Sanibel and Captiva real estate owners benefit from a healthy and active water ecosystem. One very important element of this fragile ecosystem is the slowly growing population of “bay scallops” in the Pine Island Sound. According to the News-Press, “Large populations of bay 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
Consumer Reports: Sellers can increase value by 12%
NEW YORK – Feb. 4, 2015 – A seller may be able to boost the value of their home by an additional 12 percent, with just a few smart pre-listing repairs, according to a new survey of 300 residential real estate professionals by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. On Continue Reading
Does home staging help? Most Realtors say ‘yes’
WASHINGTON – Jan. 28, 2015 – Most homeowners know it's important to keep a home clean and free from clutter while it's on the market, but does staging the home increase the final selling price or offer other benefits, such as more interest buyers willing to tour the Continue Reading
John R. Wood Island Real Estate Welcomes Realtor Sue Scavelli
Sue grew up in Northeast Ohio and is a licensed real estate broker, as well as being licensed in Florida. Sue also holds a Bachelor of Art Degree from Youngstown State University where she worked as a director for computer learning centers and an evaluator of government 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
U.S. consumer confidence rebounds in March
NEW YORK – March 25, 2014 – The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which decreased in February, rose 4 points in March. The Index now stands at 82.3, up from 78.3 in February. While consumers’ outlook about their current situation, the Present Situation Index, Continue Reading
Open Houses this Weekend March 22 & 23 for the Fort Myers area Real Estate
Below are some great properties open for you to stop by and see. If you would like additional information on these or any other properties please contact us. Saturday, March 22 1824 Cornwallis Parkway, Cape Coral Open: Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm Click HERE for Continue Reading
Featured Properties in our Islander Wrap
Our featured properties coming out on the cover of the Islander newspaper. Take a look, to search all area properties click HERE . . . Continue Reading
