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
Small, Exterior Home Improvements Offer the Best Value Investments in 2015, Say Realtors®
WASHINGTON (January 12, 2015) – Homeowners often consider various remodeling and replacement projects as a way to add value to their homes. Some projects add more value and better recoup their costs than others, according to Realtors® who rated small and exterior projects as Continue Reading
Homebuyers need to act now – Sanibel Captiva Island Real Estate
CHICAGO – Feb. 4, 2015 – Homebuyers need to move fast if they want to spend less, according to Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at realtor.com. "Delayed purchases will only result in higher monthly mortgage payments as prices and rates rise," Smoke writes. Realtor.com Continue Reading
THE SUNSHINE STATE RANKS NO. 1 FOR GOLF, SO IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT THE GAME CARRIES AN $8.2 BILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT.
GOLF MEANS BUSINESS. BIG BUSINESS. Bigger than Disney World. A new study shows the game carries an $8.2 billion economic impact in Florida, more than amusement and theme parks ($5.4 billion), more than medical equipment and supplies manufacturing ($6.5 billion). Considering 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
Tennis tourney at Sundial welcomes renovations
A charity tennis event at a popular island resort is scheduled for Feb. 6. Sundial's Tennis Showcase features ATP Tour professional and Naples native Jesse Witten. The round-robin tournament puts together celebrity players with locals, with a doubles match to follow the Continue Reading
55-plus housing market ‘one of healthiest segments’
LAS VEGAS – Jan. 23, 2015 – The 55+ housing market fared quite well in 2014, and 2015 should be no different, according to industry experts at a press conference held today at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Continue Reading
Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Sanibel Historical Museum & Village
Sanibel, FLA (Dec 15, 2014) – The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on December 10th to officially welcome the new Visitors Center at the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village. The new Visitors Center is located Continue Reading
Sanctuary executive chef rated as one of the world’s best, talks about his trade, food history
Daniel J. Scannell is one of 64 Master Chefs and has been granted Global Master Chef Certification from the World Association of Chefs Societies. He has served since March as the executive chef for the Sanctuary Golf Club in Sanibel. Chef Scannell started in his trade Continue Reading
U.S. home prices up 4.5 percent in October
U.S. home prices rose in October at a slightly slower pace, as real estate sales have fallen and affordability has increasingly become a challenge for potential buyers. Facts HOME PRICES Case-Shiller Home Prices Index Community Year-over-year pricing in Continue Reading
Realtor Donates Bike to Benefit the Golisano Children’s Hospital
Ann Divine, Realtor with John R. Wood Properties donated a men's Schwinn bicycle for Golisano Children's Hospital 5th Annual Charity Fashion Show & Auction. The event is scheduled for December 12th at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort. John R. Wood 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
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
How is the Real Estate Market?
It is doing fantastic! Sales are up and listings are down yielding price gains. Customers are now able to sell their homes up north and move down. The amazing aspect of the sales is how well our office is doing! The Board of Realtors in our area had a 3% increase in the Continue Reading
Sanibel volunteer is an “angel” to island groups
Not enough time for any interest outside of volunteerism for Jerry Edelman. The retired businessman, former pharmacist and Sanibel resident chooses to walk Gulf beaches checking on the well being of sea turtles, to promote coupon books and his beloved Sanibel Kiwanis Club, Continue Reading
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