Sw Fl Real Estate News

Aug. foreclosure filings down in Lee County

Mike — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:22:30 +0000

Lenders filed 834 foreclosure lawsuits in August in Lee County — down from July’s 882 and less than half the 1,692 reported in August 2009. Read More.

Lee County construction permits fall in Aug.

Mike — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:20:17 +0000

Contractors in August pulled permits to build 17 single-family homes. Read More.

Southwest Florida snook fishing restrictions extended

Mike — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:18:38 +0000

Species hit hard by cold water during last winter. Read More.

Foreclosure deficiency judgments on the rise in Lee County

Mike — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:04:50 +0000

Even after losing your home to foreclosure, the lender or a debt collector may come knocking at your door, looking for money. Read More.

Unique wines to be auctioned at 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival

Mike — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:28:07 +0000

At the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival, a lot called Perfection that consists of 100 different bottles of wine rated by wine experts at 100 points (the highest rating possible) will be a first-of-its-kind lot ever to be auctioned. Read … Continue reading →

The line is held on Lee County tax rate

Mike — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:08:04 +0000

The number on your tax notice that goes to funding county government next year will drop 15 percent. County leaders Tuesday indicated they’ll keep the tax rate the same next year despite declining property values. The $3.65 rate is 63 cents lower than the figure that appeared on tax notices mailed last month. Read More.

Flood Zones

Mike — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:08:21 +0000

There’s been a bunch of confusion since the government changed the flood zone locations. Here’s a link to the maps so you can see where you stand. Click Here.

County considers what to cut due to budget shortfall

Mike — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:19:01 +0000

Reducing services, cutting pay and maybe even deeper layoffs. It’s all on the table. Video.
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The Short Sale Experience from an Agent’s viewpoint

Mike — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:37:01 +0000

This may seem like an exaggeration, but not by much. Lets you know what we do behind the scenes.

Vote Pac-Man 2012! Hack Puts Pac-Man on Voting Machine

Mike — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:05:13 +0000

Don’t usually cover something like this, but I thought it amusing. Read More.