• Selling a Home in Cape Coral With Flood Insurance, Seawall, or Storm Issues,Elizabeth Steele

    Selling a Home in Cape Coral With Flood Insurance, Seawall, or Storm Issues

    In Cape Coral's current market, a Zone AE waterfront home can carry $5,000 to $10,000 per year in combined insurance costs, and a failing seawall can cost $40,000 to $90,000 to replace. Buyers know this, which is why selling a home in Cape Coral with flood insurance, seawall, or storm issues require

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  • 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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