• Is the Builder’s Offer Really the Better Deal?,Elizabeth Steele

    Is the Builder’s Offer Really the Better Deal?

    If you’re shopping for a new construction home in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, you’ve probably seen the ads: “We’ll pay your closing costs.” “Special financing available.” “Huge incentives this month only.” At first glance, it sounds like an easy decision. Why wouldn’t you buy directly from the builder

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  • Cost of Living in Cities of Lee County Beyond Home Prices,Elizabeth Steele

    Cost of Living in Cities of Lee County Beyond Home Prices

    Fort Myers and Cape Coral run at or just slightly above the national cost of living average. That's a real advantage compared to Miami, where costs run about 11% higher, or Naples, where the index climbs well past 130. But the price on a listing sheet is only one piece of the budget picture. Propert

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  • Why Isn’t My Fort Myers, Florida Home Selling? Price Cut, Buyer Credit, or Wait?,Elizabeth Steele

    Why Isn’t My Fort Myers, Florida Home Selling? Price Cut, Buyer Credit, or Wait?

      Why Isn’t My Fort Myers, Florida Home Selling? Price Cut, Buyer Credit, or Wait?   By Elizabeth Steele, REALTOR®Realty ONE Group MVP | The Straightforward RealtorServing Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding Southwest FloridaUpdated July 2026 If your home has been listed for weeks

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