WASHINGTON – Sept. 3, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a statement recently that Federal Housing Administration (FHA) sellers won't be charged a full month's worth of interest if they sell their home early in the month. In the past, a Continue Reading
Many high-end buyers prefer fractional ownership
NEW YORK – Sept. 3, 2014 – More affluent buyers are turning to fractional ownership of upscale vacation properties. Unlike timeshares, fractional ownership divides ownership among fewer people, allowing each owner to stay in the unit for three to four weeks per year, instead Continue Reading
NAR: Pending home sales pick up in July
WASHINGTON – Aug. 28, 2014 – Pending home sales rebounded in July and have now risen in four of the last five months, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). All major regions experienced healthy gains except for the Midwest, which saw a slight decline. The Continue Reading
Florida’s consumer confidence unchanged in Aug.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Aug. 27, 2014 – Consumer sentiment among Floridians remained flat at a post-recession high of 82 for the third consecutive month in August, according to a University of Florida survey. "While an overall reading of 82 is historically nowhere near a Continue Reading
NAR: Improving economy brightens commercial outlook
WASHINGTON – Aug. 26, 2014 – The second quarter's strong rebound and job creation improved the outlook for all major commercial real estate sectors, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) quarterly commercial real estate forecast. "The job market has Continue Reading
Fort Myers and Sanibel Hosting Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, known for its stunning natural beauty and southwest Florida charm, invites music lovers to the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, which will take place over two consecutive weekends, on September 26-28 on Captiva Island, and October 3-5 Continue Reading
Florida Has the Most Visitors Ever; Collier County Tourism Increases
Recent data from Visit Florida (VisitFlorida.com) showed that more travelers visited Florida in the first quarter of 2014 than during any other three-month period in the state’s history! Data showed that from January through March, 26.7 million visitors entered the state, a Continue Reading
John R. Wood Properties’ Brand Recognized with 3 SEBC Industry Awards
John R. Wood Properties is proud to announce that it’s recently updated corporate brand and advertising materials have been recognized with three Excel Awards from the Southeastern Building Council (SEBC) for Best Logo, Best Newspaper Ad and Best Overall Advertising & Continue Reading
Fla. home to 5 of the 10 top spots for CEOs
VERO BEACH, Fla. – Aug. 8, 2014 – An analysis of Census data identifies housing markets with the greatest share of chief executive officers and lawmakers living and working locally. According to data analysis firm Spread Sheet, all cities favored by CEOs have at least one Continue Reading
Virtual home showing almost like being there
Video chats via Google Hangouts, FaceTime and Skype allow real estate agents to show homes to busy or faraway clients – virtual home showing. Buyers can see enough of the property and surrounding area to make an offer without ever setting foot in the door. They can talk to Continue Reading
The Westin Cape Coral: World-class resort in the heart of the city
Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village, 5951 Silver King Blvd., recently was recognized by Starwood Preferred Guest, a program from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., as a top destination from among nearly 1,200 hotels and resorts. It was the latest in a Continue Reading
Banks lend record number of million-dollar mortgages
NEW YORK – Aug. 14, 2014 – Wealthy borrowers have an easier time getting a mortgage, with banks issuing a record number of mortgages in excess of $1 million – but they continue to keep lending tight for first-time home buyers, Bloomberg News reports. "These high-net-worth Continue Reading
Fla.’s housing market continues steady course in 2Q 2014
ORLANDO, Fla. – Aug. 12, 2014 – Florida's housing market reported higher median prices, more new listings and gains in inventory during the second quarter of 2014, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Closed sales of single-family homes Continue Reading
White plans book tour kick off at Sanibel Doc Ford’s
Sanibel author Randy Wayne White is releasing his new book "Haunted" on Aug. 19, with early book signings planned at the Sanibel Doc Ford's Aug. 17-18. "Haunted" is described as an action-packed thriller in the Hannah Smith series that debuted in 2012 with "Gone." The book Continue Reading
Record tourist tax a sign of continued recovery
Things are continuing to improve in Lee County, with tourist tax collections up in record numbers from previous years. The so-called bed tax in May was up nearly 17 percent from 2013. Lee County collected nearly $2 million in bed taxes, with hospitality occupancy rates Continue Reading
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