Overall expectations of personal finances a year from now declined slightly, by 0.4 points to 101.6, rising only among those with annual incomes of $50,000 or more, from 105.6 to 111.0. The perception that now is a good time to buy big-ticket items, such as a car Continue Reading
Islands are a hit with Road Scholar program
Sanibel and Captiva continue as hot spots for a travel group catering to seniors. The Road Scholar program will bring groups of up to 30 participants to the islands each week through April. The organization immerses outsiders in local culture. Captiva and Sanibel are Continue Reading
Survey: Buyers increasingly want smart home features
Smart appliances and home technology are no longer high-end perks in many homes. Some products and features once reserved for only high-priced properties can now be found in homes at various price points. The proliferation of technology is not only changing the way Americans Continue Reading
REITs – A good bet in a strong economy
NEW YORK – March 16, 2015 – With the economy gaining strength, this is a good time to consider investing in commercial real estate. You can do that via real estate investment trusts (REITs). REITs trade like regular stocks, but they don't pay U.S. federal income taxes as Continue Reading
Sanibel Island: After four decades, an island landmark to get remodeled
t's been well over four decades since the last time one of Sanibel's most historic and storied buildings has received a make-over, and that time is about to come starting this summer. The Community House of Sanibel has been the hub station for residents to gather, Continue Reading
NAR: Pending sales hit highest level in 18 months
WASHINGTON – Feb. 27, 2015 – Improved buyer demand at the beginning of 2015 pushed pending home sales in January to their highest level since August 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors®(NAR). All major regions except for the Midwest saw gains. The Continue Reading
5 reasons U.S. economy stronger than stats suggest
WASHINGTON (AP) – March 2, 2015 – The U.S. economy grew at a modest annual rate of 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter, less than half the third quarter's torrid 5 percent rate and weaker than the government first reported. While the sharp slowdown seems troubling on the Continue Reading
Baby boomer housing a hot market over next decade – Sanibel Real Estate
NEW YORK– March 2, 2015 – Sixty-five percent of retirees say they're living in the best homes of their lives, according to a new Merrill Lynch study conducted in partnership with Age Wave. But many retirees – free from work and family restrictions – will choose to move. The Continue Reading
103 things to do in Southwest Florida before you die
We agree with a whole bunch of these activities on Sanibel Especially #5 and #22 (which is right across the street from our Sanibel office)! Time is short. Here’s your checklist. Get crackin’. . 1. Make music, not war with the Punta Gorda Guitar Army on its Continue Reading
ArtPoems returns for ninth season
A fun mix of art and artistry returns Feb. 27 to the BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall. ArtPoems, the collaborative multimedia poet and artist project of southwest Florida, will celebrate its ninth year with performances by southwest Florida poets and artists. In all, 11 Continue Reading
Drone Q&A for Florida real estate
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Feb. 18, 2015 – Proposed rules for legal drone use aren't as stringent as the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) current rules, according to West Palm Beach-based attorney Jonathan Rupprecht. For now, approval for drone use requires various Continue Reading
Sanibel’s Real Estate market continues on a steady track
ORLANDO, Fla. – Feb. 23, 2015 – Florida's housing market had higher median prices, more new listings and a continued stabilization of inventory in January, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide Continue Reading
Homeowner tax breaks
WASHINGTON – Feb. 20, 2015 – Tax reform talk is once again heating up on Capitol Hill, with key lawmakers vowing to work together toward a simpler and fairer tax code. The implications for homeowners – many of whom take advantage of incentives such as mortgage interest and Continue Reading
Realtor Joins John R. Wood Properties on Sanibel Island
John R. Wood Properties on Sanibel Island welcomes agent Kay Wyatt. Mary “Kay” is a native of St. Louis, Mo. and has been wintering in south Ft. Myers since 1997. With her husband, Jack, they became full time Florida residents in 2009, residing in the South Ft. Myers area. Continue Reading
Higher incomes boost housing optimism
WASHINGTON – Feb. 12, 2015 – The number of households saying their income is significantly higher than it was a year ago is on the rise, as is the number expecting their financial situation to continue to move significantly higher over the next year – both reaching all-time Continue Reading
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