Back on the Rack Consignments store opened in July, 2012 by Massachusetts natives, Debbie and Paul Ugo. Since opening, the locally owned business has been "racking up" sales. Back on the Rack Consignments specializes in name brand clothing for women and men. The inviting store has over 460 consigners. Originally from Massachusetts, Debbie and Paul had moved to Franconia, NH … Keep reading... about Back on the Rack Consignments, Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda, A Fun Place To Live
While riding through Punta Gorda Isles today, Bill Ogden saw this fire hydrant on Via Tripoli... Someone has a sense of humor! … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda, A Fun Place To Live
Oversize Building Lot in Rotonda Heights
Very nice, over size building lot in Rotonda Heights. Quiet cul de sac. Water and sewer on site. Close to beaches, shopping, recreation. Beautiful, luxury hoomes in the area. Tax ID: 412015232006 Legal Description: ROTONDA HEIGHTS LT 226 790/16092058/140 Subdivision Name: ROTONDA HEIGHTS Zoning: RSF5 Lot Dimensions: 37x148x150x125 Lot Size(Acres): 0.29 Lot Size(SqFt): … Keep reading... about Oversize Building Lot in Rotonda Heights
Real Estate Research Firm Predicts 6% Price Increase in 2013
IRVINE, Calif. – Jan. 14, 2013 – CoreLogic, a real estate market research firm, released its CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI) report today. It found a 7.5 percent increase in home prices during 2012, the largest home price increase since 2006. CoreLogic projects home prices to increase 6 percent in 2013. Factors pushing the increase are greater affordability fueling steady … Keep reading... about Real Estate Research Firm Predicts 6% Price Increase in 2013
Cookies For Our Troops
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida has a Mints for Military program. Donated cookies will be sent directly to military troops serving in combat zones overseas. Donations to the Gift of Caring Program may be made in person through a Girl Scout through March 17. For more information, visit www.gsgcf.org. … Keep reading... about Cookies For Our Troops
Home owner affordability
2012 set a record as affordable homes were sold and interest rates low. http://rotonda.suncoasteam.com/2013/01/11/housing-affordability-sets-a-record-in-2012 … Keep reading... about Home owner affordability
Housing affordability sets a record in 2012
According to research by the National Association of Realtors, Housing Affordability Index stood at 198.2 in November, based on the relationship between median home price, median family income and average mortgage interest rate. The higher the index, the greater the household purchasing power; NAR began tracking housing affordability in 1970. An index of 100 is defined as the … Keep reading... about Housing affordability sets a record in 2012
New Construction in Southwest Florida
According to an article by Steve Reilly in the Charlotte Sun newspaper on Sunday, January 6, 2013, there has been a significant increase in building permits issued in the area recently. Reilly reports that the number of permits issued in Charlotte County is nearing the level of 2004 when the county saw over 50 permits per month. In addition, there is a significant number of … Keep reading... about New Construction in Southwest Florida
Capt. Tom Lewis of the Punta Gorda Police Department
The Southwest Florida Police Chiefs Association honored Capt. Tom Lewis of the Punta Gorda Police Department at a recent meeting. The association named Captain Lewis its Outstanding Command Officer of the Year for 2012. The association cited his “leadership, vision and innovation.” … Keep reading... about Capt. Tom Lewis of the Punta Gorda Police Department
HOME SALES SURGE IN FLORIDA
According to a report by the Florida Association of Realtors, sale of single family homes in the state was up 24.4% in November 2012 as compared to November 2011. The median sales price for Florida single-family homes in November 2012 was $150,000, up 11.2% from a year ago. In Charlotte County, FL, there were 240 single family homes sold in November 2012 with a median price … Keep reading... about HOME SALES SURGE IN FLORIDA