4 Crafty Ways That You Can Make Your Home Purchase a Little Bit More Affordable
Last year, even in the midst of the Coronavirus, CNBC reported that U.S. homes had a median selling price of $327,100. Even though this seems expensive, on an intuitive level, this makes sense – doesn’t it? After all, most people understand that houses don’t come cheap. Between closing costs, furnishing costs, and property taxes, it […]
Q1 2021 SWFL Real Estate Market Report
2021 Real Estate Market Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers Our real estate market has been moving at break-neck speeds as confluence of events over the past year (notably COVID) has literally disrupted and accelerated the way we live & work. So what happened in quarter 1 as far as the Southwest Florida real estate […]
DIY Dos and Don’ts: What Home Repairs to Do Yourself and When to Call a Pro
Do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects are all the rage these days. Online tutorials and social media influencers have inspired many people to try their hand at home repairs. If you can fix it yourself, you can potentially save yourself some money. However, not all home repair projects are created equal. Sometimes, the amount of time, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Living in Southwest Florida
City dwellers, early retirees, and investors are making their way to Southwest Florida in search of more space, a booming economy, and a higher quality of life. However, buying a home in the Sunshine State is just the first step towards becoming a Floridian. As you settle into your new home, use these resources to […]
2003 vs. 2021 – Comparing Previous Real Estate Market Upswings
It’s absolutely no secret that real estate is on fire in major areas throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Southeast (basically all those places that have refused draconian – and murderous – lockdown measures). New York, California, Minnesota, Michigan, and other Northern and Democrat controlled States, opted for a ridiculous (and frankly UNSCIENTIFIC response to the flu…) […]
A Guide to Upsizing Your Home to Accommodate a Growing Business
Photo Credit: Unsplash.com If you’re an entrepreneur running your business out of your own home, you’re in a great company. According to American Express, big names like Amazon, Hewlett-Packard, and Mattel all started in home garages. That said, as your business grows and expands, you may find that your house can no longer comfortably accommodate […]
4 Strategies You Can Use to Buy Your Dream Home (Even if You Don’t Have a Down Payment Saved up)
You’re the type of person that mortgage lenders talk about when they describe their dream applicants. You have a solid career. Your credit score is off the charts or pretty darn close. And your debt-to-income ratio is impeccable. But there’s just one thing standing in the way of your home owning dreams: You never got […]
How to Turn Your Property Into a Vacation Rental
Looking for a way to make use of a vacant property, or considering dipping your toes in real estate investment? If so, turning your property into a vacation rental is a great move. Vacation rental properties allow you to take advantage of your property’s best features without some of the more complicated elements of the […]
2020 Southwest Florida Market Report Conclusion
In the 4th and final installment of the 2020 Southwest Florida Real Estate Market Report we cover where things are going, and things to keep an eye on for 2021. Remember, to request a full PDF copy of this guide contact me today! What’s Coming in 2021? Increase in Home Values in 2021: As we […]
2020 SWFL Real Estate Market Report Part 3
In part 3 of the Southwest Florida 2020 Market Report we’ll dive deeper into the changes impacting the local economic and social changes impacting Southwest Florida’s Real Estate market. The Southwest Florida Big Picture Look Like? Minimum Wage Increase: Florida voters approved a gradual minimum-wage increase to $15 per hour phased in through Sept. 30, […]