chris Cheney from Sellstate for being Professional and allowing this Deal to come to a close with no bumps in the road.I would also like to make mention that we went under contact with this home on August 3rd and it closed in 11 Days. Thanks to a Great Lender in Jay Beckingham.Buyers, now is the time, there are more many more deals out there, contact a Full Time Realtor to get the latest on what is available in our area.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SOLD 08/14/07Listing # 20074510234... 08/14/2007

Here is a list of SOLD homes under $200,000, all built after 2001 in Cape Coral, Florida that Closed between July 1st 2007 - August 7th 2007.Look at some of these prices on these New and almost New Homes. These numbers were unheard of just a short time ago, if your in the Market for a Home, stop sitting on the fence, now is the time to buy!!! Property Type Residential Property Subtype Single Family GEO Area CC11 - Cape Coral Un, CC12 - Cape Coral Un, CC13 - Cape Coral Un, CC14 - Cape Coral Un, CC21 - Cape Coral Un, CC22 - Cape Coral Un, CC23 - Cape Coral Un, CC24 - Cape Coral Un, CC31 - Cape Coral Un, CC32 - Cape Coral Un, CC33, CC34, CC41 - Cape Coral Un, CC42 - Cape Coral Un, CC43 - Cape Coral Un, CC44 - Cape Coral Un, CC45- Cape Coral Un, CC46 Status Sold (7/1/2007 or after) Price 20... 08/07/2007

        1418 se 32 Street  3 bed 2 bath located on 120 ft Wide Canal Asking $249,900 !      www.SandalsRealty.comJoe Kendall Realtor "Waterfront Specialist " with Sandals Realty writes, Waterfront property in and around Cape Coral Florida continues to showif you realy want to live on waterfront property with access to the Gulf ? Buyers are finding some great choices! Last Sunday, I had an open house and I was talking to a couple looking to buy and they are having a difficult time not finding a home but what one to purchase? The gentleman's wife said I wish I could afford to buy two or three and its very hard to decide on one! The water-views,locations,updates, pools, huge kitchens, I could go on and on she said! "it's very hard to decide on what ones the best for us! I suggested she tak... 08/07/2007

My suggestion to the looming mortgage problems.....is seller financing.Why? Soon many would-be home buyers will not be able to obtain financing to buy a house. Lenders are tightening up as investors are being more cautious with lending.Would be home buyers will either be renting or buying with seller financing.There are many options to seller financing.You could offer part or all (depending upon your current mortgage) of the financing to the buyer.You could offer to sell the home on a lease option or lease purchase. This could assist the buyer into fixing up their dinged credit, earning more income, saving a substantial down payment etc. in the next year or two. Then they'll hopefully be qualified for a decent loan program.If you have a property to sell & you would consider seller finan... 08/06/2007