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
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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
DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA GALLERY WALK
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com One of the monthly events you don’t want to miss is the Gallery Walk!! It takes place the 3rd Thursday of every month from 5-8pm. There are many venues with live entertainment, artists doing demonstrations, & many of the downtown merchants stay open late! There is always … Keep reading... about DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA GALLERY WALK
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
FISHING IN SW FLORIDA!!
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Do you love to fish?? Then put Punta Gorda, FL on your list of destinations to visit!! Punta Gorda borders Florida’s 2nd largest open water estuary, Charlotte Harbor. This estuary is formed when the fresh water from the Myakka and Peace rivers blend with the saltwater from the … Keep reading... about FISHING IN SW 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