Real Estate News
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Florida House Moves to Clarify Waterfront Property Lines
Florida legislature wants to shed some light on the murky waters of what defines private property and where the state waterways end. This issue is vital both to people who own property on riverbanks, lakes, or shorelines and the hunters, fishermen, and other watermen who make a living on the state enforced public waterways. Who as the right of way? Physically, the lines are always moving, but a high water … [Read More...]
Punta Gorda Isles Waterfront Rental–AVAILABLE NOW!
Dive into the ultimate in Florida lifestyle with a gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, located on saltwater canal in prestigious Punta Gorda Isles. This immaculate home comes fully furnished with flat screen tvs, modern fixtures, fully stocked linens and kitchen. An open concept and vaulted ceilings add to the contemporary luxury of this lovely home. After a hot day cool off with a swim on the oversized sparkling … [Read More...]
Rally By the Water – The Political Heatwave Begins in Southwest Florida
Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum will make a campaign stop at the Rally By the Water on Tuesday January 24, 2012. As the Republican primary races gain momentum, presidential candidates will be making their stops in Florida over the next week and a half. Candidates Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, and Ron Paul will be campaigning heavily in Florida before the Republican primary on Jan. 31st. After the … [Read More...]
The Wild Wonders of Punta Gorda!
Punta Gorda is home to the Peace River Wildlife Center, Babcock Ranch and the Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary. These wildlife sanctuaries peacefully coexist with the native wildlife of Punta Gorda. In the azure Gulf Coast waters off the coast of Punta Gorda, you may occasionally be lucky enough to see dolphins leaping above the water in an aerial dance that will stun the senses. As you continue to gaze out across the … [Read More...]
CNBC – Fannie Mae offers new financing option
Fannie Mae offers new financing option "Remember how we all blamed investor/flippers using faulty financing for the housing crash? You know, these are all the bad guys who ran up home prices to their own profit, with no concern for the inevitable fallout; they colluded with overzealous, borderline blind, lenders who gave anybody and everybody a loan with no attention paid to their ability to repay said loan. That's … [Read More...]
Six Questions You Might Want To Ask Your Listings…
This is a great post we found on Trulia... Great advice! Especially #6. Six Questions to Ask A New Listing … [Read More...]
Major Change to Florida Growth Management Laws
Yesterday, over 250 Real Estate execs gathered for a meeting of the minds over the Community Planning Act, signed into law on June 2nd, and the changes it makes to Florida's growth management laws. The regulations governing real estate development have formerly been overseen on a state level, but the majority of regulations will now be seen to at a local level. This will allow for much more customized development … [Read More...]
Moving? Check Your Neighborhood’s Crime Rate.
If you are considering buying a new home, you may want to check out the neighborhood's crime rate. Recently, Trulia released a Beta neighborhood crime map. As of now, only 50 major cities are included, but they are slated to be adding more. … [Read More...]
Punta Gorda’s Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary Suffers Major Loss
Punta Gorda's very own Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary recently suffered a very large loss that will be very difficult to recover from. According to nbc-2.com's report, the sanctuary's rehabilitation trailer was recently lost in an electrical fire. This is the building where the wild animals who depend on this non-profit organization receive veterinary care, so it is absolutely vital to their operation. The loss is … [Read More...]
SW Florida, Charlotte County Gas Prices Plummet!
Finally!! As you may have noticed, gas prices in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte have dipped 10 cents in the past week. This is a good sign. According to msnbc.com's article, gas prices throughout the area have been dropping due to an increase in supply and a decrease in demand. This puts more money in everyone's pockets -- which, surely, none of us will complain about! Prices are forecasted to stay low throughout the … [Read More...]