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As most everyone already knows, foreclosure filings continue to impact the Southwest Florida real estate market. However, at least for the month of March, filings improved in both Lee and Collier counties. For Lee County, there were 3,961 new filings, down 18% from March, 2009. In Collier County, there were 1,390 new filings, down 24% from a year ago. While both counties' filing numbers were down on a year over year basis, foreclosure sales are still having a major impact on the overall marke... Read Full Post

The sales of homes and condominiums in the Southwest Florida real estate market continued to impress as season moved into full swing in February. Many buyers moved from a "wait and see" attitude to a more "determined to buy" mode as inventories continue to fall and many good deals were being snapped up by both snowbirds and investors alike. Here's a synopsis of the February sales numbers: Bonita Springs Real Estate Sales Bonita Springs Real Estate Market Highlights: February sales totaled 128... Read Full Post

The real estate market in Southwest Florida continued to boom in October and the rest of the state is doing quite well too. In fact, for the first ten months of the year, the Cape Coral and Fort Myers market area has seen sales soar 96% on a year over year basis and the Bonita Springs and Naples market area was not too shabby either, up 42%. The Sarasota market also joined in the fun, seeing sales rise 36% year over year. Port Charlotte did not fair as well, as sales were up only 4% for the m... Read Full Post

After a sizzling first six months of the year, real estate sales in Southwest Florida remained strong in July. In fact, July marks the thirteenth month in a row sales have climbed in Lee and Collier counties. The Cape Coral and Ft. Myers market area saw total sales soar over 100% on a year over year basis and the Bonita Springs and Naples market area wasn't too shabby either, up 67%. Overall, Florida's existing home and condominium sales have risen on a year over year basis for eleven straigh... Read Full Post

The mid year Ft. Myers real estate market statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Ft. Myers, known as the "The City of Palms", sits along the natural splendor and shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River and is renowned for its fabulous winter weather. The city is a metropolis bustling with historical, cultural, and ecological attractions and the downtown area is undergoing major renovations in order to keep up with its continuing growth. Ft. Myers Sales Data Ft. Myers Home ... Read Full Post

The January thru September Ft. Myers real estate market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below. Now a blend of young and old, Ft. Myers is known for its fabulous weather and is a city bustling with historical, cultural, and ecological attractions that draws both visitors and residents from around the world. Ft. Myers Sales Data Ft. Myers Home Sales January-September 2008*: 1180 Closed Sales Average Sales Price - $346,932 Median Sales Price - $192,000 Average Days on M... Read Full Post

Under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program enacted as part of the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, 48 local and state governments in Florida will receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding specifically for foreclosure relief. The program is designed to provide local governments with a source of funding to respond to rising foreclosures and declining property values. Florida was allocated $541 million, which includes $91 million to the Department of Community A... Read Full Post

Southwest Florida real estate sales continued to show strength in August. It marks seven straight months of real estate sales increases for Bonita Springs and Naples and eight straight months for the Ft. Myers area including Cape Coral. While lower prices appear to be the driving force behind these increases in sales, other factors are also playing an important role. International buyers are not only finding many well priced properties; they also have much more buying power because of the cur... Read Full Post

The mid year 2008 Ft. Myers real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Ft. Myers sits along the natural splendor and shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River and is known for its fabulous winter weather. The city is a metropolis bustling with historical, cultural, and ecological attractions and the downtown area is undergoing major renovations in order to keep up with its continuing growth. Ft. Myers Sales Data Ft. Myers Home Sales January-June 2008*: 70... Read Full Post

The January thru March Ft. Myers real estate market statistics for both homes and condominium sales are listed below. Known for its fabulous winter weather, Ft. Myers is a metropolis bustling with historical, cultural, and ecological attractions and the downtown area is undergoing major renovations in order to keep up with the cities continuing growth. Ft. Myers Sales Data Ft. Myers Home Sales Jan-Mar 2008*: 293 Closed Sales Average Sales Price - $318,257 Median Sales Price - $240,850 Average... Read Full Post