Southwest Florida Real Estate Articles
Everyone knows that some of the world's best beaches can be found in Southwest Florida. It should come as no surprise then, that homes directly on the beach or in communities within walking distance of the beach are among some of the highest properties in demand. And...
1. Gated communities offer added security. Easily the most obvious benefit of living in a gated community is the sense of security and safety that it provides. Gated communities have lower crime rates than non-gated communities, and it is not just the gates at the...
During your home search in Southwest Florida, you are likely to come across a variety of terms describing housing types - coach home, villa, estate, and single family home, just to name a few. Since newcomers to Florida are unlikely to have...
Retirement is a big life step, and likely one that you've been looking forward to for a long time. You may have even thought about where you'd like to retire and in what kind of home you'd like to settle. Whether or not you've thought about it casually or seriously so...
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...
While everyone hopes that the very first home that they look through will be "the one," the truth is that finding a person's dream home is much easier said than done. Purchasing a new home, however, is definitely one area of your life that you have every reason and...
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...
Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Coral Florida Where is downtown Cape Coral? Downtown Cape Coral is along the Caloosahatchee River. Most people describe it as quaint with most buildings being one story storefronts and restaurants. The low-rise nature of the...
From the Matador Travel Network comes this fun and informative article on exploring the waterfront in Southwest Florida. Here are some excerpts: Estuaries — those salty-sweet waterways where freshwater rivers kiss the sea — are known for being...
The results of the University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design planning for the Bimini Basin in Cape Coral is now available in PDF format. It's exciting and impressive to review these ideas. We look forward to the next steps on this journey...