Buying a home in Cape Coral FL at any budget

Every year around this time, many of our Northern neighbors experience their first freeze.  The chill in the air prompts them to pack up their belongings and head south.  Our city will soon wake from its summer slumber and welcome back the snowbirds, vacationers and extend a warm invitation to our potential transplants.  Northerners; No [...]

The differences between Cape Coral canals

Cape Coral FL is a water lover’s paradise; there are more than 400 miles of canals in this area ready for fishing, boating, relaxing and fun.  If you are unfamiliar with our area and the differences in the types of canal front homes it can be confusing as to what type of canal property will [...]

Cape Coral Farmers Market

October is quickly approaching the holiday’s will be here before we know it, what that means for Cape Coral is that we are about to have an influx of part time residents. Our local eateries, retail stores and parks will soon be bustling with positive energy and new sense of life in our community. We welcome [...]

The history of Cape Coral

 Leonard and Jack Rosen had a vision, they believed that this area’s (Cape Coral) proximity to the Gulf of Mexico would make it irresistible to homebuyers drawn to a waterfront lifestyle.  The Rosen’s referred to Cape Coral as a “Waterfront Wonderland.”   They began to make that a reality and purchased a 103 square mile tract [...]

Easy to spot signs of Chinese Drywall

With the home prices so affordable once again, there are many buyers looking for that next big purchase.  Unfortunately, we have all been made aware that some home built or renovated after 2001 could potentially be constructed with Chinese drywall. These homes can be completely remediated, but some buyers just don’t want to go to [...]

Family fun for under $40.00

 What can family of 4 do in Cape Coral for fun with a budget of $40.00? Turns out there are quite a bit to choose from.   We have so many beautiful parks to spend the day at, many of which line the coast and have access to some great fishing spots.   It is a great [...]

What can I buy for 1,000,000

As a full time resident in Cape Coral, Florida I am asked often what is available in Cape Coral and Fort Myers for sale. After searching online many come up confused as to what you can actually purchase and for what price. In this series I will explore homes in all price categories to give [...]

Homes still selling in Cape Coral?

Are we still selling homes in Cape Coral? The answer is yes, and in record numbers.  We have been getting so much negative national media attention, that our ideas are clouded with misinformation. The National Association of Realtors published their polls and it shows that in 2009 with the assistance of realtors, 16,260 homes were [...]

Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral Florida

Cape Coral is truly a waterfront paradise. Located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, about an hour between Sarasota & Naples. Cape Coral boasts over 400 miles of canals. The photo here shows Cape Coral’s beach at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. This beach is located on the Caloosahatchee River just minutes from Sanibel Island. [...]