• Renting vs. Buying in Fort Myers & Cape Coral: The Numbers Might Surprise You in 2026,Elizabeth Steele

    Renting vs. Buying in Fort Myers & Cape Coral: The Numbers Might Surprise You in 2026

    By Elizabeth Steele Southwest Florida Real Estate Advisor with Realty ONE Group MVP About me     If you’re renting in Southwest Florida, you’ve probably asked yourself (more than once): “Would buying actually cost more… or am I just paying someone else’s mortgage?”     Here’s the surprising part: na

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  • Florida’s Foreign Buyer Restrictions: What They Mean for Southwest Florida Real Estate,Elizabeth Steele

    Florida’s Foreign Buyer Restrictions: What They Mean for Southwest Florida Real Estate

    By Elizabeth Steele   Florida has made national headlines for tightening rules around certain foreign buyers purchasing property. If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, or the surrounding Southwest Florida market, the practical question is simple: Will

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  • Best Home Updates Before Selling This Spring in Fort Myers,Elizabeth Steele

    Best Home Updates Before Selling This Spring in Fort Myers

      By Elizabeth Steele    Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago. So, it’s worth tackling repairs now and making sure your house is set up to stand out.        Planning to sell this spring in Southwest Florida? The biggest mistake I see is waiting for “spring” to arrive before doing a

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