28Sep 2010 by Susan Milner No Comments

Good News in Cape Coral

Cape Coral Communities, Cape Coral Real Estate, News, Opinion, Real Estate Market, SW Florida News
Good News in Cape Coral What is good happening in Cape Coral? Well, it seems that anytime you search for “good news” and “Cape Coral” you find negative news. That is because pretty much all news stations focus on the negative. Whether it be crime, accidents, budget cuts or weather they sell more news when it is negative. Don’t more people want to focus on the positive? I know I do. I rarely read any news. Why? Because it is depressing. I’d rather create my own happy news. Cape Coral is a beautiful place to call home. With awesome weather year round, friendly residents, boating, fun & so much more! How about the real estate market in Cape Coral for instance? Have you heard it is gloom and doom? Well,…
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20Jul 2010 by Susan Milner No Comments

Cape Coral Taxes

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Cape Coral residents could possibly get another property tax decrease this year, if the proposed budget is adopted.  The city council has promised along with the decrease in taxes no services will be eliminated, or no layoffs expected.  Cape Coral experienced a 15% decrease last year because of falling home prices.  The home values have continued to drop this year so we are expecting once again, another decrease in taxes. The millage rate could be changed accordingly though. The Cape Coral city council will set a maximum tax rate on July 26th 2010 further tax cuts may be adopted before the final budget decision in September 2010, and become effective October 1, 2010.  We are hopeful that this new budget will help our Cape Coral residents in an unstable economy.…
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08Jul 2010 by Susan Milner No Comments

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended

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Congress just passed yet again another extension to the first time and repeat home buyer tax credits.  The tax credits allow up to 8,000 to new home buyers and up to 6,500 to repeat home buyers. The former bill stated that a valid contract must be entered into by April 30, 2010 and closed on or before June 30, 2010. The new bill allows for a little breathing room to buyers who are involved with the arduous process of short sales and banked owned foreclosures, there are many of these properties available in today's market and are offered at a discounted rates which makes them a desirable.  These types of transactions are known to take quite a bit longer than traditional real estate sales transactions to complete. This new bill…
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08Jun 2010 by Susan Milner No Comments

Cape Coral Chinese Drywall Issues

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Government Guidelines For The Remediation Of Chinese Drywall Many Cape Coral homes have been deemed "Chinese Drywall homes" and unfortunately that comes with a stigma.  Most buyers are scared away from the thought of purchasing a home affected with this mainly because of the unknown.  We have learned a lot about them in recent months and there continues to be more information on how and what is necessary to correct the problems and make the home just like new. Fortunately, the government has also stepped in and created a task force that studied the effects Chinese drywall has on each individual component of the home.  It is now mandated and guidelines were created for removal and remediation.  This allows home owner the security of knowing the job was done correctly.…
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27Apr 2010 by Susan Milner No Comments

Relay For Life in Cape Coral

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Relay for Life Cape Coral Florida Future Realty, Inc. was so excited to be a part this year's Cape Coral Relay for Life.  The event was held on the football field of Ida Baker high school and decorated to resemble Mardi Gra.  More than 70 teams of local business participated for an amazing night.  Teams sold anything from food to crafts; there was even a tarot card reader in the tent next to us.   The Florida Future Realty, Inc. tent consisted of carnival like games for the kids and a raffle. Many of the teams brought tents to camp in, as the event lasted through the night into Saturday morning.   There was a comedian to provide comic relief, and a DJ that played through the night to keep the participants…
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