A report by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has determined that high student loan debt is slowing the recovery of the real estate market. First time buyers are finding it difficult to meet al their obligations and are delaying the purchase of a home or choosing to rent instead of own. FHA is also changing rules that had helped grads in the past. A rule change that could … Keep reading... about College Loans Hurt Buying Real Estate
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Port Charlotte Baseball Excitement
With Spring Training now underway in Port Charlotte, FL, the Rays team members are looking forward to another winning season. Manager Joe Madden sets the tone and he is always upbeat and optimistic. He has every right to be with the success he has brought to the team. Pitcher Alex Cobb added his name tho those who think it will be a great season. The right handed pitcher is … Keep reading... about Port Charlotte Baseball Excitement
Mazel Tov! Jewish Food Festival
Eat! Venice Florida was a diner’s delight on Sunday. This beautiful city on Florida’s southwest coast, in cooperation with The Jewish Congregation of Venice, hosted the annual Jewish Food Festival. Corned beef, piled high on delicious rye bread, is my favorite but there were soooo many great dishes. Stuffed cabbage, knishes and oh so many desserts! This was the 20th year the … Keep reading... about Mazel Tov! Jewish Food Festival
Fly Cincinnati to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers, Fla.
Allegiant Airline announced twice-weekly flights between Cincinnati and Punta Gorda, Florida. Punta Gorda is easily accessible to Fort Myers and other Southwest Florida locations. Flights will be scheduled on Monday and Friday. Reservations can be made at the airline website, allegiant.com … Keep reading... about Fly Cincinnati to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers, Fla.
Visit the Red Sox for Spring Training
Allegiant Airlines will begin nonstop airline flights from Portsmouth to Southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport. Spring Training begins in a week and it will be easy for New Englanders to see their Red Sox in the new Fenway South stadium in Fort Myers or catch a variety of games at the Rays home in Port Charlotte where the Red Sox will play on March 16 and 25. Allegiant will … Keep reading... about Visit the Red Sox for Spring Training
Beware Cold Calls
A customer called this week to ask me to evaluate a parcel of land he owns. His property is in Port Charlotte and he has owned it through the speculative period of the mid-2000’s. I sent a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) of his lot and he replied with an email, an excerpt of which follows: (A company) has been calling me about the land ...saying that there is a buyer for my … Keep reading... about Beware Cold Calls
Considering Downsizing?
Considering Downsizing? A recent reports that retirees should consider downsizing earlier to save money. In the long run, the savings can make a large difference in how long retirement funds last. Some retirees think that the cost of maintenance fees in a condo will cost more than home ownership but research does not support that belief. In a condo much of the cost of … Keep reading... about Considering Downsizing?
Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte
The Tampa Bay Rays begin another season of spring training in Port Charlotte, FL on February 28, 2014 with a home game against the Baltimore Orioles who train in Sarasota. The Rays first full squad workout is scheduled for February 19 and Rays Fan Fest will be held on Saturday, February 22 at Tropicana Field. The move to Port Charlotte for the six weeks of spring training … Keep reading... about Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte
Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations
Mote Marine Aquarium On February 1, 2014, Mote Marine opened their new, limited time exhibit, Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations. The exhibit features some of the strangest, most evolved, and impressive species that visitors will ever see. (Check out our photo gallery at the bottom of the page!) Many of the species are not native to Florida, which makes the exhibit … Keep reading... about Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations
Cold weather increases interest in Florida real estate
According to research, rent prices are rising across the country as well as in Florida. This rise in rent is helping investors but also making renters reconsider the purchase of homes. As the cost of renting rises, the cost of ownership, with its tax benefits, becomes more attractive. In addition, the cold weather that has spread across the country has increased home searches, … Keep reading... about Cold weather increases interest in Florida real estate