Normally that is the chant of someone that is exuding pride in an accomplishment, however in this case it is not one to take a lot of pride in. Fort Myers/Cape Coral/Naples was just recognized as the leader in foreclosures for the entire US. We took the Read More...

The new lending rules have really put a damper on foreign nationals purchasing property. With the falling dollar, the foreign markets were a tantalizing market with the opportunities that existed with low prices and the difference in currency. However, Read More...

It is articles like the following from the Wall Street Journal that should get more attention if you are interested in the Truth! The Housing Crisis Is Over By CYRIL MOULLE-BERTEAUX The dire headlines coming fast and furious in the financial and popular Read More...

With all the press and pundits talking about the doom and gloom scenario, they for some reason have failed to view the glass as half full. It is often said that the best teacher is history, so here is a brief history lesson. It was back in 1973 when interest Read More...

Ever had your computer crash or a hard drive go bad and you have to reload all your programs. You can find the disk but the activation code or license number is somewhere but you can’t find them! I have went through all of the above and the other day Read More...

When you wish for something it sometimes happens. However when you plan for something it often happens. There is a difference since one is just an idea and the other is an objective or a plan! When things are not as you planned than you rework the plan. Read More...

The popular word today when it comes to politics, real estate or the economy is “Change”. It is a hard thing to argue with since regardless of the position you are now in change for the good is always an improvement; however, change is not always for Read More...

January 29 Floridians will be voting on a proposed change in the way property taxes are calculated. The big selling point on voting “Yes” addresses resident Floridians that qualify for Homestead Exemption. This provision now states that the resident’s Read More...

I received an email from a client today that has been contemplating a purchase of a home in my area for the last two years but things have interrupted the process. This was the year and January was the month. The gist of his email can be summed up in Read More...

I guess if you consider your home Real Estate, this has some significant meaning. Thank you Lcdr. Jeff Giles, SC, USN The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my Read More...

There are a lot of things that catch on as slogans and some that don’t last that long. “Where’s the beef” and “I can’t believe that is butter” are two that come to mind. I think that the reason they stick is not so much the catchy phrase but the repetitive Read More...

I recently received an email from a friend that has a broker that was the Nation Director for FannieMae before he retired. This man knows more about the lending institutions and processes that they go through than I ever hope to be able to absorb. My Read More...