Shell Creek Estate Land 3400 ARCADIA RD, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982 Wooded estate home site on Shell Creek includes approximately 2 acres of high ground (not in flood zone) on 10.85 acres, with large oak trees and frontage on US 17 (Duncan Rd). Property includes access to a private boat ramp just up the creek off Washington Loop Rd. Will consider owner financing. Shell … Keep reading... about Shell Creek Estate Land
Home Buying and Selling
Port Charlotte Lot Public Water
Port Charlotte Lot Public Water 1332 PATTON ST, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33953, $4,500. Building lot in NW Port Charlotte. County water service. Easy drive to beach, shopping mall with major stores and Spring Training baseball. 10,000 s/f wooded lot with room for a large home and pool. Quick 6 miles to I-75. Port Charlotte Lot With Public Water County: Charlotte Subdiv: … Keep reading... about Port Charlotte Lot Public Water
Stay on Track for Home Closing
Closing the sale of a home can be a stressful and time consuming process. The usual time for a home closing from contract acceptance to move in day is between 45 - 60 days. Many buyers moving to Florida are eager to move into their new home and want to speed things along. Whether you have all the time in the world or you wish a fast home closing, you will want to have an … Keep reading... about Stay on Track for Home Closing
Get a CLUE Insurance Report
Obtain an Insurance CLUE Report Have you heard the term, Get a Clue? If you are in the market for a home, it is a good idea. In this case a CLUE is an acronym for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange. Insurers use a CLUE report as one piece to evaluate the risk of a property. As a prospective buyer of a home, you can request that the seller provide this report as part … Keep reading... about Get a CLUE Insurance Report
Tropical Gulf Acres Building Lot
Tropical Gulf Acres building lot for sale. Close to Punta Gorda and I-75 for easy commute to Cape Coral, Ft. Myers or to the airport. Great price. No deed restrictions. Plenty of room for a pool. Tropical Gulf Acres is a quiet but growing community. Only six miles from downtown Punta Gorda with its great restaurants, shops and galleries, this is a perfect place to build a … Keep reading... about Tropical Gulf Acres Building Lot
Home Prices in SW Florida
Home Prices Rise Slowly A recent study by Standard & Poor’s and its research partners have determined that home prices across the nation are rising at a moderate rate. This is good news as real estate markets show recovery but have not returned to panic speculation. This, coupled with strong consumer confidence suggests a good time to buy a home. According to economic … Keep reading... about Home Prices in SW Florida
To Build or Buy an Existing Home
There are many reasons to build a new home but there are just as many reasons to consider an existing home. A person considering a move should carefully weigh the costs and challenges whether to build or buy an existing home. In Florida, the average time to complete new home construction is seven months. However, that number is somewhat misleading. Seven months is the … Keep reading... about To Build or Buy an Existing Home
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Mortgages
Check out these interesting programs for moderate income buyers. If you can't come up with a big downpayment, don't dispair. There are now mortgages for you! If you are a young person or family who is renting a home or condo but wish to buy, you have options. Fannie Mae offers mortgages through a program called HomeReady. Freddy Mac has a program called Home Possible … Keep reading... about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Mortgages
Homeownership in Sarasota Area
Sarasota Homeownership According to research by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the rate of homeownership has fallen to its lowest level since 1965. Today in many areas, people are renting homes when they actually can afford to buy. For most people, owning a home is their most secure and valuable investment. Homeownership is a way to save money each month without … Keep reading... about Homeownership in Sarasota Area
National Flood Insurance Program NFIP
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) US Senators from New Jersey, Cory Booker and Bob Menendez have written a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) calling for changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The letter states that the agency that oversees flood insurance for millions of homes in vulnerable areas has done too little to mitigate the … Keep reading... about National Flood Insurance Program NFIP