Lee County Real Estate

Local Knowledge and Safety on the Waters

Local Knowledge and Safety on the Waters

Local Knowledge! Many newbie boaters here have experience on lakes and rivers – that’s great. The ICW, Caloosahatchee River and Gulf of Mexico pose a different kind of boating experience. There are many way to learn about SWFL boating. Local captains will provide...

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Southwest Florida Real Estate Purchase Process Overview

Southwest Florida Real Estate Purchase Process Overview

Overview The purchase process is most often very straight forward and this is a summary of the key elements. The timeframe from the day of the offer to the day of closing is 21-45 days but can be quicker or longer depending on your and the sellers' circumstances.Many...

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Lee County Property Fraud Alerts

Lee County Property Fraud Alerts

Lee County Clerk of Court offers property owners a free service to alert themselves of potential property fraud.  According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes. Scammers file fraudulent deeds, making it appear as...

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What Does Turnkey Mean?

What Does Turnkey Mean?

What Does Turnkey Furnished Mean for a Home Being Offered For Sale?When a home is being offered turnkey, it means that everything is included in the sale (everything “conveys”). And by everything, it typically means everything down to the silverware and a corkscrew....

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Island Living in Southwest Florida

Island Living in Southwest Florida

The coast of Southwest Florida is covered in beautiful islands, literally thousands, if not tens of thousands. Of these, only a handful are large enough to be inhabitable by people, and not surprisingly, the real estate at these locations is highly sought after. If...

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Where is Lee County, Florida?

Where is Lee County, Florida?

Lee County is a county in Southwest Florida that encompasses the major cities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and Sanibel, as well as the town of Fort Myers Beach and such smaller census-designated areas as Estero, Captiva, and Lehigh Acres. Most...

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